uptake so low scan was cancelled

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Registered: 01-07-2006
uptake so low scan was cancelled
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Wed, 03-28-2007 - 8:23pm
What does this mean? I can't find anything online about this. The tech even accused me of throwing up the pills yesterday! I am so upset and confused. My uptake was only .12, not enough to do the scan. I see an endo April 23 but I am scared to wait so long.
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Registered: 12-04-2006
Thu, 03-29-2007 - 8:56am

What were your labs like before the test? That test just means your thyroid just wasn't taking up the iodine that was in the pill. They don't have to accuse you of anything like that. They just probably havn't seen a test that low before and they should have taken the time to complete the test.

Your appt will come soon enough. I know it seems like an eternity. Stick with it.

Saying "I can't" is a bad word at my house.-Adrienne
anonymous
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Registered: 01-07-2006
Thu, 03-29-2007 - 6:57pm

My labs were:
TSH 0.12
T4--normal (they didn't tell me the number)
T3--normal

Thyroid uptake was 0.0125

The doctor's office called today and told me they want to see me, even though I was supposed to see the endo April 26 and not see my general MD until May 3.

I feel really light-headed and tired and keep sweating, and I noticed today that some of my hair has come out, and my nails are starting to break. I have long, thick hair so it doesn't show, but I saw it when I was blow-drying my hair this morning. I am still trying to lose my pregnancy weight, so I'm not losing a lot of weight.

This is no fun. At least I'm not alone. Thanks.
Beth

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Registered: 12-04-2006
Thu, 03-29-2007 - 7:18pm
No you are absolutly not alone. Try not to cause yourself more anxiety as that will worsen your symptoms (not an easy feat right?). Also try to take naps if you can.
Saying "I can't" is a bad word at my house.-Adrienne
anonymous