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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...
Those are great tips from @Kombigirl
With regards to avoiding metal on your clothes really check carefully over what you plan to wear as I didn’t realise the tiny metal studs (less than a five cent piece) on the sides of my jeans would be a problem so had to wear a gown instead. Was oK but just made things a little colder.
I also had to put my arms above my head like @Unicornkisses
That was during a PET scan and it was uncomfortable because that test was much longer than other things I had but I made it through like we all do.
With regards to avoiding metal on your clothes really check carefully over what you plan to wear as I didn’t realise the tiny metal studs (less than a five cent piece) on the sides of my jeans would be a problem so had to wear a gown instead. Was oK but just made things a little colder.
I also had to put my arms above my head like @Unicornkisses
That was during a PET scan and it was uncomfortable because that test was much longer than other things I had but I made it through like we all do.