Guest guest Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hi - new to this group but I'm on thyroidless and natural thyroid group to help my granddaughter. My son (age 43) recently had a bad infection (strepp) that led to vasulitus (rash and swelling of legs and feet). While he was taking care of that the doctor felt a lump in the thyroid area and did an ultrasound. It detected 2 nodules, one large enough that they are referring him to an endocronologist. Since I have read the horror stories of doctors yanking out thyroids or doing RAI it was recommended that I join this group - also want to encourage him to do the same. What can you tell me about nodules and how they can be treated? Also, he is in Atlanta, GA and if anyone has a good doctor in that area that would be most helpful. Thanks, Judi in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Yes the entire protocol (not just iodine) should help them. I would try it if I were in his shoes. Buist, ND Nodules on thyroid Hello all, My husband has some nodules on his thyroid and the doctor is just watching it. I suggested he supplement with iodine - with the protocol. He asked his doctor and the doc gave the standard poo-pooing of it and warned of overdosing - right. I'm on 100 mg and I feel great. I just wanted to verify that it might be helpful in reducing the size of the nodules? Thanks much, Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 If you go on the low dose naltrexone group, there are several people myself included that have reduced the size of their goiters/nodules with that medication. Many people do both the iodine and LDN. On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 8:05 AM, jlavigne01 <jlavigne01@...> wrote: Hello all, My husband has some nodules on his thyroid and the doctor is just watching it. I suggested he supplement with iodine - with the protocol. He asked his doctor and the doc gave the standard poo-pooing of it and warned of overdosing - right. I'm on 100 mg and I feel great. I just wanted to verify that it might be helpful in reducing the size of the nodules? Thanks much, Janette -- Niki GD 1983 CD 1994 PSC 2009 Hashimoto's 2009 Now living well on Low Dose Naltrexone!! www.LDNScience.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Hi Jim, It's great to hear that your nodules went after taking iodine. I wonder if you could let me know the amount you were taking and whether you were initially hypoT or hyperT, please? I was diagnosed with 4 thyroid nodules last year with mild hyperT. I'm currently waiting for a fine needle aspiration to see what's in the nodules and get a proper diagnosis. I tried taking iodine a few months ago, with the proper protocol. I started off on around 3 mg of lugol's and over 2 weeks worked my way up to 12.5 mg tabs of iodoral but at my next blood test my blood levels were worse, suggesting my hyperT condition had worsened; even though I didn't physically feel worse. Also my thyroid seemed to swell more while on the iodine. But after saying that, I've noticed in the 2 or 3 months since I stopped taking iodine my thyroid still swells and then reduces on occasions - though the nodules remain. I'm looking everywhere for a natural cure for thyroid nodules but there's not much info about, I've just started taking fulvic acid. I daren't restart the iodine in case my hyperT symptoms worsen. However, as I said, even though my blood levels had worsened I didn't feel physically worse so maybe I ought to try the iodine again and only come off it if I start getting bad palpitations or something. Anyway, if you have time, it would be great to hear how many mg of iodine you took and how long it took for the nodules to shrink ... and whether you were initially hyper or hypo. Many thanks. :-) Meadowsweet. > > I have/had 'nodules, told Dr. to use his needles for a supository, have used Iodine, with companion nutrients, nodules gone.But, thats me.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 for hyper you must take l-carnitine and special sort of litihum in addition to iodine On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM, meadowsweet77 <meadowsweet77@...> wrote: Hi Jim,It's great to hear that your nodules went after taking iodine. I wonder if you could let me know the amount you were taking and whether you were initially hypoT or hyperT, please?I was diagnosed with 4 thyroid nodules last year with mild hyperT. I'm currently waiting for a fine needle aspiration to see what's in the nodules and get a proper diagnosis. I tried taking iodine a few months ago, with the proper protocol. I started off on around 3 mg of lugol's and over 2 weeks worked my way up to 12.5 mg tabs of iodoral but at my next blood test my blood levels were worse, suggesting my hyperT condition had worsened; even though I didn't physically feel worse. Also my thyroid seemed to swell more while on the iodine. But after saying that, I've noticed in the 2 or 3 months since I stopped taking iodine my thyroid still swells and then reduces on occasions - though the nodules remain. I'm looking everywhere for a natural cure for thyroid nodules but there's not much info about, I've just started taking fulvic acid. I daren't restart the iodine in case my hyperT symptoms worsen. However, as I said, even though my blood levels had worsened I didn't feel physically worse so maybe I ought to try the iodine again and only come off it if I start getting bad palpitations or something. Anyway, if you have time, it would be great to hear how many mg of iodine you took and how long it took for the nodules to shrink ... and whether you were initially hyper or hypo. Many thanks. :-)Meadowsweet. >> I have/had 'nodules, told Dr. to use his needles for a supository, have used Iodine, with companion nutrients, nodules gone.But, thats me.