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February 2nd, 2010
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RAI-Uptake
Just had the 4 hour uptake scan and it was 18.3...Is that a good sign???
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February 2nd, 2010
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Re: RAI-Uptake
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Here is what I could find but they don't give percentages or ranges. Radioactive thyroid scan and radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU) Normal: The amount of radioactive tracer in the thyroid gland is normal. An RAIU test measures the amount of tracer taken up by the thyroid gland at certain times after the tracer is given. The measured amount of radioactive tracer in the thyroid gland at each one of these times is at normal levels. Abnormal: The test shows either more or less uptake of tracer than normal in the thyroid gland. The uptake may be even or uneven. If hyperthyroidism is present, abnormal test results may mean certain conditions are present. A low uptake of tracer by the thyroid gland may mean that hyperthyroidism is caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland (thyroiditis), taking too much thyroid medicine, or another rare condition. A high uptake of tracer spread evenly in the thyroid gland may mean that hyperthyroidism is caused by conditions such as Graves' disease. An uneven spread of tracer in the thyroid gland (with either low or high areas of uptake) may mean that hyperthyroidism is caused by a multinodular goiter or a noncancerous (benign) tumor called a toxic adenoma. http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/r...ne-uptake-test I think we will have to wait to find out from your doctor!!! And I do hope it is good!! Let us know when you can. How do you feel? Okay? Nervous? Glad it's over with?  The above is opinion only, not medical advice. No doctor degrees here. Please seek the advice of a qualified physician........ Andros  Graves' Disease, Lupus (Systemic & Discoid), Sjogren's and old age.  Armour........3 1/2 grains per day.Welcome all members! Thank you everyone for participating on this board, for helping other posters and for sharing your experiences and wisdom! "We Rock"
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February 2nd, 2010
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Re: RAI-Uptake
OK- I am having MAJOR symptoms this afternoon. Could the RAI uptake cause this? My heart rate is anywhere between 108-128 bpm- I feel dizzy and nauseated and like an elephant is sitting on my chest...
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February 3rd, 2010
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Re: RAI-Uptake-24 HR
The 24 hour uptake was low- at 24.8%
If I have Grave's Disease, shouldn't we expect a high uptake? Information exchanged on these boards should not be construed as medical advice. We ARE NOT doctors. Please seek a qualified physician to answer your questions before acting on any information found here.
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February 3rd, 2010
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Re: RAI-Uptake
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!! Did you call your doc? I would. The above is opinion only, not medical advice. No doctor degrees here. Please seek the advice of a qualified physician........ Andros Graves' Disease, Lupus (Systemic & Discoid), Sjogren's and old age. Armour........3 1/2 grains per day.Welcome all members! Thank you everyone for participating on this board, for helping other posters and for sharing your experiences and wisdom! "We Rock"
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February 3rd, 2010
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Re: RAI-Uptake
I have called my doctor but he hasn't called me back yet- It's very frustrating! I am very puzzled by the low uptake on the 24 hr. reading...
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February 4th, 2010
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Re: RAI-Uptake
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The above is opinion only, not medical advice. No doctor degrees here. Please seek the advice of a qualified physician........ Andros Graves' Disease, Lupus (Systemic & Discoid), Sjogren's and old age. Armour........3 1/2 grains per day.Welcome all members! Thank you everyone for participating on this board, for helping other posters and for sharing your experiences and wisdom! "We Rock"
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