RE: radiologic dye toxicity

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Anything is possible and since it is a radioactive form of material to be traced in the body I would say there is some risk. I had a similar experience and ended up with thyroid cancer so it makes me wonder. People who have issues with the dyes are not allergic to the iodine but to the dye material itself. I was told to avoid iodine and now have taken amounts to 125 mgs. It is very hard to know how to determine what will help sometimes as each person does not come with a manual. You just need to try and see if it helps.

Buist, ND

radiologic dye toxicity

In connection with the discussion on nuclear scans, I wanted to ask about toxicity associated with radiologic dyes. More than 10 years ago, I had a medical procedure that required an injection of radiologic dye. Immediately afterwards, I developed a severe allergic reaction and broke out in hives all over my body. I was sick for weeks afterwards. I trace all of my health issues to that one incident. I developed migraines, eye problems, anxiety, depression, stomach problems, etc. and I started a downward hypothyroid spiral, which has still not been treated well. Is it possible that the dye could’ve damaged my thyroid to the point where I’ve become hypoT or is this just coincidental, the dye would not have any adverse effects on the thyroid gland? But if it was damaging to the thyroid, would I be able to now safely take 25-50 mg Iodine/day to try and restore thyroid function? Have you treated anyone with a similar issue successfully?

Thanks for your thoughts on this.

Stan

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Any major toxic exposure can trigger allergies & other auto-immune issues. Anything that heightens this sensitivity can cause you to have reactions to things that never bothered you before. And any of these cascades can mess with the normal function of any body part. Even people who have only one obvious ailment probably have more than one problem, & the event that triggered the obvious ailment was probably not the only cause. My best guess is that when a single exposure sets off a lot of other problems, it is because you were already balanced on the edge, ready to fall, & that one event pushed you over.Lots of people who start the iodine protocol experience some improvement in thyroid issues. It is definitely worth a shot. The vast majority of people are short of iodine, & it is a vital nutrient, so it is good for everybody. But even if iodine is a major issue for you, you need to be prepared to learn that it is not the only issue, or the only thing you need to deal with. I am getting the sense that a lot of us find, once we have added the iodine protocol to the mix, that there are other issues that need to be dealt with. Some people need thyroid meds, even with iodine on board. Lots of us have adrenal issues or auto-immune issues or other things that we find once the iodine has done whatever it can do for us.As to whether the dye has done irreparable damage, I tend to be of the belief that the body can often heal if you give it the things it needs, as long as an organ wasn't killed outright. But some damage is really slow to repair. When your health has been damaged enough, you really need to learn patience in regard to the long-term goal, but not be so patient about getting started. The longer you wait to get started, the further off your long-term goal is. (This is not a criticism. I find that I have frequently stalled & agonized about attempting something new. It is always scary to consider that things could get WORSE, or that you could waste your time & money on something that doesn't help.) If you're not doing anything, you have no chance of getting better. If you try something, you have a chance.AnneOn Jul 14, 2011, at 10:52 AM, S. Altan wrote:

In connection with the discussion on nuclear scans, I wanted to ask about toxicity associated with radiologic dyes. More than 10 years ago, I had a medical procedure that required an injection of radiologic dye. Immediately afterwards, I developed a severe allergic reaction and broke out in hives all over my body. I was sick for weeks afterwards. I trace all of my health issues to that one incident. I developed migraines, eye problems, anxiety, depression, stomach problems, etc. and I started a downward hypothyroid spiral, which has still not been treated well. Is it possible that the dye could’ve damaged my thyroid to the point where I’ve become hypoT or is this just coincidental, the dye would not have any adverse effects on the thyroid gland? But if it was damaging to the thyroid, would I be able to now safely take 25-50 mg Iodine/day to try and restore thyroid function? Have you treated anyone with a similar issue successfully? Thanks for your thoughts on this. Stan

