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I am on levothyroxin 88mcg. but dr wants me to do the uptake scan, is this just for hyper or also hypo? was told my t4 was high from last weeks blood

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Thyroid scan: I use it for hyperthyroidism diagnosis. Not sure the rationale for this test in your case. If you are on thyroid supplement and your T4 is high, i would lower it and recheck in 6 weeks. If normal, i'd not do the scan. I cannot comment on your doc's decision since i don't know the full story.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/15/2015

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A member asked:

I am on levothyroxin 88mcg. but dr wants me to do the uptake scan, is this just for hyper or also hypo? was told my t4 was high from last weeks blood

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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