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Iodine Induced Graves' Disease Why Treat with Iodine? by Dr. Richard Guttler Medical Doctor 48 Y/O Female with hypothyroidism was treated with iodine pills and T3 cytomel. While on high dose T3 and iodine, she developed double vision and pop eye on the right. MR= swollen eye muscles...
Iodine Induced Graves' Disease Why Treat with Iodine? by Dr. Richard Guttler Medical Doctor 48 Y/O Female with hypothyroidism was treated with iodine pills and T3 cytomel. While on high dose T3 and iodine, she developed double vision and pop eye on the right. MR= swollen eye muscles...
The healthiest people are the most iodine deficient by Dr. William D. Medical Doctor Here's an informal observation. The healthiest people are the most iodine deficient. The healthier you are, the more likely you are to: --Avoid junk foods--30% of which have some iodine...
Iodine for fertility and health by Marie L. Patient Expert Iodine is so important for the healthy functioning of the thyroid, but soils are often depleted of this nutrient and chemicals such as flouride and bromine and chlorine can displace iodine in the body...
Great Response to Lugol's Iodine Introduction by Cindy M. Patient Expert Wow. We sold out of the trial order of Lugol's Iodine in one day. We'll have more product next week... it to all patients. Also we use "my formula" which gives about 12.5 mgs of iodine/iodide per 10 drops. Dr. Young...
Uh oh. Radioactive iodine in Japanese food by Dr. Marion Nestle Doctor of Philosophy Japanese health authorities have found levels of radioactive iodine and cesium in spinach, milk, and water.  They detected levels of iodine-131 up to seven times higher than safety limits in spinach...
Supplemental Iodine is important for peo by Mary Pougnet Patient Expert Supplemental Iodine is important for people on a vegetarian diet,who avoid seafood or those who restrict their salt intake. #MaryWoznyHealth
Iodine Induced Hyperthyroidism by Jeffrey Dach MD by Jeffrey Dach MD Medical Doctor Iodine Induced Hyperthyroidism by Jeffrey Dach MD. The Strange Case of the Autonomous... usually arise as a result of iodine deficiency and can result in hyperthyroidism from small amounts of iodine intake. << MORE >> ...
Iodine update by Dr. William D. Medical Doctor As the iodine experience grows, I've made several unique observations. Up to several times per day, I see people who are responding in some positive way to iodine supplementation. (See previous...
Getting Iodine While Eating Healthy Nutritious Food by Merry K. Patient Expert and consumption of soy. And I noted how soy is an inhibitor in the absorbtion of the nutrient, iodine. That, in turn, causes hypothyroidism, or under-active thyroid. Here's some helpful info about iodine...

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Causes ... nodules account for about 5% of cases of hyperthyroidism. Iodine The iodine that is contained in the food that you e ... » Read on
Causes ... perthyroidism (see article on Hyperthyroidism) with radioactive iodine or surgery. The damage to the thyroid gland may be perman ... » Read on
Causes ... ber of different possible causes which are outlined below. Iodine deficiency Iodine deficiency used to be the major ca ... » Read on
Diagnosis ... icate that your thyroid gland is under-active. Radioactive iodine scan During a radioactive iodine scan, a small amoun ... » Read on
Causes ... Diet Iodine is a trace element that is found in seawater, rocks and s ... » Read on

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hypothyroidism
has anyone tried the hypothryoid lodine/iodine pill that is discribed on this web site? sallycrap

Does taking iodine limit radiation damage?
I read somewhere years ago, that if people injested very small amounts of iodine (poison), not so much radiation would go into their skin somehow because the thyroid could only accept so much iodine or whatever. What relationship does iodine have to radiation and is this true or false? Tracy10crap

T4 is normal but TSH has rocketed to 18,my blood pressure for the first time is high - 43 yrs Male
I was seriously over active until I had a radio iodine tablet 4 years ago, came down slowly and am now underactive. Increased my medication from 50mg to 100mg to go to 150mg in 2 weeks. Can anyone explain to me so that I can do likewise to concerned family how the whole function of T4 / TSH works and in my case what the long term...crap

I just need to find out what is wrong with me
I'm 49 and feel like I'm 80. I had hyperthyroidism 6 yrs ago and ended up getting the Iodine treatment. My levels are ok with Synthroid. 2 yrs after that, one of my eyes began to bulge and one started drooping. My eyes became misaligned and caused double vision. Prisms in glasses have corrected that...crap

I HAVE LYMPHEDEMA OF MY LEGS. IS THERE ANY MEDICINE I CAN TAKE FOR THE SWELLING?
I HAVE LYMPHEDEMA OF MY LEGS.  BESIDES WRAPPING THEM OR USING A PUMP, IS THERE A MEDICINE I CAN TAKE THAT WILL HELP ME.  I AM ALERGIC TO SULFA AND IODINE.  THANK YOU CAROLYNcrap

Anxiety and hyper active thyroid
I was told I have Graves disease,and put on medication that contains Iodine.  I suffer from anxiety,and feel compelled to be doing something all the time. However,I can also get very tired in the afternoon,and sometimes take a nap. On those days,I have a hard time sleeping at night, so refrane...crap

Can Radioactive Iodine Therapy Cause Allergic Reactions?
I have a history of allergic reactions, including difficulty breathing, to IV contrast medium.   Recently I had a total thyroidectomy because of a diagnosis of papillary carcinoma.  The next procedure is to be radioactive iodine therapy.  What is the risk of having an allergic reaction to the radioactive iodinecrap

Have You Forgotten About Iodine?
that developed due to iodine deficiency. Up to a third of the population in many parts of the U.S. were affected... to encourage salt manufacturers to add iodine to salt as a public health measure to address this widespread... and liberally salted anything and everything. Overt iodine deficiency largely became a thing of the past...crap

If I am allergic to the iodine in the IVP tests, can I still take Omega 3 for my heart?
I became paralyzed on my left side and my eye became bloodshot from the IVP dye iodine.  Will taking Omega 3 fish oil have the same effect? Ann M. BUshcrap

antiphylactic shock
I had an antiphylactic shock episode after eating 3 bites of Icelandic Cod. What should I avoid in foods and testing. I was told at the time it was the Iodine in all fish that I was reacting to. Mecrap