#Radioactive Iodine

[lady0mandy]

Starting my low iodine diet tomorrow. It's super restrictive and I'll be on it until I complete my radiation treatment. Once I'm declared cancer free I'm having a hot pot party.

#thyroid cancer #radioactive iodine #radiation #me #cancer

[trauma-13]

Random things

We had a patient come into my ED last night, who had within 24 hrs, taken radioactive iodine. She was assigned to my room. I was so afraid of that 14 year old girl and I feel SO BADLY for it.

It took so many of us scrambling to figure out how to take care of her, while also keeping ourselves safe. I still don’t even know if we protected ourselves well enough. I also realized how little we as emergency nurses know about different types of chemos, radiation, etc. When I tell you it was a hospital wide effort, I’m not even kidding. We called the on call chemo nurses, the oncology floor (biggest help), the ED pharmacist, an ED doctor, an inpatient doctor who happened to be in the ED, a different in patient doctor who walked down and heard us discussing and joined in, the trauma dept (thanks for letting me steal lead), my charge nurse, the EVS crew, the nuclear medicine dept, and I’m still probably forgetting people.

I love when a huge hospital, who is usually very divided up by departments, comes together to figure an issue out.

#nurblr #nursblr #radioactive iodine #iodine 131 #iodine

[skylerlovesyou]

help a disabled butch and their butch household out, if you feel inclined.

i’m on the low iodine diet right now to prepare for treatment, and it’s hell. i’m so ready to eat normal foods again.

#papillary thyroid cancer #radioactive iodine #disabled #butch lesbian #mutual aid

[iliveinprocrasti-nationn]

ppl will go “i’d notice if society was going to sacrifice a marginalised group of people and if they said that it’s ok that a bunch of people would die then i would stand against it” and then they’ll hear people saying “well only disabled and vulnerable people will die of covid” and go “yes this is normal and ok and fine”

#first of all it’s not only disabled people who are dying and also covid can disable you real quick and make you part of that group that #people are fine with dying #but also do y’all hear yourself bed sometimes. the amount of people who claim to be allies but with throw others aside as soon as it #interferes with their comfort #also there have been so many studies and reports and articles on how covid disproportionally affects poc. not to mention inequalities in #healthcare that come into play too when you’re dealing with a pandemic #but as soon as y’all have to stop going to parties or restaurants or isolating for two weeks when exposed or confirmed positive or even if #you suspect you have it. or any of the millions of other things that at this point are important facets of community care and protecting #yourself and others from a disease that has been proven and continues to be proven to do a lot of damage to the body #y’all just balk. you don’t drop your claims but that doesn’t mean you’ve dropped your allyship #I’d love to go back to normal. i’d love to go out without a mask and eat in restaurants and do all the things i did before covid #but i won’t. because i know that isn’t safe for me or my friends/family/community and also quite literally isn’t possible now because we’re #still in a pandemic. if you claim to be an ally to disabled people then prove it and mask #I can’t speak as fully on allyship to other communities who are disproportionately impacted but not masking harms everyone and if anyone #does want to speak on allyship to their communit(y/ies) feel free to go ahead #covid tw #fired up about this because i’m doing radioactive iodine treatment in a few weeks and my mother is taking no precautions. not only am i at #risk if i catch covid but if she gets sick i either have to postpone my treatment to care for her (which risks giving my cancer more time to #metastasise if there are cells left) or i have to figure out another plan for treatment since my current plan hinges on her help since i #have to isolate #im just tired and frustrated. a pandemic doesn’t stop just because you get bored #vent tw #this is not as eloquent as i wish it was and the lack of punctuation and tone can make parts confusing but i think y’all get my point

[hormonesclinics]

Common Symptoms and Treatment Options for Thyroid Disorders

Introduction:

The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions. When it malfunctions, it can lead to thyroid disorders. In this blog post, we will explore the common symptoms of thyroid disorders and discuss the available treatment options to manage this condition effectively.

1. Understanding Thyroid Disorders:

The thyroid gland produces hormones that control metabolism, energy levels, and growth. Thyroid disorders can manifest in two main forms: hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism occurs when the gland does not produce enough hormones, while hyperthyroidism results from excessive hormone production.

2. Common Symptoms of Thyroid Disorders:

Fatigue and weakness

Weight changes

Mood swings and irritability

Hair loss

Temperature sensitivity

3. Diagnosis and Testing:

Accurate diagnosis of thyroid disorders involves comprehensive medical testing, including blood tests to measure hormone levels and thyroid imaging. It is essential to consult a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and interpretation of the test results.

