hashimotos

August 30, 2009

Hi Sharon - read this web site and that should help you. They

show the possible causes, but whatever the cause, hypothyroidism is hypothyroidism

and the treatment is exactly the same whatever the cause. One thing they never

mention though is hypothyroidism that is caused because the thyroid hormone is

unable to get into the cells - there is enough thyroid hormone, but it has

nowhere to go, so this is another reason why people get all the symptoms and

signs and continue to feel awful because their blood tests are fine, so their

doctor refuses to give them a diagnosis and therefore, they are denied

treatment. If you listened to the video I posted a link to this morning (which

was an interview with Dr Mark Starr) that should help you understand.

Luv - Sheila

Hi,

Why are there more than one thyroid diseases

and whats the difference?Ive got hashimotos but dont know anything about it.I

know there are hypo and hyper but dont know about the different hypo's.Are

there certain symptoms with certain hypo's or certain degenerative problems

with hashimoto's.

Best wishes Sharon

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Hi Sharon,

Some folk’s thyroids do fail without autoimmune antibodies,

but the outcome is the same in the end. If you have one autoimmune disease

such as Hashimoto’s then you would be more at risk for getting another.

Subject: hashimotos

Hi,

Why are there more than one thyroid diseases and whats the difference?Ive

got hashimotos but dont know anything about it.I know there are hypo and

hyper but dont know about the different hypo's.Are there certain symptoms

with certain hypo's or certain degenerative problems with hashimoto's.

Best wishes Sharon

October 7, 2010

levothyroxine is not good hormones for thyroid.

read the book

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615144314?ie=UTF8 & tag=hormondisbal-20 & linkCode=as2 & camp=1789 & creative=9325 & creativeASIN=0615144314

there is also a site and forum

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 5:54 PM, lynnbear3 <lynnbear3@...> wrote:

I am new to all of this, but have had hashimotos hypothyroidism for about 12 years and have been on levothyroxine at .075mg since then.I started iodoral at one tablet for one month, then 2 for on month, but took a 2 week break because I didn't order it fast enough. I've just started 3 tablets, but still have not noticed much of a change. I have been much more fatigued and constipated since the spring and recently I have had really bad anxiety symptoms, like shortness of breath and feeling like I might black out. I also have had bad brain fog for about 9 years. I'm taking all the supplements and sometimes do the salt loading. I'm still taking my levothyroxine, and my heart rate is still only about 65 beats a minute, so I don't think I need to lower my dose. I got the doctor to check it about a month ago and it was fine, and I'm seeing a new naturopath next week who will hopefully help me. In the meantime, I'm looking for any advice, similar experiences or words to support. I haven't had anxiety like this in quite some time and it makes me want to quit the iodine, but i think it will help in time.

October 7, 2010

Don't give up on the iodine!! Just make sure you are salt loading and taking companion supplements. I find a good epsom salt bath will alliviate some of the fatigue and detox symptoms. Ido is right, you should look into the nature throid or armour thyroid meds. Your conventional doctor is not going to want to put you on these but they really do work! He might even tell you that you can't get them from the pharmacy anymore, true for many pharmacies, but just tell him to find a compounding pharmacy they will be happy to help. Happy researching.

From: ido zahavi <zahavi100@...>iodine Sent: Thu, October 7, 2010 12:06:55 PMSubject: Re: hashimotos

levothyroxine is not good hormones for thyroid.

read the book

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615144314?ie=UTF8 & tag=hormondisbal-20 & linkCode=as2 & camp=1789 & creative=9325 & creativeASIN=0615144314

there is also a site and forum

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 5:54 PM, lynnbear3 <lynnbear3@...> wrote:

I am new to all of this, but have had hashimotos hypothyroidism for about 12 years and have been on levothyroxine at .075mg since then.I started iodoral at one tablet for one month, then 2 for on month, but took a 2 week break because I didn't order it fast enough. I've just started 3 tablets, but still have not noticed much of a change. I have been much more fatigued and constipated since the spring and recently I have had really bad anxiety symptoms, like shortness of breath and feeling like I might black out. I also have had bad brain fog for about 9 years. I'm taking all the supplements and sometimes do the salt loading. I'm still taking my levothyroxine, and my heart rate is still only about 65 beats a minute, so I don't think I need to lower my dose. I got the doctor to check it about a month ago and it was fine, and I'm seeing a new naturopath next week who will hopefully help me. In the meantime, I'm looking for any advice, similar

experiences or words to support. I haven't had anxiety like this in quite some time and it makes me want to quit the iodine, but i think it will help in time.

