I was warned by my nuclear medicine doc that some people have stomach upset with the RAI. He said to try and keep something in my stomach and eat every few hours for the first few days especially. I did have swelling in my salivary glands too and some pain but that really only lasted two days. Keep sucking on something or drinking. I was told that I could take OTC pain relievers if needed. This really bad phase only lasts a little while in the bigger picture of having Graves for so long. I am now six weeks out and I wouldn’t go back. It hasn’t been all a bed of roses but I know that I am on the way to a better quality of life in the long run.
I had RAI treatment yesterday and this morning I woke up with a terrible migrane, nausea, dizzy and my eyes are watering. I am wondering if this is completely unrelated or if this is normal. I have read up on RAI and did not read anything on this type of reaction.
Hang in there Hun. Its worrisome I know. I was lucky with the NEXT FEW DAYS symptoms. I didn’t have a soar throat, or swelling, or nausea. I don’t know if it has anything to do with the fact i don’t have tonsils or adenoids but I drank TONS of water and juices and stayed hydrated. Stay strong and any MAJOR concerns call your endo. However, this seems pretty normal to other peoples stories. I see how it could relate to ur RAI cause your dumping extra hormone into your bloodstream. Hopefully it passes in a few days. If not you can always go to your local ER and have tests done if that will help put you at ease. Im in week 6 and i feel the worse I have ever felt. I am just BLAH and off gait ya know. I hope it gets better for you. Good luck and stay strong…
