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RAI (I-131)- Radioactive Iodine. 10 reasons to avoid RAI treatment Radioactive iodine (I-131) is given orally (either by pill or liquid) on a one-time basis to abate a hyperactive gland. I-131 is given after routine iodine scans, and uptake of the iodine is determined to confirm hyperthyroidism. The radioactive iodine is picked up by the active cells in the thyroid and destroys them. Since iodine is only picked up by thyroid cells, the destruction is local, and it is considered that there are no widespread side effects with this therapy. 10 Reasons to avoid Radioactive Iodine Treatment: 1. It is dangerous for breastfeeding and pregnancy. RAI can cause difficulty with future attempts to become pregnant and carry pregnancies to term. RAI is known to affect the ovaries, which is why patients are recommended to avoid becoming pregnancy for at least 6 months after RAI. The 6 months recommendation was increased to at least one year in early 2002. It is not recommended to conceive 8- 12 months after the iodine uptake.
It appears that many of these patients are in need of psychological support. 4. Thyroid Eye Disease can become worse. Chance of thyroid eye disease developing increases dramatically, as RAI doesn’t stop antibody production. 5. You may have to take pills for hypothyroidism for the rest of your life. 6. RAI, aka spent nuclear fuel ("nuclear waste", in other words) is absorbed by other organs and can cause cell death or DNA mutations. RAI is absorbed, in smaller amounts, by other organs besides the thyroid, including breast tissue, the genitals, pancreas, and the gastric mucosa. 7. Studies show an increase in cancers, especially of the thyroid gland and small bowel, after RAI 8. Chance of significant, unhealthy weight gain is increased. Studies show that weight gain is inevitable after radio iodine-induced hypothyroidism 9. Increased risk of developing fibromyalgia like symptoms 10. Salivary and tear duct damage from I-131 So, before taking the decision to solve your Hyperthyroidism/ Graves' Disease problems with the Radioactive iodine pill, consider the above mentioned dangers. Other Alternative Methods for Hyperthyroidism 9 Reasons to Avoid Thyroidectomy 5 Alternative Treatments of Hyperthyroidism 20 Possible Triggers for Hyperthyroidism/ Graves' Disease About the author: Svetla Bankova is an author of "Life Manual for Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism"- a book, based not only on her experience as a former Graves' Disease patient but also her research as a psychologist. This is only book that explains step by step how and why Graves' Disease came to your life, the cause and specific steps for alternative treatment of Graves' disease. The book provides also specific steps how to treat Thyroid Eye Disease, numerous practical exercises, recipes for herbal compresses, how to use flax seed oil and many other supplements that will improve your eyes tremendously. To get your copy today click here:
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