Guest guest Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I got my hakala labs results back today and was thrilled to see: 93% iodine excretion 24 hours (46.35 mg) and 1.22mg flouride (ref range <1.3) Those are both great numbers HOWEVER the bromide is: 13.95mg (reg rang <5) I am doing all the support protocols (granted I just upped my selium and barely added celtic sea salt a week ago). I am hypo, with extremely high reverse t3 and feel very tired and sluggish. Could the bromide detox be a major factor here on my hypo symptoms and feeling crummy? Also, I have been doing 37mg for about 4 months... Now that I am above 90%, should I scale back to 1 Iodoral per day, or do I need to go up to 50mg for another week or month, and let the body cleanse of the bromine?? I wonder if bromine is any of my prescription meds. Is there a source to look that up? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Your saturation level is more than likely artificially elevated due to your toxic level of bromide. It blocks receptors and doesn't allow the iodine to get into the cells so it flushes it out. You do need salt - especially with bromide levels that are high. Yes high bromide / detox can give you hypo symptoms. I would not back off on iodine. I would support the liver and adrenals to make sure that your body can deal with the detox. Please see the guide to supplementing with iodine for information on what works for both of these suggestions. www.steppingstonesliving.com/resources/iodine/ Buist, ND HC Iodine Lab Results I got my hakala labs results back today and was thrilled to see:93% iodine excretion 24 hours (46.35 mg)and 1.22mg flouride (ref range <1.3) Those are both great numbersHOWEVER the bromide is: 13.95mg (reg rang <5)I am doing all the support protocols (granted I just upped my selium and barely added celtic sea salt a week ago).I am hypo, with extremely high reverse t3 and feel very tired and sluggish. Could the bromide detox be a major factor here on my hypo symptoms and feeling crummy?Also, I have been doing 37mg for about 4 months... Now that I am above 90%, should I scale back to 1 Iodoral per day, or do I need to go up to 50mg for another week or month, and let the body cleanse of the bromine?? I wonder if bromine is any of my prescription meds. Is there a source to look that up?thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 No I guess I was just hesitant to do the full 1/2 so I have just been doing 1/4th (the whole sodium thing). Detox symptoms: I have 11 of the symptoms on the chart on page 7 of s PDF, including most of the left pyschiatric and also eyelid twitching, which was interesting to see. I just assumed its mostly side effects of the meds I am on for sleep (benzo+another drug that helps sleep) and an antidepressant (all of which i want to get off of). I've been on Iodine for 4 months on doses 37-50, and was on a very small mg before that for about 6 months... But I only just started the salt, selenium and milk thistle. My Reverse T3 is high (380) Hashimotos lab was 7 or 8, but Im told the fact I have any means it is Hashimotos but my body has it " in check " Anyway I have a hard time telling if the symptoms im having are related to the high RT3, or the Bromine, or the hypothyroid, or the hypogonadism... Or a big huge combination of them all > > > > > > Your saturation level is more than likely artificially elevated due to > > your toxic level of bromide. It blocks receptors and doesn't allow the > > iodine to get into the cells so it flushes it out. You do need salt - > > especially with bromide levels that are high. > > > > > > Yes high bromide / detox can give you hypo symptoms. I would not back > > off on iodine. I would support the liver and adrenals to make sure that > > your body can deal with the detox. Please see the guide to supplementing > > with iodine for information on what works for both of these suggestions. > > www.steppingstonesliving.com/resources/iodine/ > > > > > > Buist, ND HC > > > > > > > > > Iodine Lab Results > > > > > > > > > > > > I got my hakala labs results back today and was thrilled to see: > > > > > > 93% iodine excretion 24 hours (46.35 mg) > > > > > > and > > > > > > 1.22mg flouride (ref range <1.3) > > > > > > Those are both great numbers > > > > > > HOWEVER the bromide is: 13.95mg (reg rang <5) > > > > > > I am doing all the support protocols (granted I just upped my selium and > > barely added celtic sea salt a week ago). > > > > > > I am hypo, with extremely high reverse t3 and feel very tired and > > sluggish. > > > > > > Could the bromide detox be a major factor here on my hypo symptoms and > > feeling crummy? > > > > > > Also, I have been doing 37mg for about 4 months... > > > > > > Now that I am above 90%, should I scale back to 1 Iodoral per day, or do > > I need to go up to 