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CTyankee

(67,115 posts) Sat Aug 16, 2025, 01:57 PM Aug 16

Had my MRI today for the dementia. Had an awful reaction to the infusion injection. [View all]

I'm beginning to think I may not have dementia after all. Yes, I had certain symptoms that could be those of dementia, but could be something else.

My husband also has his doubts. I was shaking from the stuff they put in me. My gut did NOT like the infusion and let me know vividly!

More later as more facts emerge.

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Had my MRI today for the dementia. Had an awful reaction to the infusion injection. [View all] CTyankee Aug 16 OP

Hugs Duncanpup Aug 16 #1

Thanks. It's over now thankfully. CTyankee Aug 16 #2

Thanks so much for keeping us updated, CTyankee Grim Chieftain Aug 16 #3

thank you, sweetie! CTyankee Aug 16 #4

Did they use the iodine radioactive contrast? Clouds Passing Aug 16 #5

I don't know and didn't ask? Does that stuff often cause diarhhea? CTyankee Aug 16 #6

Did you get flushed with warmth right after the infusion? Clouds Passing Aug 16 #7

I think so. Not sure... CTyankee Aug 16 #8

I found an explanation of mri w/ contrast Clouds Passing Aug 16 #9

Because Of The MS... ProfessorGAC Aug 16 #10

Yes iodine for CT and PET Clouds Passing Aug 16 #12

Thanks, But I'm Fine ProfessorGAC Aug 16 #13

Yes you are 😀 Keep it up Clouds Passing Aug 16 #14

It Can Cause Many GI Issues ProfessorGAC Aug 16 #11

It's not iodine, It's a heavy rare earth metal called Gadolinium mitch96 Aug 16 #16

... 2naSalit Aug 16 #15

It was likely gadolinium CountAllVotes Aug 17 #17

Hope you're feeling better today malaise Aug 17 #18

That stuff is slowly moving through my system and I'm feeling more like myself today. I continue to feel very tired, tho CTyankee Aug 17 #19

If you have ginger in the house malaise Aug 17 #20

good idea!. thank you! CTyankee Aug 17 #21

YW malaise Aug 17 #22

CTyankee, i hope you feel better and your doctors figure out what is wrong very soon. HeartsCanHope Aug 18 #23