Thyroid ultrasound

[ladywear]

Having a ultra sound on Thursday NHS. Stupid I know but I feel really ill if I lay flat. Can any one remember if they ask you to lay flat ?

[Greekchick]

Hello,

Yes they do. You will need to tilt your neck back a bit as well so they can get a better look at what is there. Let the tech know in advance - it is not very long and you can sit up until they actually start.

If it helps, ask them if they can elevate your legs so you won’t be completely flat. I have a bad back and they put a cushion under my knees.

Good luck and hope this helps! Sending you positive thoughts.

[ladywear in reply to Greekchick]

Thank you very much for your feedback. That is very helpful and I appreciate your reply. Thanks x

[Beverleyb]

I don't like laying flat as acid creeps up, the scan doesnt take long but as Greek chick says mention it so they are aware..good luck

[ladywear in reply to Beverleyb]

Thank you x

[Batty1]

I had to lay flat with my neck bent back.

[ladywear in reply to Batty1]

Thank you. Don't know how I will go on. I go very very dissy if I lay flat.

[Batty1 in reply to ladywear]

Explain your situation to the US tech and see if they can work around your dizzy episodes ...maybe they can partially sit you up.

[ladywear in reply to Batty1]

Oh I do hope so. I will mention it and see if they can help x

[Greekchick in reply to ladywear]

If you get dizzy laying flat, you may want to try Gravol before your procedure (used for motion sickness but can help you with dizziness too) . I’m not an MD so I don’t know if you can take it safely, so I would check with your pharmacist or MD first. Good luck!

[ladywear in reply to Greekchick]

Thank you. I actually don't tolerate drugs very well. I have ME and react badly to them. Will try and get through it one way or another.