Carol I just had a 2 hour MRI with and without contrast. The only discomfort I had was from lying flat on my back which is always so painful. I never could do that even before TM. However, once the MRI was finished and I was up, I didn't have any pain. If it doesn't go away soon, I would see your I.M. doc.
Patti - Wisconsin From: Carol E [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 2:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [TMIC] Cat Scan Adverse Reaction Has anyone ever had adverse reaction to a cat scan with contrast. I don't know if I had an adverse reaction or sheer coincidence, but about 30-60 minutes after the cat scan, I developed pain (I think neurological) which I still have 24 hours later. My lesions are at T7-T10 and this pain is about 3-4 inches right of my spine and about 4 inches up from my waist and in my groin area on the right side. I reported this to my Internal Medicine doctor's nurse and naturally she said it could not be from the radiation or the contrast but rather just lying on the hard table for 15 minutes. I didn't feel uncomfortable, but I could have strained getting off the table. I tend to think that the pain in my back is neurological and the pain in my groin is muscle, but I don't know. Respond if you have any ideas. Carol Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles; It empties today of its strengths.
