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Will the nuclear test for my thyroid make me sick?
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No: A nuclear medicine thyroid scan is a simple test. The amount of radioactive material you receive is very very small and will no cause any side effects. However, you still want to make sure you are not pregnant before doing the test.
Answered 11/21/2013
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No...: I assume you are having a nuclear medicine thyroid scan and uptake with iodine-123. You should not feel anything.
Answered 11/21/2013
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Not usually: The material used in this test will not make you feel sick. However, you may have anxiety with injections, and can have symptoms from that. Discuss any anxiety issues with your Doctor and the nuclear technologist before the study.
Answered 9/29/2014
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