Maryanne Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 We went to the hospital to start Joels treatment to kill his overactive thyroid. They gave him a pill, and he had to wait 2 hours and come back to nuclear medicine. This was to measure how much of the radioactive pill to give him tomorrow. I was told that he should start to feel better within a couple of days and in 3 wks to a month, it should be a remarkable difference, to feel like his old self. And his heart rate should normalize. Right now it is an effort to walk as he is so exhausted. And has horrible insomnia. The doc gave him ambiem but it did nothing for him. He just cannot stop moving and cannot get comfortable. It is so hard to get him moving in the morning.... He has to shower one day and shave the next, he cannot do both together. Then when he is done he just collapses on the bed. Poor guy... G-d I hope this works!! Will keep you informed. Keep fingers and toes crossed Maryanne Quote
cindi o'h Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 Maryanne, fingers and toes crossed for a fast recovery for him. It will be great to get this behind him so that he can start on his cancer treatment. Then he won't feel like showering and shaving either. Glad he is followed by a specialist. Cindi o'h Quote
Justakid Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 Good luck! I hope it works too and look forward to my appt on Wednesday.....maybe that's what my problems are about! Keep us posted! Quote
Donna G Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 Don't forget , he should double flush in the little room. I had that also, then they check thyroid levels . I ended up having to take a supplement of Synthroid to keep my levels normal. It was good to get rid of all those heart palpitations! Sometimes after a small amount of exertion, my pulse would be pounding at 160's. No more. Hope all goes smoothly. Donna G Quote
lindseysmom Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 Maryanne, Here's to Joel having a speedy recovery. Best wishes, Dee Quote
Frank Lamb Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 Maryanne, wishing a speedy recovery for Joel. Quote
shineladysue Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 Hi Maryanne, Sure hope this is the beginning of much better days to come. Everything crossed for you and Joel.. (((hugs))) sue Quote
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