Re: We saw the dastardly parasite this morning!!!!

[Guest guest]

Iodine is needed by far more than the thyroid. Every cell of the body uses

iodine in some respect.

In cases that it increased TSH or decreased T3 levels i would be interested in

knowing the dosage and if the companion supplements were given.

Mag, Vit C, Se, Niacin, B2, Natural Salt are the supplements of the protocol. If

these things werent given in companion to a high dosage of iodine those effects

might be seen.

It's hard to guess why unless you know what else was being given or not given

and dosage.

There are many kids on iodine at the Iodine group and have not read about this

phenomenon.

Cheryl

> > >

> > > Having worms is just another sign of Iodine Deficiency.

> > >

> > > Lugols solution in water - 1 to 2 drops per day of 2% - will kill the

worms.

> > >

> > > Iodine kills bacteria, virus, parasites, helps the liver remove metals

and will clear up leaky gut, too.

> > >

> > > Cheryl

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Iodine is needed by far more than the thyroid. Every cell of the body uses

iodine in some respect.

In cases that it increased TSH or decreased T3 levels i would be interested in

knowing the dosage and if the companion supplements were given.

Mag, Vit C, Se, Niacin, B2, Natural Salt are the supplements of the protocol. If

these things werent given in companion to a high dosage of iodine those effects

might be seen.

It's hard to guess why unless you know what else was being given or not given

and dosage.

There are many kids on iodine at the Iodine group and have not read about this

phenomenon.

Cheryl

> > >

> > > Having worms is just another sign of Iodine Deficiency.

> > >

> > > Lugols solution in water - 1 to 2 drops per day of 2% - will kill the

worms.

> > >

> > > Iodine kills bacteria, virus, parasites, helps the liver remove metals

and will clear up leaky gut, too.

> > >

> > > Cheryl

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

That 88% evaporation is over a 3 day period.

Here is a link that talks about absorbtion.

http://www.iodine4health.com/special/physiology/absorption/absorption.htm

I personally have misgivings with some of that article. The japanese study it

cites didnt consider the lack of Se, which later studies did.Comparing the same

Japanses people in different areas and measuring Se levels with findings of low

Se combined with High Iodine to be the actual culprit.

The greece study is intersting, I wonder what the overall health of the

children with bigger thyroids compared to the normal dietary intake group might

be. Or their mag and se levels.

I think most adverse reactions are actually dieoff of pathogens and done too

quickly or without the right companion supplements will cause reactions.

Overall its a good article tho, explaining alot of the questions most have about

Iodine.

Cheryl

>

> Studies indicate that it is not valid. Results indicate that 88% of the

iodine applied to the skin actually evaporates. This is a good site that

explains this in more detail.

>

http://www.westonaprice.org/modern-diseases/metabolic-disorders/1662-the-great-i\

odine-debate.html

>

> Dr. Suzanne

> www.fcchiropracticcenter.com

[Guest guest]

That 88% evaporation is over a 3 day period.

Here is a link that talks about absorbtion.

http://www.iodine4health.com/special/physiology/absorption/absorption.htm

I personally have misgivings with some of that article. The japanese study it

cites didnt consider the lack of Se, which later studies did.Comparing the same

Japanses people in different areas and measuring Se levels with findings of low

Se combined with High Iodine to be the actual culprit.

The greece study is intersting, I wonder what the overall health of the

children with bigger thyroids compared to the normal dietary intake group might

be. Or their mag and se levels.

I think most adverse reactions are actually dieoff of pathogens and done too

quickly or without the right companion supplements will cause reactions.

Overall its a good article tho, explaining alot of the questions most have about

Iodine.

Cheryl

>

> Studies indicate that it is not valid. Results indicate that 88% of the

iodine applied to the skin actually evaporates. This is a good site that

explains this in more detail.

>

http://www.westonaprice.org/modern-diseases/metabolic-disorders/1662-the-great-i\

odine-debate.html

>

> Dr. Suzanne

> www.fcchiropracticcenter.com

[Guest guest]

That 88% evaporation is over a 3 day period.

Here is a link that talks about absorbtion.

http://www.iodine4health.com/special/physiology/absorption/absorption.htm

I personally have misgivings with some of that article. The japanese study it

cites didnt consider the lack of Se, which later studies did.Comparing the same

Japanses people in different areas and measuring Se levels with findings of low

Se combined with High Iodine to be the actual culprit.

The greece study is intersting, I wonder what the overall health of the

children with bigger thyroids compared to the normal dietary intake group might

be. Or their mag and se levels.

