Intro and Questions

[Guest guest]

I give my 1 - 1/2 yr old grandson 1 drop of Lugol's each week, when I

babysit him.

If he's got cold symptoms (bromide detox?), I give a second drop about

2 days later.

I am not saying you should do the same, that's just what I do.

It's importsnt to me that he get his iodine.

Kathy

>

> The question is -- can we/should we supplement non-breastfed babies

> with iodine? I want make sure my baby gets enough iodine and since I

> can't breastfeed, I don't know if she's getting enough. If we do

> supplement, how much should we give? Or should I just give her lots

of

>

[Guest guest]

Ann Marie,

About the breast feeding question, I read in a magazine (published by

folks who use natural & holistic methods for caring for themselves) that

after you are past your early 30's you should not drink fruit juices if you

are nursing. For some reason fruit juices decrease the amount of milk

production in older moms. I had my first baby at 37 and was heartbroken to

have to quit nursing by 3 months. I had been drinking tons of juice to build

up fluid intake thinking it would help me make more milk. I read the above

advice about 5 years later :-(

B

God Bless America!

One nation under God

Intro and questions

> Hi, everyone,

>

> I am new to this list and thought I'd introduce myself.

>

> My name is Ann Marie. I'm 39 and had my first child one year ago. I

> never had symptoms of thyroid disease prior to the pregnancy. I never

> had problems with weight gain, etc. I had terrible fatigue during the

> pregnancy.

>

> DD was born healthy (thank goodness) but about 6 months after the

> birth I started experiencing symptoms. I can't lose the last 20 pounds

> I gained (still wearing my maternity pants). I am experiencing fatigue

> and my feet are always cold. I have very dry, cracked heels. I also

> have pain and tingling in my fingers and hands.

>

> My dentist told me the other day he thinks I have heavy metal toxicity

> (not sure how he determined this but I intuitively felt the same

> thing). This does not surprise me since I read that iodine is

> necessary for chelating heavy metals. So I think the tingling/pain in

> my hands is due to the metals I am not excreting.

>

> I am going to do the heavy metal test and the spot and loading test

> through Dr. Flechas (faxing the info today). I am also ordering the

> Iodoral today. In addition, I'm taking multiglandulars including

> thyroid gland from Standard Process, as well as their multivitamin,

> Catalyn. I'm also taking a probiotic and HCI with pepsin to improve my

> digestion/absorption, and I am eating fermented foods for the same

> reason. I'm also taking extra cod liver oil for the vitamin A, as I

> understand the thyroid gland needs a lot of vitamin A.

>

> I'm really anxious to start taking the Iodoral!

>

> I have a question... I know that babies receive iodine via our breast

> milk. I'm sure breast feeding for 9 months was part of what majorly

> depleted my iodine. I think DD took all I had (which I am grateful

> for!). Dr. Flechas said in an interview that a baby's IQ is set at age

> 2, and adequate iodine is very important for intelligence. I wish I

> were still breastfeeding, since I think that gives the baby a lot of

> iodine. But at the same time, maybe it's better that I stopped --

> since (a) I don't have enough iodine and ( I have heavy metal

> toxicity -- which accumulates in the breast milk. So in a way, I'm

> protecting my baby by not breast feeding right now.

>

> The question is -- can we/should we supplement non-breastfed babies

> with iodine? I want make sure my baby gets enough iodine and since I

> can't breastfeed, I don't know if she's getting enough. If we do

> supplement, how much should we give? Or should I just give her lots of

> fish head broth (rich in iodine) and things like that? She is getting

> cod liver oil every day.

>

> I have one more question -- do any of you know if iodine deficiency

> causes low milk supply? The reason I stopped nursing at 9 months was I

> just could not produce enough milk. I was only producing about 4

> ounces per day. If iodine is stored in the breast, and if adequate

> iodine is necessary in order to produce hormones, is it also true that

> a lack of iodine and therefore hormones would make it hard to produce

> enough milk? Have any of you heard of women who started supplementing

> with iodine and saw an increase in breast milk?

