Hi, Dahlek. I just wanted to chime in about having a reaction to gadolinium (MRI contrast dye). I had a moderate reaction right after being injected with the dye during my first MRI in 1992; I became nauseous, my heart rate increased, my BP dropped, and the techs had to pull me out of the machine to stop the reaction before we went any further.
I remember the tech saying it is a one in a million chance that someone would suffer this type of reaction.
Now before having a MRI I take a week's worth of Medrol (MRI is performed half-way through the dosing period) so I don't suffer an allergic reaction (my neuro also thinks I may just be sensitive to the dye). In any case, it sounds to me like you may have suffered some sort of reaction post MRI. It is rather strange, however, that the hives appeared two days after the MRI. It would be a good idea to discuss your reaction with your neuro to rule out any possiblility of an allergic reaction, IMHO.
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Originally Posted by dahlek
I had an MRI w/contrast last week. It didn't come out well as the IV for the contrast got messed up. So this week I had another one w/contrast.
I how have hives. Has anyone else ever had this reaction? The blubs on the net indicate that it's a 'rare' reaction... Somehow, I just don't think it's that rare? Has anyone else had this 'fun' experience?
The hives started 2 days after the last test. I also wonder if it was the 'double dose' of contrast material that could have caused the allergy.
Thanks one and all - I would like to know if I'm 'not the only one' who's had this quirky reaction before I start calling various medical folks and all.
Pain free moments and more to all of you - j
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