I think most adverse reactions are actually dieoff of pathogens and done too

quickly or without the right companion supplements will cause reactions.

Overall its a good article tho, explaining alot of the questions most have about

Iodine.

Cheryl

>

> Studies indicate that it is not valid. Results indicate that 88% of the

iodine applied to the skin actually evaporates. This is a good site that

explains this in more detail.

>

http://www.westonaprice.org/modern-diseases/metabolic-disorders/1662-the-great-i\

odine-debate.html

>

> Dr. Suzanne

> www.fcchiropracticcenter.com

[Guest guest]

Lol! That was pretty funny... I must it admit, it doesn't sound that bad!

Cheryl

~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~

~@Gryffins_Tail~

> (it tastes like hot dog water -- yummy -- LOL!)

[Guest guest]

Lol! That was pretty funny... I must it admit, it doesn't sound that bad!

Cheryl

~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~

~@Gryffins_Tail~

> (it tastes like hot dog water -- yummy -- LOL!)

[Guest guest]

Lol! That was pretty funny... I must it admit, it doesn't sound that bad!

Cheryl

~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~

~@Gryffins_Tail~

> (it tastes like hot dog water -- yummy -- LOL!)

[Guest guest]

The moon face and hair loss or slow growth is very typical of Iodine deficiency,

thyroid issues.. Being tired all the time.

Very good link:

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

The salt is an adrenal issue but probably also thyroid related as they are

symbiotic in their functions. I can remember as a child licking salt, craving

salt. Getting very angry when i wasnt allowed to have it. As an adult i

licked,ate tons of salt all the time. Then I found out I was iodine deficient

and adrenal fatiqued. I craved it all the time. I dont crave it anymore but i

still eat alot of it!

I would get her some good Himylayan pink salt or Celtic natural salt and let her

have as much as she wants up to 1 tsp. With plenty of water. If you still use

the salt in the blue box throw it away.

Cheryl

>

> Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking

> around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a

> thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

>

> She gets lethargic sometimes.

> She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl

> but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much

> slightly swollen.

> She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes

> anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to

> pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!).

> Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have

> to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs.

>

> Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for

> a long time.

>

> Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It always looks

> swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined

> face. I don't think it looks " bad " but is an indicator of an issue.

> http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

>

> Does her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much

> always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months

> but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and

> never seems to get any longer than this length.

>

[Guest guest]

The moon face and hair loss or slow growth is very typical of Iodine deficiency,

thyroid issues.. Being tired all the time.

Very good link:

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

The salt is an adrenal issue but probably also thyroid related as they are

symbiotic in their functions. I can remember as a child licking salt, craving

salt. Getting very angry when i wasnt allowed to have it. As an adult i

licked,ate tons of salt all the time. Then I found out I was iodine deficient

and adrenal fatiqued. I craved it all the time. I dont crave it anymore but i

still eat alot of it!

I would get her some good Himylayan pink salt or Celtic natural salt and let her

have as much as she wants up to 1 tsp. With plenty of water. If you still use

the salt in the blue box throw it away.

Cheryl

>

> Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking

> around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a

> thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

>

> She gets lethargic sometimes.

> She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl

> but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much

> slightly swollen.

> She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes

> anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to

> pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!).

> Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have

> to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs.

>

> Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for

> a long time.

>

> Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It always looks

> swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined

> face. I don't think it looks " bad " but is an indicator of an issue.

> http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

>

> Does her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much

> always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months

> but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and

> never seems to get any longer than this length.

>

[Guest guest]

The moon face and hair loss or slow growth is very typical of Iodine deficiency,

thyroid issues.. Being tired all the time.

Very good link:

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

The salt is an adrenal issue but probably also thyroid related as they are

symbiotic in their functions. I can remember as a child licking salt, craving

salt. Getting very angry when i wasnt allowed to have it. As an adult i

licked,ate tons of salt all the time. Then I found out I was iodine deficient

and adrenal fatiqued. I craved it all the time. I dont crave it anymore but i

still eat alot of it!

I would get her some good Himylayan pink salt or Celtic natural salt and let her

have as much as she wants up to 1 tsp. With plenty of water. If you still use

the salt in the blue box throw it away.

Cheryl

>

> Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking

> around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a

> thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

>

> She gets lethargic sometimes.

> She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl

> but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much

> slightly swollen.

> She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes

> anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to

> pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!).

> Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have

> to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs.