October 7, 2010

the Iodine Protocol website states: When you're Hypo and on meds and taking Iodine and start exhibiting symptoms of Hyper (ie;, shortness of breath) you need to reduce the Thyroid Hormone meds in half (1/2).

Is your heartrate consistently 65? I know mine is lower first thing in the morning than later in the day. Also, do you take your blood pressure regularly? if not, get yourself a home b/p monitor from your nearest drugstore. It will tell you your heart rate and blood pressure and is very useful when having thryoid issues to begin with.

Have you had your TSH, FT3 and FT4 tested since you started the iodine? you need to keep an eye on these.

Konstantine

From: Shepheard <amandashepheard@...>iodine Sent: Thu, October 7, 2010 9:34:56 AMSubject: Re: hashimotos

Don't give up on the iodine!! Just make sure you are salt loading and taking companion supplements. I find a good epsom salt bath will alliviate some of the fatigue and detox symptoms. Ido is right, you should look into the nature throid or armour thyroid meds. Your conventional doctor is not going to want to put you on these but they really do work! He might even tell you that you can't get them from the pharmacy anymore, true for many pharmacies, but just tell him to find a compounding pharmacy they will be happy to help. Happy researching.

From: ido zahavi <zahavi100@...>iodine Sent: Thu, October 7, 2010 12:06:55 PMSubject: Re: hashimotos

levothyroxine is not good hormones for thyroid.

read the book

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615144314?ie=UTF8 & tag=hormondisbal-20 & linkCode=as2 & camp=1789 & creative=9325 & creativeASIN=0615144314

there is also a site and forum

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 5:54 PM, lynnbear3 <lynnbear3@...> wrote:

I am new to all of this, but have had hashimotos hypothyroidism for about 12 years and have been on levothyroxine at .075mg since then.I started iodoral at one tablet for one month, then 2 for on month, but took a 2 week break because I didn't order it fast enough. I've just started 3 tablets, but still have not noticed much of a change. I have been much more fatigued and constipated since the spring and recently I have had really bad anxiety symptoms, like shortness of breath and feeling like I might black out. I also have had bad brain fog for about 9 years. I'm taking all the supplements and sometimes do the salt loading. I'm still taking my levothyroxine, and my heart rate is still only about 65 beats a minute, so I don't think I need to lower my dose. I got the doctor to check it about a month ago and it was fine, and I'm seeing a new naturopath next week who will hopefully help me. In the meantime, I'm looking for any advice, similar

experiences or words to support. I haven't had anxiety like this in quite some time and it makes me want to quit the iodine, but i think it will help in time.

October 7, 2010

A T4 of 16.4 is Hyper Thyroid, it's good that it's in the normal range again. However, your symptoms are leading me to believe you are still Hyper in which case would affect your iodine intake. You need to get your TSH, FT3 and FT4 checked. The change from 16.4 to 13 is small but good in relation to FT3 (which we don't have a number for yet), so yes, I would agree is functioning better, but, may be too good? and if you were hyper before it's imperative to get your thyroid function tests checked often. (say every 4-6 weeks) You can get thyroid tests from a Naturpath or a GP. Please post after you get them back.

re: Brazil Nuts, good for selenium. The food source is always better than the supplement, unless you are very deficient.

Konstantine

From: lynnbear3 <lynnbear3@...>iodine Sent: Thu, October 7, 2010 10:37:25 AMSubject: hashimotos

My heart rate is usually 65 beats per minute, even when I'm very short of breath. My doctor checked my TSH and T4 and maybe T3 late August. I got a copy of it but didn''t see T3. My T4 in June,before iodine, was 16.4 and late August after a month of iodine, it was 13 which he said was still in the normal range.I believe the change in the numbers means my thyroid is functioning better, but still don't understand it all.Does anyone know if a naturopath will check the thyroid levels, or do I need my GP to do that?And one more question. I've been taking 3 brazil nuts each day because I've researched that that amount of nuts contains the right amount of selenium. Should I take the nuts or get a supplement?Thanks!

