I had a CT MYLOGRAM done about 5 months ago and I had a bad experience. When he put the contrast in my spine I felt this enormous pressure as the contrast moved. I was in severe pain and I started screaming. I felt like my body was going to explode.. Do you know why this happened? I have to have another one done tomorrow.. I am scared. The radiologist said I was having an allergic reaction to the contrast. He had to give me some meds to help calm me down.. . Thank You, Regina
Hi Ms Regina, Some pain is common during CT pyelogram. However, it is due to irritation of nerve roots and not due to allergic reaction. If you had an allergic reaction to contrast, I would not do the CT pyelogram again. Instead, I would order an MRI pyelogram. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/