>

> Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for

> a long time.

>

> Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It always looks

> swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined

> face. I don't think it looks " bad " but is an indicator of an issue.

> http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

>

> Does her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much

> always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months

> but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and

> never seems to get any longer than this length.

>

[Guest guest]

My son's face is a little roundish too. He looks more babyish than other 4 year

olds.

Caryn

>

> Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking

> around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a

> thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

>

> She gets lethargic sometimes.

> She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl

> but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much

> slightly swollen.

> She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes

> anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to

> pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!).

> Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have

> to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs.

>

> Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for

> a long time.

>

> Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It always looks

> swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined

> face. I don't think it looks " bad " but is an indicator of an issue.

> http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

>

> Does her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much

> always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months

> but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and

> never seems to get any longer than this length.

>

[Guest guest]

My son's face is a little roundish too. He looks more babyish than other 4 year

olds.

Caryn

>

> Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking

> around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a

> thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

>

> She gets lethargic sometimes.

> She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl

> but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much

> slightly swollen.

> She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes

> anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to

> pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!).

> Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have

> to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs.

>

> Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for

> a long time.

>

> Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It always looks

> swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined

> face. I don't think it looks " bad " but is an indicator of an issue.

> http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

>

> Does her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much

> always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months

> but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and

> never seems to get any longer than this length.

>

[Guest guest]

Round, puffy face and salt craving can also be an indicator or adrenal issues.

Thyroid and adrenal issues are often seen together.

Dr. Suzanne

www.fcchiropracticcenter.com

> > > >

> > > > Having worms is just another sign of Iodine Deficiency.

> > > >

> > > > Lugols solution in water - 1 to 2 drops per day of 2% - will kill the

worms.

> > > >

> > > > Iodine kills bacteria, virus, parasites, helps the liver remove metals

and will clear up leaky gut, too.

> > > >

> > > > Cheryl

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Round, puffy face and salt craving can also be an indicator or adrenal issues.

Thyroid and adrenal issues are often seen together.

Dr. Suzanne

www.fcchiropracticcenter.com

> > > >

> > > > Having worms is just another sign of Iodine Deficiency.

> > > >

> > > > Lugols solution in water - 1 to 2 drops per day of 2% - will kill the

worms.

> > > >

> > > > Iodine kills bacteria, virus, parasites, helps the liver remove metals

and will clear up leaky gut, too.

> > > >

> > > > Cheryl

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

One of our Doctors suggested iodine can in some way protect our son from his constant exposure to chlorine. I give him a drop our two every other day. He is thin ( face, everywhere ) and his hair grows like a chia pet, so I don't think he's deficient. Still, I think the lugols helps him feel better. Sent from my iPhone

Vitamin stores might have Lugols.I only buy online and never been to a health food store so I dont know for sure.

Swanson Vitamins is where i get mine, the cheapest i have found.

http://www.swansonvitamins.com/LGS001/ItemDetail

I take approx 50mg a day. I use 1 to 2 drops (3mg each drop) internally and the rest i get transdermally. For my son he gets 25mg daily. Same configuration. Transdermal application results in only a little less than 1mg absorbtion, so i use alot. Considering making it myself, the iodine group has a recipe in the last few days that makes it sound easy!

Cheryl

>

> Thanks Cheryl, I'd never heard of using iodine before. How do you use the

> Lugols and where do I find it? I don't ever recall seeing it in a health

> food store. I just did a quick google on it and I get the impression that

> it needs to be compounded. Do I need an rx to get Lugols solution?

>

[Guest guest]

One of our Doctors suggested iodine can in some way protect our son from his constant exposure to chlorine. I give him a drop our two every other day. He is thin ( face, everywhere ) and his hair grows like a chia pet, so I don't think he's deficient. Still, I think the lugols helps him feel better. Sent from my iPhone

Vitamin stores might have Lugols.I only buy online and never been to a health food store so I dont know for sure.

Swanson Vitamins is where i get mine, the cheapest i have found.

http://www.swansonvitamins.com/LGS001/ItemDetail

I take approx 50mg a day. I use 1 to 2 drops (3mg each drop) internally and the rest i get transdermally. For my son he gets 25mg daily. Same configuration. Transdermal application results in only a little less than 1mg absorbtion, so i use alot. Considering making it myself, the iodine group has a recipe in the last few days that makes it sound easy!

Cheryl

>

> Thanks Cheryl, I'd never heard of using iodine before. How do you use the

> Lugols and where do I find it? I don't ever recall seeing it in a health

> food store. I just did a quick google on it and I get the impression that

> it needs to be compounded. Do I need an rx to get Lugols solution?