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I haven't heard of L- carnitine and lithium for hyperT. Is there a book or reference you could point me to? Currently treating myself for hyperT with just iodine protocol. Also, still on methimazole b/c I am waiting to get a lab draw before trying to wean myself from methimazole. Currently, taking 50 mgs of iodine. Salt is really helping when I get headaches here and thereSent from my iPhone. Please excuse any typos.On Jun 18, 2011, at 7:32 AM, ido zahavi <zahavi100@...> wrote: for hyper you must take l-carnitine and special sort of litihum in addition to iodine On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM, meadowsweet77 <meadowsweet77@...> wrote: Hi Jim,It's great to hear that your nodules went after taking iodine. I wonder if you could let me know the amount you were taking and whether you were initially hypoT or hyperT, please?I was diagnosed with 4 thyroid nodules last year with mild hyperT. I'm currently waiting for a fine needle aspiration to see what's in the nodules and get a proper diagnosis. I tried taking iodine a few months ago, with the proper protocol. I started off on around 3 mg of lugol's and over 2 weeks worked my way up to 12.5 mg tabs of iodoral but at my next blood test my blood levels were worse, suggesting my hyperT condition had worsened; even though I didn't physically feel worse. Also my thyroid seemed to swell more while on the iodine. But after saying that, I've noticed in the 2 or 3 months since I stopped taking iodine my thyroid still swells and then reduces on occasions - though the nodules remain. I'm looking everywhere for a natural cure for thyroid nodules but there's not much info about, I've just started taking fulvic acid. I daren't restart the iodine in case my hyperT symptoms worsen. However, as I said, even though my blood levels had worsened I didn't feel physically worse so maybe I ought to try the iodine again and only come off it if I start getting bad palpitations or something. Anyway, if you have time, it would be great to hear how many mg of iodine you took and how long it took for the nodules to shrink ... and whether you were initially hyper or hypo. Many thanks. :-)Meadowsweet. >> I have/had 'nodules, told Dr. to use his needles for a supository, have used Iodine, with companion nutrients, nodules gone.But, thats me.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 What sort of lithium? aFrom: ido zahavi <zahavi100@...>iodine Sent: Sat, June 18, 2011 10:32:57 AMSubject: Re: Re: Nodules on thyroid for hyper you must take l-carnitine and special sort of litihum in addition to iodine On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM, meadowsweet77 <meadowsweet77@...> wrote: Hi Jim,It's great to hear that your nodules went after taking iodine. I wonder if you could let me know the amount you were taking and whether you were initially hypoT or hyperT, please?I was diagnosed with 4 thyroid nodules last year with mild hyperT. I'm currently waiting for a fine needle aspiration to see what's in the nodules and get a proper diagnosis. I tried taking iodine a few months ago, with the proper protocol. I started off on around 3 mg of lugol's and over 2 weeks worked my way up to 12.5 mg tabs of iodoral but at my next blood test my blood levels were worse, suggesting my hyperT condition had worsened; even though I didn't physically feel worse. Also my thyroid seemed to swell more while on the iodine. But after saying that, I've noticed in the 2 or 3 months since I stopped taking iodine my thyroid still swells and then reduces on occasions - though the nodules remain. I'm looking everywhere for a natural cure for thyroid nodules but there's not much info about, I've just started taking fulvic acid. I daren't restart the iodine in case my hyperT symptoms worsen. However, as I said, even though my blood levels had worsened I didn't feel physically worse so maybe I ought to try the iodine again and only come off it if I start getting bad palpitations or something. Anyway, if you have time, it would be great to hear how many mg of iodine you took and how long it took for the nodules to shrink ... and whether you were initially hyper or hypo. Many thanks. :-)Meadowsweet. >> I have/had 'nodules, told Dr. to use his needles for a supository, have used Iodine, with companion nutrients, nodules gone.But, thats me.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 stephanie the owner of the list should help here On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 6:33 PM, a Crytzer <crytzerandcrytzer@...> wrote: What sort of lithium? a From: ido zahavi <zahavi100@...>iodine Sent: Sat, June 18, 2011 10:32:57 AMSubject: Re: Re: Nodules on thyroid for hyper you must take l-carnitine and special sort of litihum in addition to iodine On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM, meadowsweet77 <meadowsweet77@...> wrote: Hi Jim,It's great to hear that your nodules went after taking iodine. I wonder if you could let me know the amount you were taking and whether you were initially hypoT or hyperT, please?I was diagnosed with 4 thyroid nodules last year with mild hyperT. I'm currently waiting for a fine needle aspiration to see what's in the nodules and get a proper diagnosis. I tried taking iodine a few months ago, with the proper protocol. I started off on around 3 mg of lugol's and over 2 weeks worked my way up to 12.5 mg tabs of iodoral but at my next blood test my blood levels were worse, suggesting my hyperT condition had worsened; even though I didn't physically feel worse. Also my thyroid seemed to swell more while on the iodine. But after saying that, I've noticed in the 2 or 3 months since I stopped taking iodine my thyroid still swells and then reduces on occasions - though the nodules remain. I'm looking everywhere for a natural cure for thyroid nodules but there's not much info about, I've just started taking fulvic acid. I daren't restart the iodine in case my hyperT symptoms worsen. However, as I said, even though my blood levels had worsened I didn't feel physically worse so maybe I ought to try the iodine again and only come off it if I start getting bad palpitations or something. Anyway, if you have time, it would be great to hear how many mg of iodine you took and how long it took for the nodules to shrink ... and whether you were initially hyper or hypo. Many thanks. :-)Meadowsweet. >> I have/had 'nodules, told Dr. to use his needles for a supository, have used Iodine, with companion nutrients, nodules gone.But, thats me.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I am not aware of a special type of Lithium for hyperthyroid conditions. Buist, ND Re: Re: Nodules on thyroid for hyper you must take l-carnitine and special sort of litihum in addition to iodine On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM, meadowsweet77 <meadowsweet77@...> wrote: Hi Jim,It's great to hear that your nodules went after taking iodine. I wonder if you could let me know the amount you were taking and whether you were initially hypoT or hyperT, please?I was diagnosed with 4 thyroid nodules last year with mild hyperT. I'm currently waiting for a fine needle aspiration to see what's in the nodules and get a proper diagnosis. I tried taking iodine a few months ago, with the proper protocol. I started off on around 3 mg of lugol's and over 2 weeks worked my way up to 12.5 mg tabs of iodoral but at my next blood test my blood levels were worse, suggesting my hyperT condition had worsened; even though I didn't physically feel worse. Also my thyroid seemed to swell more while on the iodine. But after saying that, I've noticed in the 2 or 3 months since I stopped taking iodine my thyroid still swells and then reduces on occasions - though the nodules remain. I'm looking everywhere for a natural cure for thyroid nodules but there's not much info about, I've just started taking fulvic acid. I daren't restart the iodine in case my hyperT symptoms worsen. However, as I said, even though my blood levels had worsened I didn't feel physically worse so maybe I ought to try the iodine again and only come off it if I start getting bad palpitations or something.Anyway, if you have time, it would be great to hear how many mg of iodine you took and how long it took for the nodules to shrink ... and whether you were initially hyper or hypo. Many thanks. :-)Meadowsweet.>> I have/had 'nodules, told Dr. to use his needles for a supository, have used Iodine, with companion nutrients, nodules gone.But, thats me.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 you spoke about l-carnitine which i read somewhere else,iodine and lithium for hyper On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 7:39 PM, ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@...> wrote: I am not aware of a special type of Lithium for hyperthyroid conditions. Buist, ND Re: Re: Nodules on thyroid for hyper you must take l-carnitine and special sort of litihum in addition to iodine On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM, meadowsweet77 <meadowsweet77@...> wrote: Hi Jim,It's great to hear that your nodules went after taking iodine. I wonder if you could let me know the amount you were taking and whether you were initially hypoT or hyperT, please?I was diagnosed with 4 thyroid nodules last year with mild hyperT. I'm currently waiting for a fine needle aspiration to see what's in the nodules and get a proper diagnosis. I tried taking iodine a few months ago, with the proper protocol. I started off on around 3 mg of lugol's and over 2 weeks worked my way up to 12.5 mg tabs of iodoral but at my next blood test my blood levels were worse, suggesting my hyperT condition had worsened; even though I didn't physically feel worse. Also my thyroid seemed to swell more while on the iodine. But after saying that, I've noticed in the 2 or 3 months since I stopped taking iodine my thyroid still swells and then reduces on occasions - though the nodules remain. I'm looking everywhere for a natural cure for thyroid nodules but there's not much info about, I've just started taking fulvic acid. I daren't restart the iodine in case my hyperT symptoms worsen. However, as I said, even though my blood levels had worsened I didn't feel physically worse so maybe I ought to try the iodine again and only come off it if I start getting bad palpitations or something. Anyway, if you have time, it would be great to hear how many mg of iodine you took and how long it took for the nodules to shrink ... and whether you were initially hyper or hypo. Many thanks. :-)Meadowsweet. >> I have/had 'nodules, told Dr. to use his needles for a supository, have used Iodine, with companion nutrients, nodules gone.But, thats me.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Yes it is Lithium but you stated a special sort of lithium in your post below which I am not aware of. I don't know specific dosing amounts either just which supplements are used. Buist, ND Re: Re: Nodules on thyroid for hyper you must take l-carnitine and special sort of litihum in addition to iodine On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM, meadowsweet77 <meadowsweet77@...> wrote: Hi Jim,It's great to hear that your nodules went after taking iodine. I wonder if you could let me know the amount you were taking and whether you were initially hypoT or hyperT, please?I was diagnosed with 4 thyroid nodules last year with mild hyperT. I'm currently waiting for a fine needle aspiration to see what's in the nodules and get a proper diagnosis. I tried taking iodine a few months ago, with the proper protocol. I started off on around 3 mg of lugol's and over 2 weeks worked my way up to 12.5 mg tabs of iodoral but at my next blood test my blood levels were worse, suggesting my hyperT condition had worsened; even though I didn't physically feel worse. Also my thyroid seemed to swell more while on the iodine. But after saying that, I've noticed in the 2 or 3 months since I stopped taking iodine my thyroid still swells and then reduces on occasions - though the nodules remain. I'm looking everywhere for a natural cure for thyroid nodules but there's not much info about, I've just started taking fulvic acid. I daren't restart the iodine in case my hyperT symptoms worsen. However, as I said, even though my blood levels had worsened I didn't feel physically worse so maybe I ought to try the iodine again and only come off it if I start getting bad palpitations or something.Anyway, if you have time, it would be great to hear how many mg of iodine you took and how long it took for the nodules to shrink ... and whether you were initially hyper or hypo. Many thanks. :-)Meadowsweet.>> I have/had 'nodules, told Dr. to use his needles for a supository, have used Iodine, with companion nutrients, nodules gone.But, thats me.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 who will know? and is lithium orotate also ok. On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 7:48 PM, ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@...> wrote: Yes it is Lithium but you stated a special sort of lithium in your post below which I am not aware of. I don't know specific dosing amounts either just which supplements are used. Buist, ND Re: Re: Nodules on thyroid for hyper you must take l-carnitine and special sort of litihum in addition to iodine On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM, meadowsweet77 <meadowsweet77@...> wrote: Hi Jim,It's great to hear that your nodules went after taking iodine. I wonder if you could let me know the amount you were taking and whether you were initially hypoT or hyperT, please?I was diagnosed with 4 thyroid nodules last year with mild hyperT. I'm currently waiting for a fine needle aspiration to see what's in the nodules and get a proper diagnosis. I tried taking iodine a few months ago, with the proper protocol. I started off on around 3 mg of lugol's and over 2 weeks worked my way up to 12.5 mg tabs of iodoral but at my next blood test my blood levels were worse, suggesting my hyperT condition had worsened; even though I didn't physically feel worse. Also my thyroid seemed to swell more while on the iodine. But after saying that, I've noticed in the 2 or 3 months since I stopped taking iodine my thyroid still swells and then reduces on occasions - though the nodules remain. I'm looking everywhere for a natural cure for thyroid nodules but there's not much info about, I've just started taking fulvic acid. I daren't restart the iodine in case my hyperT symptoms worsen. However, as I said, even though my blood levels had worsened I didn't feel physically worse so maybe I ought to try the iodine again and only come off it if I start getting bad palpitations or something. Anyway, if you have time, it would be great to hear how many mg of iodine you took and how long it took for the nodules to shrink ... and whether you were initially hyper or hypo. Many thanks. :-)Meadowsweet. >> I have/had 'nodules, told Dr. to use his needles for a supository, have used Iodine, with companion nutrients, nodules gone.But, thats me.