Re: Radiation Fear from CT Scans
I had an abdominal CT scan 12 years ago and I'm fine.
I did reject a neck CT scan a few years ago on the basis that an MRI had already shown an issue which accounted for the pulsatile tinnitus and I'd had other checks re blood flow in my neck. The CT scan was 'to make sure' and I felt it was unnecessary. Another issue was the contrast they wanted to use because I'd developed MCS by then and I had no idea if I would have a reaction to the dye or not, so all things considered it was the right decision for me. But I have no problems in having CT scans if they are absolutely necessary.
I got one of the biggest blasts with the abdo CT scan and I'm not concerned because the benefit greatly outweighed the risk. It was the only way to check that my internal bleeding had stopped and it was necessary. These bits of kit are literally lifesavers..
Do you know if they put any kind of collar around your neck prior to the scan? Because there's such a thing as a thyroid shield..
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