re: Xray on arms and legs - to do or not do?

>
> Hi Joni,
>
> Just read an article in the paper today about a new kind of X-ray machine
> called: EOS device. Here in San Diego they have installed one at the
> Children's Hospital because they want to reduce the amount of radiation
> children who must have multiple X-rays receive. Apparently it reduces
> radiation exposure by 90%, and is mainly used for patients with
> degenerative bone diseases. The EOS device uses horizontal beams
> (rather than a single blanket of radioactive particles like regular X-ray
> machines),and produces a high-resolution, 3-dimensional image.
>
> So you might check around for one of these machines to get X-ray'd
> by.
>
> Lily
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

>
> Might be too late for my input, but if you don't have to have it, don't get them.
>
> Xrays damage your cells and the effects are cumulative over your life, soless is definitely better.
>
> Find out just what your doctor thinks might show up? They often just order radiation tests to cover their behinds now, not because they expect to actually be able to see what the problem is. That includes mri's and cat scans, both of which I refused after car accident in '08. It was later admittedthey wouldn't show anything we didn't already know was there anyway. There may be times they are necessary, but very few.
>
> Xrays really made me worse esens wise. I was overdosed big time in '98, and having been dealing with the effects since, not including the esens.
>
> If you do need them, even just one of a small area, make sure it is a radiologist doing them, and not a technician, or at the very least not only ask, but ask again, after you've told them, you want them to make sure the settings are right for someone your size and weight.
>
> They are supposed to check for fat density and weight, not just leave it on a standard high setting. Which I learned too late from a former radiologist is what is often done in the US, and part of why he quit the job.
>
> The last couple I had on my ribs most recently were severely over exposedagain. Ever happens again, I am going to sue. It's inexcusable.
>
> Tell them you want to know what the setting was, and have them write it down on a piece of paper, sign, date it, and give it to you for your records.
>
> If they know you're serious about it, you're more likely not to be overdosed.  
>
> Good luck,
> ~ Snoshoe
>
> --- In [hidden email], Latifah T <zzzapit@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Joni,
> >
> > Just read an article in the paper today about a new kind of X-ray machine
> > called: EOS device. Here in San Diego they have installed one at the
> > Children's Hospital because they want to reduce the amount of radiation
> > children who must have multiple X-rays receive. Apparently it reduces
> > radiation exposure by 90%, and is mainly used for patients with
> > degenerative bone diseases. The EOS device uses horizontal beams
> > (rather than a single blanket of radioactive particles like regular X-ray
> > machines),and produces a high-resolution, 3-dimensional image.
> >
> > So you might check around for one of these machines to get X-ray'd
> > by.
> >
> > Lily
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

>
> Might be too late for my input, but if you don't have to have it, don't get them.
>
> Xrays damage your cells and the effects are cumulative over your life, soless is definitely better.
>
> Find out just what your doctor thinks might show up? They often just order radiation tests to cover their behinds now, not because they expect to actually be able to see what the problem is. That includes mri's and cat scans, both of which I refused after car accident in '08. It was later admittedthey wouldn't show anything we didn't already know was there anyway. There may be times they are necessary, but very few.
>
> Xrays really made me worse esens wise. I was overdosed big time in '98, and having been dealing with the effects since, not including the esens.
>
> If you do need them, even just one of a small area, make sure it is a radiologist doing them, and not a technician, or at the very least not only ask, but ask again, after you've told them, you want them to make sure the settings are right for someone your size and weight.
>
> They are supposed to check for fat density and weight, not just leave it on a standard high setting. Which I learned too late from a former radiologist is what is often done in the US, and part of why he quit the job.
>
> The last couple I had on my ribs most recently were severely over exposedagain. Ever happens again, I am going to sue. It's inexcusable.
>
> Tell them you want to know what the setting was, and have them write it down on a piece of paper, sign, date it, and give it to you for your records.
>
> If they know you're serious about it, you're more likely not to be overdosed.  
>
> Good luck,
> ~ Snoshoe
>
> --- In [hidden email], Latifah T <zzzapit@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Joni,
> >
> > Just read an article in the paper today about a new kind of X-ray machine
> > called: EOS device. Here in San Diego they have installed one at the
> > Children's Hospital because they want to reduce the amount of radiation
> > children who must have multiple X-rays receive. Apparently it reduces
> > radiation exposure by 90%, and is mainly used for patients with
> > degenerative bone diseases. The EOS device uses horizontal beams
> > (rather than a single blanket of radioactive particles like regular X-ray
> > machines),and produces a high-resolution, 3-dimensional image.
> >
> > So you might check around for one of these machines to get X-ray'd
> > by.
> >
> > Lily
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>