Guest guest Posted September 21, 2003 Report Share Posted September 21, 2003 I think I've identified my number one fear with RAI--and maybe you guys can help. I think I have in mind this chemo-sick feeling that I'm going to have. Will I get really sick? I haven't had the " privilege " of going through hypo. I mean I feel like my normal self. I just worry that this week I'll get really sick and kindof have in mind this chemo patient laying on a mattress puking. beth _______________________________ beth Long, 28, 4.21.03--Nodule found 5.29.03--FNB, Inconclusive 6.3.03--Removed right lobe 6.13.03--Diagnosed with papillary carcinoma 7.22.03--TT 8.12.03--Found out I had no medical insurance 8.29.03--TSH falling, not rising 9.12.03--WBS and ultrasound 9.24.03--RAI scheduled with thyrogen. PLEASE! ______________________________________ " The hottest places in hell are reserved for those, who in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality. " --Dante Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2003 Report Share Posted September 21, 2003 beth Long wrote: > I think I've identified my number one fear with RAI--and maybe you > guys can help. I think I have in mind this chemo-sick feeling that > I'm going to have. Will I get really sick? I haven't had the > " privilege " of going through hypo. I mean I feel like my normal > self. I just worry that this week I'll get really sick and kindof > have in mind this chemo patient laying on a mattress puking. beth, No, you're not going to get really sick, and you're not going to puke. RAI is nothing like chemo. Most people don't feel any different after being dosed than they did before. Some people get a little bit queasy immediately after RAI; my doctor's theory is that it's from nerves, not the iodine. I did, but drinking ginger ale and lying down solved the problem in a matter of hours, and I did _not_ get sick. You can certainly talk yourself into getting sick if you work at it hard enough, but it's hardly worth the bother :-). Worry about something else instead -- earthquakes, killer asteroids, poison ivy.... Best of luck with your treatment, ellen -- mailto:ellen@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2003 Report Share Posted September 21, 2003 -Dear beth, Each person handles the side effects of the RAI differently. In my experience with 100mCi of RAI, I felt as if I was in my first trimester of pregnancy...tired and a bit queezy. My glands did hurt on the second day. Advil and warm compresses helped that. It only lasted one or two days. Make sure you have your sour candy.I found that plums were good too. I never puked. Also,in response to your other post, make sure you bring good food with you because the hospitals do not know what a low iodine diet really is. They just don't add salt. We know better :-). I had to through things out for the first two days. They never got it right. Good luck to you. I hope you have a good experience with your treatment!! , N.Y. TT: 08/29/02 RAI: 10/08/02 100mCi -- In Thyca , " beth Long " wrote: > I think I've identified my number one fear with RAI--and maybe you guys can help. I think I have in mind this chemo-sick feeling that I'm going to have. Will I get really sick? I haven't had the " privilege " of going through hypo. I mean I feel like my normal self. I just worry that this week I'll get really sick and kindof have in mind this chemo patient laying on a mattress puking. > > beth > > _______________________________ > beth Long, 28, > 4.21.03--Nodule found > 5.29.03--FNB, Inconclusive > 6.3.03--Removed right lobe > 6.13.03--Diagnosed with papillary carcinoma > 7.22.03--TT > 8.12.03--Found out I had no medical insurance > 8.29.03--TSH falling, not rising > 9.12.03--WBS and ultrasound > 9.24.03--RAI scheduled with thyrogen. PLEASE! > ______________________________________ > > " The hottest places in hell are reserved for those, who in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality. " > -- Dante > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2003 Report Share Posted September 21, 2003 Lemonade took care of my salivary glands. My taste buds did get a little off, but I didn't notice my tongue problems until I was home a week. I was nauseated by lemonheads, but the nurse brought me some crackers and gingerale and I was fine. Other than that, my hospital symptoms were just muscle soreness and not being able to sleep more than 3 hours at a time. You'll be fine. I have every confidence in you. Keep thinking this is an adventure, not a trial. -Kelley My number one fear I think I've identified my number one fear with RAI--and maybe you guys can help. I think I have in mind this chemo-sick feeling that I'm going to have. Will I get really sick? I haven't had the " privilege " of going through hypo. I mean I feel like my normal self. I just worry that this week I'll get really sick and kindof have in mind this chemo patient laying on a mattress puking. beth _______________________________ beth Long, 28, 4.21.03--Nodule found 5.29.03--FNB, Inconclusive 6.3.03--Removed right lobe 6.13.03--Diagnosed with papillary carcinoma 7.22.03--TT 8.12.03--Found out I had no medical insurance 8.29.03--TSH falling, not rising 9.12.03--WBS and ultrasound 9.24.03--RAI scheduled with thyrogen. PLEASE! ______________________________________ " The hottest places in hell are reserved for those, who in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality. " --Dante Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2003 Report Share Posted September 22, 2003 --- Hi again. I didn't read this before I sent the other email, but I don't believe its anything like chemo. I didn't get sick and actually I didn't feel any different until the next day when my glands were swollen. They hurt to touch for about 2-3 days but that is very normal. In the hospital where I was they will give you something if you get sick, so just ask them about it before you get your dosage. Elaine In Thyca , " beth Long " wrote: > I think I've identified my number one fear with RAI--and maybe you guys can help. I think I have in mind this chemo-sick feeling that I'm going to have. Will I get really sick? I haven't had the " privilege " of going through hypo. I mean I feel like my normal self. I just worry that this week I'll get really sick and kindof have in mind this chemo patient laying on a mattress puking. > > beth > > _______________________________ > beth Long, 28, > 4.21.03--Nodule found > 5.29.03--FNB, Inconclusive > 6.3.03--Removed right lobe > 6.13.03--Diagnosed with papillary carcinoma > 7.22.03--TT > 8.12.03--Found out I had no medical insurance > 8.29.03--TSH falling, not rising > 9.12.03--WBS and ultrasound > 9.24.03--RAI scheduled with thyrogen. PLEASE! > ______________________________________ > > " The hottest places in hell are reserved for those, who in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality. " > --Dante > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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