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Liz J. · 10-03-2007, 06:34 PM

Hi Marejo,

I have to take a large amount of prednisone and 50 mg. of Benadryl before any scans with contrast dye. The reason being is that I have COPD (better known as emphysema). A payback for too many years of smoking. My lab will not do the test unless I comply and of course I do.
You may have an allergy to the dye. Also, they should ask if you are allergic to shell fish as there is an agent in the dye that will cause a problem with any who has that allergy. I am praying that all your tests come out good.

Sincerely,

Liz J.

10-03-2007, 06:34 PM	#3
Liz J. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 274	Contrast dye Hi Marejo, I have to take a large amount of prednisone and 50 mg. of Benadryl before any scans with contrast dye. The reason being is that I have COPD (better known as emphysema). A payback for too many years of smoking. My lab will not do the test unless I comply and of course I do. You may have an allergy to the dye. Also, they should ask if you are allergic to shell fish as there is an agent in the dye that will cause a problem with any who has that allergy. I am praying that all your tests come out good. Sincerely, Liz J.