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To ask If anyone has experience with CT scan and contrast Dye

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Myanxiety · 16/04/2025 13:29

I'm autistic and have developed health anxiety since covid which is debilitating at the moment.

I'm due for a CT scan with contrast dye for heart issues next week and I've really worked myself up that I'm going to have a reaction to it. I know the chances are low but I'm a full time carer to two people and have persuaded myself I'm going to die which I know is completely stupid!

If you've had this or work in this field please help.

OP posts:
Lovelysummerdays · 16/04/2025 13:35

I’ve had it done, it was speedy. They asked me to remove my bra in a changing room then sent to another room to have IV inserted then off to scanner. They put the contrast into IV then ran the scanner which took about a minute ( I thought it’d take longer) no reaction to the contrast but felt a sudden heat in bladder area. This is common and mentioned before contrast was injected. Then in reverse, IV removed off to changing room to put Bra back on and out the door. I was only there for about 20 minutes.

ButterCrackers · 16/04/2025 13:35

I’ve had this. It’s all fine. Explain that you are anxious and you’ll get support.

TotallyAddictedToCoffee · 16/04/2025 13:33

I had one for a suspected hernia - my experience was 100% fine apart from a warm-ish feeling in my groin, but they did pre-warn me it would feel like I was urinating and not to worry as no one actually wets themselves

You'll be absolutely fine OP

Didyeaye · 16/04/2025 13:31

Hello
i I can’t offer advice on the scan or contrast just wanted to say I used to suffer with health anxiety - it’s the worst!
it’s not stupid, it’s your brain focussing on the worse case scenario. Try and be kind to yourself as you work through it.
hope it all goes well for you