[ewmb]

#1068188

Hi,
He should have given you a timeline of when you can start doing things again. My instructions were just to stay clear of people up close, no sharing dishes, beds or bathrooms for two days and not to cook for people. I don’t see why you can’t clean up some if you feel like it. I didn’t feel good after mine so I was in a chair for several days. Call the doctor if you’re not sure.

ewmb

[elf]

#1068189

I came back home on the 3rd day…. My kids were 11 months old and 2.5 years old…. Didn’t feel really right to be around them that soon, but what could you do. The worst are the 1st and the 2nd day, and then the danger decreases exponentially. 4 days are plenty good, just keep your cutlery separate, and flush twice…

[mamabear]

#1068190

It’s funny the only thing I really saw in your post was that you are feeling "hyper". Are you hyper because you are bored or are your not "feeling" ok. Racing heartbeat anything like that?…. Don’t mine me, it’s just my perception of reading into things that I shouldn’t be reading into. lol Just making sure you’re ok. ” title=”Wink” />

I don’t know about RAI and the info that most here know but I do know that you should not over do anything that you might want to do. You might think that you are feeling up to par and then do it and then be so tired that you can’t move. So take it slowly what ever you do, ok.

[mama_44]

#1068191

mamabear wrote:It’s funny the only thing I really saw in your post was that you are feeling "hyper". Are you hyper because you are bored or are your not "feeling" ok. Racing heartbeat anything like that?…. Don’t mine me, it’s just my perception of reading into things that I shouldn’t be reading into. lol Just making sure you’re ok. ” title=”Wink” />

I don’t know about RAI and the info that most here know but I do know that you should not over do anything that you might want to do. You might think that you are feeling up to par and then do it and then be so tired that you can’t move. So take it slowly what ever you do, ok.

yes i do have racing heartbeat, shakes, i cannot sit still. i took a beta blocker about 30 mins ago, hopefully it kicks in soon. thank you for your concern, it’s good to know people here understand. KAREN

[mamabear]

#1068192

yes i do have racing heartbeat, shakes, i cannot sit still. i took a beta blocker about 30 mins ago

I’m Nooooooooot trying to be a nudge… wait who am I kidding YES, Yes I am..so does your dr. know about your heartbeat and shakes and take Beta blockers. If he doesn’t know please call him or his service and tell him.

Hmmmm that wasn’t to pushy was it everyone? lol Well just like the my sister says… "overbearing mother bear" Hmmm I’m not sure how to be any other way! lol

I do hope you feel well and please make sure that your dh knows about how you feel "just in case" something happens. I’m sure all is well but ya know just in case, you wouldn’t want to scare the beJesus out of him. Well not with that at least.

((((mama))))

[mama_44]

#1018971

I HAD MY RAI DONE 4 DAYS AGO, THE DOC SAID STAY CLEAR OF EVERYONE. I’VE BEEN CONFINED AND I’M GOING NUTS. I HAVE 2 LITTLE GIRLS AND A HUSBAND ( WHICH HELPS ME OUT ALOT ). TODAY HE HAD TO WORK, MY HOUSE IS A WRECK. CAN I CLEAN IT, DO LAUNDRY, DISHES, OR SHOULD I LEAVE IT? ITS SO HARD FOR ME TO JUST SIT AROUND AND DO NOTHING, SINCE I AM FEELING SO HYPER TODAY. WHAT CAN I DO? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR REPLIES. KAREN

[ewmb]

#1068193

It’s not abnormal for you to feel really hyper right after your RAI. If you already had the BB in hand I don’t think it’s odd that you are taking it today. You might want to keep track of your heart rate and your feelings if they don’t calm down over the next few days. You will have a time after the RAI starts to really do it’s work that you may even feel worse. SKI here on the BB refers to it as a dumping of extra stored hormone. You can search for her past posts on this. If you feel worse and worse I’d definitely call your endo. Again they should have explained this to you before you took the RAI. Did they give you any kind of paper work to bring home? I had a packet with information on my dose and how long to stay away from people etc.. It also had info on what you might feel etc.. including things like stomach upset for some people, salivary issues for some, headaches for some etc.. The symptoms you mentioned sound like what you were probably feeling from your hyperthyroidism before you had the RAI. I’d worry if you get new symptoms that don’t go away.

Take care and take things easy.

ewmb

[elf]

#1068194

Found a nice quote: 80% of I131 is eliminated in the first 48 hours:

http://www.hps.org/publicinformation/ate/q958.html

[npatterson]

#1068195

I hope you are feeling a little better by now. You are certainly no "danger" to anyone anymore. Even now, if you are still feeling shakey, contact the doctor on call. You may be advised to get back on your beta blocker and your ATD for a few days. That is not an uncommon procedure after RAI, though not everyone experiences the "dumping" as strongly as others.

Take care,

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