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What Are The Risks Associated With Pelvic X-ray During The First Trimester?

Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016

Question: I just discovered I am pregnant In the last 3 weeks I have had investigations for a slipped lumbar disc ( pelvic X-ray/ MRI) and been prescribed tramadol ( I only took for two days), diclofenac, stilpane ( taken for 4 weeks) and vimovo( naproxen ans esomeprazole)!!!! I have stopped everything - will have to cope with pain another way, but can't help feeling this all has doomed the pregnancy!

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Contraindicated in first trimester

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pelvic X Ray radiation is known to harm the fetus in first trimester.
Diclofenac, tramadol, stilpane, naproxen- all are contraindicated in pregnancy and should not be taken in early pregnancy.
If you are keen for continuing the pregnancy, then you should get a detailed anomaly ultrasound at 18-20 weeks to rule out any major congenital anomalies and decide accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (23 minutes later)

Thanks i guess theres no guarentee either way! Appreciate the reply. I am having a lot of paon / nerve tingling. Besides paracetamol are there any anti inflammatories that may be better to use if needed?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Local analgesics

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, only paracetamol is safe in early pregnancy.
You can apply local analgesics like diclofenac.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

Great thanks!!

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me for further queries by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar