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I-131 A little scared now....
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Feb 23, 2011 - 3:57 pm
Okay, I've been on the low iodine diet for 2 weeks yesterday (thanks with all the advice on that)and I'm supposed to take the I-131 tomorrow or Friday and now my brain is racing. I'm scared...how will it make me feel? are there bad side affects? will it kill all remaining cancer? how will I know if it doesn't? I have somewhere secluded to stay away from my 1 yr old son and my 19 yr old daughter will be taking care of him, so I know that's all good, I'm just wondering if this sudden emotional meltdown I'm feeling is unnecessary...am I panicking for no reason? |
Joined: Oct 2009
to feel anxiety on the eve of a thing like that. I didn't sleep well the night before.
I had no really problematic side effects. I did suck on lemon drops a while after the dose to try to stimulate the salivary glands. I had few issues with them but I can't necessarily attribute that to the sour candies. I didn't do that a lot though as the acid and sugar was too much. Some people also suggest massaging your salivary glands - if you do a web search on "massage salivary glands" you'll find some useful tips. This site also has some good tips for folks dealing with RAI: http://www.thyca.org/rai.htm.
It will take several months to determine how well it worked. Chances are it will do much for you but it's not uncommon for patients to need two doses so don't be alarmed if a year from now that is presented to you. My hope is the one will do the job.
Best to you and stay strong. You can make it through.
Joined: Feb 2011
Thank you. I unfortunately have to wait until Tuesday to do the treatment, something to do withh the hospital. I have managed to convince myself, with your help, that worrying is not helping anything. I am looking forward to a little rest with no one calling "mommy" for a few days lol Best to you also and thanks again