>

[Guest guest]

One of our Doctors suggested iodine can in some way protect our son from his constant exposure to chlorine. I give him a drop our two every other day. He is thin ( face, everywhere ) and his hair grows like a chia pet, so I don't think he's deficient. Still, I think the lugols helps him feel better. Sent from my iPhone

Vitamin stores might have Lugols.I only buy online and never been to a health food store so I dont know for sure.

Swanson Vitamins is where i get mine, the cheapest i have found.

http://www.swansonvitamins.com/LGS001/ItemDetail

I take approx 50mg a day. I use 1 to 2 drops (3mg each drop) internally and the rest i get transdermally. For my son he gets 25mg daily. Same configuration. Transdermal application results in only a little less than 1mg absorbtion, so i use alot. Considering making it myself, the iodine group has a recipe in the last few days that makes it sound easy!

Cheryl

>

> Thanks Cheryl, I'd never heard of using iodine before. How do you use the

> Lugols and where do I find it? I don't ever recall seeing it in a health

> food store. I just did a quick google on it and I get the impression that

> it needs to be compounded. Do I need an rx to get Lugols solution?

>

[Guest guest]

We definitely use the pink sea salt but I was thinking that because it's non-iodized salt, that may be where the iodine deficiency is coming from in it occurred to me that maybe I should switch back to the regular supermarket salt -- but I think you're right, it is loaded with chemicals and switching back is not a good idea.  The thing is that when I took the photo (many months ago -- she still has the moon face and hair still grows very slowly -- never gets beyond the length in the photo), I hadn't stop the regular supermarket salt yet and there were signs of iodine deficiency. 

Are there things that hinder the usage of iodine in the body?  Do I need to add anything else to help the iodine be absorbed/used?

 

The moon face and hair loss or slow growth is very typical of Iodine deficiency, thyroid issues.. Being tired all the time.

Very good link:

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

The salt is an adrenal issue but probably also thyroid related as they are symbiotic in their functions. I can remember as a child licking salt, craving salt. Getting very angry when i wasnt allowed to have it. As an adult i licked,ate tons of salt all the time. Then I found out I was iodine deficient and adrenal fatiqued. I craved it all the time. I dont crave it anymore but i still eat alot of it!

I would get her some good Himylayan pink salt or Celtic natural salt and let her have as much as she wants up to 1 tsp. With plenty of water. If you still use the salt in the blue box throw it away.

Cheryl

>

> Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking

> around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a

> thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

>

> She gets lethargic sometimes.

> She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl

> but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much

> slightly swollen.

> She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes

> anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to

> pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!).

> Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have

> to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs.

>

> Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for

> a long time.

>

> Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It always looks

> swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined

> face. I don't think it looks " bad " but is an indicator of an issue.

> http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

>

> Does her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much

> always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months

> but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and

> never seems to get any longer than this length.

>

[Guest guest]

We definitely use the pink sea salt but I was thinking that because it's non-iodized salt, that may be where the iodine deficiency is coming from in it occurred to me that maybe I should switch back to the regular supermarket salt -- but I think you're right, it is loaded with chemicals and switching back is not a good idea.  The thing is that when I took the photo (many months ago -- she still has the moon face and hair still grows very slowly -- never gets beyond the length in the photo), I hadn't stop the regular supermarket salt yet and there were signs of iodine deficiency. 

Are there things that hinder the usage of iodine in the body?  Do I need to add anything else to help the iodine be absorbed/used?

 

The moon face and hair loss or slow growth is very typical of Iodine deficiency, thyroid issues.. Being tired all the time.

Very good link:

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

The salt is an adrenal issue but probably also thyroid related as they are symbiotic in their functions. I can remember as a child licking salt, craving salt. Getting very angry when i wasnt allowed to have it. As an adult i licked,ate tons of salt all the time. Then I found out I was iodine deficient and adrenal fatiqued. I craved it all the time. I dont crave it anymore but i still eat alot of it!

I would get her some good Himylayan pink salt or Celtic natural salt and let her have as much as she wants up to 1 tsp. With plenty of water. If you still use the salt in the blue box throw it away.

Cheryl

>

> Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking

> around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a

> thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

>

> She gets lethargic sometimes.

> She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl

> but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much

> slightly swollen.

> She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes

> anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to

> pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!).

> Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have

> to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs.

>

> Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for

> a long time.