4. Treatment Options for Thyroid Disorders:

Treatment for thyroid disorders depends on the specific condition and its severity. Common treatment options include:

Medication: Synthetic hormones to replace or regulate thyroid function.

Radioactive iodine therapy: Used to reduce the activity of an overactive thyroid.

Surgery: Removal of part or all of the thyroid gland in certain cases.

5. Lifestyle Modifications for Managing Thyroid Disorders:

In addition to medical interventions, certain lifestyle modifications can help manage thyroid disorders effectively. These include:

Balanced diet: Focus on foods rich in iodine, selenium, and zinc.

Regular exercise: Promotes overall well-being and helps regulate metabolism.

Stress management: Stress reduction techniques such as meditation and yoga.

Sufficient sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night.

Conclusion:

Thyroid disorders can significantly impact an individual's quality of life, but with early recognition and appropriate treatment, they can be effectively managed. By understanding the symptoms and exploring the available treatment options, individuals can take proactive steps toward maintaining their thyroid health. Remember to consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice and guidance.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.hormoneclinic.in/

#Thyroid disorders #Symptoms of thyroid disorders #Treatment options for thyroid disorders #Hypothyroidism #Hyperthyroidism #Thyroid function #Thyroid hormone #Thyroid health #Thyroid testing #Thyroid medication #Radioactive iodine therapy #Thyroid surgery #Lifestyle modifications #Balanced diet #Exercise for thyroid health #Stress management #Sleep and thyroid disorders #Managing thyroid disorders #Thyroid gland

[thatswhatsushesaid]

(no i’m not done)

every single thing that anon accuses jgy of doing is something that someone else in the gentry has already done and gotten away with, including the protagonist. yes, everything.

if this were a novel that was preoccupied by “class consciousness” somehow permitting “the oppressed” to get away with crimes, we would be reading a very different novel.

#the takes are so radioactive this morning that i need iodine #mdzs meta #jin guangyao #no i know wwx is not ‘in the gentry’ in the same way that jc and jyl are shut up #but he calls jc his shidi and jyl his shijie #that is something that jgy is never afforded with jzx

[vanillabat99]

I might be trying for remission again this summer! I have to do some bloodwork to check my antibody levels, so we'll reassess from there. I've tried for remission before, but it was only a couple years into treatment and didn't work out, so I'm excited to try again!

#its been almost 10yrs since my diagnosis and i am so done with it #like just give me the radioactive iodine already!!!!!!! #im fine with waiting a little bit to see if this works out since this is the ideal outcome but like. i am so impatient ._. #batty blogging #text #graves disease #hyperthyroidism #spoonie #i havent used tags on my posts in ages idk which ones to use anymore

[saintkevorkian]

generating explosive careers since 1941

#chemistry #OK nitrogen is small therefore fairly reactive; fluorine is the highest on the pauling scale; and uranium is obviously radioactive #chemistry is wild! by which i mean tungsten iodine lanthanum and ....(checks pertable at top speed) darmstadtium or wahtever #oh.. ive only spelt WILaDs. no matter.. i can still make ntg if i like

[mizuthe-cat]

i think you would be pleased to know that my dad was radioactive twice in his life

(he had to take radioactive iodine for context)

that’s interesting

#Technically everyone’s radioactive all the time because the potassium in our bodies is radioactive #but he was radioactive above the average twice #which is cool I guess if you don’t know what radioactive iodine is used for #Also sorry for a late response I was trying to think of how to respond to this

[todays-xkcd]

Cesium-133, let it be. Cesium-134, let it be even more.

Periodic Table Regions [Explained]

Transcript

[A periodic table with regions labeled.]