October 7, 2010

these are good questions. it's a little muffled right now, until we actually see your labs.

The protocol says to cut the Thyroxine in half when showing symptoms of hyper. You could be hyper with fatigue and constipation relating to iodine detox maybe. Cutting back on the iodine wouldn't hurt, either. you can always bump it back up once you see the labs.

Just some guidance, but you will have to make the ultimate decision, I know it's hard.

Konstantine

From: lynnbear3 <lynnbear3@...>iodine Sent: Thu, October 7, 2010 11:30:06 AMSubject: hashimotos

Thanks for the reply. Do you think I should cut back on the iodine or the levothyroxine until I get my thyroid tests?I'm going to try to get them done today or tomorrow, but would not get the results until next week. Any advice on what to do in the meantime?And do you think I could be hyper even though I am tired and still slightly constipated? (I go every day but it's not my normal easy time in the bathroom which changed to slightly constipated since May. i should say also that my BMs were easy and normal after I had been on iodine for a month or so. I'm wondering if the 2 week break I had from iodine altered that a bit).

October 7, 2010

The quantity of selenium in brazil nuts can vary. Personally I think it's

important to make sure you're really getting the recommended amount. I've

been occasionally having brazil nuts also, but not counting on it for my

selenium count.

The anxiety can just be detox symptoms. 3 tabs of Iodoral is still only

37mg of iodine, which is below what is believed to be therapeutic levels

for people to start with. Open your detox pathways (various posts on this

available) and you'll clear out a lot faster.

--

At 12:37 PM 10/7/2010, you wrote:

>My heart rate is usually 65 beats per minute, even when I'm very short of

>breath.

>My doctor checked my TSH and T4 and maybe T3 late August. I got a copy of

>it but didn''t see T3. My T4 in June,before iodine, was 16.4 and late

>August after a month of iodine, it was 13 which he said was still in the

>normal range.

>I believe the change in the numbers means my thyroid is functioning

>better, but still don't understand it all.

>Does anyone know if a naturopath will check the thyroid levels, or do I

>need my GP to do that?

>And one more question. I've been taking 3 brazil nuts each day because

>I've researched that that amount of nuts contains the right amount of

>selenium. Should I take the nuts or get a supplement?

>Thanks!

>

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October 7, 2010

I don't think you should take someone's advice from this list to stop the

levox. I didn't see where your doctor told you you were hyper and wouldn't

be prescribing levox if you were hyper. I went undiagnosed with hypoT for

more than 10 years and someone telling you to stop your levox doesn't seem

right to me-- it's terrible on the body to not be getting the thyroid meds.

I agree tho that you'll feel a lot better on NatureThroid or Armour-- I

resisted it for years and when I finally started on it, was like night and day.

If your BMs were regular on iodine and not so great since stopping, then

yes it's pretty clear your regularity was enhanced by the iodine. Increase

your magnesium some if you're having problems. If money is a threat on the

iodoral, and I have similar concerns, Lugol's is cheaper tho less

convenient. The best/cheapest source I've found is on ebay. This

seller is trustworthy, I have bought from him.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lugols-solution-4-fl-oz-2-2-iodine-/320494213873?pt=LH_Defau\

ltDomain_0 & hash=item4a9ef19af1

--

>Thanks for the reply. Do you think I should cut back on the iodine or the

>levothyroxine until I get my thyroid tests?

>I'm going to try to get them done today or tomorrow, but would not get the

>results until next week. Any advice on what to do in the meantime?

>And do you think I could be hyper even though I am tired and still

>slightly constipated? (I go every day but it's not my normal easy time in

>the bathroom which changed to slightly constipated since May. i should

>say also that my BMs were easy and normal after I had been on iodine for a

>month or so. I'm wondering if the 2 week break I had from iodine altered

>that a bit).

>

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>group IodineOT/

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October 7, 2010

Anxiety can also be a detox symptom. I don't think she should cut her

levox without the test, which she's taking immediately.

--

At 01:49 PM 10/7/2010, you wrote:

>these are good questions. it's a little muffled right now, until we

>actually see your labs.

