So I got the RAI about 16 days ago, I am feeling pretty much "normal". My throat area has been sore since about 3 days in, which I take as a good sign in that my thyroid is getting damaged. I am going to get TSH and FT4 every 4 weeks for the next 3 months to monitor. I feel like I might be a little more hyper than before but I have read that might be normal if thyroid hormone that was stored is released as the cells die. Just more hungry and awake again but my pulse seems ok. I’ve been doing some mild exercise to try and get some muscle mass back and that felt good although I get very sore very easily so I try to take it slow. Being away from my kids was incredibly hard but they actually seemed to do fine, my husband is awesome and managed very well. I realized that kids are resilient and they need me in the long run to be as healthy as I can be, so it helps to think that way. Easy to say now that I am through that part of it. I don’t think doctors comprehend the emotional impact of being away from your kids AT ALL…it is a serious side effect and they act like it is no big deal.
Anyway, I was wondering is it a good idea to get an eye check up even if you are not having eye symptoms? I have terrible eyes at baseline (very very nearsighted) so I am paranoid that I won’t notice if something is changing. What did people notice first if they got eye problems?