[Hydrogen:] Slightly fancy protons [Lithium and Beryllium:] Weird dirt [Group 1 & 2 metals, Periods 3-4:] Regular dirt [Group 1 & 2 metals, Periods 5-7:] Ends in a number, let it slumber ends in a letter, not much better [Left side of the transition metals group:] Boring alloy metals Probably critical to the spark plug industry or something (but one of them is radioactive so stay on your toes) [Most of the top row of the transition metals + aluminum:] Regular metals [Below the rightmost "regular metals" - the "ordinary metals" and some transition metals:] Weird metals [The platinum group:] $$$$ [Boron:] Boron (fool's carbon) [Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Phosphorus:] You are here [The Halogens:] Safety goggles required [Noble Gases:] Lawful neutral [Iodine and Radon:] Very specific health problems [Ordinary metals and metalloids - Arsenic, Antimony, Tellurium, Thallium, Lead, Bismuth, Polonium] Murder weapons [Astatine and Period 7 from Rutherfordium onwards:] Don't bother learning their names - they're not staying long [Lanthanides and Actinides:] Whoever figures out a better way to fit these up there gets the next Nobel Prize

#xkcd #xkcd 2913 #periodic table regions #webcomics #chemistry #periodic table

[tenth-sentence]

The temporary change in radioactivity of the gland is a measure of thyroid activity.

"Chemistry" 2e - Blackman, A., Bottle, S., Schmid, S., Mocerino, M., Wille, U.

#book quote #chemistry #nonfiction #textbook #radioactivity #thyroid gland #thyroid #scintigram #iodine

[whats-in-a-sentence]

The intensity of the radiation decreases, or decays, with time (see figure 15.8).

"Chemistry" 2e - Blackman, A., Bottle, S., Schmid, S., Mocerino, M., Wille, U.

#book quotes #chemistry #nonfiction #textbook #iodine #radioactive decay #radioactive #radioactivity #decrease #decay

[iliveinprocrasti-nationn]

my zodiac has changed it’s no longer aquarius apparently now i’m a cancer

#pathology came back apparently im a complicated case or whatevs #they’re taking the rest of my thyroid and then apparently there’s gonna be radioactive iodine or whatevs #my post #cancer tw #ig #it’s not that serious and I’m not worried but it is what it is #im like a vampire but not and also worse

[atassociation12]

https://www.thyroid.org/

The American Thyroid Association® (ATA) is the professional home for clinicians and researchers dedicated to thyroid health. Learn more and join us.

#Thyroid cancer #Thyroid and pregnancy #Papillary Thyroid cancer #thyroidectomy #radioactive iodine treatment #follicular thyroid cancer #anaplastic thyroid cancer #post-thyroidectomy care #medullary thyroid cancer #hypothyroidism #thyroid cancer treatment #Graves' Disease #thyroid #hyperthyroidism #hipotiroidismo #goiter #iodine

[boopjuice]

You ever have someone call you an idiot over something so well documented it's just funny? You can't even be mad at their ignorance, because it's just proving you right?

#someone called me an idiot for saying that a brochure of activities to avoid after contrast injection had to be edited to say #“do not urinate into another person's mouth” #im just sitting here wondering if the dude thinks we've always known things that we know now #do they believe the Radium Girls knew what they were getting in to? #do they think we put asbestos into houses for the shits and giggles? #do they honestly think doctors factored in piss kinks when making a brochure about what not to do after receiving radioactive iodine? #no one cares but i'll post it anyway!

[drforambhuta]

There are various diagnostic tests available to confirm the diagnosis of thyroid cancer, including:

Ultrasound: An imaging test that can provide detailed pictures of the thyroid gland and any nodules or lumps.

Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA): A biopsy procedure involving the collection and examination of a small sample of thyroid tissue for cancer cells.

Blood Tests: These tests can assess thyroid hormone levels and detect specific markers related to thyroid cancer.

Imaging Scans: Additional imaging tests, such as CT scans or MRI, may be utilized to determine the cancer's extent and its potential spread to neighboring structures.

Once a diagnosis is established, the treatment strategy for thyroid cancer will be determined based on the cancer type and stage. Common treatment options include:

Surgery: The most common approach involves the removal of the thyroid gland (thyroidectomy), which may also include the removal of nearby lymph nodes depending on the cancer's extent.

Radioactive Iodine Therapy: This treatment may be employed to eliminate any remaining cancer cells or thyroid tissue after surgery.

External Beam Radiation: In some instances, external radiation therapy may be recommended to target cancer cells.

Chemotherapy: While rarely utilized, it may be considered for highly aggressive anaplastic thyroid cancer.

A regular full body checkup is recommended to check the thyroid hormone levels and thyroid health of a person. It also helps in the early detection of thyroid cancer. Early diagnosis enables treating the condition before it becomes life-threatening.

#thyroid cancer #thyroid diseases #full body checkup #chemotherapy #radiation therapy #surgery #radioactive iodine therapy