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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Neck Pain

Hi, I just had a C.T. scan with contrast dye this afternoon of my chest. Never in the past have I ever had any bad reaction to the contrast, and I ve had many over the years. Today though, as soon as the Tech. started the contrast through , Immediately I got this Ice-cold feeling at the base of my neck and then suddenly sharp pain on the rt. side of my face. my jaw and then the pain was horrible and went to the rt. side of my head. I had to yell at them to stop and I was very afraid, never had I ever had any bad reaction or pain to contrast in a C.T. scan or M.R.I. Why would this happen?
posted on Mon, 26 Jan 2015
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Dear Sir/Madam
I have gone through your query and read your symptoms.
In my opinion, the drugs used for this purpose can cause reactions despite the fact that, they have been safely used many times in the past. so the recommendation is to test the allergy each time before application.
The onset of symptoms are suggestive of allergy to this dye.
I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.
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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Neck Pain

Dear Sir/Madam I have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, the drugs used for this purpose can cause reactions despite the fact that, they have been safely used many times in the past. so the recommendation is to test the allergy each time before application. The onset of symptoms are suggestive of allergy to this dye. I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.