Oral and IV contrasts for CT scan
#369966 - 08/13/13 09:57 AM
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Hello All,
I had to drink almost a glass of clear, tasteless CT scan contrast in water and the end of July. On the day of the test, I also drank a few sips of a lemonade flavored second oral contrast.
I also had an IV contrast, which I think involves iodine.
Ever since then, I have had frequent bowel movements as well as significant bowel cramps. Also the texture of my bowel movements has changed to much softer.
Has anyone else experienced this?? If so. PLEASE write and let me know what worked for you to calm your gut down.
Thanks a LOT!!
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Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit.
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Hello Candy -
Having had this done several times myself in the past, the only thing I noticed was just more urination from the IV, but no cramps, etc. It could be that the things you took for the procedure resulted in these symptoms, but most likely, I would think it would last for only for a day, two at the most. But this may have triggered the IBS response, making it continue as long as it has. I would say you need to consult with your doctor/nurse about these symptoms to see if there is a correlation, but just from what you mention, the end of July to now is ample time to recover from the procedure. Either there is something else going on, or this made your IBS go into overdrive.
In the meantime, consider acacia fiber, or calcium to firm up stools, consider peppermint or fennel tea to calm things down a bit.
Hopefully all will get better soon... all the best to you. 
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Thanks so much for your reply, Marilyn!
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