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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 | 136 |
91% |
| Hyperthyroidism | 31 |
90% |
| Thyroid Cancer | 6 |
100% |
| Hypothyroidism | 6 |
83% |
| Head and Neck cancers | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 91% (180
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This has been helpful. I have also been placed on many other meds.
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No reaction - seemed to be working - wonder if they'd killed it all at once if I wouldn't be struggling with levels.
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I had a small dose 7yrs ago
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killed my thyroid about 2 months after taking it
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It was very easy and is a permanent solution.
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I did OK but hated the thought of taking it. Was not a drastic change when I went off it.
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RAI completely zapped my thyroid, have to take thyroxine replacement medication
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That's how my thyroid went from graves disease to hypothyroid. My thyroid is gone.
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Totally killed my thryroid. Made me hypothyroid.
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Made a world of difference for me, worked very well!
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Touch and go for a while, but it worked.
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Wish i had never gotten it... now i have hypothyroidism.
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I had the radioactive Iodine and was level for about a year or better. I am now hypo-thyroid but have been level and on one medication for several years now.
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This treatment was pretty easy.All i had to do was take a little pill and stay away from people for awhile. It must have worked because now i am hypothyroid.
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Got zapped
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also..what milligram meds is she on? [More] -
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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]
