DR wants to do CT w contrast

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I’ve had contrast once before, and don’t remember having any reactions to it, but I’m scared that in my heightened state that I could have a bad reaction. The scan is for the cardiologist, I want to make sure nothing is going on with my heart/veins, but I’m super nervous about taking contrast.

 

I know it’s a bit out there, but has anyone else taken contrast during WD? (it will be next week for me, near the 5 week off benzos mark).

 

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I have, and was nervous about it beforehand, panicked even.  But, for me it ended up fine and amounted to wasted worry.  I felt dehydrated for about an hour afterwards but that was it- which I think happens to a lot of ppl.  No benzo issues in my case.

[[Be...]]

I have, and was nervous about it beforehand, panicked even.  But, for me it ended up fine and amounted to wasted worry.  I felt dehydrated for about an hour afterwards but that was it- which I think happens to a lot of ppl.  No benzo issues in my case.

 

Well, that’s good to hear. I’m trying to be optimistic, but benzo brain is making it harder than usual.

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Oh yeah, benzo brain will extrapolate all the worst outcomes.  I'm sure you'll still be nervous, as I was, just keep repeating someone else with benzo wd did it and was fine!

 

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I have had 3 contrasts in the last few months. I am recovering from double mastectomy in May and also anaphylaxis during surgery. Fortunately no problems what so ever. I have had PET scan, liver CT and now liver MRI.  I now have proof my body can recover from most things.

Good luck

[[Be...]]

I have had 3 contrasts in the last few months. I am recovering from double mastectomy in May and also anaphylaxis during surgery. Fortunately no problems what so ever. I have had PET scan, liver CT and now liver MRI.  I now have proof my body can recover from most things.

Good luck

 

Okay, that’s reassuring. Thanks for sharing.