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Did you actually have a severe allergic reaction to the radiologic dye ? Stan From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of ladybugsandbeesSent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 2:21 PMiodine Subject: Re: radiologic dye toxicity Anything is possible and since it is a radioactive form of material to be traced in the body I would say there is some risk. I had a similar experience and ended up with thyroid cancer so it makes me wonder. People who have issues with the dyes are not allergic to the iodine but to the dye material itself. I was told to avoid iodine and now have taken amounts to 125 mgs. It is very hard to know how to determine what will help sometimes as each person does not come with a manual. You just need to try and see if it helps. Buist, ND radiologic dye toxicity In connection with the discussion on nuclear scans, I wanted to ask about toxicity associated with radiologic dyes. More than 10 years ago, I had a medical procedure that required an injection of radiologic dye. Immediately afterwards, I developed a severe allergic reaction and broke out in hives all over my body. I was sick for weeks afterwards. I trace all of my health issues to that one incident. I developed migraines, eye problems, anxiety, depression, stomach problems, etc. and I started a downward hypothyroid spiral, which has still not been treated well. Is it possible that the dye could’ve damaged my thyroid to the point where I’ve become hypoT or is this just coincidental, the dye would not have any adverse effects on the thyroid gland? But if it was damaging to the thyroid, would I be able to now safely take 25-50 mg Iodine/day to try and restore thyroid function? Have you treated anyone with a similar issue successfully? Thanks for your thoughts on this. Stan

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, Can you advise if starting with a half tablet iodoral and increasing slowly a half tablet a month would be acceptable. I have been on 3 mg iodine Kelp capsule/day for 3 months now and I have had no side effects from that so I think I could go to half an iodoral. My concern is whether a half tablet jump per month is too large of a jump, would it shock the thyroid or the body. Should I get thyroid hormones checked monthly to see if it’s helping the hypothyroidism? Stan From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of ladybugsandbeesSent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 2:21 PMiodine Subject: Re: radiologic dye toxicity Anything is possible and since it is a radioactive form of material to be traced in the body I would say there is some risk. I had a similar experience and ended up with thyroid cancer so it makes me wonder. People who have issues with the dyes are not allergic to the iodine but to the dye material itself. I was told to avoid iodine and now have taken amounts to 125 mgs. It is very hard to know how to determine what will help sometimes as each person does not come with a manual. You just need to try and see if it helps. Buist, ND radiologic dye toxicity In connection with the discussion on nuclear scans, I wanted to ask about toxicity associated with radiologic dyes. More than 10 years ago, I had a medical procedure that required an injection of radiologic dye. Immediately afterwards, I developed a severe allergic reaction and broke out in hives all over my body. I was sick for weeks afterwards. I trace all of my health issues to that one incident. I developed migraines, eye problems, anxiety, depression, stomach problems, etc. and I started a downward hypothyroid spiral, which has still not been treated well. Is it possible that the dye could’ve damaged my thyroid to the point where I’ve become hypoT or is this just coincidental, the dye would not have any adverse effects on the thyroid gland? But if it was damaging to the thyroid, would I be able to now safely take 25-50 mg Iodine/day to try and restore thyroid function? Have you treated anyone with a similar issue successfully? Thanks for your thoughts on this. Stan

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Any amount is acceptable. There are no rules. If you are fighting a life threatening disease as I was with cancer then the faster to the higher doses the better. I started at 50 mgs. I was completely depleted. My husband started at 37.5 and then 6 mos later he moved to 50 mgs and has been there since. I moved from 50 to 75 to 100 to 125. I know someone who had cancer and went right to 200 mgs.

I don't think we have to run labs all the time. If you pay attention you will soon be in tuned with your body and feel when something is off. Labs have their place but I think we over use them or rely on them when going by symptoms works just as well.

Buist, ND

radiologic dye toxicity

In connection with the discussion on nuclear scans, I wanted to ask about toxicity associated with radiologic dyes. More than 10 years ago, I had a medical procedure that required an injection of radiologic dye. Immediately afterwards, I developed a severe allergic reaction and broke out in hives all over my body. I was sick for weeks afterwards. I trace all of my health issues to that one incident. I developed migraines, eye problems! , anxiety, depression, stomach problems, etc. and I started a downward hypothyroid spiral, which has still not been treated well. Is it possible that the dye could’ve damaged my thyroid to the point where I’ve become hypoT or is this just coincidental, the dye would not have any adverse effects on the thyroid gland? But if it was damaging to the thyroid, would I be able to now safely take 25-50 mg Iodine/day to try and restore thyroid function? Have you treated anyone with a similar issue successfully?

Thanks for your thoughts on this.

Stan