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XanaDUer2

(15,765 posts)
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 07:21 PM Dec 2024

CT scan coming up

Took some Xanax since i was having facial tingling. My Dr actually got me a CT at my regular practice. No dentists referral involved. Concerned bc I feel my left eye twitching. Want answers, but scared. Hope the test isn't too unpleasant. Thanks to you all. Cannot believe finally getting something done.

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CT scan coming up (Original Post) XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 OP
Not too bad. The CT scanner is a large machine with a hole, or tunnel, in the center. elleng Dec 2024 #1
Thank you XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #2
They're quick and painless. Lochloosa Dec 2024 #3
No, slow, and noisy. elleng Dec 2024 #4
Darn XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #5
But you lay still, w head covered; elleng Dec 2024 #6
MRI is slow and noisy. CT scan is fast and quiet. ShazzieB Dec 2024 #12
Making progress. Best wishes surfered Dec 2024 #7
I just had my first one (at age 75) for a head injury. Golden Raisin Dec 2024 #8
When is your appt? Iris Dec 2024 #9
Today took 5 mins XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #10
Oh, good. I'm glad you got that over with. I hope you don't have to wait too long for results Iris Dec 2024 #11
Having jaw ear pain tonight XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #13

elleng

(140,459 posts)
1. Not too bad. The CT scanner is a large machine with a hole, or tunnel, in the center.
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 07:32 PM
Dec 2024

You will lie on a table that slides into and out of this donut-shaped hole or tunnel. Your caregiver will sit behind a window during the CT scan; however, your caregiver will be able to see, hear, and speak with you at all times.

elleng

(140,459 posts)
6. But you lay still, w head covered;
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 08:08 PM
Dec 2024

motion not visible to the subject. (Mine was for my head/neck too.)

ShazzieB

(21,416 posts)
12. MRI is slow and noisy. CT scan is fast and quiet.
Sun Dec 29, 2024, 08:29 PM
Dec 2024

I've had both. I HATED the MRI, but the CT scan was a breeze by comparison.

Golden Raisin

(4,732 posts)
8. I just had my first one (at age 75) for a head injury.
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 10:00 PM
Dec 2024

I didn't know what to expect but mine was surprisingly easy with no discomfort. Hope yours is too.

Iris

(16,576 posts)
11. Oh, good. I'm glad you got that over with. I hope you don't have to wait too long for results
Sun Dec 29, 2024, 05:29 PM
Dec 2024
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