[Ski]

#1065347

It depends on your dose, your children’s age, their typical needs from you, and your doctor’s view of restrictions. If your doctor gave you this amount of time away from them, I can only presume they had good reason to do so ~ there are a couple of different considerations when you’re talking about keeping your distance from other people, children and pets after RAI, and I’m sure the doctor took all of those details into consideration when they made the decision. You could talk with the doctor who gave you those restrictions to see if they have any ability to adjust it for you. Still, it’s only a few days away, closer every minute!

[Kimberly]

#1065348

Hi LANAK – Just curious…are you outside the U.S.? The reason I ask is that doctors overseas generally use more stringent guidelines regarding radiation exposure than those here in the U.S..

Regardless, it’s important to follow your doctor’s instructions. The goal is to minimize the risk of your children being exposed to the effects of radiation, which could potentially cause them to have thyroid issues down the road.

Best of luck!

[LANAK]

#1018506

I had I131 done on May 28th and am told to stay away from my children until June 8th. What were you told and how much radiaton is safe for children. I don’t want to hurt them but I am going insane….

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