Re: Decreasing thyroid meds as iodine builds up

[Guest guest]

I didn't mention this in my previous note, but is there any kind of protocol I

can follow for decreasing thyroid med while increasing iodine?

For example: add 1 drop of Lugol's, and 3 days later, decrease desiccated

thyroid by 1/4 grain?

I just would like to head off hyperthyroid symptoms, if possible. Chest pain and

anxiety are not very pleasant.

Thanks much!

Judy

>

> I've been increasing iodine very gradually, because I started getting detox

symptoms when I took only about 6 or 12 mg. Around the time I got up to 6 drops

of 2% Lugol's (mid April), I was having some possibly hyperthyroid

symptoms--chest pains, pounding heart, insomnia. I decreased from 2 1/2 grains

desiccated thyroid to 2 1/4. Those symptoms went away.

>

> About a week ago, I increased to 7 drops Lugol's. Last night I had some chest

pain again. Earlier today I felt some anxiety. I'm wondering whether I need to

decrease to 2 grains des. thyroid.

>

> I've heard of people being able to decrease or discontinue thyroid med as a

result of taking iodine. Is it possible though that this dosage of Lugol's would

be enough for me to stop decreasing thyroid med, and this quickly?

>

> The more I've learned, the more I wonder whether iodine is the true cause of

my thyroid problems. My maternal grandmother had a goiter and died in her 50s, I

think my mother has undiagnosed thyroid problems...so maybe I " inherited " an

iodine deficiency. AND my parents and all my siblings and I were born in

Michigan (the goiter belt).

>

> So I'm wondering and hoping that perhaps building up the iodine, if it's what

hindering my thyroid, will cause my working to totally work again.

>

> By the way, I am also taking Dr. Ron's thyroid glandular and sea vegetables

supplement, so that could be partly too what's apparently allowing me to

decrease thyroid med.

>

> Also, is it normal/common to feel depressed or have swollen feet/ankles from

iodine detox?

>

> Judy

>

[Guest guest]

Sounds more like detox than hyperthyroid. Have you read the list

at www.breastcancerchoices.org?

All your symptoms, including depression can be detox. Are ;you taking all the

companion nutrients? Are you getting plenty of magnesium? Whole sea salt? The

swollen ankles could be that your liver is clogged, and not processing the

toxins well.

You are not taking that large an amount of iodine. Also, iodine

was the way to control hyperthyroidism in the past, it does not cause it but

helps it. Both hyper and hypo are worsened by a lack of iodine.

Donna in IL

From:

iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of judybiz2002

Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 10:39 PM

iodine

Subject: Decreasing thyroid meds as iodine builds up

I've been increasing iodine very gradually,

because I started getting detox symptoms when I took only about 6 or 12 mg.

Around the time I got up to 6 drops of 2% Lugol's (mid April), I was having

some possibly hyperthyroid symptoms--chest pains, pounding heart, insomnia. I

decreased from 2 1/2 grains desiccated thyroid to 2 1/4. Those symptoms went

away.

About a week ago, I increased to 7 drops Lugol's. Last night I had some chest

pain again. Earlier today I felt some anxiety. I'm wondering whether I need to

decrease to 2 grains des. thyroid.

I've heard of people being able to decrease or discontinue thyroid med as a

result of taking iodine. Is it possible though that this dosage of Lugol's

would be enough for me to stop decreasing thyroid med, and this quickly?

The more I've learned, the more I wonder whether iodine is the true cause of my

thyroid problems. My maternal grandmother had a goiter and died in her 50s, I

think my mother has undiagnosed thyroid problems...so maybe I

" inherited " an iodine deficiency. AND my parents and all my siblings

and I were born in Michigan (the goiter belt).

So I'm wondering and hoping that perhaps building up the iodine, if it's what

hindering my thyroid, will cause my working to totally work again.

By the way, I am also taking Dr. Ron's thyroid glandular and sea vegetables

supplement, so that could be partly too what's apparently allowing me to

decrease thyroid med.

Also, is it normal/common to feel depressed or have swollen feet/ankles from

iodine detox?

Judy

[Guest guest]

It will be easier to prevent the side effects of too much iodine/ thyroid medicine if she's getting the cod liver oil and sufficient saturated fats and cholesterol in her diet. Can you take notes and observe her behavior? This should tell you what to do.

