Table 2:

Summary of the results of the “Survey of Chronic Effects of Retained Gadolinium from Contrast MRIs”^67,a

Symptoms	Percentage (%)b
Pain: ache (dull, continuous pain), burning, numbness, tingling, or prickling sensations (paraesthesia), deep bone pain, and electric-like feelings	100%c
Pain location: extremities (feet, legs, hands, arms), hips, joints, and ribs
Muscle symptoms: twitching and weakness	88%
Ocular symptoms: worsening vision, dry and bloodshot eyes	76%
Dermal changes: discoloration, rash, skin lesions (ulcers, papules, macules, nodules, or other lesions), tight skin, thickened tissue	71%
Cognitive symptoms: brain fog, difficulty concentrating	65%
ENT symptoms: ringing in ears, swallowing and voice problems	65%
Low body temperature, hair loss, and itchy skin	59%
Balance problems	53%
Swelling of extremities	53%

Note:—ENT indicates ear, nose, and throat.

^aData obtained directly from the survey.

^bPercentage of patients who reported the symptoms.

^cHighest priority chronic symptom in 59%.