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Barbara · 03-14-2006, 01:29 PM

Hi:

I have always been advised not to exercise at all 48 hours before a PET SCAN and even to avoid strenuous exercise for up to 72 hours before the scan. I thought this was a normal prep for a PET SCAN.

Barb

03-14-2006, 01:29 PM	#4
Barbara Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Payson, Arizona Posts: 96	Exercising Before PET Scan Hi: I have always been advised not to exercise at all 48 hours before a PET SCAN and even to avoid strenuous exercise for up to 72 hours before the scan. I thought this was a normal prep for a PET SCAN. Barb