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My Dr. said that my TSH levels were the reason I felt so bad. Sometimes I just feel like I want to lay down and never get back up. My tsh was 82.75. They also found several nodules on my thyroid which they said was enlarged and now I am going to have a nuclear scan done. I am alittle scared because mr Dr. made mention of thyroid cancer. Has anyone had a nuclear scan and is it painful?
Well, after the TT which was not bad I was placed on cytomel for 2 weeks and now I am off the cytomel and I am on the low iodine diet and just waiting for my TSH level to reach 30 so they can give me the radioactive iodine treatment. I have never had a elevated TSH level before so this is a interesting journey for me. I had a TSH level done on Monday, but the result was not in today! Right now I have these periods of nausea, dizziness and mild headaches along with muscle aches.
Joni
Joni
I am sorry how have they proceeded with your treatment? My tsh levels were high and my gland was enlarged. They already did an ultrasound ans this is apparantly the next step. I really just want to feel better!
I am sorry how have they proceeded with your treatment? My tsh levels were high and my gland was enlarged. They already did an ultrasound ans this is apparantly the next step. I really just want to feel better!
I have never had a nuclear scan done before! I am so sorry that I can not help you with that question. My doctor found a nodule on my thyroid and then she ordered a ultrasound and then next I had a FNA. They found cancer on the FNA so then I preceded to the next step which was TT on 12/21/07.
Joni
Joni
Many, many people on this forum have had benign nodules, in other words, non cancerous. I would not worry until you get the results. It is unlikely that you have the cancer. When you have been on the meds for a few weeks, you should feel better and your enlarged thyroid might decrease. Hang in there. Someone else might have more information for you so keep checking back.
Yes!
A thyroid scan may be done to evaluate thyroid nodules, or it may be done along with a radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU) to evaluate thyroid function.
A thyroid scan can show the size, shape, and position of the thyroid gland. It can also detect areas of the thyroid gland that are overactive or underactive. Determine whether thyroid nodules are present, the cause of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) and/or whether thyroid cancer has spread beyond the thyroid gland. A whole-body thyroid scan will usually be done for this evaluation.
Before a thyroid scan, you will either swallow a dose of radioactive iodine or be given technetium intravenously. When and how you take the radioactive tracer depends upon the tracer used.
Iodine (taken by mouth before the test) may be taken up to 24 hours before the test.
Technetium (given by intravenous injection) is usually given 20 to 30 minutes before the test.
Radioactive iodine can be taken as a liquid or capsule. The iodine has little or no taste.
Just before the test, you will be asked to remove your dentures (if you have them) and all jewelry or metal objects from around your neck and upper chest area.
A thyroid scan is done in the nuclear medicine section of a hospital's radiology department by a person trained in nuclear medicine (nuclear medicine technologist).
You probably will be asked to avoid taking thyroid medication, eat Iodine-containing foods, such as shellfish, iodized salt or kelp, and other contrast materials used in tests. I couldn't even smoke and that's when I decided to stop for good, over 11 years ago.
It doesn't hurt and usually takes 30 minutes.
Good Luck!
A thyroid scan may be done to evaluate thyroid nodules, or it may be done along with a radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU) to evaluate thyroid function.
A thyroid scan can show the size, shape, and position of the thyroid gland. It can also detect areas of the thyroid gland that are overactive or underactive. Determine whether thyroid nodules are present, the cause of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) and/or whether thyroid cancer has spread beyond the thyroid gland. A whole-body thyroid scan will usually be done for this evaluation.
Before a thyroid scan, you will either swallow a dose of radioactive iodine or be given technetium intravenously. When and how you take the radioactive tracer depends upon the tracer used.
Iodine (taken by mouth before the test) may be taken up to 24 hours before the test.
Technetium (given by intravenous injection) is usually given 20 to 30 minutes before the test.
Radioactive iodine can be taken as a liquid or capsule. The iodine has little or no taste.
Just before the test, you will be asked to remove your dentures (if you have them) and all jewelry or metal objects from around your neck and upper chest area.
A thyroid scan is done in the nuclear medicine section of a hospital's radiology department by a person trained in nuclear medicine (nuclear medicine technologist).
You probably will be asked to avoid taking thyroid medication, eat Iodine-containing foods, such as shellfish, iodized salt or kelp, and other contrast materials used in tests. I couldn't even smoke and that's when I decided to stop for good, over 11 years ago.
It doesn't hurt and usually takes 30 minutes.
Good Luck!
They found nodules on my on my enlarged thyroid and have made mention of cancer I am really scared. They put me on 100mcg of synthroid.
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