Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Wilkinsonmk's Avatar
    Wilkinsonmk Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jun 7, 2013, 06:12 PM
    Tooth decay from radioactive iodine treatment
    I had thyroid cancer with radioactive iodine treatment. My teeth have started rotting from the inside out I don't know there is a problem until the tooth breaks. A dentist told me this is why I have the problems but he also said the solution is tricky I might not be able to have false teeth if my jaw is affected too. I see a dentist next week. First time in two years because I lost insurance. Have you heard of this problem before and why is there no information about it
    teacherjenn4's Avatar
    teacherjenn4 Posts: 4,005, Reputation: 468
    Education Expert
    		  
    #2

    Jun 7, 2013, 11:04 PM
    I know this may not be the exact answer you are looking for, but our dog had radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer last summer. Since that time, the decay in the molar areas has been extensive. One tooth was pulled, and others had started to decay to the same point of needing extraction.
    joypulv's Avatar
    joypulv Posts: 21,591, Reputation: 2941
    current pert
    		  
    #3

    Jun 8, 2013, 04:20 AM
    First - I am concerned that you lost insurance. Can you say how that happened? There might be legal ways to get it back.
    Wilkinsonmk's Avatar
    Wilkinsonmk Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Jun 8, 2013, 03:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by joypulv View Post
    First - I am concerned that you lost insurance. Can you say how that happened? There might be legal ways to get it back.
    I lost my insurance because I lost my job due to my husband being too sick to be left alone and no there is no legal recourse. But thank you
    branjaycan's Avatar
    branjaycan Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #5

    Jun 23, 2013, 06:18 PM
    I had 160mci of RAI in February and this past week every tooth in my mouth hurts! I plan on going to the dentist first thing in the morning. Have you been to the dentist ? If so what did they say.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

19 month old with tooth decay. Caps? [ 5 Answers ]

my daughter is almost 20months old and has always been breastfeed... and it is now just for comfort. The bad thing about that is she must have it to sleep. I have been trying to ween her for months now with no success!:( I brush her teeth 2x a day and put floride/vitamins in her water and milk. But...

Tooth decay too early in life. [ 5 Answers ]

Hello. I am a 24 year old female who requires about 10,000 dollars worth of dental work. I am currently uninsured and am not eligible for insurance until August of 2009. I was recently at a dentist when they quoted me on the 10,000 worth of work. I am in about 20,000 worth of debt as it is and I...

Gum disease or tooth decay [ 2 Answers ]

My grandson had open heart surgery at 15mths old.To cut a long story short,he has been on continuous antibiotics and steroids for numerous infections and so on.He has just turned 7.We have just been told he will have to have all his teeth taken out.Due to everything he has taken and also maybe...

Sexual intercourse after radioactive treatment [ 1 Answers ]

Hi! My boyfriend has Grave's disease and last week he got radioactive treatment. Since we are in a long distance relationship and I had to go with him to the treatment, right after taking in that radioactive pill or substance and was told to not to eat anything after 2 hours... after 3 hours,...

Radioactive Decay(Pre-Cal) [ 1 Answers ]

If you haver 5 grams of carbon-14, whose half-life is 5730 years, How much carbon-14 will be left after 4,000 years and 8,000 years? Any help would be highly appreciated.

View more questions Search