FYI if you're getting a contrast MRI in the near future, avoid vitamin c. https://hscnews.unm.edu/news/unm-scientists-discover-how-nan...

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kyleblarson an hour ago | parent | next [-]

My late grandfather had a severe reaction to contrast agent while getting an MRI and coded while in the machine. (They resuscitated him)

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wolfi1 9 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

not only vitamin c but fruits containing oxalic acid if I read that right. But I'm far more interested in when such contrast agents are warranted, because I'm not aware that in Europe that contrast agent would be used that much for MRI

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dcminter 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

For your anecdata I'm in Sweden and definitely had a contrast agent (presumably gadolinium based) for a recent MRI of my gallbladder/pancreas/liver area.

	▲	mstade 8 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Same here, also in Sweden.

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lurking_swe 6 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

see sections “Why Would I Need a Contrast MRI?” and “Which Types of MRI Require Contrast”

https://www.ashospital.net/blog/why-do-i-need-contrast-for-m...

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elric 5 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I have one planned soon. Of course the prescribing doctor didn't mention any of this, but I guess the research is still too fresh. Thanks for raising awareness.

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Roritharr 10 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Getting one on Monday, have a slight cold and took liposomal vitamin c just hours ago!

Thanks for making me aware!

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dwroberts 2 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

*If your scan involves contrast agent, which many do not

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chrisweekly 10 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

thanks

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vlovich123 9 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I thought I read that in general it’s just better to decline contrast because it doesn’t actually add value to the scan.

	▲	jmhmd an hour ago \| parent [-]
		It depends on the indication for the scan. Some indications do not require contrast, others MUST have contrast in order to have any value. If you refuse contrast without understanding the reason, you may be simply wasting your time and money.