chl_hobbs
30-09-13, 18:55
hi all I REALLY need help today. I had a ct scan of my heart 6hrs ago and was so scared of it and as a consequence my heart rate was up. they injected the dye which was a small dose (like a tester), then came the big dose. I felt the usual flushing etc and hated it. a few mins later the radiographer came out and said one of the pictures wasn't how the drs wanted it and I needed more contrast dye. I freaked out. I was asking why and wasn't that dangerous etc...he was non plussed and said I'd be ok, that 'some' people needed two doses sometimes. On went the scan and the horrible dye went in.
After I asked the nurse if I'd be ok. Shesaid to just drinkloads ofwater to flush it out.
Well anhour after my mouth felt so dry and I had tokeep drinking loads as was so thirsty. Its been about 6/7 hours since and I'm still thirsty and feel a bit lightheaded. I keep worrying about the dye...but then I do have extreme health anxiety.
should I be worried? I've read it can cause 'cardio collapse' bloodclots in brain, convulsions etc and I feel sick with fear. I've had ct contrast before and all was ok but never had two doses :( am so scared theyve done something to me now.
please help am a mess....
Charlotte x
After I asked the nurse if I'd be ok. Shesaid to just drinkloads ofwater to flush it out.
Well anhour after my mouth felt so dry and I had tokeep drinking loads as was so thirsty. Its been about 6/7 hours since and I'm still thirsty and feel a bit lightheaded. I keep worrying about the dye...but then I do have extreme health anxiety.
should I be worried? I've read it can cause 'cardio collapse' bloodclots in brain, convulsions etc and I feel sick with fear. I've had ct contrast before and all was ok but never had two doses :( am so scared theyve done something to me now.
please help am a mess....
Charlotte x