If you've had a CT Scan before...

[mrspadfoot]

I have my CT Scan this afternoon. Tell me what I should expect!

[Deleted]

I've had one of my lungs and chest. It was super fast, just a minute or two. Lay down, scan and done!

I'm not sure, but I think MRIs are the scans that can take a long time.

[Deleted]

And this might be helpful...don't fart in the machine!

m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6044578


Though it is about an MRI, so hopefully you're not trapped by your own farts in the few minutes of the CT scan.

[McBenny]

Yes quick and easy. No pain unless it's an injury site or something.

DS used to get his hip done.

[Deleted]

I had one of my abdomen once and other than the fact that they had to fill my system with water it was quick and easy. I've had an MRI of my head once and that enclosed and took way longer.

Good luck!

[BostonKisses]

They're usually pretty quick, and it's not nearly as enclosed as an MRI, IIRC.

[mymorningcoffee]

Like others said, the dye makes you feel flushed and a little strange. Other than that, it is pretty quick and easy. Good luck at your appointment today.

[Deleted]

Did they say you may need dye? I've had several done at various times in my life and so far have avoided needing dye.

[lildevil968]

I have had a few done on my pelvis, lower back, and hips. They are not painful, and usually don't last more than 5-10 minutes. If you have any metal in the area that they are scanning, I would let them know, but that shouldn't cause any pain.

[mrspadfoot]

No dye, it's on my head, so I really wasn't sure what to expect.

I'm glad it sounds like it will take less time than an MRI. My knee MRI took forever.

[Emmentaler]

Jan 20, 2015 8:21:13 GMT -5 mrspadfoot said:

I have my CT Scan this afternoon. Tell me what I should expect!

Good luck!

[Emmentaler]

Jan 20, 2015 8:31:10 GMT -5 @bruxannie said:

And this might be helpful...don't fart in the machine!

m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6044578


Though it is about an MRI, so hopefully you're not trapped by your own farts in the few minutes of the CT scan.

OMG, just died... manically laughing in cube is professional, right??!

[bluehairdontcare]

Jan 20, 2015 8:41:40 GMT -5 @piperanne said:

I agree, CTs are no big deal. For mine, I have to drink a liquid that contains the contrast dye, then go in the CT room and lay down. I'm injecting with contract again and it makes you feel warm, like you peed yourself. Kinda weird. Then you go through the machine a few times and are done.

Couple of tips, don't wear metal like belts or necklaces. I have always been told that underwire bras and my wedding rings are fine. You'll have to check your instructions. Just dress comfortably.

Agree about the contrast making you feel like you're peeing your pants. Even after they warned me of the feeling, as soon as it started, I was trying to clench my legs together hard. Total mind fuck.  

[mrspadfoot]

I survived ladies!

They couldn't give me the contrast because it is iodine based, and I'm allergic, so that was awesome. They did it without, and hoped it would be good enough.

Now to wait a week for results..

[goldenbird]

I'm glad you got through it ok!

[megara4]

I've had an MRI on my head and a CT scan on my kidneys. I'd take the CT scan any day. If I ever have an MRI again, they are going to have to give me a shit ton of valium to convince me.