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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Tingling/Numb feeling on my fingertips after I-131 intake.
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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
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Tingling/Numb feeling on my fingertips after I-131 intake.
by ladied, Nov 09, 2009 12:57PM
I had my I-131 intake to kill off my thyroid done on November 5, 2009 on November 6, 2009 I started getting this tingling/numb feeling in both my pointer fingers. I figured it was a temporary symptom but it was not on the list of symptoms given from my radiologist oncologist. They are still tingly/numb today and it's not a pleasant feeling. Is this normal?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Nov 10, 2009 05:28AM
, Nov 10, 2009 05:28AM
This is not a common side effect - but it is likely temporary, if persists, check calcium level. It could also be due to a fluctuation in thyroid function after the I-131. Again, this should be temporary.
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