>

>The protocol says to cut the Thyroxine in half when showing symptoms of

>hyper. You could be hyper with fatigue and constipation relating to iodine

>detox maybe. Cutting back on the iodine wouldn't hurt, either. you can

>always bump it back up once you see the labs.

>

>Just some guidance, but you will have to make the ultimate decision, I

>know it's hard.

>

> Konstantine

>

>From: lynnbear3 <lynnbear3@...>

>iodine

>Sent: Thu, October 7, 2010 11:30:06 AM

>Subject: hashimotos

>

>Thanks for the reply. Do you think I should cut back on the iodine or the

>levothyroxine until I get my thyroid tests?

>I'm going to try to get them done today or tomorrow, but would not get the

>results until next week. Any advice on what to do in the meantime?

>And do you think I could be hyper even though I am tired and still

>slightly constipated? (I go every day but it's not my normal easy time in

>the bathroom which changed to slightly constipated since May. i should say

>also that my BMs were easy and normal after I had been on iodine for a

>month or so. I'm wondering if the 2 week break I had from iodine altered

>that a bit).

>

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October 7, 2010

Levothyroxine has a 7 day 1/2 life and is stable when a dose is missed. Just some good info to know.

I do agree that unless you are self-managing your medication, which many people are these days due to docs not understanding about thyroid tests and meds, always check with your doc first. However, with that said, you are the one that has to make the final decision since it's your body, just like when you started the iodine protocol and may have heard adverse reactions from docs and friends. What I've learned is the more educated we are, the better decisions we can make for ourselves.

Since, we don't know if you are in fact hyper, this must be taken into consideration when you make your decision of what to do next.

Here's some info I thought would be helpful from the Iodine Group Website: http://iodine4health.com/ortho/flechas_ortho.htm

"What happens to thyroid hormone production in the presence of iodine supplementation? Iodine supplementations should be prescribed only when iodine testing indicates iodine deficiency. Iodine testing kits can be ordered from my office (828 684 3233) by individuals or by medical practitioners. Traditional medical literature indicates that patients who have thyroid nodules or thyroid goiter may have the potential to develop hyperthyroidism when supplementing with iodine. Hence, before commencing iodine supplementation, it would be advantageous for a person to have their primary care doctor order a thyroid ultrasound to rule out the possibility of pre-existing goiter or thyroid nodules. The primary care doctor should also order thyroid lab work (to be used as a baseline) before prescribing iodine therapy and this lab work should be repeated and followed at regular intervals during the patient's iodine therapy.

For iodine therapy patients not also on thyroid hormone replacement therapy, adjustments to the iodine therapy should be made if signs of hyperthyroidism should occur. Should signs of hyperthyroidism occur in patients who are taking thyroid hormone replacement therapy as well as taking iodine supplementation, the physician should first recommend an adjustment in the thyroid hormone therapy rather than in the iodine supplementation. This adjustment in therapy is recommended because iodine is required not only by the thyroid but is required for the proper functioning of many other tissues. The presence of pre-existing thyroid nodules or goiter does not preclude the patient from iodine supplementation therapy. In fact, in the extensive research with iodine therapy done in my office, I have seen many case of pre-existing thyroid nodules and goiter shrink in the presence of iodine therapy."

Konstantine

From: Baker <vbaker@...>iodine Sent: Thu, October 7, 2010 12:55:53 PMSubject: Re: hashimotos

Anxiety can also be a detox symptom. I don't think she should cut her levox without the test, which she's taking immediately.--At 01:49 PM 10/7/2010, you wrote:>these are good questions. it's a little muffled right now, until we >actually see your labs.>>The protocol says to cut the Thyroxine in half when showing symptoms of >hyper. You could be hyper with fatigue and constipation relating to iodine >detox maybe. Cutting back on the iodine wouldn't hurt, either. you can >always bump it back up once you see the labs.>>Just some guidance, but you will have to make the ultimate decision, I >know it's hard.>> Konstantine>>>>From: lynnbear3 <lynnbear3@...>>iodine >Sent: Thu, October 7, 2010 11:30:06 AM>Subject: hashimotos>>>>Thanks for the reply. Do you think I should cut back on the iodine or the >levothyroxine until I get my thyroid tests?>I'm going to try to get them done today or tomorrow, but would not get the >results until next week. Any advice on what to do in the meantime?>And do you think I could be hyper even though I am tired and still >slightly constipated? (I go every day but it's not my normal easy time in >the bathroom which changed to slightly constipated since May. i should say >also that my BMs were easy and normal after I had been on iodine for a >month or so. I'm wondering if the 2 week break I had from iodine altered >that a

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October 7, 2010

do keep an eye on your blood pressure and pulse, both are good indicators of hyper symptoms. Also, you can take your temps and if they're under 96.8 consistently, you can consider yourself still hypo.