>

> I want to know the answer to this because so many well-meaning women

> and lactation specialists will tell you, " Just nurse more " and " Take

> fennugreek " etc. They make it sounds so easy but for those of us who

> tried everything and still came up short, it seems to me that there is

> an underlying problem that may be causing it -- namely, iodine

> deficiency. I think more breast feeding mothers need to know that this

> may be a problem. I wish I had! At least I will know this for the

> next baby. :-)

>

> Thank you!

> Ann Marie

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello,

New Jersey = highly tick populated state. Get tested for Lyme disease

at IgeneX Lab. I can send you a list of good lyme doctors in NJ. Just

email me off list.

a Carnes

>

> Hi

> I have had CFS for many years and originally dxd by Oleske

here

> in NJ USA. The last four years have been very stressfull and I

sought

> help again. EBV everything way elevated

> Treated for giardia many years ago. Hx of elevated cortisol and pos

> HHV6. And to be tested for HHV6 IgG antiadrenal IgG and

antimicrosomal

> IgG.

>

> I guess I am just asking if I am on the right track to get EBV

titers

> down and would like the opinion of members without posting too

much..

>

> I am taking:

> Naxavir - 1ml daily subcu injections - only 1 week now (enough?)

> Gamma IM injections when with infections

> Silymarin Extract (milk thistle) at minimum dose and some liver

support

> kind of supplements

>

[Guest guest]

Hi!

I started taking iodine last year because I had a range of complaints : Fibrocystic breast disease, possible oestrogen dominance and Hashimoto's disease of the thyroid. My mother died of breast cancer secondaries when she was 51. I live in Europe and do not have access to all the tests available in the states, for example the iodine loading test and salivary cortisol test. I just decided to start treating myself anyway without the tests because I wanted to avoid getting breast cancer. Within one cycle on a very low dose I had a marked improvement in breast tenderness, etc.. I had frequent heart flutters as well that became very infrequent. None of my treatment is reimbursed by the French Health system, although my doctor does write me prescriptions for blood tests which save some money. But it feels good not to have to worry so much about my breasts and cancer.

I believe that Lugols solutions was used by the Iodine Project's doctors because certain tissues prefer certain types of iodine (if I remember rightly, iodine for the breasts and potassium iodide for the thyroid. Or it may be the other way round). However, it turned out that Lugol's was the best treatment after a review of literature that described using other forms of iodine.

I believe that brassicas are goitrogenic. Does this mean the same thing as blocking iodine? I should try and find out if this really means that they block iodine. And if they do, may be it is only in the thyroid? I avoid brassicas because I have suspect cells on my thyroid and I am trying to sort out my thyroid as well as my breast. If I just had breast problems I would eat them often because I love them.

Hope this helps,

MacG.

P.S. Dr Derry has some very interesting things to say about how cancer spreads through the body and what you can do about it with iodine. He is worth googling.

From: D' Ann <angelport@...>iodine Sent: Sunday, 12 July, 2009 9:55:15Subject: INTRO AND QUESTIONS

I've been reading the files, links, etc and gone thru some of the info on the iodine4health site. Lots and lots of information there and here!I'm already convinced that I need to supplement with iodine, but I'm struggling with cost - which includes supporting supplements.I was diagnosed with IDC (breast cancer) in Feb this year, and quite happily submitted to a simple bilateral mastectomy March 31st(I was fed up with biopsies and tests and suggesttions for more of both) and declined chemo. The oncologist was so irritated with me, we never got to the discussion of radiation. The final pathology report was not encouraging: tumor was 4.3cm in left breast, no cancer found in the one node I let the surgeon take (without the dye and massage in SLND), triple negative for hormone receptors, and >90% for proliferation markers, poor differentiation and grade 3.I'm 51, fairly sedentary (I'm working on that), have a long history of

