Contrast with CT Scan

[BonnyB]

Any of you had contrast in your vein for a CT scan? I had rheumatology appointment on Monday. He did a 2 week referral for a scan as my lymph nodes are swollen, lost weight and night sweats.

Had the scan last night. It really knocked me up which I wasn't expecting. The contrast made me feel sick, dizzy and woozy.

Got home and slept from 8pm throughout the night.

This morning feel, like I've got the flu. Is this just coincidence? X

[Lizard28]

Hi, I have felt a bit dizzy after having scan with contrast before. I get them fairly regularly so they just tell me to get up slowly and sit before I get off the scan now and that seems to help. I’ve always felt ok next day though, perhaps you should mention to them the next time you have another scan.

[BonnyB in reply to Lizard28]

Thank you. I now have a streaming cold, sore throat. Perhaps just coincidence and picked a cold up on tip of it x

[LuzyCLL]

It makes me sick too Drinks tons of liquid to flush it out Tons, four pots of tea

[BonnyB in reply to LuzyCLL]

Yes, I have been drinking a lot. Thank you x

[LuzyCLL in reply to BonnyB]

I saw an article about Gadivist contrast dye used in MRIs causing lots of health problems in VA patients

[BonnyB in reply to LuzyCLL]

I'm still unwell with cold symptoms. Itch and feel sick, on and off. X

[CecilyParsley]

I actually passed out the first time I had one. Since then I am sure to sit up slowly and not move off the bed until I am certain that I can stand. I was quite tired afterwards but other than that no ill effects. I hope you feel better soon xx

[BonnyB in reply to CecilyParsley]

I found it to be a really strange sensation. Thank you x

[cakerbaker]

Hi Bonny

Sorry you feel so bad. Fingers crossed it is improving. I have exactly the same problem with my glands and had a CT last week on Thursday. Ok on Friday then it took me out for all the weekend and Monday. Fingers crossed I feel a little better today. I have ended up increasing my medicines but I was going to have to do that anyway.

Get better soon.

[BonnyB in reply to cakerbaker]

Oh have you. There's so much going round at the moment isn't there. I seem to pick everything up too. Hope you get the results back soon and feel better x