Hearing/Vision Loss after I-131 treatment

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  • gracew
    gracew Member Posts: 1
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    freshwater said:

    Following a recent TT, I had RAI 131 one week ago today.

    At this writing I am experiencing both foggy vision and loss of taste...first noted when I wondered why the images on my computer were suddenly out-of-focus. The effect on vision is similar to that of a swimmer who has been in a heavily chrorinated pool.

    I made a point of specifically addressing any possible risk or side-effects before RAI with my surgeon, my endocrinologist, and my nuclear medicine physician. All three responded that there was nothing to worry about, especially so in my case, since the RAI dosage was considered "low" (100).

    There has been no examination of my eyes since the onset of this "symptom" is so new.
    At this point I have taken a very dim view (no pun intended) of the cavalier manner in which my inquiry was dismissed in light of the results to date. I am hopeful that both the vision and the loss of taste are temporary. Only time will tell...since the doctors certainly did not!

    It would be nice if any member of the medical profession that reads this "whiner's" column would be forthright in discussing such possible side effects in light of the reality.

    blurred VISION

    FRESHWATER,

    I READ YOUR COMMENTS AND MUST SAY THAT WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU IS HAPPENINMG TO ME TOO. 

    I LOST 30% AT LEAST  (OR MORE) OF MY VISION BUT I CAN'T SAY IF IT WAS AFTER THE RAI-131 OR AFTER THE THYROIDECTOMY (05/20/2014)

    LUCKILY, TOMORROW I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE RETINA SPECIALIST AND I WILL GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ISSUE (HOPEFULY)

    I COULDN'T FIGURE WHY MY VISION IS SO BLURRED , I USE EYEGLASSES TO READ AND ALSO ANOTHER PAIR TO SEE AFAR (LIKE DRIVING) ....AT THIS POINT

    NONE OF THE EYEGLASSES ARE GOOD FOR ME ANYMORE.

    I WILL WRITE BACK AS SOON AS I HAVE AN ANSWER FROM THE RETINA SPECIALIST

    GRACE

     

     

     

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