Minno

Re: Decreasing thyroid meds as iodine builds up

I didn't mention this in my previous note, but is there any kind of protocol I can follow for decreasing thyroid med while increasing iodine?For example: add 1 drop of Lugol's, and 3 days later, decrease desiccated thyroid by 1/4 grain?I just would like to head off hyperthyroid symptoms, if possible. Chest pain and anxiety are not very pleasant.Thanks much!Judy>> I've been increasing iodine very gradually, because I started getting detox symptoms when I took only about 6 or 12 mg. Around the time I got up to 6 drops of 2% Lugol's (mid April), I was having some possibly hyperthyroid symptoms--chest pains, pounding heart, insomnia. I decreased from 2 1/2 grains desiccated thyroid to 2 1/4. Those symptoms went away.> > About a week ago, I increased to 7 drops Lugol's. Last night I had some chest pain again. Earlier today I felt some anxiety. I'm wondering whether I need to decrease to 2 grains des. thyroid.> > I've heard of people being able to decrease or discontinue thyroid med as a result of taking iodine. Is it possible though that this dosage of Lugol's would be enough for me to stop decreasing thyroid med, and this quickly?> > The more I've learned, the more I wonder whether iodine is the true cause of my thyroid problems. My maternal grandmother had a goiter and died in her 50s, I think my mother has undiagnosed thyroid problems...so maybe I "inherited" an iodine deficiency. AND my parents and all my siblings and I were born in Michigan (the goiter belt).> > So I'm wondering and hoping that perhaps building up the iodine, if it's what hindering my thyroid, will cause my working to totally work again.> > By the way, I am also taking Dr. Ron's thyroid glandular and sea vegetables supplement, so that could be partly too what's apparently allowing me to decrease thyroid med.> > Also, is it normal/common to feel depressed or have swollen feet/ankles from iodine detox?> > Judy>

[Guest guest]

Yes I can say that the detox will cause swollen feet and legs (and face and hands) as well as depression. Also detox often causes pain wherever the toxins were lodged, as they are removed from the body.

Also it's important to be taking the fermented cod liver oil along with the iodine, and to be eating a diet low in grains and sweeteners, and high in saturated fats and cholesterol.

Minno

Decreasing thyroid meds as iodine builds up

I've been increasing iodine very gradually, because I started getting detox symptoms when I took only about 6 or 12 mg. Around the time I got up to 6 drops of 2% Lugol's (mid April), I was having some possibly hyperthyroid symptoms--chest pains, pounding heart, insomnia. I decreased from 2 1/2 grains desiccated thyroid to 2 1/4. Those symptoms went away.About a week ago, I increased to 7 drops Lugol's. Last night I had some chest pain again. Earlier today I felt some anxiety. I'm wondering whether I need to decrease to 2 grains des. thyroid.I've heard of people being able to decrease or discontinue thyroid med as a result of taking iodine. Is it possible though that this dosage of Lugol's would be enough for me to stop decreasing thyroid med, and this quickly?The more I've learned, the more I wonder whether iodine is the true cause of my thyroid problems. My maternal grandmother had a goiter and died in her 50s, I think my mother has undiagnosed thyroid problems...so maybe I "inherited" an iodine deficiency. AND my parents and all my siblings and I were born in Michigan (the goiter belt).So I'm wondering and hoping that perhaps building up the iodine, if it's what hindering my thyroid, will cause my working to totally work again.By the way, I am also taking Dr. Ron's thyroid glandular and sea vegetables supplement, so that could be partly too what's apparently allowing me to decrease thyroid med.Also, is it normal/common to feel depressed or have swollen feet/ankles from iodine detox?Judy

[Guest guest]

Wow, fermented CLO really helps with liver detox? That stuff is like a miracle

potion. Do you take Green Pastures CLO? How much do you take? It can get pretty

expensive. It's pretty high in vit A, as compared to other CLO brands, isn't it?

How do you make a dandelion infusion? I have some dandelion teabags (Traditional

Medicinals)--would that be just as good? I only had that tea one time, and I had

diarrhea (not severe) for 2 days after. (I assume this was a sign that the tea

was helping my body get rid of stuff?)

Would I take dandelion tea or infusion once per day, or how often, and for how

many days--is it safe to take that daily for long periods of time?

When we're taking iodine and detoxing a bunch of stuff, does this cause the

liver to work harder? The kidneys are worked pretty hard during iodine detox,

right? But if the liver is worked harder, I guess it makes sense to help the

liver eliminate stuff properly and efficiently during iodine detox, by using

things like dandelion.

Judy

>

> For liver detox: Fermented cod liver oil. Dandelion infusion:

>

>

[Guest guest]

Does too much iodine cause hypothyroid issues?

Reason I ask, I recently had a Catscan using an iodine contrast

and my TSH #’s were almost 4x what they were a year ago

A year ago I was at 1.3, now at 4.7

From: iodine

[mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of judybiz2002

Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 4:03 PM

iodine

Subject: Re: Decreasing thyroid meds as iodine builds up

Thanks--yes, I've read that list of detox

symptoms.

One reason why I think the chest pains, etc. were caused by my thyroid med

dosage being too high (as a result of iodine possibly allowing my own body to

make more thyroid hormones) was that when I reduced my thyroid med dosage, the

chest pains and pounding heart went away. Yet I didn't feel hypothyroid

(undermedicated).

I had been feeling pretty happy (not depressed), and the day after I increased

by a drop of iodine, I felt more depressed/lethargic. So yes, I was wondering

whether that symptom was iodine detox.

Yes, I'm taking the companion nutrients. How much Celtic salt per day is

recommended? I'm taking Natural Calm magnesium (525 mg) plus using Ancient

Minerals topically. Do most people also take calcium, and if so, how much?