depression (with a wide variety of drugs for treatment in the past, none of which I currently take), and inflammation problems. The inflammations issues seem to be fairly well resolved at this point with dietary changes, and I think becoming more active, getting more sunlight, and continuing the supplements I take will all contribute to completely eliminating this problem, eventually. I'm overweight, but I'm convinced that is a problem that will resolved itself as other issues are taken care of.I was right sick by the time I had the surgery, in pain and couldn't make myself eat. Life got a lot better very quickly, post surgery.I am now seeing the surgeon for regular physical exams, but haven't found an oncologist or any other insurance-covered physician who can help me with blood tests or any other kind of monitoring. The surgeon will, of course, order all kinds of tests if he finds anything alarming in a physical exam. I'm doing my best

to avoid that eventuality, but he is not particularly optimistic. In his mind, I'm doomed without chemo, but he's a great guy and understands that I'm willing to take responsibility for my choices and supports me in ways that he can.I haven't yet started seeing a naturopath or any other alternative practitioner because I simply can't afford one. I have a mouth full of amalgam fillings and at least one tooth that had a root canal, and can't do anything about that either. I live on SSDI and money is very tight. I still have health insurance with estranged husband, and have medicare as secondary insurer - which doesn't help for the kinds of expenses I'm dealing with in seeking alternative answers to my health issues.That being said, I'm generally a happy person and working on becoming a healthier person with diet and lifestyle changes. All in all, I have a great deal to be grateful for and happy about, and stay mindful of it.So,

relative to iodine supplementation, I've been going thru the info available here and on the other site, and following posts for a few months, and reading past posts. I've been familiar with the info on breastcancerchoices .org site since March.I figure *somehow* I've got to start taking iodine, and started googling sources. I found www.thyroidnascenti odine.com and was wondering if anyone here can advise me their experience with this product. It seems that Lugol and Iodoral are the prevalent supplements of choice, and I'm wondering if someone can tell me why they seem to be preferred to nascent iodine. I read some info on nascent iodine in the files, but it didn't answer this question.I also read that brassicas block iodine absorbtion. I have read a huge quantity of information that says bassicas (esp broccoli and broccoli sprouts) are preventative for cancer. Since I'm trying to prevent reccurence and/or mets, I'm thinking I have here

an important issue. How can I combine large quantities of brassicas with taking iodine supplements? Is it enough to simply take them separately? If using nascent iodine, which is absorbed rather than digested, is this less of an issue? Or am I not understanding something important about this?Thanks!D'Ann

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/12/2009 3:55:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, angelport@... writes:

also read that brassicas block iodine absorbtion. I have read a huge quantity of information that says bassicas (esp broccoli and broccoli sprouts) are preventative for cancer. Since I'm trying to prevent reccurence and/or mets, I'm thinking I have here an important issue. How can I combine large quantities of brassicas with taking iodine supplements? Is

D'Ann...I think that lightly steaming the brassica veggies like broccoli, kale, spinach and brussel sprouts eliminates the goitrigenic (sp?) effects. So I think you should be ok if they are cooked.

Take care,

BarbF An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!

[Guest guest]

Yes it is OK if you cook them. Iodine actually helps overcome the goitrogenic issues as well.

Steph

Re: INTRO AND QUESTIONS

In a message dated 7/12/2009 3:55:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, angelporthotmail writes:

also read that brassicas block iodine absorbtion. I have read a huge quantity of information that says bassicas (esp broccoli and broccoli sprouts) are preventative for cancer. Since I'm trying to prevent reccurence and/or mets, I'm thinking I have here an important issue. How can I combine large quantities of brassicas with taking iodine supplements? Is

D'Ann...I think that lightly steaming the brassica veggies like broccoli, kale, spinach and brussel sprouts eliminates the goitrigenic (sp?) effects. So I think you should be ok if they are cooked.

