[optimal] Re: Can dye cause urinary tract infection?
- From: Ray Gardner <raygardner99@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 20:53:53 -0600
It's a sterile solution going in and could not cause an infection. The patient
would have other contributing issues or change in PH balance with the dye. Its
defiantly not a known side-affect, but I have seen and heard of very strange
side-affects including vaginal itching not related to an allergic reaction.
Very weird stuff out there so it's not out of the realm of possible.
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On Jan 9, 2012, at 7:44 PM, turano@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Plus one or Alexis response. That should be directed to the physician.
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> From: Alexis Smith <alexis@xxxxxxxx>
> Sender: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 19:37:39 -0500
> To: <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> ReplyTo: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [optimal] Re: Can dye cause urinary tract infection?
>
> This sounds like an inquiry from a patient; not another ophthalmic
> photographer.
> IMHO, I would probably defer this question to their personal physician
>
> If a patient asked me this, I would probably say "While I have never heard of
> this being a potential side effect, that's a good question for your physician"
>
> Just a thought : )
>
> Alexis
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 5:45 PM, <ops@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Thanks, Marshall. I will pass this information along to the inquiror.
>
> Barb
>
>
> > Barb,
> > FA can cause an allergic reaction which could cause itching (but not an
> > infection) in a variety of locations. If Benedryl (25-50mg oral) stops the
> > symptoms, then the symptoms might be related to the FA.
> > The dye should be sterile and is not injected into the urinary tract. The
> > PH might trigger a shift in one's system.
> > btw, . . . OCT might be a better measure of Mac Edema and with fewer
> > potential side effects :-)
> > Marshall
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 3:35 PM, <ops@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >> Everyone:
> >>
> >> I need your help to respond to this inquiry:
> >> "Is it possible for the dye used in an angiogram that is administered
> >> every six months for a Macular Edema Trial that I am in, to cause
> >> Urinary
> >> Tract Infection symptoms?"
> >>
> >> Thanks for your help!
> >> Barbara McCalley
> >> ops@xxxxxxxxxx
> >> 800-403-1677
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > Thank you,
> > *Marshall*
> > Marshall E Tyler
> > s/v *Silk*
> >
>
>
>
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