Anyone had a reaction to the CT scan contrast dye?

Morning, yes I had a reaction to the dye although not as severe as you. Felt flu type symptoms and shaking for about four days after. I was told to tell them each time if I needed more scans as they could offer another type I believe. 

Hope all goes well x

My symptoms are milder than yours - acute nausea, vomiting sometimes, a burning sensation in my groin and visual aura similar to migraine without the headache. I'm pleased to report that since I've had my bladder out, the feeling that I'm peeing myself has stopped (if that can be regarded as a plus).

CB

I've had lots of scans over the past few years with no after effects at all. It might just be me, but I find the feeling quite pleasant in a strange sort of way. Best wishes.

Hi,Back in 1983 I had a bad allergic reaction to the contrast dye.After several hours I was finally allowed home.I remember getting onto a packed bus bright red and covered in enormous hives.People were staring and backing away.I was forced to announce to the whole bus that I was not contagious and it was just a bad reaction ! It took a couple of days for the itching to stop and the hives to go.Not an experience I ever want to go through again.I have never had a scan with contrast since but that might change.Jane XX

Definitely agree with you on that rily always kind of liked having scans, felt reassuring in that every thing was been checked  

That sounds like my reaction Jane, I was told by the scan doc not to have another dye injection recently, as the second episode can be worse than the first.

John

There must be an alternative for allergic folk I hope! Fingers crossed for you foxbrush let us know how you get on? x

I can relate to what you say about the pleasant feeling Rily

Love Inanna

I do wonder how essential the dye is, in our case I know its easier to see a tumour but is it that much easier eg can it still be seen.?

Mr W had a ct scan with contrast ie dye yesterday and apart from feeling slightly  flushed he had no other reaction 

Person doing scan did ask him.several times to confirm he was not allergic to iodine 

best wishes 

Wilbert