More tests. Sigh. At least I have had MRI's before. Last time I got kind of dizzy from the contrast stuff. Its called Gadolinium, and in its natural state, quite toxic. Of course, they don't give it to you unprotected. It does give you a weird taste in your mouth, but last time I felt quite dizzy and thought I was going to pass out for a few minutes. Basically it makes your insides light up.
So now they "premedicate" me with Benadryl and Prednisone. Last time I took Prednisone, I was fighting off a horrible cold and sinus infection, and it gave me a great energy boost! I could feel it working about 3 or 4 hours after I got it and it stayed effective for about ten days. So tonight I get to take the power pill! I am looking forward to feeling better. I think it helps the swelling to go down.
I guess you could call it the lymphoma drug of choice. Just don't get hooked. Other than that, make sure I have music to listen to and I should be good to go.
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