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Posted by pretty_paints on September 10, 2005, at 9:53:40
Hi,
I got a letter through the post this morning saying I have to have a CT scan. What is this and why am I having one, does anyone know? I have since changed docs after leaving hospital. My old doctor referred me it says on the letter. So why is she referring me? Maybe she referred me while I was still her patient, and that was a while ago.
Anyway any info would be appreciated! I already had an EEG a while back, but haven't had any results from that yet.
Thanks for your help.
Kate xx
Posted by ed_uk on September 10, 2005, at 10:16:47
In reply to C T SCAN?, posted by pretty_paints on September 10, 2005, at 9:53:40
Hi Katie!
Your doctor wants to rule out 'medical' causes of psychosis before making the diagnosis of schizophrenia.
How are you doing atm?
Love ed x
Posted by wildcard on September 10, 2005, at 10:26:05
In reply to C T SCAN?, posted by pretty_paints on September 10, 2005, at 9:53:40
I have been *supposed* to get a CT scan for 2 years now but havnt. The main reason for mine is b/c of severe migraines though. I have at least 4 a week. I know i take way too much Excedrin and when i cannot function, i have demerol(sp) on hand but the thought of what they might find tends to keep me from going through w/ it. I wld. just call and ask. U have every right to know and there are so many possibilities. Take care.
Posted by lynn970 on September 10, 2005, at 10:59:02
In reply to Re: C T SCAN?, posted by wildcard on September 10, 2005, at 10:26:05
Wildcard, maybe your harmones are crazy. You and I both have a history of miscarraiges. I am not sure, but I think when harmones are out of wack, it may cause headaches.
I have had at least 2 CT scans.
I noticed that you mentioned that you have OCD too. My problem is not that I clean my house too much. I tend to worry about health issues too much. Hypochondriac
Posted by lynn970 on September 10, 2005, at 11:00:22
In reply to C T SCAN?, posted by pretty_paints on September 10, 2005, at 9:53:40
Prettypants, they are probably just trying to cover their buttocks. What other symptoms are you having?
Posted by yxibow on September 10, 2005, at 16:42:39
In reply to Re: C T SCAN? » pretty_paints, posted by lynn970 on September 10, 2005, at 11:00:22
> Prettypants, they are probably just trying to cover their buttocks. What other symptoms are you having?
I would agree. I would also say an MRI is probably slightly more reliable but more expensive. I finally got one after pushing for one because of a really nasty somatiform disorder I still suffer from -- to rule out what doctors call "organic"... i.e. -- well I dont want to over worry you, but tumors and other non psychiatric conditions.
Posted by Tom Twilight on September 11, 2005, at 16:28:47
In reply to C T SCAN?, posted by pretty_paints on September 10, 2005, at 9:53:40
Hey Katie
Its always good to hear from you
An MRI would seem to make more sence for any "brain" problems than a CT, although I'm no expert.
I actually work as a hospital porter, a lot of my work revolves around taking patients to and from CT scans and MRIs : )
If you have any questions I will attempt to answer from my limited knowlage and experience.
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