50mg for another week or month, and let the body cleanse > > of the bromine?? > > > > > > I wonder if bromine is any of my prescription meds. Is there a source to > > look that up? > > > > > > thanks! > > > > > > > _ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 No I guess I was just hesitant to do the full 1/2 so I have just been doing 1/4th (the whole sodium thing). Detox symptoms: I have 11 of the symptoms on the chart on page 7 of s PDF, including most of the left pyschiatric and also eyelid twitching, which was interesting to see. I just assumed its mostly side effects of the meds I am on for sleep (benzo+another drug that helps sleep) and an antidepressant (all of which i want to get off of). I've been on Iodine for 4 months on doses 37-50, and was on a very small mg before that for about 6 months... But I only just started the salt, selenium and milk thistle. My Reverse T3 is high (380) Hashimotos lab was 7 or 8, but Im told the fact I have any means it is Hashimotos but my body has it " in check " Anyway I have a hard time telling if the symptoms im having are related to the high RT3, or the Bromine, or the hypothyroid, or the hypogonadism... Or a big huge combination of them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 It will be interesting to see how you do now that you have added the necessary supplementation. From all I am reading the companion nutrients are essential to taking iodine. There have to be certain balances in the body and the companion nutrients are in important part of that. Have you read Dr Brownstein's Salt book? It may help you understand the differences between table salt and unrefined salt (which still has the minerals). in Alaska On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 7:02 PM, Kidman <getspent2k@...> wrote: Â No I guess I was just hesitant to do the full 1/2 so I have just been doing 1/4th (the whole sodium thing). Detox symptoms: I have 11 of the symptoms on the chart on page 7 of s PDF, including most of the left pyschiatric and also eyelid twitching, which was interesting to see. I just assumed its mostly side effects of the meds I am on for sleep (benzo+another drug that helps sleep) and an antidepressant (all of which i want to get off of). I've been on Iodine for 4 months on doses 37-50, and was on a very small mg before that for about 6 months... But I only just started the salt, selenium and milk thistle. My Reverse T3 is high (380) Hashimotos lab was 7 or 8, but Im told the fact I have any means it is Hashimotos but my body has it " in check " Anyway I have a hard time telling if the symptoms im having are related to the high RT3, or the Bromine, or the hypothyroid, or the hypogonadism... Or a big huge combination of them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hi , High RT3 is most often cleared up by detoxifying the liver. Milk thistle, dandelion, organic vegetable juices (the liver especially loves carrot juice), coffee enemas are all helpful in this area as is a diet rich in organic vegetables, no sugar, no flour and other grains containing gluten, no fried foods. You will find much more if you google. Best, Kathleen moderator Re: Iodine Lab Results No I guess I was just hesitant to do the full 1/2 so I have just been doing 1/4th (the whole sodium thing). Detox symptoms: I have 11 of the symptoms on the chart on page 7 of s PDF, including most of the left pyschiatric and also eyelid twitching, which was interesting to see. I just assumed its mostly side effects of the meds I am on for sleep (benzo+another drug that helps sleep) and an antidepressant (all of which i want to get off of).I've been on Iodine for 4 months on doses 37-50, and was on a very small mg before that for about 6 months... But I only just started the salt, selenium and milk thistle. My Reverse T3 is high (380)Hashimotos lab was 7 or 8, but Im told the fact I have any means it is Hashimotos but my body has it "in check"Anyway I have a hard time telling if the symptoms im having are related to the high RT3, or the Bromine, or the hypothyroid, or the hypogonadism... Or a big huge combination of them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Kathleen, Can you direct me to a chart, document, or web site where I can learn the Thyroid Hormones & what they mean + what to do if they are out of bounds? I am TOTALLY confused about this. Thank you for explaining High RT3. What does " High " mean? PS) This site is WONDERFUL ! Many thanks for your effort! Grizz > > Hi , > High RT3 is most often cleared up by detoxifying the liver. Milk thistle, dandelion, organic vegetable juices (the liver especially loves carrot juice), coffee enemas are all helpful in this area as is a diet rich in organic vegetables, no sugar, no flour and other grains containing gluten, no fried foods. You will find much