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Old 01-30-2012, 05:02 PM   #6
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Re: Anyone else have allergic reaction to scan contrast dye?

I don't think the same contrast is used for CT's and MRI's. I am okay with the CT contrast but I have had a reaction to the MRI contrast. I take benydryl before an MRI and have to hang around afterwards to watch for hives.
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