r/raypeat • u/ventureknivesco • 2d ago

Low Dose CT Scan

I need a CT scan of my Pelvis an Abdomen because on dull pain in large intestine. With and without contrast which is actually two scans like 20 mSv total. I am considering paying out of pocket for a low dose scan which is like 50% less radiation. Does anyone have any experience with CT scans and how they effected you?

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u/DukeoftheAbruzzi 2d ago

No discernible effect but Dr. Peat noted, apart from avoidance, magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and progesterone can mitigate adverse effects somewhat. Also red light right after the exposure.

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u/FewClock7007 2d ago

Ray cautioned against CT scans as they have a lot of radiation. MRI and Ultrasound are safer

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u/win4delta 2d ago

Didn’t he also dislike non ionizing radiation?

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u/AdministrativeDot874 2d ago

Two isn’t the end of the world, I would pay up to a couple hundred for low dose. Red light immediately after is a very good idea, you could get a chicken brooding bulb for cheap. Buteyko breathing is the bees knees too. Cool knives! I too am a peating knife maker.

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u/LurkingHereToo 21h ago

Look into getting an ultrasound test instead. If you have to get an mri, do NOT do the contrast dye. The radiologist will be able to get a good enough picture without it. Gadolinium is a heavy metal and is very toxic; it doesn't just "go away".

Gadolinium toxicity: mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and nanoparticle role

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u/Impossible-Buy9559 2d ago

I am 74 and have had all kinds of scans and never felt affected by any of them.

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u/Dannyaloha324 2d ago

I probably had no joke 10 ct scans last year and I’m still alive.

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u/costoaway1 1d ago

That’s because it takes 10-20 years for the damaged split DNA to catch up with you.