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Originally Posted by whirlwind123
Annie,
Hi, my name is Nancy, The Doctor felt that the ct without contrast does not show up the thymus gland properly, that is why he wanted it redone with contrast. I am so confused went to my family Dr. today, and he says he will order it now., and gave me pre med as I do not do well with iodine. My family Dr., does not like the idea that the neuro put me on the prednisone., I don't either, but the mestinon just wasn't working right I actually had worse symtoms even with a low dose and then when the dose was lowered to 15 mg he said that was worthless and put me on the pred 10 mg every other day.
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Nancy,
another even more comprehensive test which can show the thymus well is MRI ( no contrast,and you can go to "open view" facility). I don't know,why Dr's prefer CT scan (price?),it took me lots of effort to get it done for my daughter.I think you can request this,no matter what they (drs) tell you. CT is not cheap also,and it's much more rediation involved.Hope,it helps.
Marina