Radiation in early pregnancy Posted: 10-02-08 14:59pm
Hi - I found out I was pregnant right
before I was scheduled for lithotrispy for
my kidney stone and was completely
shocked. I had been in the emergency room
about 10 days prior for kidney stone pain
and was given a pregnancy test before a CT
scan and xray. That was on August 14th -
the test was negative, so we went ahead
with the CT scan and xray. I took another
pregnancy test on Aug 23 (my period was a
few days late) which was also negative so
I thought I was in the clear for the
lithotripsy procedure. I took both a urine
and blood test before my procedure on Aug
25 which both turned out positive.
I am very worried that my exposure to
radiation has harmed my baby and have not
really been able to speak to my doctor. I
do have an appointment next week, but I
was wondering if anyone has dealt with
this or a similar situation.
