Re: No progress is official

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I think the idea that the fact that the nodules and goiter and have not grown is

progress. It definitely can't shrink if it's still growing.

You should work very hard on your detox pathways and gut health.

You may want to raise your dose, but you should definitely be happy with NOT

PROGRESSING, and a year isn't that long considered the deeply metabolical

nature of these thyroid problems. If the nodules/goiter haven't gotten bigger,

that

means no potential problems with any cells in the nodules have progressed, and

are therefore in check. Being in check is a very good thing.

Gratitude for progress is also a very good thing.

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On 22 Oct 2011 at 20:21, Totten wrote:

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> Well, I have whined on here a couple of times about how I haven't

> noticed any improvements since being on iodine. I finally had the

> ultrasound of my thyroid and was extremely disappointed to find out

> that my goiter hadn't shrunk, nor had any of the nodules. I guess the

> good news is it didn't get any worse, but I was expecting something

> great. I've been taking iodine for a year, most of that at 37.5 mg

> iodine, and up to 87.5 mg the past 4-5 months (I seem to have trouble

> with those final leaps to 50 and 100).

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> So, what's the answer? Is it possible I am just not taking enough?

> I've noticed that I seem to have trouble absorbing nutrients, so I'm

> wondering if that could be it as well. I've been taking Iodoral but am

> wondering if the Lugol's would be better in that regard.

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> I also started thyroid medication (Naturethroid) about 3 months ago,

> at a relatively low dose.

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> Thankfully I don't have any serious thyroid problems, no thyroid

> disease, but I do want it to function at its best and the ongoing

> presence of a goiter with nodules is discouraging.

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> Any thoughts would be appreciated.

>

> Thank you,

> Angie

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Angie - I agree with what said here. You did not state what other nutrients you were taking with the iodine. Also Vit A has been show to help with increased uptake of iodine into the thyroid cells. It has mainly been used in connection with increasing sucess of intake of RAI but the mechanism is the same. You are trying to get iodine into the cells. I took Sunny A which is from Kroeger Herbs (amazon.com has it) and it is from both carrot and fish sources at 25,000 iU per tablet.

Buist, ND HC

Re: No progress is official

I think the idea that the fact that the nodules and goiter and have not grown is progress. It definitely can't shrink if it's still growing. You should work very hard on your detox pathways and gut health.You may want to raise your dose, but you should definitely be happy with NOT PROGRESSING, and a year isn't that long considered the deeply metabolical nature of these thyroid problems. If the nodules/goiter haven't gotten bigger, that means no potential problems with any cells in the nodules have progressed, and are therefore in check. Being in check is a very good thing. Gratitude for progress is also a very good thing.--On 22 Oct 2011 at 20:21, Totten wrote:> > > > Well, I have whined on here a couple of times about how I haven't> noticed any improvements since being on iodine. I finally had the> ultrasound of my thyroid and was extremely disappointed to find out> that my goiter hadn't shrunk, nor had any of the nodules. I guess the> good news is it didn't get any worse, but I was expecting something> great. I've been taking iodine for a year, most of that at 37.5 mg> iodine, and up to 87.5 mg the past 4-5 months (I seem to have trouble> with those final leaps to 50 and 100).> > So, what's the answer? Is it possible I am just not taking enough?> I've noticed that I seem to have trouble absorbing nutrients, so I'm> wondering if that could be it as well. I've been taking Iodoral but am> wondering if the Lugol's would be better in that regard.> > I also started thyroid medication (Naturethroid) about 3 months ago,> at a relatively low dose.> > Thankfully I don't have any serious thyroid problems, no thyroid> disease, but I do want it to function at its best and the ongoing> presence of a goiter with nodules is discouraging.> > Any thoughts would be appreciated.> > Thank you,> Angie> > <insert witty or inspirational quote here>> > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this message.> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com> Version: 2012.0.1831 / Virus Database: 2092/4568 - Release Date:> 10/22/11

