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Have you ever had an allergic or bad reaction to Catscan Contrast or MRI Contrast?

[i][c=#BF0080]Was it a developed allergy or the first time you had it? What did it feel like?

I “developed” an allergy to the contrast they use for my MRI’s(gadolinium) years ago. If I need contrast I have to be prepped w/prednisone for a couple of days and the scans have to be done in a hospital. I had severe tightness in my chest and couldn’t breathe, the nurse acted as if it was in my head but the Dr told me it was a developed allergy and the next time can be fatal w/out the steroid prep.

I had a reaction to the Catscan Contrast as well, but not a common one. The warmth they say you should feel throughout your body felt like fire burning throughout my entire body. I tried to see if anyone else had a reaction online and found two people, but like me it wasn’t understood by their Dr’s. [/c][/i]
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MrsKatherineArch · 41-45, F
No, I haven’t. I’m sorry that you do.
MellyMel22 · F
@MrsKatherineArch [i][c=#BF0080]Thanks.. I was wondering if anyone else had the reaction esp w/the Catscan Contrast. [/c][/i]
MrsKatherineArch · 41-45, F
I’m sure you aren’t alone @MellyMel22
MellyMel22 · F
@MrsKatherineArch [i][c=#BF0080]Def not, I found the two online but it was from years ago like mine. One had issues years after 😳[/c][/i]
MrsKatherineArch · 41-45, F
Well, I hope you are able to get policies and procedures changed for cases like yours. @MellyMel22
MellyMel22 · F
@MrsKatherineArch [i][c=#BF0080]It’s something they should know to do 😑 [/c][/i]
MrsKatherineArch · 41-45, F
But apparently they don’t!@MellyMel22
MellyMel22 · F
@MrsKatherineArch [i][c=#BF0080]B*stards![/c][/i]
MrsKatherineArch · 41-45, F
Exactly! @MellyMel22