Take care,

BarbF

An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!

[Guest guest]

,

Given all you have been through with

breast cancer etc. I recommend you look up any info on LDN or Low Dose Naltrexone.

Start with http://ldn.proboards.com/index.cgi? Or low dose naltrexone.org

If you have already read about it and discarded the idea then nothing

lost, but I fully believe there is much in LDN to support us all. I am

currently on it for Rheumatoid Athritis and my daughter for Hypo thyroid and

goiter.

With best wishes.

Nuala WHIte

From:

iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of MacGilchrist

Sent: 12 July 2009 09:26

iodine

Subject: Re: INTRO AND

QUESTIONS

Hi!

I started taking iodine last year because I had a range of complaints :

Fibrocystic breast disease, possible oestrogen dominance and Hashimoto's

disease of the thyroid. My mother died of breast cancer secondaries when

she was 51. I live in Europe and do not have

access to all the tests available in the states, for example the iodine loading

test and salivary cortisol test. I just decided to start treating myself

anyway without the tests because I wanted to avoid getting breast cancer.

Within one cycle on a very low dose I had a marked improvement in breast

tenderness, etc.. I had frequent heart flutters as well that became very

infrequent. None of my treatment is reimbursed by the French Health

system, although my doctor does write me prescriptions for blood tests which

save some money. But it feels good not to have to worry so much about my

breasts and cancer.

I believe that Lugols solutions was used by the Iodine Project's

doctors because certain tissues prefer certain types of iodine (if I remember

rightly, iodine for the breasts and potassium iodide for the thyroid. Or

it may be the other way round). However, it turned out that Lugol's was

the best treatment after a review of literature that described using other

forms of iodine.

I believe that brassicas are goitrogenic. Does this mean the same

thing as blocking iodine? I should try and find out if this really means

that they block iodine. And if they do, may be it is only in the

thyroid? I avoid brassicas because I have suspect cells on my

thyroid and I am trying to sort out my thyroid as well as my breast. If I

just had breast problems I would eat them often because I love them.

Hope this helps,

MacG.

P.S. Dr Derry has some very interesting things to say about how

cancer spreads through the body and what you can do about it with iodine.

He is worth googling.

From: D' Ann

<angelporthotmail>

iodine

Sent: Sunday, 12 July, 2009

9:55:15

Subject: INTRO AND

QUESTIONS

I've been reading the files, links, etc and gone thru

some of the info on the iodine4health site. Lots and lots of information there

and here!

I'm already convinced that I need to supplement with iodine, but I'm struggling

with cost - which includes supporting supplements.

I was diagnosed with IDC (breast cancer) in Feb this year, and quite happily

submitted to a simple bilateral mastectomy March 31st(I was fed up with

biopsies and tests and suggesttions for more of both) and declined chemo. The

oncologist was so irritated with me, we never got to the discussion of

radiation. The final pathology report was not encouraging: tumor was 4.3cm in

left breast, no cancer found in the one node I let the surgeon take (without

the dye and massage in SLND), triple negative for hormone receptors, and

>90% for proliferation markers, poor differentiation and grade 3.

I'm 51, fairly sedentary (I'm working on that), have a long history of

depression (with a wide variety of drugs for treatment in the past, none of

which I currently take), and inflammation problems. The inflammations issues

seem to be fairly well resolved at this point with dietary changes, and I think

becoming more active, getting more sunlight, and continuing the supplements I

take will all contribute to completely eliminating this problem, eventually.

I'm overweight, but I'm convinced that is a problem that will resolved itself

as other issues are taken care of.

I was right sick by the time I had the surgery, in pain and couldn't make

myself eat. Life got a lot better very quickly, post surgery.