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I am sorry I don't know if that is OK. As I said I don't know much about it. I have only used the Lithium I think it is Li-zyme from Biotics Research. I got it at Dr. Brownstein's office. Whether this is what he uses or not I have no idea. Buist, ND Re: Re: Nodules on thyroid for hyper you must take l-carnitine and special sort of litihum in addition to iodine On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM, meadowsweet77 <meadowsweet77@...> wrote: Hi Jim,It's great to hear that your nodules went after taking iodine. I wonder if you could let me know the amount you were taking and whether you were initially hypoT or hyperT, please?I was diagnosed with 4 thyroid nodules last year with mild hyperT. I'm currently waiting for a fine needle aspiration to see what's in the nodules and get a proper diagnosis. I tried taking iodine a few months ago, with the proper protocol. I started off on around 3 mg of lugol's and over 2 weeks worked my way up to 12.5 mg tabs of iodoral but at my next blood test my blood levels were worse, suggesting my hyperT condition had worsened; even though I didn't physically feel worse. Also my thyroid seemed to swell more while on the iodine. But after saying that, I've noticed in the 2 or 3 months since I stopped taking iodine my thyroid still swells and then reduces on occasions - though the nodules remain. I'm looking everywhere for a natural cure for thyroid nodules but there's not much info about, I've just started taking fulvic acid. I daren't restart the iodine in case my hyperT symptoms worsen. However, as I said, even though my blood levels had worsened I didn't feel physically worse so maybe I ought to try the iodine again and only come off it if I start getting bad palpitations or something.Anyway, if you have time, it would be great to hear how many mg of iodine you took and how long it took for the nodules to shrink ... and whether you were initially hyper or hypo. Many thanks. :-)Meadowsweet.>> I have/had 'nodules, told Dr. to use his needles for a supository, have used Iodine, with companion nutrients, nodules gone.But, thats me.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011  Scroll down tot he recommendations for hyperthyroidism on this page http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C16761.html I am not sure how good this data is but it has the information for the nutrients. Buist, ND Re: Re: Nodules on thyroid I haven't heard of L- carnitine and lithium for hyperT. Is there a book or reference you could point me to? Currently treating myself for hyperT with just iodine protocol. Also, still on methimazole b/c I am waiting to get a lab draw before trying to wean myself from methimazole. Currently, taking 50 mgs of iodine. Salt is really helping when I get headaches here and thereSent from my iPhone. Please excuse any typos. On Jun 18, 2011, at 7:32 AM, ido zahavi <zahavi100@...> wrote: for hyper you must take l-carnitine and special sort of litihum in addition to iodine On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM, meadowsweet77 <meadowsweet77@...> wrote: Hi Jim,It's great to hear that your nodules went after taking iodine. I wonder if you could let me know the amount you were taking and whether you were initially hypoT or hyperT, please?I was diagnosed with 4 thyroid nodules last year with mild hyperT. I'm currently waiting for a fine needle aspiration to see what's in the nodules and get a proper diagnosis. I tried taking iodine a few months ago, with the proper protocol. I started off on around 3 mg of lugol's and over 2 weeks worked my way up to 12.5 mg tabs of iodoral but at my next blood test my blood levels were worse, suggesting my hyperT condition had worsened; even though I didn't physically feel worse. Also my thyroid seemed to swell more while on the iodine. But after saying that, I've noticed in the 2 or 3 months since I stopped taking iodine my thyroid still swells and then reduces on occasions - though the nodules remain. I'm looking everywhere for a natural cure for thyroid nodules but there's not much info about, I've just started taking fulvic acid. I daren't restart the iodine in case my hyperT symptoms worsen. However, as I said, even though my blood levels had worsened I didn't feel physically worse so maybe I ought to try the iodine again and only come off it if I start getting bad palpitations or something.Anyway, if you have time, it would be great to hear how many mg of iodine you took and how long it took for the nodules to shrink ... and whether you were initially hyper or hypo. Many thanks. :-)Meadowsweet.>> I have/had 'nodules, told Dr. to use his needles for a supository, have used Iodine, with companion nutrients, nodules gone.But, thats me.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 This site does come down against iodine...On Jun 18, 2011, at 11:07 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:  Scroll down tot he recommendations for hyperthyroidism on this page http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C16761.html I am not sure how good this data is but it has the information for the nutrients. Buist, ND Re: Re: Nodules on thyroid I haven't heard of L- carnitine and lithium for hyperT. Is there a book or reference you could point me to? Currently treating myself for hyperT with just iodine protocol. Also, still on methimazole b/c I am waiting to get a lab draw before trying to wean myself from methimazole. Currently, taking 50 mgs of iodine. Salt is really helping when I get headaches here and thereSent from my iPhone. Please excuse any typos. On Jun 18, 2011, at 7:32 AM, ido zahavi <zahavi100@...