Guest guest Posted November 12, 2002 Report Share Posted November 12, 2002 My recent experience with the estrogen/progesterone was that I was instructed to take the prog. for the last 12 days of taking the 30 day estrogren supply. I got my period on the 3rd day after ending the progesterone. Good luck, Kim C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2002 Report Share Posted November 13, 2002 Hi , I did estrogen, then prog. Got a period. Then estrogen until mid cycle. (At this point the measured my lining) Re the estrogen and cancer. I was really worried also. I was doing many cycles of estrogen this year. My RE said that as long as you are taking prog in between, it is fine. Also, when you are pg, I believe your estrogen levels go through the roof! Ugh. It is all so upsetting! mary276378 wrote: Hi Everyone, I just had another question for all of you. I am supposed to start taking the progesterone tomorrow. Before I went to California and went through all of that I was also on the estrogen and then the progesterone. I am supposed to continue the estrogen for the five days that I am on progesterone. I did not do this the last time. Is this the way everyone else has done this. I thought maybe I did it wrong the last time. I also was wondering if anyone had any information about extra estrogen increasing our chances for cancer. I just heard that on the news tonight. thanks everyone and you are all in my prayers. mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2002 Report Share Posted November 13, 2002 Hi , I did estrogen, then prog. Got a period. Then estrogen until mid cycle. (At this point the measured my lining) Re the estrogen and cancer. I was really worried also. I was doing many cycles of estrogen this year. My RE said that as long as you are taking prog in between, it is fine. Also, when you are pg, I believe your estrogen levels go through the roof! Ugh. It is all so upsetting! mary276378 wrote: Hi Everyone, I just had another question for all of you. I am supposed to start taking the progesterone tomorrow. Before I went to California and went through all of that I was also on the estrogen and then the progesterone. I am supposed to continue the estrogen for the five days that I am on progesterone. I did not do this the last time. Is this the way everyone else has done this. I thought maybe I did it wrong the last time. I also was wondering if anyone had any information about extra estrogen increasing our chances for cancer. I just heard that on the news tonight. thanks everyone and you are all in my prayers. mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2002 Report Share Posted November 13, 2002 Hi , I did estrogen, then prog. Got a period. Then estrogen until mid cycle. (At this point the measured my lining) Re the estrogen and cancer. I was really worried also. I was doing many cycles of estrogen this year. My RE said that as long as you are taking prog in between, it is fine. Also, when you are pg, I believe your estrogen levels go through the roof! Ugh. It is all so upsetting! mary276378 wrote: Hi Everyone, I just had another question for all of you. I am supposed to start taking the progesterone tomorrow. Before I went to California and went through all of that I was also on the estrogen and then the progesterone. I am supposed to continue the estrogen for the five days that I am on progesterone. I did not do this the last time. Is this the way everyone else has done this. I thought maybe I did it wrong the last time. I also was wondering if anyone had any information about extra estrogen increasing our chances for cancer. I just heard that on the news tonight. thanks everyone and you are all in my prayers. mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's the treatment -- Iodine! Help! Arlene Dickidene in Georgia Age 57 TT 12/5 Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's the treatment -- Iodine! Help! Arlene Dickidene in Georgia Age 57 TT 12/5 Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's the treatment -- Iodine! Help! Arlene Dickidene in Georgia Age 57 TT 12/5 Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Re: Another Question Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's the treatment -- Iodine! The good newsis that you should have no problem with elemental Iodine,given as a radioiosotopeof iodine (RAI)for thyroid cancer therapy. It is possible for patients to be given iodinated contrast, despite the allergy you noted. This requires careful consultation with your physicians and adherence to the protocol for such an undertaking, if it is deemed worthwhile. In the alternative, some studies using conrast for parathyroid glands have been of value for thyroid carcinoma. Other diagnostic contrast media can,of course, also be of value. YMMV **************PLEASE BE ADVISED********************* THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED, NOR SHOULD IT BE CONSTRUED, AS SPECIFIC MEDICAL ADVICE OR DIRECTIONS. ANY PERSON VIEWING THIS INFORMATION IS ADVISED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN PHYSICIAN(S) ABOUT ANY MATTER REGARDING THEIR MEDICAL CARE. ************************************************ Thank you very much Fury Help! Arlene Dickidene in Georgia Age 57 TT 12/5 Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Re: Another Question Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's the treatment -- Iodine! The good newsis that you should have no problem with elemental Iodine,given as a radioiosotopeof