Every time I have ever gotten any type of x-ray done, I seem to get very lightheaded. I start to get very weak and I want to pass out. Is this normal? I don't know anyone else this happens to.
2006-07-06 20:11:31 · 7 answers · asked by Pinky 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I used to have that problem. Now I repair X-ray equipment.
Here's the scoop:
At the start of an x-ray exposure you hear something that sounds like a motor that starts spinning. This is not causing any radiation or anything else, just noise. It is actually an internal metal disk inside the x-ray tube that has to spin at several thousand RPM. (Lots of technical reasons for that).
When the Tech takes the x-ray exposure a very short burst of x-ray is made. This usually last only about 2-10 milliseconds. That's about 1/100th of a second. You may hear a short beep during that time. I guarantee that you can not feel the x-rays. It's just the tube rotation sound that's freaking you out. No biggie!
2006-07-12 18:55:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES! Every time I get an x-ray I become dizzy or light headed. Symptoms begin with minutes. And, yes, I stand away from the microwave, as well. However, my reaction to microwave is not as strong. This is real. We're not afraid of white jackets or the Dental Hygienist!
2016-09-23 07:41:20 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is from the radiation, I think you might have something similiar to "white coat syndrome" , also known as the fear of doctors/nurses/hospitals, it can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, high blood pressure, weakness and sweats. I think that maybe you fear the x-ray is going to show something bad, or you are nervous, sometimes the pain from the x-ray manipulation is enough to make you want to pass out if you are in pain.
Hope that helps :)
2006-07-06 20:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by cubsfreak2001 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's not normal- you should see a doctor. It sounds like low blood pressure but could also be caused by the shock of the injury you've sustained in order to require the X ray
2006-07-06 20:16:47 · answer #4 · answered by Superfox 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This happens to me too. I've been told that it can't happen but I ensure you this isn't a unique case
2015-08-20 06:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by David 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
nope
2006-07-06 21:02:32 · answer #6 · answered by sharee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2006-07-13 16:37:58 · answer #7 · answered by GN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