> wrote: for hyper you must take l-carnitine and special sort of litihum in addition to iodine On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM, meadowsweet77 <meadowsweet77@...> wrote: Hi Jim,It's great to hear that your nodules went after taking iodine. I wonder if you could let me know the amount you were taking and whether you were initially hypoT or hyperT, please?I was diagnosed with 4 thyroid nodules last year with mild hyperT. I'm currently waiting for a fine needle aspiration to see what's in the nodules and get a proper diagnosis. I tried taking iodine a few months ago, with the proper protocol. I started off on around 3 mg of lugol's and over 2 weeks worked my way up to 12.5 mg tabs of iodoral but at my next blood test my blood levels were worse, suggesting my hyperT condition had worsened; even though I didn't physically feel worse. Also my thyroid seemed to swell more while on the iodine. But after saying that, I've noticed in the 2 or 3 months since I stopped taking iodine my thyroid still swells and then reduces on occasions - though the nodules remain. I'm looking everywhere for a natural cure for thyroid nodules but there's not much info about, I've just started taking fulvic acid. I daren't restart the iodine in case my hyperT symptoms worsen. However, as I said, even though my blood levels had worsened I didn't feel physically worse so maybe I ought to try the iodine again and only come off it if I start getting bad palpitations or something.Anyway, if you have time, it would be great to hear how many mg of iodine you took and how long it took for the nodules to shrink ... and whether you were initially hyper or hypo. Many thanks. :-)Meadowsweet.>> I have/had 'nodules, told Dr. to use his needles for a supository, have used Iodine, with companion nutrients, nodules gone.But, thats me.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thank you for this! Finally something for those with a hyperthyroid issue, like me! a From: ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@...>iodine Sent: Sat, June 18, 2011 2:07:48 PMSubject: Re: Re: Nodules on thyroid  Scroll down tot he recommendations for hyperthyroidism on this page http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C16761.html I am not sure how good this data is but it has the information for the nutrients. Buist, ND Re: Re: Nodules on thyroid I haven't heard of L- carnitine and lithium for hyperT. Is there a book or reference you could point me to? Currently treating myself for hyperT with just iodine protocol. Also, still on methimazole b/c I am waiting to get a lab draw before trying to wean myself from methimazole. Currently, taking 50 mgs of iodine. Salt is really helping when I get headaches here and thereSent from my iPhone. Please excuse any typos. On Jun 18, 2011, at 7:32 AM, ido zahavi <zahavi100@...> wrote: for hyper you must take l-carnitine and special sort of litihum in addition to iodine On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM, meadowsweet77 <meadowsweet77@...> wrote: Hi Jim,It's great to hear that your nodules went after taking iodine. I wonder if you could let me know the amount you were taking and whether you were initially hypoT or hyperT, please?I was diagnosed with 4 thyroid nodules last year with mild hyperT. I'm currently waiting for a fine needle aspiration to see what's in the nodules and get a proper diagnosis. I tried taking iodine a few months ago, with the proper protocol. I started off on around 3 mg of lugol's and over 2 weeks worked my way up to 12.5 mg tabs of iodoral but at my next blood test my blood levels were worse, suggesting my hyperT condition had worsened; even though I didn't physically feel worse. Also my thyroid seemed to swell more while on the iodine. But after saying that, I've noticed in the 2 or 3 months since I stopped taking iodine my thyroid still swells and then reduces on occasions - though the nodules remain. I'm looking everywhere for a natural cure for thyroid nodules but there's not much info about, I've just started taking fulvic acid. I daren't restart the iodine in case my hyperT symptoms worsen. However, as I said, even though my blood levels had worsened I didn't feel physically worse so maybe I ought to try the iodine again and only come off it if I start getting bad palpitations or something.Anyway, if you have time, it would be great to hear how many mg of iodine you took and how long it took for the nodules to shrink ... and whether you were initially hyper or hypo. Many thanks. :-)Meadowsweet.>> I have/had 'nodules, told Dr. to use his needles for a supository, have used Iodine, with companion nutrients, nodules gone.But, thats me.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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