What should you avoid before a bone scan?
Before a Bone Densitometry Scan Eat, drink, and take any medications as you normally would. However, do not take calcium supplements or drugs that contain calcium, such as Tums, for 24 hours before your bone densitometry test.
Can I eat and drink before a bone scan?
Preparing for a Nuclear Bone Scan You can eat and drink as you usually would before your scan. You don’t have to do anything special to prepare. But certain things can interfere with the tracer, so tell your doctor if you have: Taken an over-the-counter medication containing bismuth (such as Pepto-Bismol)
How long does it take to do a bone scan?
A whole body bone scan takes around 3-4 hours, which includes two separate visits. In the first visit you will be given an injection of a radioactive isotope into a vein in your arm. There are no side effects to this injection. The isotope takes 2-3 hours to circulate in the blood and get absorbed in the bone.
Can I drink coffee before a bone scan?
24 hours before your appointment: Refrain from consuming any caffeine, including any decaffeinated products.
Can you wear deodorant for a bone scan?
Wear loose and comfortable clothing with no metal. Remove any jewelry or other objects that may interfere with the study. Patients should not wear any deodorant, powder, or perfume the day of the exam.
Can I have coffee before a bone scan?
(Diabetics should discuss the preparations with their doctor.) 24 hours before your appointment: Do not do any strenuous exercise or deep tissue massage. Refrain from consuming any caffeine, including any decaffeinated products.
Is a bone scan painful?
While the bone scan itself causes no pain, having to lie still for the length of the procedure might cause some discomfort or pain, particularly in the case of a recent injury or invasive procedure such as surgery.
What injection is given before a bone scan?
They give you an injection of a radioactive liquid called a radionuclide or radioactive tracer. They inject it through a small tube (cannula) in a vein in your arm or back of your hand. It’s a small amount of radiation.
What are the side effects of a bone scan?
A bone scan generally has no side effects, and no follow-up care is needed. You might be asked to drink a lot of water for the next day or two to flush the tracer from your system. The radioactivity from the tracers is usually completely eliminated two days after the scan.
Can I wear a bra for a bone density test?
The only preparation needed is to delay taking your calcium supplement until after the test. Wear comfortable clothing preferably without metal (e.g. underwire bra, zipper, belt buckle). Be sure to call the radiology facility the day before to review their instructions specific to your BMD.