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Darling

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Joined: 22 Sep 2003
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Cat Scan Posted: 01-09-04 19:16pm


As some of you know i've been trying to conceive (i don't know if I have this month and my period isn't due for another 5 or 6 days) however I have a cat scan scheduled for sunday and it's very important that I get it done. Could this harm a possible child in any way?

rhouse

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Joined: 08 Jan 2004
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Pregnancy And Radiation Posted: 01-10-04 21:29pm


Hi, first of all you have to take care of yourself. I don't know what you need the ct for but if you are not well, you will not carry the baby well. Second, it depends on what you are getting a ct of. From conception to 8weeks the fetus is very sensitive to radiation. For example, an abdominal ct probably would not be a good idea right now. Can you get it rescheduled until later next week when you know if you are preg? Call the doctor who referred you to get the ct. You might be able to talk them into an mri or ultrasound which will not hurt the fetus. Good luck

Darling

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Joined: 22 Sep 2003
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Posted: 01-10-04 22:12pm


Thanks so much for your response. I phoned my doctor (at home!) and explained the situation and he said he would send me for a blood test and get the results prior to the cat scan and if it's positive he will not go through with it. I am not ill or unhealthy however I have some stomach problems (i've had them for 20 years) and they just wanted to see how my intestines were. Thanks once again love tanya

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