Are these side effects from Iodoral - am I taking too much?

February 29, 2012

Hi everyone,

For about a year or so I've been on 200mg of Iodoral daily along with the

companion nutrients. Never had any detox symptoms but had to lower my thyroid

dose last spring (I currently take 25mcg Synthroid + 60mg natural thyroid).

Well, I just had new labs taken and apparently I've gone hyper again with too

much T3. I was shocked because I didn't think the Iodoral would make me have to

lower my dosage AGAIN.

I also have:

- way too high progesterone - double the normal levels

- elevated liver enzymes

- low ferritin

- low B12 (I am not vegan)

I'm wondering if these things are also connected to the Iodoral because they did

not show up before. I'm very worried about the liver enzymes especially... and

now wondering if the high progesterone is causing the minor acne breakouts that

I've been struggling with. (I've tried saw palmetto for 1.5 months but doesn't

seem to be working)

My ND is recommending I do an iodine loading test because she thinks I take WAY

too much Iodoral and should lower the dosage to at most 100-150mg. (And she also

wants me to drop my natural thyroid to 45mg.) I am going crazy with the constant

fluctuations of my thyroid levels thanks to the iodine... I had no idea it would

be constantly changing.

Questions for the group:

1. Could these side effects on my labs (progesterone, ferritin, B12, liver

enzymes) be from the Iodoral? If so why??

2. At this time would an iodine loading test be helpful and if so, which one?

3. Do you think I should reduce my dosage of Iodoral? I am worried about losing

the benefits if I reduce my dose... but I don't want to cause other problems!!

I have also been told to supplement with ferritin, B12 and some milk thistle

liver complex thingie... Supposed to get my levels re-tested in 1 month.

Any insight anyone can provide would be much appreciated.

Thank you!

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