iodine (RAI)for thyroid cancer therapy. It is possible for patients to be given iodinated contrast, despite the allergy you noted. This requires careful consultation with your physicians and adherence to the protocol for such an undertaking, if it is deemed worthwhile. In the alternative, some studies using conrast for parathyroid glands have been of value for thyroid carcinoma. Other diagnostic contrast media can,of course, also be of value. YMMV **************PLEASE BE ADVISED********************* THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED, NOR SHOULD IT BE CONSTRUED, AS SPECIFIC MEDICAL ADVICE OR DIRECTIONS. ANY PERSON VIEWING THIS INFORMATION IS ADVISED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN PHYSICIAN(S) ABOUT ANY MATTER REGARDING THEIR MEDICAL CARE. ************************************************ Thank you very much Fury Help! Arlene Dickidene in Georgia Age 57 TT 12/5 Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Re: Another Question Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's the treatment -- Iodine! The good newsis that you should have no problem with elemental Iodine,given as a radioiosotopeof iodine (RAI)for thyroid cancer therapy. It is possible for patients to be given iodinated contrast, despite the allergy you noted. This requires careful consultation with your physicians and adherence to the protocol for such an undertaking, if it is deemed worthwhile. In the alternative, some studies using conrast for parathyroid glands have been of value for thyroid carcinoma. Other diagnostic contrast media can,of course, also be of value. YMMV **************PLEASE BE ADVISED********************* THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED, NOR SHOULD IT BE CONSTRUED, AS SPECIFIC MEDICAL ADVICE OR DIRECTIONS. ANY PERSON VIEWING THIS INFORMATION IS ADVISED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN PHYSICIAN(S) ABOUT ANY MATTER REGARDING THEIR MEDICAL CARE. ************************************************ Thank you very much Fury Help! Arlene Dickidene in Georgia Age 57 TT 12/5 Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 --Scans and treatment with I-131 use very little iodine, usually less than is present in an ordinary meal. Your iodine allergy should be irrelevant. However, ask your doctor about this concern specifically. Hurthle cell ca. tt, RAI 150mCi 2001 clean scan, declining TgAb 2002- In Thyca , dickidene@a... wrote: > Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe > allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should > not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall > bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would > not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's > the treatment -- Iodine! > > Help! > > Arlene Dickidene in Georgia > Age 57 > TT 12/5 > Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III > 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 > Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 --Scans and treatment with I-131 use very little iodine, usually less than is present in an ordinary meal. Your iodine allergy should be irrelevant. However, ask your doctor about this concern specifically. Hurthle cell ca. tt, RAI 150mCi 2001 clean scan, declining TgAb 2002- In Thyca , dickidene@a... wrote: > Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe > allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should > not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall > bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would > not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's > the treatment -- Iodine! > > Help! > > Arlene Dickidene in Georgia > Age 57 > TT 12/5 > Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III > 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 > Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 --Scans and treatment with I-131 use very little iodine, usually less than is present in an ordinary meal. Your iodine allergy should be irrelevant. However, ask your doctor about this concern specifically. Hurthle cell ca. tt, RAI 150mCi 2001 clean scan, declining TgAb 2002- In Thyca , dickidene@a... wrote: > Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe > allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should > not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall > bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would > not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's > the treatment -- Iodine! > > Help! > > Arlene Dickidene in Georgia > Age 57 > TT 12/5 > Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III > 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 > Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Hi Arlene; I'm allergic to shellfish, shrimp, crab, lobster, muscles, clams. I had no trouble with the RAI. barb > Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe > allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should > not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall > bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would > not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's > the treatment -- Iodine! > > Help! > > Arlene Dickidene in Georgia > Age 57 > TT 12/5 > Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III > 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 > Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Hi Arlene; I'm allergic to shellfish, shrimp, crab, lobster, muscles, clams. I had no