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I can start taking vit A. I get about 5,000 iu in my multivitamin. I am taking the other companion nutrients. My only concern with vit A is I believe it is fat soluble, so I haven't wanted to take too much.-AngieOn Oct 23, 2011, at 2:36 PM, ladybugsandbees wrote: Angie - I agree with what said here. You did not state what other nutrients you were taking with the iodine. Also Vit A has been show to help with increased uptake of iodine into the thyroid cells. It has mainly been used in connection with increasing sucess of intake of RAI but the mechanism is the same. You are trying to get iodine into the cells. I took Sunny A which is from Kroeger Herbs (amazon.com has it) and it is from both carrot and fish sources at 25,000 iU per tablet. Buist, ND HC Re: No progress is official I think the idea that the fact that the nodules and goiter and have not grown is progress. It definitely can't shrink if it's still growing. You should work very hard on your detox pathways and gut health.You may want to raise your dose, but you should definitely be happy with NOT PROGRESSING, and a year isn't that long considered the deeply metabolical nature of these thyroid problems. If the nodules/goiter haven't gotten bigger, that means no potential problems with any cells in the nodules have progressed, and are therefore in check. Being in check is a very good thing. Gratitude for progress is also a very good thing.--On 22 Oct 2011 at 20:21, Totten wrote:> > > > Well, I have whined on here a couple of times about how I haven't> noticed any improvements since being on iodine. I finally had the> ultrasound of my thyroid and was extremely disappointed to find out> that my goiter hadn't shrunk, nor had any of the nodules. I guess the> good news is it didn't get any worse, but I was expecting something> great. I've been taking iodine for a year, most of that at 37.5 mg> iodine, and up to 87.5 mg the past 4-5 months (I seem to have trouble> with those final leaps to 50 and 100).> > So, what's the answer? Is it possible I am just not taking enough?> I've noticed that I seem to have trouble absorbing nutrients, so I'm> wondering if that could be it as well. I've been taking Iodoral but am> wondering if the Lugol's would be better in that regard.> > I also started thyroid medication (Naturethroid) about 3 months ago,> at a relatively low dose.> > Thankfully I don't have any serious thyroid problems, no thyroid> disease, but I do want it to function at its best and the ongoing> presence of a goiter with nodules is discouraging.> > Any thoughts would be appreciated.> > Thank you,> Angie> > <insert witty or inspirational quote here>> > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this message.> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com> Version: 2012.0.1831 / Virus Database: 2092/4568 - Release Date:> 10/22/11 <insert witty or inspirational quote here>

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I think my detox pathways are pretty good... that is, I have rarely gotten anything I would call detox symptoms, and I have done two liver cleanses. What would you recommend to improve gut health? I'm not sure why I don't absorb well. Right now I'm taking Digest Gold enzymes and raw ACV in water before each meal. It's only sort of helped. I do have a candida problem that I am treating with both prescription anti-fungals (on a rotating 10 days on, 10 days off schedule) and grapefruit seed extract. I also take a good probiotic. I'm spending $$$ (almost $300/month in vitamins!) and ain't seeing a whole lot of anything.Thanks, angieOn Oct 23, 2011, at 5:00 AM, Baker wrote: I think the idea that the fact that the nodules and goiter and have not grown is progress. It definitely can't shrink if it's still growing. You should work very hard on your detox pathways and gut health. You may want to raise your dose, but you should definitely be happy with NOT PROGRESSING, and a year isn't that long considered the deeply metabolical nature of these thyroid problems. If the nodules/goiter haven't gotten bigger, that means no potential problems with any cells in the nodules have progressed, and are therefore in check. Being in check is a very good thing. Gratitude for progress is also a very good thing. -- On 22 Oct 2011 at 20:21, Totten wrote: > > > > Well, I have whined on here a couple of times about how I haven't > noticed any improvements since being on iodine. I finally had the > ultrasound of my thyroid and was extremely disappointed to find out > that my goiter hadn't shrunk, nor had any of the nodules. I guess the > good news is it didn't get any worse, but I was expecting something > great. I've been taking iodine for a year, most of that at 37.5 mg > iodine, and up to 87.5 mg the past 4-5 months (I seem to have trouble > with those final leaps to 50 and 100). > > So, what's the answer? Is it possible I am just not taking enough? > I've noticed that I seem to have trouble absorbing nutrients, so I'm > wondering if that could be it as well. I've been taking Iodoral but am > wondering if the Lugol's would be better in that regard. > > I also started thyroid medication (Naturethroid) about 3 months ago, > at a relatively low dose. > > Thankfully I don't have any serious thyroid problems, no thyroid > disease, but I do want it to function at its best and the ongoing > presence of a goiter with nodules is discouraging. > > Any thoughts would be appreciated. > > Thank you, > Angie > > <insert witty or inspirational quote here> > > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1831 / Virus Database: 2092/4568 - Release Date: > 10/22/11 <insert witty or inspirational quote here>