Re: Feeling better post wbs?

January 16, 2003

> Hello again,

>

> I have one more question I've been storing up. I'd be interested in

> hearing how long it took folks to start feeling ok again after going

> off thyroid replacement for a full body scan.

It took me 2 or 3 weeks to start feeling more normal - YMMV :-).

Still not feeling 100%.

> This time around, my endo has said I can start taking my regular

> dose (100 mcg synthroid)as soon as I get the ok after the scan and

> that I can even double up with

> 25 mcg cytomel for several days to give me a jump start.

>

> I seem to recall that in past years he started me back more

> gradually.Is this the latest protocol?

I think it's the more common protocol, though several people have

mentioned starting back gradually. I was allowed to use the cytomel

for a few weeks, rather than just a few days, which I think helped.

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: 100 mCi RAI

12/16/02: WBS (5 mCi): clean scan - no thyroid tissue in body!!!

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