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by ChrisinKC
Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:58 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Scared of iodine dye as well as the radiation
Replies: 3
Views: 1532

Scared of iodine dye as well as the radiation

Hey I know i am a wimp for asking this. I had an MRI that showed "artifacts" and now they want to do a CT of my spine with contrast. 1) I am scared of dying from the contrast 1 in 75000 (estimated one in 2000 if you have asthma). 2) There are many studies now stating that the radiation in ...
by ChrisinKC
Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Just began my diagnostic journey
Replies: 3
Views: 1674

Okay, had MRI and MRA, radiologist thought there was "bilateral narrowing on carotid arteries" but neurologist said something that since I present as healthy and eat right, that he seen stuff but didn't think it was plaque or narrowing like the radiologist thought. Anyway, they want a CT s...
by ChrisinKC
Sun Jun 19, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Just began my diagnostic journey
Replies: 3
Views: 1674

Just began my diagnostic journey

I am new here and have not been diagnosed with MS or anything yet, so it is probably too premature to post. I am undergoing testing (blood work and soon an MRI). I had a recent episode of vision loss and eye pain, and now am very light sensitive. I had this happen two years ago. Notice problems with...

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