Konstantine

From: lynnbear3 <lynnbear3@...>iodine Sent: Thu, October 7, 2010 4:21:28 PMSubject: hashimotos

Thanks for the Flechas website. I've come across that one before in my research. I've never had the iodine test done for deficiency, but I assume anyone who has hypothroidism has a deficiency in iodine. Also, I've had digestive issues for many years, dry eyes and mouth, and don't sweat much, as well as other hypothyroid symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, cold hands and feet, etc.I got a blood test done today, and the doctor will only call if there is a problem, unless I schedule an appointment to get the results. My blood pressure was a bit high, but he said that could just be me being busy lately which I have been. I feel better now that I've gotten the test. thanks to everyone for all the posts. I'll keep you all updated.

October 7, 2010

Thanks ,

My blood pressure is usually perfect, so it could be a hyper symptom. I haven't

checked my temperature lately, but will tomorrow morning.

October 8, 2010

I would deal with the constipation, since that is preventing the

quick elimination of the toxins, which are then giving you detox symptoms of

the shortness of breath and such you have listed. Do the salt loading when you

have those symptoms, but work on getting the bowels moving quickly. That will

help tremendously.

Donna in IL

From:

iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of lynnbear3

Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 1:30 PM

iodine

Subject: hashimotos

Thanks for the reply. Do you think I should cut

back on the iodine or the levothyroxine until I get my thyroid tests?

I'm going to try to get them done today or tomorrow, but would not get the

results until next week. Any advice on what to do in the meantime?

And do you think I could be hyper even though I am tired and still slightly

constipated? (I go every day but it's not my normal easy time in the bathroom

which changed to slightly constipated since May. i should say also that my BMs

were easy and normal after I had been on iodine for a month or so. I'm

wondering if the 2 week break I had from iodine altered that a bit).

October 8, 2010

These things work for constipation:

1. Stay hydrated

2. Soak prunes in water overnight and drink the water in the morning.

3. Take extra Magnesium and / or Vit C

4. Grind up 1 Tbs Flaxseed and add to some applesauce and eat it 2x / day.

RE: hashimotos

I would deal with the constipation, since that is preventing the quick elimination of the toxins, which are then giving you detox symptoms of the shortness of breath and such you have listed. Do the salt loading when you have those symptoms, but work on getting the bowels moving quickly. That will help tremendously.

Donna in IL

From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of lynnbear3Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 1:30 PMiodine Subject: hashimotos

Thanks for the reply. Do you think I should cut back on the iodine or the levothyroxine until I get my thyroid tests?I'm going to try to get them done today or tomorrow, but would not get the results until next week. Any advice on what to do in the meantime?And do you think I could be hyper even though I am tired and still slightly constipated? (I go every day but it's not my normal easy time in the bathroom which changed to slightly constipated since May. i should say also that my BMs were easy and normal after I had been on iodine for a month or so. I'm wondering if the 2 week break I had from iodine altered that a bit).

October 8, 2010

I think you will feel better on at least 50mg Iodoral. I could not

take less than 50mg. also you need to support adrenals--have you

looked at http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com?

Gracia

On 10/7/2010 11:54 AM, lynnbear3 wrote:

I am new to all of this, but have had hashimotos

hypothyroidism for about 12 years and have been on

levothyroxine at .075mg since then.

