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It is used in nuclear medicine both diagnostically and therapeutically. Examples of its use in therapy include the treatment of thyrotoxicosis and cancer of the thyroid. Diagnostic tests exploit the mechanism of absorption of iodine by the normal cells of the thyroid gland. As an example iodine-131 is one of the radioa... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Graves' Disease | 123 |
91% |
| Hyperthyroidism | 29 |
90% |
| Thyroid Cancer | 5 |
100% |
| Hypothyroidism | 6 |
83% |
Overall, 91% (163
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Not sure if it was the right idea.
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Treatment did work. Had to go through it twice to kill the little bugger. Probably saved my life.
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Cancer free since 2005 after treatment. could not be around hubby and had to send 6 month old away for a week which really sucked. Sweated it out through extremeties.
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My last blood work showed that my thyroid levels finally come down to normal (still high-end normal). But I still have tachycardia which my doctor says will eventually return to normal, as well. I will say that the radioactive iodine did have more side effects than my doctor prepped me for. I had a significant aching pain in my thyroid area for two weeks. I also had nausea for a few days. I think it was the safest treatment for me though, as surgery carried a risk for a thyroid storm.
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My last blood work showed that my thyroid levels finally come down to normal (still high-end normal). But I still have tachycardia which my doctor says will eventually return to normal, as well. I will say that the radioactive iodine did have more side effects than my doctor prepped me for. I had a significant aching pain in my thyroid area for two weeks. I also had nausea for a few days. I think it was the safest treatment for me though, as surgery carried a risk for a thyroid storm.
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The iodine worked! I had to have it, I was sick and very hyper, but now the iodine has distroyed my thyroid and I will have to remain on thyroid meds for the rest of my life.
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It works for me. Done December 2005.
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It worked but, I became hypoactive and gained 15 lbs in a month.
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I had it done in 2001 and became hypo. I have a tough time regulating my synthroid...its on going and changes all the time.
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I am having a hard time with this right now. I am experiencing worse symptoms now then ever before. Apparently my levels are at their all time worst. I have the heart racing, anxiety, sore joints and weakness, vision problems and shaky hands. I am back on PTU to try and help regualate my levels again.
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Its been 3yrs, now on synthroid and had that increased once
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seems to be working great.
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It worked,but I already had eye disease.
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Thanks, Dr. O! And, thank you for sharing your stories, Ladies! Good post! [More] -
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Joeyrose, Great info. Thank you for the link also. Prayers are appreciated. Thanks for responding. MSKC [More] -
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Bumping this because of a recent question from a member Dr O. [More] -
Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism
Tell us about your personal experience with Radioactive Iodine as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]
