Hi Amy

I had this type of scan last November and found it very straightforward. Once the radioactive tracer was injected (didn’t feel it) I had to sit/ lie quietly in a room for about an hour while the tracer worked its way round my body. The scan itself did not take long at all, and I found it much easier than for example an MRI because the scanner is more “open” while I find the mri machine is quite claustrophobic for me. So basically I had no issues with it, but appreciate you will feel very anxious with your other health concerns. Hope it goes well for you. xx

Thank you for your reply I’m most nervous about the tracer but hopefully like you I won’t feel it, xxx

I actually had one yesterday, would say easier than MRI. Was over before I knew it. Sat in room afterward for 30 minutes after cannula taken out.
I get claustrophobic a bit in MRI but no issues at all with CT. I have another tomorrow part of a radiotherapy planning session. 
 

I understand your stressed but the staff will put you at ease and it'll be over before you know it.

Good luck x

Hi Mermaid, 

thank you for your reply, how was the injection tracer for you? Did you feel the solution? Did it increase heart rate or anything as I’m more scared of the injection before the scan? Xx