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Anyone know anything about side effects for Thyrogen?

I had thyroid cancer 8 years ago and am getting a body scan. Instead of getting off my medication for 6 weeks the doctor wants to give me 2 thyrogen shots before he does the scan.

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Thank you so much!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    These are the side effects that I found for you. It also states that if your 16 or younger you should not take it. It's used to determine thyroid problems and to treat thyroid CA. I hope this helps.

    Common side effects:

    Head Pain Less Severe

    Feel Like Throwing Up

    Infrequent side effects:

    Dizzy

    Fever

    Flu-Like Symptoms

    Chills

    Throwing Up

    Numbness and Tingling

    Feeling Weak

    Rare side effects:

    Feeling of Throat Tightness

    Itching

    Feeling Faint

    Rash

    Wheezing

    Life Threatening Allergic Reaction

    Reaction due to an Allergy

    Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site

    Overactive Thyroid Gland

    Source(s): 13 yrs in medicine and I had to look the drug up for you.
  • 5 years ago

    Making dietary changes is your first line of defense in treating hypothyroidism. Learn here https://tr.im/lrRtb

    Many people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue and brain fog, which prompts reaching for non-nutritional forms of energy like sugar and caffeine. I’ve dubbed these rascals the terrible twosome, as they can burn out your thyroid (and destabilize blood sugar).

    1. Just say no to the dietary bungee cord. Greatly reduce or eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which the body treats like sugar. Make grain-based carbohydrates lesser of a focus, eating non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.

    2. Up the protein. Protein transports thyroid hormone to all your tissues and enjoying it at each meal can help normalize thyroid function. Proteins include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.

  • 4 years ago

    Thyrogen Shots

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