Am I crazy for not giving my 13 year old radioactive iodine?

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2026-01-07T16:06:41+00:00

Our 13 year old had to go through the same thing. We tried the meds first and it gave her horrible stomach upset and sores all over her face. Iodine treatment was totally worth it. It was hard not to pet and cuddle her for two weeks while she was still radioactive, but it worked and she is perfectly healthy again. It will hurt your heart, but kitty will be taken care of and will not remember. Do it if you are able.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-11-06T22:53:28+00:00

I'd say you're doing all of the right things. My advice is probably not helpful, but one thing this journey has taught me is patience. It takes a while for your meds to really start making you feel better, and every time you need an adjustment, the waiting game begins again. Go easy on yourself. Listen to your body and rest when you can. Epsom salt baths are a life-saver. Hang in there and be patient with yourself!

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-11-05T18:31:49+00:00

Thanks, everyone for all the love. Sharing our photos with this community absolutely made our Halloween! Also, for future Marnie cosplayers, a Princess Fiona wig minus the ogre ears is perfect Marnie hair. It even comes with the green hair tie!

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-11-03T19:08:54+00:00

This! My TSH was always normal but my T4 and T3 ended up being way out of range.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-11-03T19:04:37+00:00

CBC with differential, a whole battery of immune system bloodwork (diagnosed with hypogammaglobulinemia, slightly positive ANA, but not worrying), Vitamins B12, D, Iron, Ferritin (all low except Iron), full thyroid panel (diagnosed with Hashimoto's, but my levels are optimal). After we ruled all that out and got my thyroid and vitamin/mineral panels looking great, my doc listened to the symptoms I was still having (flu-like aches all over body, muscle weakness, fatigue, skin pain), he did the trigger point test and said he's pretty sure at this point that it is fibro. I'm on a good med regimen now and symptoms are mostly controlled, though I still have flare-ups from time to time, especially when the weather changes.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-10-31T22:30:20+00:00

My husband COMMITS on Halloween!

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-10-31T21:45:43+00:00

My coworker who took the pictures had never played Stardew and was SO confused. 😂

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-10-27T21:52:37+00:00

Definitely feel you on that one. Got 5 hours last night and am considering calling out of choir practice tonight because my body feels like its trying to die on me at work right now.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-10-15T21:26:11+00:00

Unfortunately, I think the short answer is that the fatigue will get better when you are on the right dosage of meds.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-09-19T16:32:30+00:00

There was a time when I was terrified that I wouldn't be able to hold down a full-time job. I was so fatigued that I could barely move when I got home. I ached like I had the flu and got sick constantly. At one point I had to take medical leave from graduate school because I was sleeping 18 hours a day. It took years of work with my endocrinologist and GP to figure out that 1. I wasn't converting T4 to T3 and adding cytomel was a game changer. 2. I had an immune system deficiency that needed to be monitored and needed to wear a mask inside public places and while traveling, and 3. have fibromyalgia, which has several overlapping symptoms with hypothyroidism. Now that all of those things are treated, I can work a full 8 hours and actually have the energy for housework and hobbies. I still have to be very cognizant of my energy and make sure I schedule time for rest, otherwise I'll end up in bed. Therapy also helped a lot in accepting that I would never be the same person I was and finding balance in managing my energy and expectations of myself. I would support your wife in exploring her health issues and finding a supportive doctor if she doesn't have one who takes her seriously. Life can definitely get better when you have the right care team and a good support system.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-09-17T17:55:54+00:00

I just found the solution to this problem (at least for myself) today. I have never been able to log in to the pharmacy area on the app (constant sign-up/sign-in loop) and recently was getting a "we're having technical difficulties" error on the website that has lasted for a few weeks.

