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Old 10-04-2019, 06:39 AM
 
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Also, I have an allergic reaction to the contrast dye (nausea and about to pass out) and the valium really helps with that too.
Good luck!
The first time I was injected with the dye during the routine breast-MRI, I was alright just a bit dizzy. I thought the dizziness was due to the loud and vibrating machine that went on for over an hour.
After the second injection of dye during the MRI-left breast biopsy, I was nauseating. The radiologist mentioned afterwards that he would give me two kinds of tablets in future but I didn't catch the names.
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Old 10-04-2019, 08:31 AM
 
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The first time I was injected with the dye during the routine breast-MRI, I was alright just a bit dizzy. I thought the dizziness was due to the loud and vibrating machine that went on for over an hour.
After the second injection of dye during the MRI-left breast biopsy, I was nauseating. The radiologist mentioned afterwards that he would give me two kinds of tablets in future but I didn't catch the names.
Yes - now I do a regime of antihistamine and steroids the day of the MRI. I have to have one every 2 years because I left a breast behind! I am probably going to get that breast removed next year as the MRI is not pleasant and it's also expensive!
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Old 10-13-2019, 04:57 PM
 
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The US breast (right) biopsy was less traumatic than the MRI version, no dye injection and was over in less than 15-20 minutes. The radiologist took 5 samples and left a clip inside the breast. The result would be out by end of next week. They have not decided whether or not to repeat the MRI breast (left) biopsy.
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Old 10-15-2019, 01:19 PM
 
Location: North Carolina
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The US breast (right) biopsy was less traumatic than the MRI version, no dye injection and was over in less than 15-20 minutes. The radiologist took 5 samples and left a clip inside the breast. The result would be out by end of next week. They have not decided whether or not to repeat the MRI breast (left) biopsy.
Yes - the US guided biopsy shouldn't be terrible. However, if you do have to have an MRI guided one on the left, then go for the valium sedation. It's a game changer!
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Old 10-15-2019, 01:35 PM
 
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Old 10-16-2019, 07:38 PM
 
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Yes - the US guided biopsy shouldn't be terrible. However, if you do have to have an MRI guided one on the left, then go for the valium sedation. It's a game changer!
Thank you for the advice, DJKB. I will definitely remember that.
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Old 02-15-2020, 06:47 PM
 
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My 3rd MRI so far, and after 3 days, my left arm where they gave me an IV /dye inject was still covered with rashes and itchy despite I drank 4 to 5 glasses of water daily. So I bought two cartons of Aloe Vera juice yesterday. The rashes have subsided. I am not 100 percent sure. but I think it's the dye. This time I did not threw up, as instructed by my oncologist I took 1 tablet (12.5mg) of Bemadryl ahead of the MRI. My next biopsy will be next week.
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Old 03-06-2020, 07:56 PM
 
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The MRI left breast biopsy was successfully completed and 6 strands of samples taken. I was really ill after, sweating profusely, nauseating and feeling the onset of a diarrhea. The Radiologist and the Tech both said it could not be the dye, as I was fine during both the MRI imaging sessions. Yesterday I kept my appointment with my Oncologist, she confirmed that I was allergic to the dye.

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Lumpectomy are scheduled in 4 weeks' time on two consecutive days, to be followed with radiation approximately 2 months later. This is based on the diagnoses of IDC, ER+/PR+. Not yet available is the HER-2/NEU, which is equivocal (2/3), Fish analysis pending.

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Old 03-16-2020, 06:15 AM
 
Location: So Ca
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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Lumpectomy are scheduled in 4 weeks' time on two consecutive days.
Best of luck with your surgery.
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Old 03-16-2020, 07:41 PM
 
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Best of luck with your surgery.
Appreciate your kind wishes.

Kept a dental appointment today, and my dentist gave me some good tips as radiation is bad for teeth. Was informed a few days ago that another MRI breast biopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow, and this time I am to take Gravol (12.5mg) because of my allergy to the IV dye.
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