RadioActive Iodine Therapy

[Kazi-Taiyeba1921]

I am suffering Hyperthyroidism for last 4 years. Now doctor is suggesting to do RadioActive Iodine Therapy.

But I am against it due to its side effects such as: weight gain, hair loss, infertility.

Should I do this?

Is there anyone who did this therapy?

Would you please help me?

[bantam12]

Those aren't side effects of RAI they are hypo possible hypo symptoms. I had RAI years ago, didn't cause any side effects and Im well on Levo alone as are many many other people. Unfortunately on the forum you won't get many encouraging replies.

[bantam12]

Shaws the post is about hyperthyroidism so blood test and Levo advice isn't relevant to Kazi, yet.

[shaws in reply to bantam12]

Thanks, I'm not doing to well. I'm obliged.

[shaws in reply to bantam12]

I had to rush out earlier. Why I thought she was concerned was that due to RAI that she would be hypo and maybe infertile and then onto levo which can cause weight gain etc in some people.

[Kazi-Taiyeba1921]

Pregnancy is possible with a healthy kid?

I heard about many complications and infertility?

[Clutter in reply to Kazi-Taiyeba1921]

Kazi-Taiyeba,

If you are happy on Carbimazole you don't have to agree to RAI. If you want to conceive you can be switched to Propylthiouracil during pregnancy.

If you opt for RAI you need to wait 6 months before planning pregnancy. RAI doesn't cause infertility and once you are optimally dosed on Levothyroxine with TSH between 0.4 - 2.5 you should be able to conceive.

[Kazi-Taiyeba1921 in reply to Clutter]

Thank u so much for the information. I am 22 and unmarried so I was a bit tensed about that.