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[emmalee]

@glynis @New Guy @TracyJS @emmalee @Samantha R @TuxedoCat
Head CT scheduled for this coming Friday - no contrast, so relieved about possible spiking in that regard. Not allowed to use ear plugs, but have heard CT is quieter than MRI. Some noise sensitivity lately, so will bring the plugs for before and after. Had three good smacks to the head over the past year and a half (moved into an apartment with slanted ceilings and stood up right into them, one collision, which, in retrospect, might have actually resulted in concussion) so ENT wants to run the test. The t started well after these events, but worth checking anyway, I think. Got the call today and happy it was able to be scheduled so quickly. Not sure what, if anything, it will find, but probably good to be getting one done. Just letting you folks know as you have been so supportive since I joined up, and wanted to thank you for that, again. Hoping it was a better day for all on the forum today.

Mystery Reader

@Mystery Reader

Good morning Mystery Reader, at least here in Canada it is morning.

I am sure all will be fine, like @glynis said in her post above. It is good advice from your ENT, in my personal opinion. Three good smacks to the head should be looked into.

Please keep us updated.

 

[Starthrower]

The other thing I won't do? I won't give it a capital "T." It's one of many oddball things that started early on.

Oh I would never and still never use just the letter. I always write "tinnitus" out. Not sure why. I felt using the letter seemed...strange. This is just my quirky thing.

Thanks for your story.

Did you have the CT scan today?

 

[threefirefour]

Oh I would never and still never use just the letter. I always write "tinnitus" out. Not sure why. I felt using the letter seemed...strange. This is just my quirky thing.

Thanks for your story.

Did you have the CT scan today?

Yeah me t(innitus)oo. It's a weird thing I guess.

 

[Mystery Reader]

@Starthrower
I forgot to update! Yes, the head CT was done and came back okay. Thanks for asking!

 

[Starthrower]

Hi @Mystery Reader,

Can you explain what the CT scan is like? I had a few at my dental specialist for the head. It was so weird seeing my skull and the bones and the damage I had from a bad dental procedure. I stood in a machine that surrounded the head and something went around. Only took a few minutes.

Just wondered if that is the same thing. Glad everything went well!!!

 

[Mystery Reader]

Hi @Mystery Reader,

Can you explain what the CT scan is like? I had a few at my dental specialist for the head. It was so weird seeing my skull and the bones and the damage I had from a bad dental procedure. I stood in a machine that surrounded the head and something went around. Only took a few minutes.

Just wondered if that is the same thing. Glad everything went well!!!

@Starthrower
Mine was done in the reclining position with a CT scanner similar to this. Took about three minutes or so. Same sensation as you describe as "something going around." Wasn't allowed to use earplugs as the scan was of the head, but fortunately the machine wasn't too loud.

 

[Starthrower]

Thanks @Mystery Reader!