> I was recommended to have such a test, but refused, for the reason > that I don't want to suffer the allergic reaction, and the contrast > medium was iodine of some kind. > In general I have found many medical personnel to be > contemptuous of patient concerns re allergies, and some have even said > to me they don't believe in iodine allergy,
**** Omigosh, I can't believe that! I had a severe allergic reaction to the iodine based contrast dye used in a cat-scan a few years back -- the worst case of hives I've ever had. My legs were swollen and red and blotchy from the hips down. The itching was incredible -- worse than poison ivy. Medication taken after the fact took forty-eight hours to kick in, and didn't do much to help. I was in misery for ten days. I've often wondered what I'll do if I ever have to have another cat-scan -- hoping they have an alternative contrast dye product. MA -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Instructions for unsubscribing are posted at: http://silverlist.org To post, address your message to: [email protected] Address Off-Topic messages to: [email protected] The Silver List and Off Topic List archives are currently down... List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
