? for Elaine TSI levels and remission

January 21, 2003

Thanks for the help. This is a little discouraging but also a little puzzling

since my eyes were worse in May when my TSI was 82 and now my eyes are back to

normal with a TSI of 100. Isn't that opposite of what is supposed to happen?

What should the TSI be if I am in remission- 0? Also, where can I get bugleweed?

I am very nervous about trying any herbs because I used to practically live at

the health food store and was always on some herb or another. Anyway, I vaguely

remember taking kelp for a while and I guess this is what started my Graves'

disease.

Margaret

Re: TSI levels and remission

Hi Margaret,

Although they're in the normal range, your TSI level has increased and shows

that your immune system is producing TSI. If the level continues to rise

you'll relapse. To help prevent your level from rising you can try limiting

iodine in amounts greater than 150 mcg daily, add goitrogens to your diet and

practice stress reduction techniques. This would also be a good time to try

the herb bugleweed. Take care, Elaine

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