more if you google. > Best, > Kathleen > moderator > Re: Iodine Lab Results > > > > > > No I guess I was just hesitant to do the full 1/2 so I have just been doing 1/4th (the whole sodium thing). > > Detox symptoms: I have 11 of the symptoms on the chart on page 7 of s PDF, including most of the left pyschiatric and also eyelid twitching, which was interesting to see. > > I just assumed its mostly side effects of the meds I am on for sleep (benzo+another drug that helps sleep) and an antidepressant (all of which i want to get off of). > > I've been on Iodine for 4 months on doses 37-50, and was on a very small mg before that for about 6 months... But I only just started the salt, selenium and milk thistle. > > My Reverse T3 is high (380) > > Hashimotos lab was 7 or 8, but Im told the fact I have any means it is Hashimotos but my body has it " in check " > > Anyway I have a hard time telling if the symptoms im having are related to the high RT3, or the Bromine, or the hypothyroid, or the hypogonadism... Or a big huge combination of them all > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I did a ZRT test a few years back, and my TPO was 13 - here is their comment on that: Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO) are low indicating that Hashimoto's thyroiditis is unlikely. Beth in MN > > Hashimotos lab was 7 or 8, but Im told the fact I have any means it is Hashimotos but my body has it " in check " > > > Anyway I have a hard time telling if the symptoms im having are related to the high RT3, or the Bromine, or the hypothyroid, or the hypogonadism... Or a big huge combination of them all > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hi Grizz, This site will be very helpful to you: www.stopthethyroidmadness.com Best, Kathleen Re: Iodine Lab Results> > > > > > No I guess I was just hesitant to do the full 1/2 so I have just been doing 1/4th (the whole sodium thing). > > Detox symptoms: I have 11 of the symptoms on the chart on page 7 of s PDF, including most of the left pyschiatric and also eyelid twitching, which was interesting to see. > > I just assumed its mostly side effects of the meds I am on for sleep (benzo+another drug that helps sleep) and an antidepressant (all of which i want to get off of).> > I've been on Iodine for 4 months on doses 37-50, and was on a very small mg before that for about 6 months... But I only just started the salt, selenium and milk thistle. > > My Reverse T3 is high (380)> > Hashimotos lab was 7 or 8, but Im told the fact I have any means it is Hashimotos but my body has it "in check"> > Anyway I have a hard time telling if the symptoms im having are related to the high RT3, or the Bromine, or the hypothyroid, or the hypogonadism... Or a big huge combination of them all > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 How much magnesium are you taking? Linn Moderator > > > > > > > > Your saturation level is more than likely artificially elevated due to > > > your toxic level of bromide. It blocks receptors and doesn't allow the > > > iodine to get into the cells so it flushes it out. You do need salt - > > > especially with bromide levels that are high. > > > > > > > > Yes high bromide / detox can give you hypo symptoms. I would not back > > > off on iodine. I would support the liver and adrenals to make sure that > > > your body can deal with the detox. Please see the guide to supplementing > > > with iodine for information on what works for both of these suggestions. > > > www.steppingstonesliving.com/resources/iodine/ > > > > > > > > Buist, ND HC > > > > > > > > > > > > Iodine Lab Results > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I got my hakala labs results back today and was thrilled to see: > > > > > > > > 93% iodine excretion 24 hours (46.35 mg) > > > > > > > > and > > > > > > > > 1.22mg flouride (ref range <1.3) > > > > > > > > Those are both great numbers > > > > > > > > HOWEVER the bromide is: 13.95mg (reg rang <5) > > > > > > > > I am doing all the support protocols (granted I just upped my selium and > > > barely added celtic sea salt a week ago). > > > > > > > > I am hypo, with extremely high reverse t3 and feel very tired and > > > sluggish. > > > > > > > > Could the bromide detox be a major factor here on my hypo symptoms and > > > feeling crummy? > > > > > > > > Also, I have been doing 37mg for about 4 months... > > > > > > > > Now that I am above 90%, should I scale back to 1 Iodoral per day, or do > > > I need to go up to 50mg for another week or month, and let the body cleanse > > > of the bromine?? > > > > > > > > I wonder if bromine is any of my prescription meds. Is there a source to > > > look that up? > > > > > > > > thanks! > > > > > > > > > > _ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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