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in reply to: RAI treatment #1170016

same dose same med …. 100 mcg must be a common starter dose. I have no idea as I’ve only actual spoken directly to my endo twice throughout all this. Not the most accessible but I do like her nurse. Anyway thanks for the reply – it’s just nice to touch base with someone at the same stage as myself. Later……

[luwa1]

in reply to: RAI treatment #1170014

Hey JaneG just wanted to check in with you. DId you start on anything yet?

My labs from yesterday morning showed a big change. 4 wks ago my TSH was undetectable and my free T4 was normal at 1.4. Now my TSH shot up to 13 and my free T4 is undetectable. So I’m officially hypo and took my 1st dose of levothyroxine this morning – 100 mcg. I was suprised at the swing considering that I don’t feel I have many hypo symptoms. Just weight gain and feeling a bit more tired at night. And the weight gain has been so odd for me. I’m now 6 lbs over my normal weight by the scale but all my clothes still fit – maybe a tiny bit snugger. If I wasn’t stepping on the scale everyday I’d estimate I’ve gained maybe 2 lbs. And it was the same when I lost wt while hyper – my clothes weren’t as loose as I’d have thought they would be. The thyroid weight issues are just odd to me. I should probably just stop with the scale but can’t help myself. Anyway I’m really happy to be on the meds and have labs again in 4 wks. TAke care.

[luwa1]

in reply to: RAI treatment #1170012

Hi JaneG. Just comparing notes. I had my RAI the day before you. My labs at 6 weeks out showed my TSH still undetectable and the free T4 in the normal range! My endo says the TSH will lag behind and the free T4 is what we want to watch. I was feeling great and went off my betablocker. I still feel good and for the 1st time in months have had the energy to exercise ( I walk one hour on my treadmill). However I’m expanding …. Normal wt is 137, went down to 132 at the most hyper and am now 140 however I’ve been eating a lot and did develop some bad habits while hyper. I have labs again in 5 days.

I was curious as to why you’re still waiting for replacement meds if your labs done 10 days ago show you to be hypo? I ask because I’m kindof hoping to start meds if my labs show my free T4 continuing to decrease. I don’t want to wait until I feel crappy – I’ve heard it can take a bit for the effects of the meds to be felt. But I haven’t discussed this with my endo yet so I’m not sure exactly what criteria she has for starting me on meds.

Best of luck with everything!

[luwa1]

in reply to: RAI treatment #1170007

HI JaneG I enjoy reading your posts because our situations are similar . I had RAI Oct 25 and also received 12 mCi. Felt very tired for a few days but I feel pretty good right now. But I know I’m still hyper – very jittery, not gaining weight (and I should be with the way I’m eating). Scheduled to have labs done in 6 wks. Wishing you a smooth road!

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