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Male, 65.complete thyroidctomy.i131 ablation therapy suggested. wat are sideeffects? wat should be d maximum dose?
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Hypothyroidism: Is the most common result of i131 therapy. Ypu will need to have thyroid supplementation given orally and the correct dosing will be based on your thyroid bloof tests. Most physician "start low and titrate up".
Answered 4/13/2014
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