How should I prepare for Thyroid Therapy or Thyroid Ablation?

  • You must be able to remain in isolation for up to seven days.  You will need access to a private bathroom and separate sleeping arrangements, and you must have very limited contact with other people.
  • A list of requirements will be provided by your referring Physician and by the Technologist administering the pill.  Please ensure you are prepared to meet all requirements before scheduling the procedure.
  • Please bring your order/prescription.
  • Please check with your Physician about any conflicting medications.
  • Please bring a list of the medications you are taking.
  • You should not be taking Synthroid, other thyroid medications, amiodarone for the heart, or iodinated products.
  • Bring any previous reports (Thyroid Labs, NM Thyroid Scans, US, CT, MRI).
  • If you have had a CT exam with contrast within the last 2 months, please inform your Physician.
  • For at least 3 days prior to your appointment, do not consume any food containing the following:
    • Seafood and shellfish (including sushi)
    • Cabbages and green leafy vegetables
    • All soy products
    • Kelp
    • Milk, cheese products, eggs
    • Multi-vitamins
  • No breakfast food should be consumed the morning you will receive the pill or at least 4 hours prior to receiving the pill.  We need your stomach to be empty so that the pill will dissolve quickly.
  • If your Physician suggests a different preparation or indicates a specific timeframe that you should refrain from taking the above medications, then please follow the Physician’s directions.