Have been hypo for 12months and have lump on the thyroid. Am booked in to hospital for a scintigraphy( dye thru the thyroid) in Jan. Hospital says to stop levo 3 weeks befor and gp says 1 week. Also take oestregen? Which should I go with and am really tired now so worried about doing this.I live in france so test probably called different name here.
When should I stop Levo before scintigraphy test? - Thyroid UK
When should I stop Levo before scintigraphy test?
Written by
frenchreikimaster
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
1 Reply
•
The hospital specializes in this kind of investigation therefore their advice, to my mind, should surely be followed as they know what they are doing. A GP is just that: a general practitioner, but definitely not a specialist.
The TSH has to be at a certain level for this kind of investigation. If you still have doubts, consider finding out from the department doing this investigation just what all their pre-investigation requirements are.
I am sorry that you have this problem but the hospital will surely look after you well.
Not what you're looking for?
You may also like...
Should I stop levo?
normal, I decided to start levo at 50mcg approx 8/9 weeks ago. I tested at 6 weeks and my t4/t3 had...
How many hours before blood test I should stop taking NDT.
totally did forget how many hours before blood tests I should stop my NDT.
One endocrinologist...
Should I do private thyroid test before appointment with Endocrinologist please?
cholesterol .
On the call I discussed my private thyroid test & also link to thyroid /high...
Levo before a blood test
levothyroxine on a morning and I have a blood test booked for on a morning before 9am then I...
What supplements should I cease before test?
sugar test
Bone
Cortisol
Should I stop NDT before test and if so how long before?
Should I stop...