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XanaDUer2

(14,958 posts) Sat Dec 28, 2024, 06:21 PM Dec 28

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 28 OP

Not too bad. The CT scanner is a large machine with a hole, or tunnel, in the center. elleng Dec 28 #1

Thank you XanaDUer2 Dec 28 #2

They're quick and painless. Lochloosa Dec 28 #3

No, slow, and noisy. elleng Dec 28 #4

Darn XanaDUer2 Dec 28 #5

But you lay still, w head covered; elleng Dec 28 #6

MRI is slow and noisy. CT scan is fast and quiet. ShazzieB Dec 29 #12

Making progress. Best wishes surfered Dec 28 #7

I just had my first one (at age 75) for a head injury. Golden Raisin Dec 28 #8

When is your appt? Iris Dec 28 #9

Today took 5 mins XanaDUer2 Dec 29 #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 29 #11

Having jaw ear pain tonight XanaDUer2 Dec 29 #13

elleng

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1. Not too bad. The CT scanner is a large machine with a hole, or tunnel, in the center.

Reply to XanaDUer2 (Original post)

Sat Dec 28, 2024, 06:32 PM

Dec 28

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.