Question 1

how. do i get rid of radioactive iodine if i no longer produce urine and am on dialysis (uptake scan?

Accepted Answer

: Dialysis will remove radioactive Iodine. You should be OK. Good luck

Question 2

once you do radioactive iodine therapy,  does this mean you no longer have  graves disease.. or is it just not active. can graves return after rai ?

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Hyperthyroidism cure: Graves disease is autoimmune thyroid disease. Your body makes antibodies which stimulate your thyroid to make more hormone. RAI essentially destroys the thyroid so it cant make any excess hormone. most patients require hormone relpacement afterwards. If RAI is effective hyperthyroidism shouldnt return. The antibodies are still there and can cause graves eye disease or affect fetuses in the womb.

Question 3

i had a partial thyroidectomy and the radioactive iodine treatment for the other side due to goiter-nodule with small cancer. synthroid (thyroxine) reduced-why?

Accepted Answer

For RAI to Work: The overall treatment is a little confusing as cancer is usually surgically removed, but there are a few reasons to lower your Synthroid (thyroxine). It may be held for a while so your left over thyroid tries to work and will suck up the RAI. The other reason is when the thyroid cells die they will release thyroid hormone. This could temp make you hyperthyroid. Eventually your dose will be adjusted again.

Question 4

right side lombectomy of thyroid removed to follicular cancer that's not spread.the consultant says i have to make my own choice on the 2 treatments .i could have radioactive iodine or see consultant every 2 months with yearly scan .oncologist ideas?

Accepted Answer

Seek a second opinio: A second opinion from a Thyroid specialist(endocrinologist) will help and guide you better. I personally do not favor radioactive iodine unless the tumor was advanced or spread outside of the Thyroid gland which it does not appear to be. Check  ups at 6 monthly intervals should be sufficient.

Question 5

i am wandering if me now having hypothyoridism and on top of that thinking about it all day has effects on how i function. i had radioactive iodine surgery because my thyroid was overactive, it has been about a year from then and right now i take 100 mg s

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. Clearly this is very troubling for you. I recommend that you get a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. That would include a metabolic work up. It sounds like you are having obsessive thoughts that your find upsetting.  From what you describe you have had a marked change in your personality. Your quality of life can improve, but the cause of your symptoms needs to be evaluated. It is likely that you would benefit from psychotropic medication as well as cognitive behavioral therapy with a therapist.

Question 6

what are symptoms of getting radioactive iodine from a patient?

Accepted Answer

Radio active: Wrong question. You need to work hard to avoid that happening. If possible don't share a bathroom or toilet for a week after getting the radioactive iodine. If not feasible one of you must wait an hour or longer before sharing toilet facilities.

Question 7

radioactive iodine versus partial thyroidectomy, explain please?

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Need more info: Radioactive iodine is often used for graves' disease which is a hyperactive thyroid condition. I am assuming you were given this option or partial thyroid removal to control the problem. The radioactive therapy is usually preferred  but sometimes surgery is better depending on many issues.  You need to discuss with endocrinologist and surgeon.

Question 8

is it safe to be near a person who has had radioactive iodine for?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as you're at normal conversational distances, there's really almost no risk. There is a risk, however, to a small child or infant that is held close to your neck for an extended period of time. The radioactivity level drops down quickly in usually about 2 days.

Question 9

what to if i am having radioactive iodine 131 treatment in two weeks, does anyone have any tips for me?

Accepted Answer

Follow instruction: Just follow the instructions from your doctor, and from the nuclear medicine docs. You may have been given written instructions.  Read them. Avoid dietary iodine. Follow instructions on medications, esp thyroid-related drugs (methimazole, levothyroxine, etc).  If this is for graves disease, you may want to take/resume a b-blocker after the treatment since T4 and T3 (liothyronine) may increase transiently.

Question 10

what are the risks of radioactive iodine after total thyroidectomy for cancer?

Accepted Answer

See list: -metallic taste in your mouth.
-dry mouth.
-sore throat.
-neck pain. Radioactive iodine treatment can make your neck swell up or hurt.
-nausea or vomiting, which is usually mild.
-constipation or diarrhea.
-fatigue.

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How. do i get rid of radioactive iodine if i no longer produce urine and am on dialysis (uptake scan?

A member asked:

Once you do radioactive iodine therapy, does this mean you no longer have graves disease.. or is it just not active. can graves return after rai ?

A member asked:

I had a partial thyroidectomy and the radioactive iodine treatment for the other side due to goiter-nodule with small cancer. synthroid (thyroxine) reduced-why?

A member asked:

Right side lombectomy of thyroid removed to follicular cancer that's not spread.the consultant says i have to make my own choice on the 2 treatments .i could have radioactive iodine or see consultant every 2 months with yearly scan .oncologist ideas?

A member asked:

I am wandering if me now having hypothyoridism and on top of that thinking about it all day has effects on how i function. i had radioactive iodine surgery because my thyroid was overactive, it has been about a year from then and right now i take 100 mg s

A member asked:

What are symptoms of getting radioactive iodine from a patient?

A member asked:

Radioactive iodine versus partial thyroidectomy, explain please?

A member asked:

Is it safe to be near a person who has had radioactive iodine for?

A member asked:

What to if i am having radioactive iodine 131 treatment in two weeks, does anyone have any tips for me?

A member asked:

What are the risks of radioactive iodine after total thyroidectomy for cancer?

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