Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 Ginny - Your raise two distinct issues ... > My TSH changes all the time (mostly high) and I don't > understand what causes that to happen. There are several reasons for this, the most common for this being taking T4 along with or too close in time to certain medications or supplements (iron, calcium, and soy are some of the big ones). Another possibility is that you are buying your meds from a bad source and they have been exposed to extreme fluctuations in temperature. You may be interested in reading T4 - how to take it, how to store it ... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/11763 > .... After the big ordeals of my surgeries and the RAI > treatment, [my teeth] really gave me problems. All of a sudden I had > bone loss, fillings were falling out (and I had a lot of them). > ... Does anyone know of a site that mentions this > problem. I want a credible article that I can show my " student " > dentist proof that they should just go ahead and pull the rest of my > teeth. I don't know of any sites or studies that specifically make the connection between tooth breakage and RAI, but we know that saliva is certainly affected, and that in turn affects the teeth. You don't mention how many RAI treatments you've had, or the doses, nor if you've had problems with your salivary glands. As you mention, you are not the first person to be having such a problem with your teeth, although I believe actual breakage and loss is rather unusual (at least based on this group). Certainly, your problem seems worse than most I've read about. RAI also has an impact on bone marrow, usually not significant, and usually temporary, and also on WBC count, but I don't know if this is affecting your teeth, too. .... from , MD (nuclear med) .... " RAI does not directly affect the teeth. However, some people get a dry mouth after RAI treatment from salivary damage. Having a dry mouth from any cause can make you at increased risk for cavities. I refer my patients with a dry mouth to a dentist for close follow-up with dental hygiene and for consideration of saliva substitutes. You should tell your dentist that you have had RAI along with everything else in your medical history. " Please keep us posted - (not a doctor) NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 Ginny - Your raise two distinct issues ... > My TSH changes all the time (mostly high) and I don't > understand what causes that to happen. There are several reasons for this, the most common for this being taking T4 along with or too close in time to certain medications or supplements (iron, calcium, and soy are some of the big ones). Another possibility is that you are buying your meds from a bad source and they have been exposed to extreme fluctuations in temperature. You may be interested in reading T4 - how to take it, how to store it ... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/11763 > .... After the big ordeals of my surgeries and the RAI > treatment, [my teeth] really gave me problems. All of a sudden I had > bone loss, fillings were falling out (and I had a lot of them). > ... Does anyone know of a site that mentions this > problem. I want a credible article that I can show my " student " > dentist proof that they should just go ahead and pull the rest of my > teeth. I don't know of any sites or studies that specifically make the connection between tooth breakage and RAI, but we know that saliva is certainly affected, and that in turn affects the teeth. You don't mention how many RAI treatments you've had, or the doses, nor if you've had problems with your salivary glands. As you mention, you are not the first person to be having such a problem with your teeth, although I believe actual breakage and loss is rather unusual (at least based on this group). Certainly, your problem seems worse than most I've read about. RAI also has an impact on bone marrow, usually not significant, and usually temporary, and also on WBC count, but I don't know if this is affecting your teeth, too. .... from , MD (nuclear med) .... " RAI does not directly affect the teeth. However, some people get a dry mouth after RAI treatment from salivary damage. Having a dry mouth from any cause can make you at increased risk for cavities. I refer my patients with a dry mouth to a dentist for close follow-up with dental hygiene and for consideration of saliva substitutes. You should tell your dentist that you have had RAI along with everything else in your medical history. " Please keep us posted - (not a doctor) NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 Ginny - Your raise two distinct issues ... > My TSH changes all the time (mostly high) and I don't > understand what causes that to happen. There are several reasons for this, the most common for this being taking T4 along with or too close in time to certain medications or supplements (iron, calcium, and soy are some of the big ones). Another possibility is that you are buying your meds from a bad source and they have been exposed to extreme fluctuations in temperature. You may be interested in reading T4 - how to take it, how to store it ... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/11763 > .... After the big ordeals of my surgeries and the RAI > treatment, [my teeth] really gave me problems. All of a sudden I had > bone loss, fillings were falling out (and I had a lot of them). > ... Does anyone know of a site that mentions this > problem. I want a credible article that I can show my " student " > dentist proof that they should just go ahead and pull the rest of my > teeth. I don't know of any sites or studies that specifically make the connection between tooth breakage and RAI, but we know that saliva is certainly affected, and that in turn affects the teeth. You don't mention how many RAI treatments you've had, or the doses, nor if you've had problems with your salivary glands. As you mention, you are not the first person to be having such a problem with your teeth, although I believe actual breakage and loss is rather unusual (at least based on this group). Certainly, your problem seems worse than most I've read about. RAI also has an impact on bone marrow, usually not significant, and usually temporary, and also on WBC count, but I don't know if this is affecting your teeth, too. .... from , MD (nuclear med) .... " RAI does not directly affect the teeth. However, some people get a dry mouth after RAI treatment from salivary damage. Having a dry mouth from any cause can make you at increased risk for cavities. I refer my patients with a dry mouth to a dentist for close follow-up with dental hygiene and for consideration of saliva substitutes. You should tell your dentist that you have had RAI along with everything else in your medical history. " Please keep us posted - (not a doctor) NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2003 Report Share Posted January 24, 2003 , Are you considered " immuno-compromised " after RAI? You mentioned White count is affected, and as an ER nurse planning on returning to work after the RAI (and appropriate isolation, of course!) this whould be very important to know. Thank you , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2003 Report Share Posted January 24, 2003 , Are you considered " immuno-compromised " after RAI? You mentioned White count is affected, and as an ER nurse planning on returning to work after the RAI (and appropriate isolation, of course!) this whould be very important to know. Thank you , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2003 Report Share Posted January 24, 2003 , Are you considered " immuno-compromised " after RAI? You mentioned White count is affected, and as an ER nurse planning on returning to work after the RAI (and appropriate isolation, of course!) this whould be very important to know. Thank you , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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