Re: DEL Important!-Elaine!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/15/2003 1:25:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

LISAREYNOLDS64@... writes:

Are you having a scan or an ultrasound? The scan surely is radioactive

iodine...

I 123. This is how they see how much iodine your thyroid takes up. You have

already been diagnosed with Graves, this test is absolutley unnecessary. If

they suspect you have a thyroid nodule, you can opt for the ultrasound.

Please don't have this test!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had this test and it was no big deal...why are you so firm about not having

this test?

Always,

Elise**

[Guest guest]

Elise,

Del already has eye symptoms and this scan is known to worsen or cause the

onset of eye disease. Plus Del is allergic to iodine...this test is radioactive

iodine.

Also, a scan can tell you that you are hyperthyroid, but not the source.

THEY already know he is hyperthyroid. The TSI antibody test is a simple,

noninvasive blood test and is specific to Graves Disease. The RAIU scan is

outdated

and unnecessary in diagnosing Graves Disease. Why swallow radiation if you

don't have to?

God bless,

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/15/2003 1:35:44 PM Eastern Standard Time,

LISAREYNOLDS64@... writes:

Del already has eye symptoms and this scan is known to worsen or cause the

onset of eye disease. Plus Del is allergic to iodine...this test is

radioactive

iodine.

Good reasons not to have the test! I agree with you..Don't do something that

can cause you more problems when it is supposed to be helping you.

I had the RAI done so it would bring my thyroid levels down, and hopefully

make me " normal " again, or go into being Hypo. Hypo is supposed to be easier to

regulate, and at least I would be able to have anesthesia that I can't now

since being Hyper.

My blood tests told I was Hyperthyroid, and my Dr says I have Graves Disease,

but that's the only way I know.

Always,

Elise**

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Terry is correct although sometimes technetium is also used and that's also a

radioactive substance.

Usually, I-123 is used for the uptake although sometimes I-131 is used. The

uptake is no longer considered very useful, and it's not necessary for a

diagnosis of Graves' disease. Take care, elaine

[Guest guest]

At diagnosis my uptake/scan used 131 iodine. I was not pleased to

find...when I went to Mayo for another opinion...they don't consider

that a " scan " . It only determines the % of iodine for ablation.

(The doc knew I had no intention of ablating my thyroid and ordered

it anyway!!!)

I had been hopeful for an uptake with technictium. I don't know the

difference...radiationwise, but that is a " scan " that detects more

aspects of the thyroid.

Ever hopeful,

AJ

> Del,

>

> Are you having a scan or an ultrasound? The scan surely is

radioactive

> iodine...

> I 123. This is how they see how much iodine your thyroid takes

up. You have

> already been diagnosed with Graves, this test is absolutley

unnecessary. If

> they suspect you have a thyroid nodule, you can opt for the

ultrasound.

>

> Please don't have this test!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>

>