The beta blocker would be to help the Free T3 from rising too high and causing problems after RAI.
And it also helps with palpitations and fast heartrate.
I found that the beta blocker was too much taken in one dose so I spaced mine out throughout the day.
I was on 80mg prior to RAI and took 20mg 4 times a day and it made such a big difference.
maybe your Hubby could try that?
The pill you wouldve been given wouldve been I -121 not I-131.
There is a very big difference.
The pill you swallowed has iodine in it with a dye called pertechium.
The iodine in the pill would cause your throat to be sore.
I didnt have a pill for the Radioactive Uptake (RAI)...I had an injection in the arm and then the ultrasound.
But still felt cr@ppy afterwards.
I think the headache may be due to the stress of everything.
Call the nuclear department if you are at all concerned.
Other than that...I suggest you drink plenty of water to get the dye out of your system.
My husband took the nuclear pill to destroy his thyroid. After this, and the three days to wait to see him after he was no longer radioactive, his specialist prescribed a beta blocker, 50mm. He has never had problems with blood pressure. His blood pressure has dropped to about 107/53 and pulse is 53. His doctor said to keep taking it and call only if his blood pressure goes below 90/50. My question, why? What is the blood pressure pill for?
Thanks abl, you're a gem. I checked the site but I think it's talking about people who had the radioactive treatment to destroy their thyroid, not the pill for the uptake scans.
Still feeling sick today, but with congestion now and moving down into a chest cold. So maybe it's just a cold and not from the tests?
I googled "adverse side effects of radioactive i131 pills" and this website came up...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202721.html#SXX15
You might want to give it a look, it does mention that if you get a headache call Doc. Sore throat and neck tenderness is rare, although it happens sometimes. Trying to help!!!
Feel better!
abl
Hi you!
I am so sorry you don't feel good!!!!!!!!!! For what it's worth, the ultrasound didn't hurt me at all. Other than teh pressure during the process. After, it was like nothing ever happened. So, might be due to other test. Can't imagine that everyone feels great after swallowing that pill!
Take care!
abl