
Graves' Disease Support Group
Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...
I never had this happen, but anything is possible. I do know that after the uptake exam I had huge flare-up of thyroid symptoms. I later read that the radioactive iodine releases the thyroid hormones into your body (something like that, it's been a year...), causing an increase in symptoms. It takes several months for your body to get rid of the extra hormones. None of which was told to me before taking the radioactive pill. I hope it clears up for you soon!
Erica