Barium sulfate and Bloating: What Users Say
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Reviews for Barium sulfate
- Gli...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 19, 2016
Barium sulfate for Computed Tomography "I took the first dose at 7:55 a.m. I had kept both bottles in the refrigerator as instructed. The taste was not as awful as anticipated, but there was so much of it that it took nearly 15 minutes to finish. I felt bloated and uncomfortable. I took the second dose at 8:20 a.m. and had much more difficulty getting it down. Finally tossed about 4 ounces down the drain. I really thought I was going to throw it all up. I was given a cup with another half bottle of Volumen to drink as soon as I got to the clinic. That was warm and tasted worse. After waiting for 10 minutes, I was taken to the room for the CT Enterography and given the second half of the bottle to drink. I was already having to urinate every 5 minutes by then, but got through it. Had diarrhea all day."
- Ama...
- April 23, 2022
For Computed Tomography "Do not take this test unless you absolutely need to. I was constipated right after. I felt like I couldn't belch or pass gas. I ran to the bathroom a lot, only to pass small, tiny stools. I have been on several different laxatives. Then I was only getting tiny, loose bowel movements. I ended up going to the ER, they did an X-ray and CT, and both looked okay. Blood work looked okay, they took urine. It is day 7. I am on day 2 of my period now, not bleeding hardly any in my pad, only when I wipe. Yesterday I had severe cramps all day. I feel so full I can barely eat. I am bloated. It doesn't feel right. Don't do the test."
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Barium sulfate for Computed Tomography "One bottle last night before 8. Terrible heartburn (Tums which let me keep the medication down) & upset stomach till 12:30 when the bowels began to move. I had to do Lamaze breathing techniques to get through some of the pain; pain is very similar to a lactose attack. That lasted till 3:30 and it was total liquid. My stomach felt and continues to feel very bloated. (5 pm). I drank another bottle before my appointment plus another 6-8 ounces immediately prior to scan. The IV was not an issue and the scan was very quick and easy. I have felt queasy all day and only eating pretzels and water. All day my insides have sounded like rushing water and a wicked thunderstorm or fireworks. I just keep pushing the water. I don’t want to eat anything. Apparently not all people have this reaction. I am lactose intolerant, but there is no lactose listed as an ingredient. However, I might ask about taking Lactaid and Beano next time. My scan came out well. I just wish I’d been prepared for this."