I am now seeing the surgeon for regular physical exams, but haven't found an

oncologist or any other insurance-covered physician who can help me with blood

tests or any other kind of monitoring. The surgeon will, of course, order all

kinds of tests if he finds anything alarming in a physical exam. I'm doing my

best to avoid that eventuality, but he is not particularly optimistic. In his

mind, I'm doomed without chemo, but he's a great guy and understands that I'm

willing to take responsibility for my choices and supports me in ways that he

can.

I haven't yet started seeing a naturopath or any other alternative practitioner

because I simply can't afford one. I have a mouth full of amalgam fillings and

at least one tooth that had a root canal, and can't do anything about that

either. I live on SSDI and money is very tight. I still have health insurance

with estranged husband, and have medicare as secondary insurer - which doesn't

help for the kinds of expenses I'm dealing with in seeking alternative answers

to my health issues.

That being said, I'm generally a happy person and working on becoming a

healthier person with diet and lifestyle changes. All in all, I have a great

deal to be grateful for and happy about, and stay mindful of it.

So, relative to iodine supplementation, I've been going thru the info available

here and on the other site, and following posts for a few months, and reading

past posts. I've been familiar with the info on breastcancerchoices .org site

since March.

I figure *somehow* I've got to start taking iodine, and started googling

sources. I found www.thyroidnascenti odine.com and was wondering if anyone here

can advise me their experience with this product. It seems that Lugol and

Iodoral are the prevalent supplements of choice, and I'm wondering if someone

can tell me why they seem to be preferred to nascent iodine. I read some info

on nascent iodine in the files, but it didn't answer this question.

I also read that brassicas block iodine absorbtion. I have read a huge quantity

of information that says bassicas (esp broccoli and broccoli sprouts) are

preventative for cancer. Since I'm trying to prevent reccurence and/or mets,

I'm thinking I have here an important issue. How can I combine large quantities

of brassicas with taking iodine supplements? Is it enough to simply take them

separately? If using nascent iodine, which is absorbed rather than digested, is

this less of an issue? Or am I not understanding something important about

this?

Thanks!

D'Ann

[Guest guest]

My thanks to you both, Barb and Steph! I have no objections to lightly steaming

these veggies, as I enjoy them regardless of how they are prepared.

>

> Yes it is OK if you cook them. Iodine actually helps overcome the goitrogenic

issues as well.

>

> Steph

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: Bbircie@...

>

> In a message dated 7/12/2009 3:55:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

angelport@... writes:

> also read that brassicas block iodine absorbtion. I have read a huge

quantity of information that says bassicas (esp broccoli and broccoli sprouts)

are preventative for cancer. Since I'm trying to prevent reccurence and/or mets,

I'm thinking I have here an important issue. How can I combine large quantities

of brassicas with taking iodine supplements? Is

>

>

> D'Ann...I think that lightly steaming the brassica veggies like broccoli,

kale, spinach and brussel sprouts eliminates the goitrigenic (sp?) effects. So I

think you should be ok if they are cooked.

> Take care,

> BarbF

>

>

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

> An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, , I'll google Dr. Derry. Also, the Iodine Project. I

thought I remembered something about that in all the info I've been reading,

too. I look again.

I am still hoping that there might be someone here who intentionally chose

nascent over the others, or vise versa, and could tell me why and what their

experience was.

D'Ann

[Guest guest]

D'Ann - glad you found us. Have you contacted the ladies that run the Breast Cancer Choices site? Lynn & Sally are wonderful and know a whole lot more about the needed supplements for breast cancer.

The reason you see Iodoral and Lugol's for treatment is because they work. Iodoral is the pill form of liquid Lugol's formula. It has been used for over 100 years and traditionally what was given for almost anything that ails you. Nascent iodine is a very low mg dosage and will not saturate the body or push out halides like the Lugol's formula will. It is an energized formulation that is based on Edgar Cayce's iodine. It seems to have benefits for some but the majority of people see the most benefit from Lugol's formula. I am a cancer survivor and frankly I would not trust anything other than Iodoral (in current testing it seems that this form is working better - but the docs aren't done with testing yet).

