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Hi, this post is for a friend with elevated TSH and clinical signs of hypothyroidism. (A severe chronic Lyme patient - both T3 and T4 are in normal range - nodule on thyroid, possible autoimmune / hashimoto's)
While scanning the medical publications, he has found that mainstream medicine still believes that large quantities of iodine are still dangerous for hypothyroid patients. This directly contradicts the "research" on Iodorol.
He would like to know if anybody has had any worsening of their thyroid or improvements? Any negative side effects or positive results to report.
He is hoping to avoid going on conventional thyroid medication.
Thank you!
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disturbedme
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Hey.
I was on Iodoral for quite awhile and didn't notice a change in my thyroid and I only have borderline hypothyroidism. So I don't even know if it would help someone with more of a case of hypothyroidism than I have.
Why does he NOT want to take thyroid medicine?
I've been on thyroid medicine for about two and a half years now.
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I haven't taken Iodoral, but I have taken Lugol's (the liquid equivalent of Iodoral) for about a year now.
In addition to the Lugol's, I'm also taking DIMension3 and OncoPlex (supplements).
Since starting this regimine, my primary thyroid nodule has gone from 4.7cm down to a respectable 3.4cm in size. No real improvement on labs.
There can be side effects from taking iodine supplements, but they're attributed mostly to detoxing.
I've had some side effects, but they've been minor and went away after a few weeks. Mostly oily hair, some zits, and a change in body odor.
There's some good info over at www.iodine4health.com as well as the iodine yahoo group.
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He has severe GI reactions to most meds and therefore is afraid of conventional thyroid meds.
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One way to bypass the GI system is to take a natural thyroid hormone like Armour, although not everyone can tolerate it.
I stick the tablet between cheek and gum and let it dissolve. They're made to be taken sublingually, so the hormones are absorbed.
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Aniek
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Has your friend had iodine levels checked? You can have them checked with a urine challenge test.
Mine were very low. I saw a major increase in energy when I started iodoral. I am borderline hypothyroid and also take thyroid medication.
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