Scanxiety?

Posted by shorthairptr66 @shorthairptr66, 6 days ago

Routine blood work showed high levels (first time ever) of Alkaline Phosphate so they ordered another blood test a few months later and even though the levels went down they were still high. Next step was a ultrasound where the Dr said he sees a mass and it's possibly cancer.

I scheduled my CT Scan for next week and been stressing out the last 48 hours. I've had many MRIs but never a CT Scan. I'm stressing about the test and results..

Thanks

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topsz | @topsz | 6 days ago

A CT scan is no big deal. Usually the give you the huge drink.. not tasty but tolerable. Wait. Then you get an iv line while lying in the ct scan table. Then you get the scan. Pretty quick test. No need to be apprehensive about that procedure. Wishing you the best results.

shorthairptr66 | @shorthairptr66 | 5 days ago

In reply to @topsz "A CT scan is no big deal. Usually the give you the huge drink.. not tasty..." + (show)

After waiting 45 minutes for the barium liquid (building is going through a computer upgrade) they told me I don't need one. From everyone I've talked to, read and what you are saying that CT scan is much easier than an MRI.. Okay well now I'll just stress out about the results 😂. As I said that I remember telling many people "why stress over something that hasn't happened yet".

Answer is I know my body and I know something ain't right.

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