Radioactive Iodine Treatment

Hi Dee Va 

I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community and, although I'm not a member of this group, I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.

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Hello Dee 

I had my RAI in April and the guy that gives you it will fully explain the do's and don'ts.  You cannot prepare food for other people and keep Yr cutlery etc separate. It's not as bad as it sounds I promise you. I had No side effects and straight back to work (in a room on my own)

Are you due the pill soon? Hope it goes well .

Thanks for the reply. I had my treatment this week. I was not in a good head space beforehand, hence the questions. I am isolating at home now but I haven't left my room. I'm scared of the risk to my family and contamination. I'd rather just stay away. 

• I spent 30 mins at a time in the same room ,but 2 metres away then another 30 mins later in the day...also went out for nice walks. Just remember to keep 2 metres away...

Keep going, it's worth it xx