New Member -- my iodine level is high.

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I am a 71 year old woman in good health. We've been vegetarians for years.

Recent routine blood work showed a TSH of 7.3. My doctor immediately

prescribed synthroid, which I immediately refused. After some research, I

asked for a prescription for Nature Thyroid, which I started this morning

(wow, they are the tiniest pills I ever saw). I have no hypothyroid

symptoms

I requested an iodine test. My iodine level was 123.3 with a range of

40-92. I received this by phone, so this is all I know. The doctor wants

to retest in 6 weeks; I will ask for more than just TSH.

Prior to this I was taking 8 kelp tablets a day (225 mcg each), and for a

week had been taking a drop of iosol iodine; I've stopped taking these. We

drink filtered well water (no fluoride or chlorine), and use non-fluoridated

toothpaste.

Should I be concerned about the elevated iodine? How long will it take to

normalize?

I have a big learning curve. My only knowledge of thyroid problems is 2

cats who were hyper-T and were treated with radio-active iodine. One then

became hypo-T, and is now on thyroid supplements.

Thank you,