Re: sponse Re: CT & Barrium
From: Christine M. Smith (smithy@maine.rr.com)
Sun Apr 18 13:15:02 1999
At Sat, 17 Apr 1999, Susan Carr wrote:
>
>This is in response to Christine Smith's question about CT scans and
>barrium test. I have had both and also an ultrasound. My Drs were
>saying that it would not show the adhesions but could tell them if the
>colon was involved. The barrium was very uncomfortable. Where my
>adhesions are the large intestine is adhered to the abdominal wall and
>the barrium is heavy so it was not fun. I believe that of the three
>test the barrium was the most beneficial. Apparently the CT didn't show
>what they were looking for so that was basically a waste of time and $.
>Hope this helps,
>
>--
>Susan C.
>
Thank you Susan for your response. It was very much appreciated. I am
still curious what they learned from the barium enema (in your case)
especially and how knowing that info helped with your treatment.
It doesn't appear that many people are interested in this forum. Despite
the title of David Wiseman's article, I do feel very much alone! A forum
requires the participation of many to be successful, you must have
something to add or comment on, or to tell your story.
Chris S.