Discussions tagged “CT Scan”

I recently had a CT scan and was given Iopamidol 61% Sdv Inj, 15ml. I was a bit nervous going into it, but the actual injection seemed to go fine. After the scan, I felt quite warm and a bit dizzy. I didn't have any severe side effects, but I'm curious if anyone else has had similar experiences? Can anyone share their experience — even if it was mild? It would be great to know if this is fairly common.

I have an upcoming CT scan and my doctor prescribed Omnipaque 300mg/ml Inj, 10ml. I've read about the possible side effects, but I'm curious to hear from others who have had this dye injected. Did you experience any side effects? How long did they last? How was the injection process? Any tips for someone going through this for the first time?

I was given Readi-Cat 2 by my doctor before having a CT scan. I was told it would make my intestines more visible but this stuff tastes like chalk with a bit of vanilla. It's really hard to get down. Then I got to the scan and my stomach was gurgling the whole time. Did anyone else experience this? I'm just worried that this is normal or if I should mention this to my doctor.

For those who have undergone medical imaging involving Gastrografin Solution 120ml, you might be familiar with the taste and potential side effects. I had a recent CT scan that required me to drink this iodine-containing contrast, and while it did its job well, it was certainly an unpleasant experience. I've heard that some people don’t have any issues, while others have varying degrees of discomfort and side effects. How has your experience been? Did you get it orally or as an enema? What were the side effects if any? I’m curious to know if anyone has any tips to make this process more bearable. I had stomach cramps, heartburn, and a general feeling of nausea, but thankfully, nothing too severe. Curious to know if others had similar experiences.