Cost can be a factor especially when you need 50-100 mgs to stave off cancer. I would take 100 mgs and Vit C plus celtic salt if I had to choose the bare minimum. Then eat a very highly vegetable and fruit diet.

INTRO AND QUESTIONS

I've been reading the files, links, etc and gone thru some of the info on the iodine4health site. Lots and lots of information there and here!I'm already convinced that I need to supplement with iodine, but I'm struggling with cost - which includes supporting supplements.I was diagnosed with IDC (breast cancer) in Feb this year, and quite happily submitted to a simple bilateral mastectomy March 31st(I was fed up with biopsies and tests and suggesttions for more of both) and declined chemo. The oncologist was so irritated with me, we never got to the discussion of radiation. The final pathology report was not encouraging: tumor was 4.3cm in left breast, no cancer found in the one node I let the surgeon take (without the dye and massage in SLND), triple negative for hormone receptors, and >90% for proliferation markers, poor differentiation and grade 3.I'm 51, fairly sedentary (I'm working on that), have a long history of depression (with a wide variety of drugs for treatment in the past, none of which I currently take), and inflammation problems. The inflammations issues seem to be fairly well resolved at this point with dietary changes, and I think becoming more active, getting more sunlight, and continuing the supplements I take will all contribute to completely eliminating this problem, eventually. I'm overweight, but I'm convinced that is a problem that will resolved itself as other issues are taken care of.I was right sick by the time I had the surgery, in pain and couldn't make myself eat. Life got a lot better very quickly, post surgery.I am now seeing the surgeon for regular physical exams, but haven't found an oncologist or any other insurance-covered physician who can help me with blood tests or any other kind of monitoring. The surgeon will, of course, order all kinds of tests if he finds anything alarming in a physical exam. I'm doing my best to avoid that eventuality, but he is not particularly optimistic. In his mind, I'm doomed without chemo, but he's a great guy and understands that I'm willing to take responsibility for my choices and supports me in ways that he can.I haven't yet started seeing a naturopath or any other alternative practitioner because I simply can't afford one. I have a mouth full of amalgam fillings and at least one tooth that had a root canal, and can't do anything about that either. I live on SSDI and money is very tight. I still have health insurance with estranged husband, and have medicare as secondary insurer - which doesn't help for the kinds of expenses I'm dealing with in seeking alternative answers to my health issues.That being said, I'm generally a happy person and working on becoming a healthier person with diet and lifestyle changes. All in all, I have a great deal to be grateful for and happy about, and stay mindful of it.So, relative to iodine supplementation, I've been going thru the info available here and on the other site, and following posts for a few months, and reading past posts. I've been familiar with the info on breastcancerchoices.org site since March.I figure *somehow* I've got to start taking iodine, and started googling sources. I found www.thyroidnascentiodine.com and was wondering if anyone here can advise me their experience with this product. It seems that Lugol and Iodoral are the prevalent supplements of choice, and I'm wondering if someone can tell me why they seem to be preferred to nascent iodine. I read some info on nascent iodine in the files, but it didn't answer this question.I also read that brassicas block iodine absorbtion. I have read a huge quantity of information that says bassicas (esp broccoli and broccoli sprouts) are preventative for cancer. Since I'm trying to prevent reccurence and/or mets, I'm thinking I have here an important issue. How can I combine large quantities of brassicas with taking iodine supplements? Is it enough to simply take them separately? If using nascent iodine, which is absorbed rather than digested, is this less of an issue? Or am I not understanding something important about this?Thanks!D'Ann

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/12/2009 10:32:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ladybugsandbees@... writes:

than Iodoral (in current testing it seems that this form is working better - but the docs aren't done with testing yet).

Steph...can you tell us a little about the testing. What it's being tested for and the amounts used? I'm looking forward to hearing what the tests find out.

BarbF An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!

