Barium sulfate and Cramps: What Users Say
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Reviews for Barium sulfate
- lag...
- May 5, 2018
Barium sulfate for Computed Tomography "Had this for an abdominal CT. Was like an orange creamsicle, but by no means 'good,' just better than expected. No heartburn or cramps thus far, 9 hrs past taking it. I do have a metallic taste in my mouth, but not sure if it's the Readi-Cat or iodine I had as an injected contrast as well. May just be nerves. In all, it was not bad."
- 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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For Computed Tomography "I anticipated being ill after drinking the barium sulfate for my cat scan. My mistake was reading people's reviews. I was nervous for days that I would be either vomiting or have diarrhea. BUT I HAD HARDLY ANY PROBLEM. Here is what I did. I refrigerated the drinks, ate lightly and blandly throughout the day. I did not eat for 2 hours before taking the drink at night. I had the vanilla drink (any other flavor would have been overwhelming). At 10 pm, while standing, I drank slowly. It took about 15 mins. I then sat straight up for an hour. I went to bed, thinking that at some point perhaps I would feel sick. Turns out, I slept perfectly for 7 hours. Then, one hour before my morning exam, I drank the 2nd bottle, again standing up, slowly drinking for 15 mins. Finally, a little cramping and a minor bout of diarrhea. I left for the cat scan, worried that I was going to have more diarrhea, but I did not. If you had no problem, please comment too so others won't worry!"