trouble with the RAI. barb > Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe > allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should > not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall > bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would > not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's > the treatment -- Iodine! > > Help! > > Arlene Dickidene in Georgia > Age 57 > TT 12/5 > Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III > 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 > Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Hi Arlene; I'm allergic to shellfish, shrimp, crab, lobster, muscles, clams. I had no trouble with the RAI. barb > Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe > allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should > not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall > bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would > not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's > the treatment -- Iodine! > > Help! > > Arlene Dickidene in Georgia > Age 57 > TT 12/5 > Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III > 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 > Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Re: Another Question > I'm allergic to shellfish, shrimp, crab, lobster, muscles, clams. Me too. > I had no trouble with the RAI. Me neither. bj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Re: Another Question > I'm allergic to shellfish, shrimp, crab, lobster, muscles, clams. Me too. > I had no trouble with the RAI. Me neither. bj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Re: Another Question > I'm allergic to shellfish, shrimp, crab, lobster, muscles, clams. Me too. > I had no trouble with the RAI. Me neither. bj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 > Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have > a severe allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless > times that I should not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, > in 1994 I needed gall bladder surgery and practically made my Dr > take a blood oath that he would not do the IVP under any > circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's the treatment -- > Iodine! > Help! > > Arlene Dickidene in Georgia > Age 57 > TT 12/5 > Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III > 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 > Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 Hi, Arlene - check out this post and the links in it: Iodine allergies & RAI http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/18711 A few questions, though - 1 - Why are they using thyrogen? Unless there are very unusual circumstances, it is NOT approved for RAI treatment, only scans, and it is, even according to the mfg, not as reliable as going hypo. ARCHIVE INDEX - THYROGEN http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/24323 Dr Ain - Thyrogen not approved for Treatment http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/18216 2 - Has your doctor mentioned following a LID (low iodine diet) for the last 2 weeks before you get dosed? Even if they don't suggest it, it's something you can do to help in your treatment. ARCHIVE INDEX ... LID - EXPLANATIONS & INFORMATION http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/25713 Cheers, Alisa Currently - 140mcg Levoxyl 2/15/2002: Nodule found 2/27/2002: FNA 3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer - BENIGN!! 4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, dx Hashimotos 5/28/2002: WBS (2 mCi) and 100 mCi RAI --- 6/6/2002: WBS - No mets 12/16/02: WBS (5 mCi): clean scan - no thyroid tissue in body!!! Age: 49 -- Location: near Seattle WA --- Check out my posts: Radioactive Girl - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472 My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872 My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873 LID thoughts, tips, ideas - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/25430 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 > Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have > a severe allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless > times that I should not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, > in 1994 I needed gall bladder surgery and practically made my Dr > take a blood oath that he would not do the IVP under any > circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's the treatment -- > Iodine! > Help! > > Arlene Dickidene in Georgia > Age 57 > TT 12/5 > Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III > 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 > Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 Hi, Arlene - check out this post and the links in it: Iodine allergies & RAI http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/18711 A few questions, though - 1 - Why are they using thyrogen? Unless there are very unusual circumstances, it is NOT approved for RAI treatment, only scans, and it is, even according to the mfg, not as reliable as going hypo. ARCHIVE INDEX - THYROGEN http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/24323 Dr Ain - Thyrogen not approved for Treatment http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/18216 2 - Has your doctor mentioned following a LID (low iodine diet) for the last 2 weeks before you get dosed? Even if they don't suggest it, it's something you can do to help in your treatment. ARCHIVE INDEX ... LID - EXPLANATIONS & INFORMATION http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/25713 Cheers, Alisa Currently - 140mcg Levoxyl 2/15/2002: Nodule found 2/27/2002: FNA 3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer - BENIGN!! 