Okay is it just me seeing this WRONG but, I had a CAT Scan last Thurs, given copious amounts of Barium Sulfate to drink before hand then injected with Radium,The norm I presume, but here's my problem! I was given the scan due to problems iv'e been having in pains in my kidney and liver area for the past two months, Having 16 lymph nodes infected does kind of put you at high risk for secondaries... So after coming home and the pain in my kidney has got worse also now a pain in my groin area I decided to check out side effects of this Barium, this is what I found readily available on the net!
Existing medical conditions can also cause a reaction with barium sulfate. If you have intestinal or stomach problems or cancer, asthma or other allergies, cystic fibrosis, or suffer from dehydration or Intestinal blockages, then consuming barium sulfate is not recommended as it can make these conditions more severe. Be sure to let your physician know of any existing medical conditions.
My question is WHY is this Barium given when it quite obviously states it shouldn't be with those who have CANCER !!!!
Or is it me reading this wrong... Still awaiting my results so not sure if spread yet!
Thanks all love a very confused Teresa x
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