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A member asked:
When you get injected with dye to get x-ray (mri, cat...) are you suppose to feel sick afterwards. doctor had me take some test to check my blood, i was diagnose with cancer but i'm in remission.
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It : It is not uncommon to feel a bit nauseated after getting certain intravenous dyes. This should not last more than a few hours, if that.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Most patients have : No side effects from the IV contrast given for ct scans. The blood work performed afterwards may have been to make sure your kidney function was ok before you restarted a diabetes medicine with the drug metformin in it.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Not uncommon at all: This can happen, but usually goes away quickly. Some report feelings of nausea, vomiting, headache, or a sensation of "warmth." please read more here: http://www.Conciergeradiologist.Com/ct-scan-with-contrast.Html and here: http://www.Conciergeradiologist.Com/mri-with-contrast.Html glad to hear that your cancer is in remission!
Answered 7/28/2013
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