4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, dx Hashimotos 5/28/2002: WBS (2 mCi) and 100 mCi RAI --- 6/6/2002: WBS - No mets 12/16/02: WBS (5 mCi): clean scan - no thyroid tissue in body!!! Age: 49 -- Location: near Seattle WA --- Check out my posts: Radioactive Girl - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472 My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872 My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873 LID thoughts, tips, ideas - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/25430 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 > Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have > a severe allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless > times that I should not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, > in 1994 I needed gall bladder surgery and practically made my Dr > take a blood oath that he would not do the IVP under any > circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's the treatment -- > Iodine! > Help! > > Arlene Dickidene in Georgia > Age 57 > TT 12/5 > Pap Thyca w/muscle involvement ~ Stage III > 75 mcg Synthroid since 12/7 > Thyrogen scheduled for week of 1/13/03 Hi, Arlene - check out this post and the links in it: Iodine allergies & RAI http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/18711 A few questions, though - 1 - Why are they using thyrogen? Unless there are very unusual circumstances, it is NOT approved for RAI treatment, only scans, and it is, even according to the mfg, not as reliable as going hypo. ARCHIVE INDEX - THYROGEN http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/24323 Dr Ain - Thyrogen not approved for Treatment http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/18216 2 - Has your doctor mentioned following a LID (low iodine diet) for the last 2 weeks before you get dosed? Even if they don't suggest it, it's something you can do to help in your treatment. ARCHIVE INDEX ... LID - EXPLANATIONS & INFORMATION http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/25713 Cheers, Alisa Currently - 140mcg Levoxyl 2/15/2002: Nodule found 2/27/2002: FNA 3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer - BENIGN!! 4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, dx Hashimotos 5/28/2002: WBS (2 mCi) and 100 mCi RAI --- 6/6/2002: WBS - No mets 12/16/02: WBS (5 mCi): clean scan - no thyroid tissue in body!!! Age: 49 -- Location: near Seattle WA --- Check out my posts: Radioactive Girl - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472 My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872 My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873 LID thoughts, tips, ideas - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/25430 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Hi Arlene, The amount of iodine used for RAI treatment is very small. And I believe that Dr. Ain has commented that an allergy to that amount would be inconsistent with life. Under normal circumstances, you probably eat large quantities of iodine in iodized salt, dairy, seaweed products and a lot of the other ingredients that we have to avoid when we're on the LID. On the other hand, I'd avoid CT contrast if I were you. I don't have a shellfish allergy but I was slightly allergic to the contrast. Hope that helps. Betty mailto:bettyy@... ------- Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's the treatment -- Iodine! ------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Hi Arlene, The amount of iodine used for RAI treatment is very small. And I believe that Dr. Ain has commented that an allergy to that amount would be inconsistent with life. Under normal circumstances, you probably eat large quantities of iodine in iodized salt, dairy, seaweed products and a lot of the other ingredients that we have to avoid when we're on the LID. On the other hand, I'd avoid CT contrast if I were you. I don't have a shellfish allergy but I was slightly allergic to the contrast. Hope that helps. Betty mailto:bettyy@... ------- Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's the treatment -- Iodine! ------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Hi Arlene, The amount of iodine used for RAI treatment is very small. And I believe that Dr. Ain has commented that an allergy to that amount would be inconsistent with life. Under normal circumstances, you probably eat large quantities of iodine in iodized salt, dairy, seaweed products and a lot of the other ingredients that we have to avoid when we're on the LID. On the other hand, I'd avoid CT contrast if I were you. I don't have a shellfish allergy but I was slightly allergic to the contrast. Hope that helps. Betty mailto:bettyy@... ------- Is anyone here allergic to shellfish -- specifically shrimp? I have a severe allergy to shrimp and crab. I have been told countless times that I should not have an IVP because of the iodine. In fact, in 1994 I needed gall bladder surgery and practically made my Dr take a blood oath that he would not do the IVP under any circumstances. Now I turn up with Thyca and what's the treatment -- Iodine! ------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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