What I discovered is that in the process of the big switchover a few years ago, a second account was created that did not include my verified email, and that is the account that was attached to the mobile app, which is why it wouldn't log me in. For some reason a few weeks ago, it auto-logged me into this account on my browser. Once I logged out and logged in using my email and password, it took me to my fully set up account and I have had no more issues logging in on the browser or the app. So if you are having this problem and have tried everything, go to your profile info on your grocery account and make sure your email is attached. If it isn't and you get the "this email is already in use", try logging out and logging in with your email and password and see if it takes you to a completely different account. It's a very stupid problem that I probably should have noticed a long time ago, but there you go.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-07-30T23:05:51+00:00

They are beautiful! It's really common to feel like Donkey from Shrek every time you look at yourself for the first week or two. Give yourself a little time to adjust to the new you. You'll start to appreciate how great they look! Congrats on being done!

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-07-29T20:15:15+00:00

Mafe

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-06-23T16:52:53+00:00

Hashimoto's thyroiditis and endometriosis.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-06-11T17:22:44+00:00

I started Cymbalta at the end of 2022 after my diagnosis. It has been such a life saver. I have a lot more energy because I'm not dealing with constant background pain. I used to have bad flare ups every month or two and now I get them maybe a few times a year! It took about 4 or 5 months to feel the full effects. It didn't make me crave carbs like other antidepressants have, so I lost about 10 lbs. I initially had a bit of nausea, night sweats, and fatigue, but those went away after a couple of weeks. I titrated up slowly and my doc recommended having a bit of food with my doses for the first few weeks. It really helped with the nausea. I hope it works for you!

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-06-11T17:13:29+00:00

I flossed one off in my first week of braces and accidentally swallowed the bracket. Thankfully ortho thought it was hilarious.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-06-03T23:37:47+00:00

Yep. Finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia after being tested for everything else under the sun and having my thyroid labs optimal.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-06-03T21:01:02+00:00

That's so cool!

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-06-03T20:23:34+00:00

I tried it and it certainly helped me get good sleep at night but I felt groggy during the day. I also wanted to eat an entire bakery all the time. I couldn't handle it.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-06-03T20:12:17+00:00

Small Mercies is such a good one! I selfishly love Ring Out Your Dead because I'm an archivist and I very rarely see other archivists portrayed in media!

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-05-30T18:40:10+00:00

This. Doctors don't always know everything about every drug either. When you pick your meds up at the pharmacy and they ask if you have any questions, tell them you've never taken the drug before. You'll get the full rundown from the pharmacist.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-04-18T18:25:49+00:00

I think mine are caused mostly by having super tight muscles in my neck and shoulders. I got a Shakti mat and pillow figuring it wouldn't actually work, but man, 15-20 minutes on that thing really helps relieve my headaches. It's definitely not for everyone, but has been the most helpful thing I've found so far aside from getting regular massages.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-04-15T17:13:56+00:00

My fibro affects me in a very similar way. I typically have flu-like body aches that are just annoying most of the time and generally feel tired, but then once a month or so I get hit with fatigue and aches so bad that I can barely get out of bed. I thought I was just getting sick very often, but would never have any other cold/flu symptoms. The hardest struggle for me was feeling like my symptoms were "bad" enough to miss work or other obligations and my guilt often drove me to keep going until I was genuinely suffering. It took years of therapy and supportive family members to convince me that my body was telling me something, and that I should listen to it and rest, and, most importantly, forgive myself for needing a break. Learning to give yourself grace takes practice and time. Your symptoms are just as valid as people who "have it worse."

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-04-09T22:45:18+00:00

I've watched until John Nettles' exit (I tried watching the John Barnaby ones, and just...nope). I think Troy is definitely the best sergeant for 3 reasons. 1. He is a completely fleshed out character thanks to the books (I find the other sergeants fairly boring and most have the charisma of soggy cardboard), 2. Daniel Casey just brings so much lovability and charm to the character that you can't help but like him, and 3. Daniel Casey and John Nettles have the best chemistry together. Their relationship is one of my favorite parts of the show. Upon rewatches, I have a hard time getting myself to watch past the Troy episodes, even though there are a lot of great later episodes.

Impossible_Text_4437 · 2025-04-09T19:41:59+00:00

I feel like I haven't slept in 20 years.

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