CT SCAN

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Hi Everyone Sarajo here Just to let everyone know that I have an appointment for my CT scan - Im quite nervous because I've never had one Do you think I would be allowed to take in my ipod to take my mind off it or would it affect systems. Hope fully it would tell me once & for all what is slowly diseasing my once perfect lungs Im just grateful it wasnt cancer

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A CT doesn’t last that long I am not sure about bringing an ipod because you have to listen to the instructions given to you about when to take breaths in etc. It isn’t as easy as an xray but it is much quicker and quieter than an MRI.

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A CT scan is not like an MRI scan which can take ages. It is more like a normal xray and the machine is totally open. You can always ask if you can take your ipod, but you probably won’t have time to listen to it.

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Cheers for your reply appreciate that

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All very best wishes Sarajo, it will soon be over and done with.

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Hi Sue55461

Ive put a big note to everyone saying Ive had it done now .

Does any overdose of radiation (prsumably gamma radiation) after a scan alter the chemistry of the body ( a bit like David Banner to the Hulk) if anything stresses you out

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Hi Moon53540

I put a note for everyone to say I had it done today (3/11) & its nice to get it over with . Its the dreaded results of what it is that is slowly killing off my once perfect lungs

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Hi Sarajo,

I honestly haven’t a clue. However, if you’re starting to get angry, swell up so that your tops are bursting open, then I guess it would! :wink:
To be honest I’ve never heard of anything like it before and it certainly didn’t affect me after having mine in January 2018. I’d suggest you try not to worry yourself about such things and concentrate on finding yourself a hobby to put your mind on. Think of something you’ll really enjoy.

Best wishes,
Sue

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They needed the contrast media so that they would have an improved scan of the inside of the body in my case. Perhaps in your case they felt the more detailed information was not necessary. I just had an ordinary xray recently for lung cancer not even a CT scan with no cannula!

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do you mind me asking what are your symptoms as to why you got the CT scan to start with?

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Hi

i have 3 hobbies Horseriiding which ive been doing for 40 years.i go to pub Quiz every thursday & embroidery. & done over 10 of them in the last few years & currently doing one.

ive got my appointment for december 10th to.tell me my fate ( results of my scan)
I had the results of my.breathing test.& it said there is some restriction in my lungs

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Hi

what is contrast media

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No that’s fine. It started as a chest infection. then when that cleared up I was & still.am having chest pains
getting tired after the smallest activity

I had a breathing test & had confirmation there is some restriction in my lungs & that’s why I had to have a ct scan. I’ve now got an appointment to be told the fate of my lungs

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Contrast media helps distinguish selected areas of the body from surrounding tissue. By improving the visibility of specific organs, blood vessels or tissues, contrast media helps the diagnosis of medical conditions. Basically you get a more detailed scan.

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Hi

Oh I see- so if they suddenly decide they want to do that -then I’ll know what to expect.

But I think my appointment letter will tell me once & for all what is killing off my once perfect lungs

I’d understand if I was a smoker but given Im not - it s depressing -God imagine if they say itll get worse & I’ll die of it- That will tip me over the edge I think

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I would have thought they would have asked for contrast media at the beginning. It is always a worry waiting for results, I feel for you.

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Hi Sarajo,

I’m so pleased to hear that, the more active you’re able to focus on good things the less time you will have to worry too much about your health.

Best wishes for your CT results, I hope the news in good and that whatever is wrong can be put right. Until then, just remember that any amount of worry, which is natural, won’t change the outcome!
Thinking of you,
Sue x

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Hi Sue

At least the nurse said rule out cancer so I just hope they dont suddenly say its cancer

I can only think it to be adult asthma if there is significant restrictions in my breathing but thats only my thinking -if its so there is asthama sprays isnt there

I only pray that there isnt something serious that means a hospital stay

Walking up the stairs causes me to be knackered & to take a breath before I get ready for bed.

Im in a dark place again now -if its not a broken pelvis its breathing difficulties. I thought that Id seen a new light when my pelvis mended & surrendered my crutch only to be kicked back into darkness again

I dread they may say a new ongoing condition that may get worse & eventually I might die of it -I cant help that it crosses my mind .

That said between now & 10th December (day of my appointment) unless something happens (god forbid) ! Im going to try to forget it because Ive been to the pictures today, 17th November Im going to an 80s concert then November 26 is my birthday then 29 novemember its another 80s concert

after that i’ll be thinking about it again - I’ll know what it is -2 weeks before xmas of all days

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If they did I’d be asking what that was lol -

Im really scared. Im very depressed because my lungs have always been perfect & sometimes I used to go to the gym & do some running & work quite hard but now I darent because Im so afraid of having a heart attack -so I’ve closed that door now for my own sake

If walking fast or walking upstairs makes me very knackered (normally that doesnt) can you imagine what would happen if i went to the gym -so not risking it

I’d rather get it out of the way

The appointment is a tuesday & thank god that my mum said if th appointment is a tuesday take it & she’ll rearrange her day so she can take me -which she has done

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If it were cancer they would have done something sooner. Do you ever take steroids for your lung problems?