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Bone Scans - What they're like
I wanted to share my experience with bone scans for new members 1. You get to stay clothed through the procedure. 2. Don't wear any metal or jewellery. 3. The needle with the tracer (radioactive ma...
I had the sort lezanne75 had but the nurse didn't stay with me, she went up and down the hall outside the room chatting with her mates. My scan was 40 minutes and I was absolutely terrified with my arm and legs tied and the machine almost touching my nose. When it was over she expected me to stand up straight away and leave the room. Dream on, after being completely still for all that time I was as stiff as a board. She thought she'd help and pulled my arm to help me to stand up. That pulled a muscle in the back of my shoulder that pained for about 3 weeks after.