How long does it take for radioactive dye to leave your system?
How long does the injection stay in my system? The nuclear imaging agent is out of your system within 60 hours, but it is always decaying so it becomes minimal in a relatively short period of time.
How long does a radioactive iodine scan take?
This test takes about 10 minutes. It’s done 3 to 6 hours after you are given the tracer. Another scan may be done in 24 hours. After an RAIU test, you can do your regular activities.
How is radioactive iodine therapy administered?
Radioactive iodine is usually given in pill form, but it can also be given in liquid form if needed. Some people have trouble swallowing pills. If you do, tell your doctor in Molecular Imaging and Therapy Service (MITS) before your treatment. This is sometimes called the Nuclear Medicine service.
How long should my husband sleep alone after radioiodine treatment?
Sleep alone for the first few (3 – 4) days. Avoid kissing or sexual intercourse for three to four days after treatment. Do not sleep together for an entire night until a week after treatment.
Can your thyroid start working again after radioactive iodine?
In almost all cases, your thyroid hormone levels will return to normal or below normal after radioactive iodine treatment. This may take 8 to 12 weeks or longer.
What can you not do after radioactive iodine treatment?
You will be advised to sleep alone for the first few days after your treatment. During this period, you should avoid kissing or sexual intercourse. Also avoid prolonged physical contact with others, particularly children and pregnant women. If you have a baby, be sure to get instructions from your doctor.
Can thyroid start working again?
However, post-partum thyroiditis frequently recurs with subsequent pregnancies. In summary, the most important aspect of thyroid disease is that effective treatments are available that can restore thyroid function to normal, even if the underlying cause of the disorder is not “cured”.
Can I take vitamin B12 at the same time as levothyroxine?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between levothyroxine and Vitamin B12. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.