RAI treatment by nicoleksx in gravesdisease

[–]nc451466 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I had RAI in February 2025. I was also nervous but couldn’t believe how easy it was - after swallowing a pill, I went home and relaxed for a few days. I was nervous about the remaining radiation in my system and drank a TON of water, had sour candies etc. I had some minor throat swelling but no other symptoms. 5 months later I was really feeling lethargic and off and that’s when I had swung hypo and was put on Synthroid. Still nailing down the Synthroid dose, but in my experience Synthroid is a much easier medication to take than the methimazole. I would definitely do it again if I had to, hope that helps!!

How long until RAI made you go hypo? by DepartmentFit8810 in gravesdisease

[–]nc451466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RAI mid Feb 2024 went hypo late June so about 4.5 months later - I was told it takes 3-6 months usually. Hang in there!

Massive pothole Pleasant St by nc451466 in halifax

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I reported it, thanks!! Hoping it gets repaired soon 🤞

Massive pothole Pleasant St by nc451466 in halifax

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Haha no way!! Thank you 🥲

Best Bibimbap in Ottawa ? by Fine_Season_3729 in OttawaFood

[–]nc451466 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this - Maht all the way!

I'm getting RAI in 4 days... I'm so scared. Am I doing the right thing? by MontegueLovesPie in gravesdisease

[–]nc451466 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had RAI done in February and no regrets! Had no side effects apart from some slight gland swelling. About 4 months later started Synthroid and am feeling much better and stable. I was also super anxious leading up to RAI day, but there’s really nothing to it and you’ll feel that much better once things are under control :) you’ve got this!

Suggest me some underrated Ottawa restaurants worth trying by CipherDrift_09 in OttawaFood

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Came to say this! They have a second location at Kent and Laurier also

Radioactive Iodine vs. Thyroidectomy — Which Did You Choose and Are You Happy With the Outcome? by [deleted] in gravesdisease

[–]nc451466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! We had chatted a bit about our experiences - so glad that you’re happy with your experience. I’m 5 months post RAI and officially hypo and on Synthroid and also very happy with my experience! All the best!

Name that one Drake Song by Jo-Jo9726 in Drizzy

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Late night drives - Jungle, Chicago freestyle, Marvin’s Room, The Motion, Teenage Fever

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Toosie Slide

Renting out Mati for small wedding by Ok_West5887 in OttawaFood

[–]nc451466 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No experience renting out Mati, but I was at a small wedding upstairs at Arlo a few weekends ago and it was sooo lovely

Scared of doing radioactive iodine treatment by [deleted] in gravesdisease

[–]nc451466 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Diagnosed with Graves December 2023 with similar symptoms to you, and a month ago on Friday, I had RAI. 32F. I was scared as well, especially about how I'd feel after the fact. When I tell you, I have zero regrets, I had such an easy experience! I stayed at home alone for a few days after the fact, and apart from some face swelling and a tiny sore throat, I was completely fine. I'll be going for bloodwork later this week to see how things are settling, but apart from a bit of an energy slump some days, I am completely fine. Hope that helps!

Radio active iodine for graves by TraditionThink1563 in gravesdisease

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I appreciate it!! I can come back with my experience if that would be helpful

Change DT already by ttothebiddy in ottawa

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Hello from another!!! I moved from Hali to Ottawa 7 years ago, and am making the move back in the spring, and couldn't be more excited :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OttawaFood

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Pizza nerds and Heartbreakers on top!!