The feet/ankle swelling has come and gone since Nov. I started my healing/detox

program about 7 months before that--diet, supplements, etc. So yes, what you

said about liver congestion could make sense.

I notice the swelling being worse when I haven't gotten enough sleep and/or have

been sitting/standing for too long. Sometimes it's also worse before/during

monthly cycles.

So I've wondered whether the swelling relates to hormones and/or electrolyte

imbalance.

Anyway, if feet/ankle/leg swelling is caused by liver congestion, what would I

do to relieve that? I'm drinking milk thistle tea, but maybe that's not

powerful enough on its own? I also have milk thistle in a dropper bottle.

Judy

>

> Sounds more like detox than hyperthyroid. Have you read the list at

www.breastcancerchoices.org<http://www.breastcancerchoices.org>?

All your symptoms, including depression can be detox. Are ;you taking all the

companion nutrients? Are you getting plenty of magnesium? Whole sea salt? The

swollen ankles could be that your liver is clogged, and not processing the

toxins well.

>

> You are not taking that large an amount of iodine. Also, iodine was the

way to control hyperthyroidism in the past, it does not cause it but helps it.

Both hyper and hypo are worsened by a lack of iodine.

>

> Donna in IL

>

> From: iodine

[mailto:iodine ]

On Behalf Of judybiz2002

> Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 10:39 PM

> iodine

> Subject: Decreasing thyroid meds as iodine builds up

>

>

>

> I've been increasing iodine very gradually, because I started getting

detox symptoms when I took only about 6 or 12 mg. Around the time I got up to 6

drops of 2% Lugol's (mid April), I was having some possibly hyperthyroid symptoms--chest

pains, pounding heart, insomnia. I decreased from 2 1/2 grains desiccated

thyroid to 2 1/4. Those symptoms went away.

>

> About a week ago, I increased to 7 drops Lugol's. Last night I had some

chest pain again. Earlier today I felt some anxiety. I'm wondering whether I

need to decrease to 2 grains des. thyroid.

>

> I've heard of people being able to decrease or discontinue thyroid med as

a result of taking iodine. Is it possible though that this dosage of Lugol's

would be enough for me to stop decreasing thyroid med, and this quickly?

>

> The more I've learned, the more I wonder whether iodine is the true cause

of my thyroid problems. My maternal grandmother had a goiter and died in her

50s, I think my mother has undiagnosed thyroid problems...so maybe I

" inherited " an iodine deficiency. AND my parents and all my siblings

and I were born in Michigan (the goiter belt).

>

> So I'm wondering and hoping that perhaps building up the iodine, if it's

what hindering my thyroid, will cause my working to totally work again.

>

> By the way, I am also taking Dr. Ron's thyroid glandular and sea

vegetables supplement, so that could be partly too what's apparently allowing

me to decrease thyroid med.

>

> Also, is it normal/common to feel depressed or have swollen feet/ankles

from iodine detox?

>

> Judy

>

> ________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

TSH increases to stimulate thyroglobulin to bind to iodine. If you are deficient TSH increases significantly to perform this. Free T3 and Free T4 will remain in the normal ranges.

Steph

Decreasing thyroid meds as iodine builds up> > > > I've been increasing iodine very gradually, because I started getting detox symptoms when I took only about 6 or 12 mg. Around the time I got up to 6 drops of 2% Lugol's (mid April), I was having some possibly hyperthyroid symptoms--chest pains, pounding heart, insomnia. I decreased from 2 1/2 grains desiccated thyroid to 2 1/4. Those symptoms went away.> > About a week ago, I increased to 7 drops Lugol's. Last night I had some chest pain again. Earlier today I felt some anxiety. I'm wondering whether I need to decrease to 2 grains des. thyroid.> > I've heard of people being able to decrease or discontinue thyroid med as a result of taking iodine. Is it possible though that this dosage of Lugol's would be enough for me to stop decreasing thyroid med, and this quickly?> > The more I've learned, the more I wonder whether iodine is the true cause of my thyroid problems. My maternal grandmother had a goiter and died in her 50s, I think my mother has undiagnosed thyroid problems...so maybe I "inherited" an iodine deficiency. AND my parents and all my siblings and I were born in Michigan (the goiter belt).> > So I'm wondering and hoping that perhaps building up the iodine, if it's what hindering my thyroid, will cause my working to totally work again.> > By the way, I am also taking Dr. Ron's thyroid glandular and sea vegetables supplement, so that could be partly too what's apparently allowing me to decrease thyroid med.> > Also, is it normal/common to feel depressed or have swollen feet/ankles from iodine detox?> > Judy> > ________________________________>

[Guest guest]

No, iodine does NOT cause hypothyroidism. Lack of iodine does. --

>Does too much iodine cause hypothyroid issues?

>Reason I ask, I recently had a Catscan using an iodine contrast and my TSH

>#'s were almost 4x what they were a year ago

>A year ago I was at 1.3, now at 4.7

>

>

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