I started iodoral at one tablet for one month, then 2 for

on month, but took a 2 week break because I didn't order

it fast enough. I've just started 3 tablets, but still

have not noticed much of a change. I have been much more

fatigued and constipated since the spring and recently I

have had really bad anxiety symptoms, like shortness of

breath and feeling like I might black out. I also have had

bad brain fog for about 9 years. I'm taking all the

supplements and sometimes do the salt loading. I'm still

taking my levothyroxine, and my heart rate is still only

about 65 beats a minute, so I don't think I need to lower

my dose. I got the doctor to check it about a month ago

and it was fine, and I'm seeing a new naturopath next week

who will hopefully help me. In the meantime, I'm looking

for any advice, similar experiences or words to support. I

haven't had anxiety like this in quite some time and it

makes me want to quit the iodine, but i think it will help

in time.

October 8, 2010

and get proper thyroid treatment since constipation is a hypoT

symptom.

gracia

On 10/8/2010 9:27 AM, ladybugsandbees wrote:

These things work for constipation:

1. Stay hydrated

2. Soak prunes in water overnight and drink

the water in the morning.

3. Take extra Magnesium and / or Vit C

4. Grind up 1 Tbs Flaxseed and add to some

applesauce and eat it 2x / day.

hashimotos

Thanks for the reply. Do you think I should

cut back on the iodine or the levothyroxine

until I get my thyroid tests?

I'm going to try to get them done today or

tomorrow, but would not get the results until

next week. Any advice on what to do in the

meantime?

And do you think I could be hyper even though

I am tired and still slightly constipated? (I

go every day but it's not my normal easy time

in the bathroom which changed to slightly

constipated since May. i should say also that

my BMs were easy and normal after I had been

on iodine for a month or so. I'm wondering if

the 2 week break I had from iodine altered

that a bit).

October 8, 2010

Thanks Donna,

Good advice to get the bowels moving, but luckily yesterday everything kicked in

and they started moving really well!

Lynn B.

>

> I would deal with the constipation, since that is preventing the quick

elimination of the toxins, which are then giving you detox symptoms of the

shortness of breath and such you have listed. Do the salt loading when you have

those symptoms, but work on getting the bowels moving quickly. That will help

tremendously.

> Donna in IL

>

> From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of

lynnbear3

> Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 1:30 PM

> iodine

> Subject: hashimotos

>

> Thanks for the reply. Do you think I should cut back on the iodine or the

levothyroxine until I get my thyroid tests?

> I'm going to try to get them done today or tomorrow, but would not get the

results until next week. Any advice on what to do in the meantime?

> And do you think I could be hyper even though I am tired and still slightly

constipated? (I go every day but it's not my normal easy time in the bathroom

which changed to slightly constipated since May. i should say also that my BMs

were easy and normal after I had been on iodine for a month or so. I'm wondering

if the 2 week break I had from iodine altered that a bit).

>

> ________________________________

>

October 8, 2010

Thanks Gracia,

I think I will try 50mg of iodoral but may wait to get my thyroid blood test

results since I've been short of breath lately. I haven't had a lot of time to

check out that site, but definitely will or perhaps i'll buy the book.

> >

> > I am new to all of this, but have had hashimotos hypothyroidism for

> > about 12 years and have been on levothyroxine at .075mg since then.

> > I started iodoral at one tablet for one month, then 2 for on month,

> > but took a 2 week break because I didn't order it fast enough. I've

> > just started 3 tablets, but still have not noticed much of a change. I

> > have been much more fatigued and constipated since the spring and

> > recently I have had really bad anxiety symptoms, like shortness of

> > breath and feeling like I might black out. I also have had bad brain

> > fog for about 9 years. I'm taking all the supplements and sometimes do

> > the salt loading. I'm still taking my levothyroxine, and my heart rate

> > is still only about 65 beats a minute, so I don't think I need to

> > lower my dose. I got the doctor to check it about a month ago and it

> > was fine, and I'm seeing a new naturopath next week who will hopefully

> > help me. In the meantime, I'm looking for any advice, similar

> > experiences or words to support. I haven't had anxiety like this in

> > quite some time and it makes me want to quit the iodine, but i think

> > it will help in time.

> >

>

October 8, 2010

Frequent bowel movements is a symptom of hyper.LinnOn Oct 8, 2010, at 8:23 AM, Donna Iler wrote:

I would deal with the constipation, since that is preventing the

quick elimination of the toxins, which are then giving you detox symptoms of

the shortness of breath and such you have listed. Do the salt loading when you

have those symptoms, but work on getting the bowels moving quickly. That will

help tremendously.Donna in IL