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A member asked:

When can i stop my low iodine diet? my second thyrogen injection is today. i take my 123-i pill tomorrow and start my whole body scans thurs and fri.

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Thyroid function: Have a full thyroid function analysis and ultrasound by your privare physician.

Answered 5/14/2014

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