Nenu
02-27-2008, 06:33 AM
While this is not specifically MS related, I'm sure a great number here have been involved in MRIs and dye injections as part of the procedure.
After you had a contrast/dye injection, was there a lengthy period of time that the area they injected was pins and needles prickly, or caused dull pain?
I had a contrast injection 3 weeks ago (at least), and the area where the injection was performed is slightly sore/feels like pins and needles. The veins in the area (was on my arm) are more pronounced than the arm that was not injected. I also experience dull pain into the pad of my hand below my thumb.
This only began following the injection. A friend stated his continued for up to a month afterwards. The pronounced veins have me more worried. Is this a normal after effect?
After you had a contrast/dye injection, was there a lengthy period of time that the area they injected was pins and needles prickly, or caused dull pain?
I had a contrast injection 3 weeks ago (at least), and the area where the injection was performed is slightly sore/feels like pins and needles. The veins in the area (was on my arm) are more pronounced than the arm that was not injected. I also experience dull pain into the pad of my hand below my thumb.
This only began following the injection. A friend stated his continued for up to a month afterwards. The pronounced veins have me more worried. Is this a normal after effect?
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wench
02-27-2008, 11:33 AM
Hi Nenu,
I'm in Limbo, so I don't know if it's different for people who do have ms or not, but in January I had a ct-scan with dye and this month had mri with dye and I didn't, and haven't since, experienced anything like that. I never really felt it at all. Try not to worry. I know that's easier said than done. Call your dr. and tell him what you're experiencing. Maybe it's just a reaction from the dye? Good luck and I hope you start to feel better soon.
I'm in Limbo, so I don't know if it's different for people who do have ms or not, but in January I had a ct-scan with dye and this month had mri with dye and I didn't, and haven't since, experienced anything like that. I never really felt it at all. Try not to worry. I know that's easier said than done. Call your dr. and tell him what you're experiencing. Maybe it's just a reaction from the dye? Good luck and I hope you start to feel better soon.
TXChica70
02-27-2008, 11:48 AM
I've never experienced any reactions or pain from my dye injections either. I would call your doctor and just let him or her know what's going on. Probably nothing but at least your doctor will be aware.
Nenu
02-27-2008, 12:56 PM
Here's my problem. I don't have, nor can get, a family doctor in my area. None are available. It's a sad tale, but that's the reality of it.
I call an after hours clinic, they can't help. I call the hospital here, they brush it off like it's no big thing. So I'm really in limbo about it. I'll ask the next specialist I'm going to just on the off hand chance they may have heard of this before.
I call an after hours clinic, they can't help. I call the hospital here, they brush it off like it's no big thing. So I'm really in limbo about it. I'll ask the next specialist I'm going to just on the off hand chance they may have heard of this before.
MSNik
02-27-2008, 04:32 PM
Nenu, you need to call where you had the MRI done- and find out what they think you should do. They may tell you to go to the ER....
THis isnt normal...some people get nauseaus from the contrast, others get dizzy and warm- but having something happen and stay happening this long- is NOT normal..
Please call where you had it done and ask what they would recommend. I would specifically ask to speak to one of the technicians not the front desk person!
Good luck...keep us posted.
Nikki
THis isnt normal...some people get nauseaus from the contrast, others get dizzy and warm- but having something happen and stay happening this long- is NOT normal..
Please call where you had it done and ask what they would recommend. I would specifically ask to speak to one of the technicians not the front desk person!
Good luck...keep us posted.
Nikki
Nenu
02-27-2008, 06:37 PM
I did ask the doctor today, and he checked the area. Did some testing with movement and such. He said it appears I had a slight allergic reaction to the dye injection. Makes sense. I'm just going to watch it for now (watch for skin color changes and such). With the other neurological going on, numbness in this arm is not 'unusual'.
idlesongbird
02-27-2008, 08:14 PM
I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems post injection. I had an MRI yesterday and also had a contrast injection. I had no problems immediately after the injection. However, today I have noticed that the area is swollen and tender to the touch and about 2 inches of the vein is swollen. I was wondering if that is similar to your experience or if anyone else has experienced this?
Thanks,
Jenn
Thanks,
Jenn
Nenu
02-27-2008, 08:32 PM
I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems post injection. I had an MRI yesterday and also had a contrast injection. I had no problems immediately after the injection. However, today I have noticed that the area is swollen and tender to the touch and about 2 inches of the vein is swollen. I was wondering if that is similar to your experience or if anyone else has experienced this?
Thanks,
Jenn
Mine began as a vein of a few inches off to the side of the injection point being darker than normal. Eventually, the vein and another in the arm nearby darkened slightly all the way to my wrist. Now I still have tenderness and occasional numbness in my hand on that arm.
Thanks,
Jenn
Mine began as a vein of a few inches off to the side of the injection point being darker than normal. Eventually, the vein and another in the arm nearby darkened slightly all the way to my wrist. Now I still have tenderness and occasional numbness in my hand on that arm.
Nenu
03-03-2008, 12:14 PM
Well, figured it out.
Asked today when I was in for my routine IV about what the dye/contrast involves. Iodine. Which I found out in having my lumbar done, I'm allergic to. That would explain the extended period of faint soreness in my arm. ;)
Asked today when I was in for my routine IV about what the dye/contrast involves. Iodine. Which I found out in having my lumbar done, I'm allergic to. That would explain the extended period of faint soreness in my arm. ;)