CT scan

Re: CT scan

maylane — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:31:09 GMT

Aw dont worry, Ive had a CT scan. If you need contrast they may make you drink several glasses of liquid, it tastes a bit yuk but no bother really. They also may inject you with some - that feels warm and may make you feel like you need a pee.

Good luck :-)

Re: CT scan

Nichola231 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:55:54 GMT

Nope was defo a CT scan. It doesn't take me long to fall asleep if I'm comfy enough

Re: CT scan

Nick Shackleton — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:54:38 GMT

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I had one and fell asleep. Kinda warm and oddly comfortable.

Don't worry. You'll be grand!

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Think you're thinking of an MRI which take a considerably longer time than a CT scan.

Re: CT scan

Nichola231 — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:33:51 GMT

I had one and fell asleep. Kinda warm and oddly comfortable.

Don't worry. You'll be grand!

Re: CT scan

dallinson — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:39:21 GMT

Hi I had an MRI which is similiar and I just had to lie still and breath etc when they told me to and not to. Was pretty quick and not scary. Good luck.

Re: CT scan

Sal the 1st — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:09:06 GMT

well it doesnt hurt and will be over before you know it. Just stay as still as you can.You might need an i/v if they are using contrast but that isnt bad either

Re: CT scan

Nick Shackleton — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:50:23 GMT

CT scans don't take long at all. Its much like a open ended washing machine which you pass through several times. All depends whether you need to have contrast media or not.

I think your thinking of an MRI where examinations can take between 10-60mins depending on the area of the body under examination.

have a read of this http://www.goingfora.com/radiology/ct_room.html

Hopefully it will put you mind at ease.