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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
hoarseness after RAI treatment
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
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hoarseness after RAI treatment
by RA1, May 26, 2007 12:00AM
I got home on the 23rd this month from iodine treatment. On that day I had hoarseness and my voice changed. How long does it take and do I need to take anything for that?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 28, 2007 12:00AM
, May 28, 2007 12:00AM
May take a few weeks (1-2 usually) for the soreness and hoarseness to resolve -- have seen it take 3-4 weeks in some cases. Sometimes being hypothyroid (which most people still go through with RAI) can aggravate the hoarseness - so being back on meds should help.
Member Comments (2)
by RA1, May 29, 2007 12:00AM
To: Forum-M.D.-MAL
Also, having swelling in feet and sometimes numbness on hands- but the numbness in hands go away and comes back, vs. I also emailed my surgeon about this situation. He says lack of hormone and water retain. Today I'm going to a body scan test and will see the doctor and ask him also. I also read on the intertnet that Myxedema can cause coma.
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