Guest guest Posted October 21, 2002 Report Share Posted October 21, 2002 I'm new, have been reading for a week and finding a lot to think about! I was diagnosed with hashimoto's last summer. Had an ultrasound then an uptake scan then a FNA and a core sample biopsy which yielded the diagnosis last week of pap, with a nodule measuring 2.5 cm on one side and one of 4mm on the other. I am scheduled for a TT on Nov.13 to be followed by RAI which I am told will be done as an outpatient. After reading all the precautions followed by hospitals, I am having trouble understanding how it can safely be accomplished at home! My endo has been doing this for several months. After the TT I will be off Synthroid and am wondering about the hypo period. I know I felt SO much better after I started on it this summer (.05mg) that I dread the experience. I assumed from my reading on this site that I would probably not be able to work for at least some of this time. My job requires driving, some lifting, and the wit to keep many details in mind. Today I was told by the nurse that my doctor does not recommend that people be off work at all. Is that realistic? He also told me that I would be recovered from the TT in two days and could go back to work. That seems unbelievable, though I have read one post to that effect. I am not a baby, and I normally rebound from injury and illness in fairly short order. But I also do not want to endanger myself or others by driving while impaired, not able to think, react, or turn my neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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