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Done RAI For Overactive Thyroid. Have Hair Fall, Painful Periods, Sweating, Feeling Hot, Fainting. Taking Depakote. Have Bipolar Disorder

ok I had rai for overactive thyroid 19months ago but the consultants put me on 75 upped to 125 then 150 then down to 125 then 100 my hair still falls out my periods so painful yesterday I came over all sweaty hot and passed out my other meds im on r ok depakote 750 pd I have bipolar type 2 but feel ok im sure the rai didnt work I feel ill still
Thu, 21 Nov 2013
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The symptoms could be attributed to the radioactive iodine used. To conclusively comment on you problem, I would suggest you to get back to us with detailed reports. Our specialist doctors Will guide you further.

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Dr T Shobha
MBBS MD
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Done RAI For Overactive Thyroid. Have Hair Fall, Painful Periods, Sweating, Feeling Hot, Fainting. Taking Depakote. Have Bipolar Disorder

Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day The symptoms could be attributed to the radioactive iodine used. To conclusively comment on you problem, I would suggest you to get back to us with detailed reports. Our specialist doctors Will guide you further. Take care Regards Dr T Shobha MBBS MD