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I believe we have spoken in a different thread @Butterfly, but would say I was anxious too and as it turns out there was nothing to be anxious about.  My treatment was on the 21 Dec and I felt fine afterwards.  I felt a little nauseous a couple of days after getting home, I ate my Christmas dinner with no problem, but did feel off it for a couple of days after (and no it wasn't my hubby's cooking lol).  I was given 2 lots of tablets, one to protect my stomach, the other were anti sickness pills, and I was told to take the first one half an hour before the RAI pill, which certainly must have done the trick. So for the couple of days I felt a bit off I took a pill which helped again.  I have had a little swelling in the region where my Thyroid was but nothing too bad and I hope that means the RAI has got to work on it.  Best wishes for your treatment and I hope they sort the supply issues out with RAI pill.

That’s reassuring to know. They have to tell you the worst cases I know but it’s just so daunting. Hopefully it’ll go ahead this time - 3rd time lucky   Thanks  

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Welcome to the group. I had RAI back in July, I was in hospital for 4 days and it was very isolating - I read a lot and watched telly. When I left I only had restrictions until the next day which was good. The morning following the dosage, my neck and face was very swollen and sore but I was given pain killers for that and the swelling had gone by the time I left hospital. My taste altered for about 6 weeks after and immediately after I was very tired for a few days. I still get the occasional ‘stab’ in the neck which I’m presuming is things still working. I’d advise taking lots of things into hospital to keep you occupied.