[Anonymous]

#1076454

I was diagnosed less then a year ago and I have never had this test. I asked my Endo if it was necessary and she said in my case it wasn’t and she would be doing the test until I make the decision to have RAI, so maybe your PCP really was okay. I know my internist didn’t want to perform any tests, other then blood tests, on me and wanted the Endocronologist to determine what was necessary to make a diagnosis.

[Anonymous]

#1020236

Thanks Ski-

That helps a little, knowing that you need a current one anyway I was feeling like my PCP did not do a good job since the endo seemed annoyed that he started me on meds before doing the scan. I have to say Im just a little frustrated at the fact that I now have to feel awful again but I guess in the long run it is for the better. Have a Happy Holidy!

[Anonymous]

#1076455

In defense of your GP (or whatever it’s called nowadays), a blood test is definitive for hyperthyroidism. The uptake and scan test are used to determine what is causing the condition (sometimes) and whether or not RAI might be an appropriate treatment options, and if so, what quantity of RAI is needed to provide appropriate ablation of the gland. But what was making you ill was too much thyroid hormone, which your GP properly figured out from the blood test, and started to treat. My own GP dropped the ball on that one (did not diagnose me from a definitive blood test), so I would say your GP has done well.

I do know that it is the pits to have to go off the meds, but it is better to get the test done under the proper conditions, and then your endo will be able to tell you if you have treatment options.

Good luck, and I hope you are feeling better soon.
Bobbi – NGDF Online Facilitator

[Anonymous]

#1076456

I had my uptake and scan today. Can anyone tell me why they do it 6hours and then 24 hours later what are they trying to tell? I get that 6 hours later they are checking to see how fast , but what does that mean? I thought it was just to see how much RAI I will need when I have that done. I like to know what is going on it somehow makes me feel better. Thanks all for listening.

[Anonymous]

#1076457

Your guess was right on the money. The scan is looking to see how fast your thyroid sucks up the iodine. That tells the doctors how much you need to take to knock out your thyroid.

It allows them to give you the lowest dose they need to so it can do the job.

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Jake George
Facilitator

[Anonymous]

#1076458

A minor addition: sometimes the results of the uptake test rule out RAI as a treatment option. If the uptake is too low, too high a dose of RAI would be required, so in those cases, typically, another treatment options becomes more likely.

Bobbi — NGDF Online Facilitator

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