IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram) procedure questions
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Hey everyone, I just finished an IVP today, so I figured I’d share my experience in case it helps anyone else. I went over to Mayo Clinic, and I had it scheduled a week out. For two days leading up to it, I stuck to clear broths, rice crackers, and tea. The day before, I took two Dulcolax tablets to make sure everything was cleared out. When I got there, the doctor mentioned I should have used the liquid version instead of pills since it works better, and noted I wasn't quite as empty as I thought—but hey, it is what it is.
There was zero wait time, and they brought me right back. The whole thing takes about 30 minutes, and honestly, it wasn't painful or even uncomfortable at all. They just give you the iodine through an IV and take the images. I didn't feel any weird warmth or burning, and my urine color didn't turn anything crazy. I should get the results in a few days; fingers crossed for good news! 🙂
There was zero wait time, and they brought me right back. The whole thing takes about 30 minutes, and honestly, it wasn't painful or even uncomfortable at all. They just give you the iodine through an IV and take the images. I didn't feel any weird warmth or burning, and my urine color didn't turn anything crazy. I should get the results in a few days; fingers crossed for good news! 🙂