I have had contrasts and I have refused contrasts. When I was feeling poorly, I refused. Radiologists can still read tests without them.
Also, drinking lots of water before and after contrasts help eliminate them from your system. Research specific ways to detox contrasts. So very important if that is the way you choose to proceed.
Hope you find answers. But it does sound like Lyme and company.
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i have had a full torso CT scan done without contrast and the radiologist and gastroenterologist agreed it was sufficient and readable.
the contrast agent they wanted to use was a iodine compound - but the dose of iodine is very large indeed - and since i have lyme and Hashimoto's ( thyroid condition) i explained i had severe reservations about taking a large amount of iodine - as there are plenty of studies showing issues for people with hashimotos and large iodine doses. so in my case, this was the reasoning.
if i did not have a pre-existing thyroid condition i would be less concerned - but in any reactive state, i would be cautious to put anything synthetic into my body.
there are several / many different contrast agents - the doctor will have a patient leaflet giving information on the specific contrast agent they are suggesting - you can start with that and do your own research.
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