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6Hypnone
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My most recent tests for this had my Free T4 low out of range, and my TSH low in range.
From the little research I did, this means "Non-thyroidal illness; rare pituitary (secondary) hypothyroidism"

I am being treated for my thyroid with Armour and Liothyronine. Have been for maybe 6 mos.

Anyone know what needs to be done w/this? More natural adrenal support?
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this might sound a bit odd, but have you ever taste tested your iodine levels?

This is what I use:
http://www.bodybio.com/storeproduct544.aspx
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I asked to have that checked on that round of tests but i didnt see it on the order.
Can iodine levels affect those readings?
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Yes, very much so!

"Thyroid gland secretes 80 micrograms of iodine in the form of T3 and T4 hormones per day"
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3063534/

Here's an interesting article that may be helpful:
http://jeffreydachmd.com/2014/02/iodine-hashimotos-autoimmune-thyroid-disease/

I highly recommend the BodyBio taste test, it's evidence-based supplementation and you can see (taste) the needs of your body change. If you decide to buy it, pm me for a cool thing I made to help visualise your progress (it's free).
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And I dont eat table salt (just b/c it's not good for you w/the chemicals) so I dont get much iodine I don't think.
I'll bring it up to my ND. They may have something like that there
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What's your TSH? You may just need to up your Armour. Many people feel best when TSH is in the .1-0.05 range.
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My TSH is on the low-ish end at .774
The range is 0.350-5.500
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Mung beans and seaweed are good sources of iodine. If you like to cook I can send you some recipes.
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If you have Hashi you dont take iodine correct? I dont think I have it, but I dont know if Ive gotten tested.

I do cook, but only the bare necessity of what I am forced to do w/this f*ing disease.

I do want to get my iodine level checked first tho.
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