I have been proposed to have a bone scan performed in order to diagnose the state of the cartilages of my knees to see if I can keep running. The fact that this requires the introduction of radioactive isotopes in your blood does not sound like a lot of fun.
In theory it is a safe procedure, but there are so many things that where safe untill we found they are not...
I have been trying to find information about possible long term risks, but haven't been able to find anything. Other than not to get near anyone for several hours, or flush twice when you go to the toilet, which has me a bit puzzled. If it is so safe, why shoulnd't I get near other people?
Anybody has an knowledgeable opinion on this? Is it worth undergoing this procedure for the issue I have? I understand checking for bone metastasis is definetely worthwhile, but this is not my case.
In theory it is a safe procedure, but there are so many things that where safe untill we found they are not...
I have been trying to find information about possible long term risks, but haven't been able to find anything. Other than not to get near anyone for several hours, or flush twice when you go to the toilet, which has me a bit puzzled. If it is so safe, why shoulnd't I get near other people?
Anybody has an knowledgeable opinion on this? Is it worth undergoing this procedure for the issue I have? I understand checking for bone metastasis is definetely worthwhile, but this is not my case.