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thryroid and seizures

by kobe261, Oct 08, 2008 05:13AM
After receiving radio iodine pill 3 yrs ago -- for thyroid problem-- I have been having seizures every 4-5 weeks apart-- Is this the cuprit-- Never had one in my life before-- Had every many cat scans, MRI, and all , tompamax etc. Now What??I am 76 yrs old


This discussion is related to Thyroid causing Epilepsy?.
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by DrNoopurMD, Oct 08, 2008 06:07AM
Hi,

Thanks for writing in.
There is no evidence to link radioactive iodine therapy with seizures. However one of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism is seizures.
What thyroid problem did you have?
Also is your thyroid problem now under control?
http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/TOPIC371.HTM

Take care!
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