I received 100 mCi dose of radioactive iodine on Thursday, Nov. 17th. It was a capsule that I swallowed. They kept me at the hospital for about 15-20 minutes. I was very radioactive by the time they sent me home. I had to ride in the back seat of a minivan for the hour ride home.
After 4 hours of ingesting it, I started to become nauseous. I ate a small amount of dinner but didn't feel like eating much. Went to bed around 9:00pm.
The next morning, I was still nauseous and started vomiting. We called the doctor and they gave me a prescription for an antiemtic. I tried to drink water throughout the day to help flush the I31 that wasn't absorbed by leftover thyroid tissue and cells.
By the next day, I was feeling better and could eat a little bit.
I've had to spend most of my time in the bedroom and keep a 6 foot distance between me and my family.
Two days after the treatment, I was able to start a regular diet (no more low-iodine), start my new synthroid prescription and lemon drops. Sucking on lemon drops prevents damage to the salivary glands.
On day 3, I noticed that I couldn't fully taste the foods I eat. I'm hoping that it doesn't last too long!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Day 10 "Going Hypo"
Had my blood tests today. TSH is 36 so I'm having the RAI treatment tomorrow. After all the horror stories I've heard about being "hypo," it really has been bad this week. I did take the week off from work and just taking it easy at home. That might be helping to keep the "hypo" symptoms at bay. I have been colder than usual, and occassional leg cramps. Other than that, it hasn't been too awful.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Going "hypo," Day 4
I'm starting to feel it now. I'm moving slower, my legs hurt a little bit. Some light-headedness and slight dizziness. Had to lay down for an hour when I got home from teaching school. I was able to make dinner afterwards. Going to bed early again tonight.
Going "hypo," Day 1
Stopped taking cytomel today. No big difference felt. I taught elementary school for 3 1/2 hours. I wasn't any more tired than I usually am on Mondays. I did go to bed at 10:00pm, instead of 11:00pm.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
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