A related discussion,
jaw swelling was started.
Hawkfan,
You are absolutely right! I had RAI in 2002, and have a host of symptoms I NEVER had before, but the doctors keep telling me it's not related to my thyroid or the RAI. I could never gain a pound, no matter what I ate, even after early menopause his at age 44. But when they killed my thyroid, I gained 50 lb in 3 weeks! But that had nothing to do with thyroid/RAI, right? My doctor LAUGHED at me because I had gained weight! And I was eating very little, at that point.....Grrrrr!
For me, Armour has made the difference. I'm still slightly heavier than I want to be, but I can stay awake all day, and work productively, and still have energy to do things in the evening.
Don't let the doctor tell you that you are crazy. Make them help you. I had RAI in April and ever since then (starting that night) I have chronic diarrhea. No matter what I eat I get it. Everyday. The doctor told me that it is not related, but how can it not be? I also have major brain fog and my TSH is less than .03!
I had my RAI on Sept 7th also. On Day 4 and 5, I had jaw pain and a slight swelling of my face. After that, no pain, but for the past 2 weeks I had a salty taste in my mouth; almost like I ate a spoon of salt. Now that seems to be getting better. Now my only problem is that I'm very tired but I think that's because I didn't get my synthroid dosage regulated yet. I hope you feel better soon.
Wow! You're definitely an unusual case. I had RAI in April and I didn't experience anything afterwards. Did you speak to the doctor regarding all these issues you're having? Try to hang in there and good luck.
These symptoms are not typical post RAI -- see the doctor who gave you the treatment. Common (about 10-20% of patients) symtoms are nausea, vomitting, neck pain, salivary gland irritation, headache and dry eyes. Nose bleeds, dark tongue, arm/back pain are unusual and need evaluation.