Hi again aussiegirl - see our Keving has responded (morning Keving). Radiation of CT scan. Radiologist was correct in not doing the neck. A CT scan is equivelant to 120 X-Rays. Medics and radiologists are 'now' being careful in using CT scans. Better is to have an MRI Saggital STIR imaging done. NO radiation. But, does need to be the Saggital STIR imaging as oppoosed to straight MRI - S'S shows up a deal ore. Other than that, is the Nuclear Bobe Scan. That is great for showing up inflammation, but, does require rad exposure... In other words, steer well clear of CT scans. There are always other options.

So you are undergong a hysterectomy. Will they leave ovarian tissue for hormones? There is a good endometrious website and group - and the topic has been discussed here on the boards as well. You can put in a search. The 'big man' for endo is Prof Ivo Brosens, Leuven, Belgium. Fanatastic and compassionate gynae. He has made all the breakthroughs in dealing *with endometriosis - Emeritas Prof Brosens is an international figure, recognised world wide in/for his treatment of endometriosis.

Go well me dear -

Molly C (France)

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