X-rays

[Nebulous]

When was the last time you had an X-ray?



Do you think X-rays are dangerous?



Do you like looking at the X-ray photographs taken of your body?

[Artemis]

I think the last time was when I was in the ER a few months ago. They're safe as far as I'm aware, and it's pretty cool to look at them, though I sometimes wish I knew more so I knew what exactly I was looking at lmao. It's interesting to see inside yourself that way.

[User 180565 is taking donation]

I had an x-ray on my head a couple years ago, they found a boney ingrown type of structure on my head which would explain the slight indentation. Who knows if it was from being mishandled as a child. Luckily the doctor said it wasn't life threatening or affecting my brain. Other stuff happening does that enough.

[wildmaven]

The last X-Ray I had was of my hands to see the progression of my arthritis.

As someone who worked 38 years in the field of Nuclear Medicine, I can certainly tell you that the dangers of NOT finding what's wrong far outweighs the danger of the small amount of radiation you get from a diagnostic X-Ray.

Back in our human history, there was a period of time where they thought it was a good idea to X-Ray the feet of people buying shoes to get their correct size. Thankfully that practice was short-lived.

[bigballofyarn]

Do dental visits count? That would be last year. I've still never had a cavity in my entire life.

[BEAST]

Last one was for broken collar bone.

Not dangerous imo.

Yeah X-Ray photo's are cool. MRI scan of the head looks better.

[wildmaven]

Mar 15, 2023 8:18:23 GMT -8 BEAST said:

MRI scan of the head looks better.

Here's mine.  

[bigballofyarn]

Owen had an X-RAY when he had a calcium stone a few years ago.

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Actually just had an x-ray on my teeth today after an extraction.

[heatherly]

My spine a handful of years ago. I don't have much interest in looking at them.

[Darkmage4]

My teeth, and nah not dangerous. You know how much radiation we're around? Especially with Phones, computers, etc? It's all low level, not dangerous at all. Now if you're getting x rayed everyday for a year or better, then there might be an issue.

[dustys]

Is your tortoise OK bigballofyarn

[bigballofyarn]

Yes, of course. He's a warrior.

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Mar 22, 2023 16:45:45 GMT -8 bigballofyarn said:

Yes, of course. He's a warrior.

You could say they have thick shells.

[bigballofyarn]

Mar 23, 2023 5:29:28 GMT -8 User 180565 is taking donation said:

Mar 22, 2023 16:45:45 GMT -8 bigballofyarn said:

Yes, of course. He's a warrior.

You could say they have thick shells.

And thick skin. No bully can ever harm him.