I have an appointment with thyroid team. I’ve been told to stop taking my Levo until my appointment, which is in 4 weeks,as I will be having a scan. Is this normal practice. I take a100mcg. What can I expect from not taking meds.
Any advice please
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I know that if you are having a radio active iodine scan you should stop meds 40 days before as this effects the scan. But not for just a basic ultrasound scan.
Surely if you are having radio active iodine then it has been discussed with you and you agreed with them that you think that is the best option. I would check first and maybe get an appointment to discuss things. If its just an ordinary scan then no problems. Jo xx
I once asked for a scan at the hospital and was told I'd have to stop my levo for 6 weeks! I told them I didn't want a scan after all.
I think it depends on what type of scan you have, because I saw an endo who sent me for an ultrasound, and I didn't have to stop my levo for that. Perhaps you should ask your doctor for more details, because he might just be a tad confused?
Forty or so years ago my sister in law had her thyroid removed because of a malignant cyst. When she went back for her check ups she used to have to stop her meds beforehand. She didn’t feel good at all but then she had the added stress about worrying if her doctors who’d ‘find anything’. By the way, she’s still going strong, fit as a fiddle and incredibly sporty and athletic.
I would ask why and be sure about it. You know, it could be that someone has just said that to you. I was told to take a urine sample for my first ever endo visit - turns out the person booking appointments says that to everyone but only the people who are diabetic need it. So ask again.
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