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radiation vs surgery best chance of saving hearing?

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mwatto:
Hi Dan I had contrast for initial treatment. After that since just tracking every year I asked for no contrast- with the proviso if they see anything unusual I will return and get contrast. These days the technology is outstanding- my MRI reports are very detailed (I also keep a copy to read on aspects myself with deeper reading and to prepare questions on)- eg the first one I asked for info on the two cysts- turns out they disappeared. This last one in March  I asked for them to also look at the trigeminal nerve as I had been getting stabbing pain - all good. Yeah if I were to ever have contrast again I would first have my kidneys checked, would be very hydrated, ask for the lowest dose and then take tiny bit NAC after. Also I would ask for a saline flush. I dont like what I read about contrast as inflammatory and possible accumulation - especially in the context of a AN. I work to keep neuro inflammation in check because I have read that growth is a response sometimes to COX2 expression. Not easy with virusses as it is, stress, poor sleep, environment. Every supplement I take - I google on AN, inflammation etc. I look at studies where I can and am actively involved in my health as I age.

DanFouratt:
Michele,  thank you for a very complete answer.  You gave me some things to think about. Good luck on your journey.

Thanks,
Dan

mwatto:
Sure Dan. I think what got me thinking is time I spent on a forum for gadolinium and I learned a lot...some issues were being caused from the contrast itself. I do know if your kidneys are healthy with good EGFr then elimination is better- though over the years there may still be residual traces. I just dont want this- I have enough going on I feel. Contrast can damage kidneys too. I read last night that post contrast the taurine and NAC may help a bit and hydration. My MRI provider agrees that unless I really have to eg diagnostic not just tracking then best not to and my specialist agrees.

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