On 19 Sep 2004 at 10:40, katherine in atl wrote:

> with permission:
> <<Does anyone know if the dye used during an ifp (urological test for
> kidney problems) is harmful for nursing babies? My reg dr wanted to do
> one and we substituted a basic xray which showed possible kidney
> stones. I have an appt on tuesday with an urologist and i suspect he
> will want the ifp test. Any suggestions or comments. My baby is 10
> months old and this kidney stone has been bothering me since Feb. I
> need to address the situation. I do not think i can put off any
> longer.
>  >>

I guess this mother is referring to an ivp test, you can find
information on Thomas Hales site that sais it is safe to continue
nursing:
http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu/discus/messages/55/407.html?1065454027
More information about the test itself, which is apparently also
conducted on children of 0-1 year old:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003782.htm


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Heleen Hayes
www.xs4all.nl/~hhayes

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