Hypothyroidism and CT scan with contrast

[carer999]

I have hypothyroidism and yesterday I had a CT scan with contrast injected into me. This morning I am feeling totally exhausted. Can the iodine contrast have this effect.

[bantam12]

Personally I’ve had more contrast scans than I can count, never had any problems with it. Could the tiredness you feel be a stress reaction to having the scan.

[arTistapple in reply to bantam12]

There are considered to be issues around scans using iodine. I have had some myself now. However my view is in line with bantam12 . The whole scenario of needing the scans in the first place is tremendously stressful. Sit back/lie back and relax now and take the necessary rest and whatever time you need to get back to ‘normal’.

[soppysokes]

I have had a few have always been recommended to drink plenty of water for 24/48 hrs after scan to help flush contrast out, which I do and never had a problem. as others say it could just be reaction to the stress on the body from the procedure. hopefully you feel better very soon.

[serenfach]

Yes, but it passes. The iodine in the contrast medium can send your hypo thyroid into a bit of a hissy fit. Drink as much as you can and then drink some more to get rid of it as soon as possible. Dont worry if your wee is a strange colour! If you start to get lower back pain, go to your GP as your kidneys can be affected. Just try and take it easy for a few days, be kind to yourself and tell your thyroid to just stop acting like a toddler! I tell mine off quite regularly, may not help the thyroid but it helps me and my brain!

If you need another scan soon, ask for a different medium - they dont offer it as it is more expensive.

[RuthieRuth]

Yes, I had quite a bad delayed reaction to a contrast agent recently. Google said it can make you feel like you have the flu, which is exactly how I felt with muscle aches and a high temperature and everything. It will pass though!

[carer999]

Thanks for the comments. Slowly starting improve.