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Disabled son having Radio Active Treatment then coming home to be cared for by me !

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Because of sons disabilities the hospital can't cater for a carer so they are giving him the medication then I'm isolating at home with him . I do his personal care and they giving me PPE and gloves. I'm very anxious about side effects for him ( he has epilepsy and cerebral palsy ) . Any advice would be gratefully received .Thank you 

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    Hi. I'm not a nurse but had radioactive iodine treatment five years ago and the only effect it had was a nosebleed about 10 or 12 days after the treatment. I don't think side effects are common. I have heard of some people experiencing nausea.

    I felt no different after taking the capsule.

  • Hello and thank you for posting,

    I am sorry to learn that your son needs to have radioactive treatment. I think you are referring to radioactive iodine, I apologise if I have got this wrong and please get back to us.

    Generally, the side effects tend to be things like dry mouth and taste changes possibly nausea. You can read more at the link above.

    It is difficult to know what exact side effects if any your son will have because everyone is different. It is worth asking the hospital if there is a number you can call so you can speak with someone about any side effects that are concerning you.

    I hope this is helpful. Do come back to us for more information, if you would like to speak with one of our nurses directly give us a call on 0808 800 4040 and we are available between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Jemma

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