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Prone to allergic reactions to meds. having an mra w/contrast soon. never had bad reaction from mri contrasts before, but more allergies now. concern?
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Gadolinium contrast: Allergy is very rare: according to this, http://www.Medicalnewstoday.Com/releases/92774.Php there were 54 reactions to over 78000 injections reported, almost all mild.
Answered 8/28/2013
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