[Guest guest]

No I can't share more other than the docs are finding that Iodoral seems to be working better than liquid Lugol's.

Steph

Re: INTRO AND QUESTIONS

In a message dated 7/12/2009 10:32:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ladybugsandbeessbcglobal (DOT) net writes:

than Iodoral (in current testing it seems that this form is working better - but the docs aren't done with testing yet).

Steph...can you tell us a little about the testing. What it's being tested for and the amounts used? I'm looking forward to hearing what the tests find out.

BarbF

An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Steph! Between your response and the info that Pamela Valley dug up for

me, I think my questions are answered.

Looks like I'm gonna have to find a way to get the Iodoral at 100mg/day. I'm

not worried about detoxing - I'm comfortable with the salt loading to deal with

it. I'm also using other detox strategies. I'll be detoxing for quite a while,

for sure.

Thanks, again, for yor help!

D'Ann

>

> D'Ann - glad you found us. Have you contacted the ladies that run the Breast

Cancer Choices site? Lynn & Sally are wonderful and know a whole lot more about

the needed supplements for breast cancer.

>

> The reason you see Iodoral and Lugol's for treatment is because they work.

Iodoral is the pill form of liquid Lugol's formula. It has been used for over

100 years and traditionally what was given for almost anything that ails you.

Nascent iodine is a very low mg dosage and will not saturate the body or push

out halides like the Lugol's formula will. It is an energized formulation that

is based on Edgar Cayce's iodine. It seems to have benefits for some but the

majority of people see the most benefit from Lugol's formula. I am a cancer

survivor and frankly I would not trust anything other than Iodoral (in current

testing it seems that this form is working better - but the docs aren't done

with testing yet).

>

> Cost can be a factor especially when you need 50-100 mgs to stave off cancer.

I would take 100 mgs and Vit C plus celtic salt if I had to choose the bare

minimum. Then eat a very highly vegetable and fruit diet.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello.

I'm new to the list, and am overwhelmed, trying to peruse the archive for

answers, as well as Googling, and seeing contradictory information, so I'm

sorry. I'm probably going to ask similar questions to everyone else newly

joining!

I'm 38, and was preparing to try for my first baby in a few days, actually. Now,

it looks like that will have to wait. The midwife sent me for a blood test to

check thyroid in late March, and the TSH was 10.85.

My primary care doctor (who I've never met before, as they have a revolving door

of doctors, it seems) prescribed Synthroid, .025mcg. The follow-up test after a

month says that TSH is now 12! The dosage has been increased to .075, as of two

days ago.

Does this sound right?

I was really expecting SOME improvement, a slightly lower number, not higher.

I'm quite upset and discouraged.

I'm sure it's different for each person, but I wondered generally how long I can

expect TSH to take to show in the normal range.

The dr didn't volunteer any information; the little I know comes from Googling,

but I wasn't sure what to ask, and not really comfortable with that dr.

I have an appointment with an endocrinologist Friday--otherwise I'd have to wait

two months to be seen. Is there any point to going, or might she just tell me

the same thing--wait and see?

Also, in the last couple of days, I notice that my heart is racing. I really

notice it when I lie down. Is this something to be concerned about? I worry that

I'm just being overly sensitive to small things...

Thanks for any help.

[Guest guest]

,

You wrote:

> ... TSH was 10.85.

>

> ...My primary care doctor (who I've never met before, as they have a revolving

door of doctors, it seems) prescribed

> Synthroid, .025mcg. The follow-up test after a month says that TSH is now 12!

The dosage has been increased to .075,

> as of two days ago....

I assume you mean 25 mcg = 0.025 mg, which is still a rather small initial dose.

That usually only happens for an underlying heart condition. A slow titration

can prevent palpitations, although allowing hypoT to continue under treated can

cause that too, and a lot worse.

Even so, think of the TSH as a moving target. It won't settle down until you get

close to an optimal dose.

Chuck