>

> Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It always looks

> swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined

> face. I don't think it looks " bad " but is an indicator of an issue.

> http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

>

> Does her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much

> always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months

> but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and

> never seems to get any longer than this length.

>

[Guest guest]

I've been thinking it for a few months, Tammy, but thyroid, adrenal, or iodine never occurred to me.  It's just that when she's in a room of other typical kids her age, they always seem to have a more defined face, not as swollen or pudgy looking (it's not that I think it looks " bad " or anything, just that there's low tone in the face, which I think can't be helping her in the speech area, especially that most of the low tone appears to be in the lower part of the face around the jaw area).  The slow hair growth has always been a thing I've wondered about since she was a baby.  She was bald for the first 14 months.  There was almost no hair growth and it struck me as odd then when I saw all these other toddlers around us with full, thick hair coming in.

When I started her on carnosine, some of the tone around the lower part of her face seemed to improve a little and even my friend commented on it one day when she was over and saw Maia.  But it's still there and not completely resolved -- the low tone is still there. 

I'm going to go ahead and run the OAT and the stool samples and then I'm going to start the iodine and see if things improve. 

 

Alberta, it's odd that you should mention that because I think the same about my little guy's face always looking a little swollen.  I suspect histamine issues with him (because of his reactions to shots and bug bites and such) and I've been considering the possiblity that it might be related to a food allergy.  I've also been supplementing him for thyroid support because I suspect he's low (very common on both sides of the family).      Besides you, I've never heard any other person make that observation w/ their kid.  Have you always thought this about her?  I don't remember starting to observe this until about 8 months ago or so....he's 5.

 

-Tammy

To: mb12 valtrex

Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 5:23:24 PMSubject: Re: Re: We saw the dastardly parasite this morning!!!!

 

Some quick questions about a thyroid problem.  I'm just quickly looking around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a thyroid issue.  Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

She gets lethargic sometimes. She seems to have a constant swollen looking face.  She's not a heavy girl but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much slightly swollen.She craves salt all the time.  I have to hold her down when she goes anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!). 

Her hair grows really really slowly.  It seems to never grow.  I never have to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs.  Are these symptoms of thyroid issues?  I've been thinking about this one for a long time.

Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face.  It

always looks swollen-ish to me.  I find that kids her age usually have a more defined face.  I don't think it looks " bad " but is an indicator of an issue.  http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

Does her face not look swollen or is it just me?  And her hair pretty much always stays at this length.  I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and never seems to get any longer than this length.

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I've been thinking it for a few months, Tammy, but thyroid, adrenal, or iodine never occurred to me.  It's just that when she's in a room of other typical kids her age, they always seem to have a more defined face, not as swollen or pudgy looking (it's not that I think it looks " bad " or anything, just that there's low tone in the face, which I think can't be helping her in the speech area, especially that most of the low tone appears to be in the lower part of the face around the jaw area).  The slow hair growth has always been a thing I've wondered about since she was a baby.  She was bald for the first 14 months.  There was almost no hair growth and it struck me as odd then when I saw all these other toddlers around us with full, thick hair coming in.

When I started her on carnosine, some of the tone around the lower part of her face seemed to improve a little and even my friend commented on it one day when she was over and saw Maia.  But it's still there and not completely resolved -- the low tone is still there. 

I'm going to go ahead and run the OAT and the stool samples and then I'm going to start the iodine and see if things improve. 

 

Alberta, it's odd that you should mention that because I think the same about my little guy's face always looking a little swollen.  I suspect histamine issues with him (because of his reactions to shots and bug bites and such) and I've been considering the possiblity that it might be related to a food allergy.  I've also been supplementing him for thyroid support because I suspect he's low (very common on both sides of the family).      Besides you, I've never heard any other person make that observation w/ their kid.  Have you always thought this about her?  I don't remember starting to observe this until about 8 months ago or so....he's 5.

 

-Tammy

To: mb12 valtrex

Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 5:23:24 PMSubject: Re: Re: We saw the dastardly parasite this morning!!!!

 

Some quick questions about a thyroid problem.  I'm just quickly looking around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a thyroid issue.  Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

She gets lethargic sometimes. She seems to have a constant swollen looking face.  She's not a heavy girl but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much slightly swollen.She craves salt all the time.  I have to hold her down when she goes anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!). 

Her hair grows really really slowly.  It seems to never grow.  I never have to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs.  Are these symptoms of thyroid issues?  I've been thinking about this one for a long time.

Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face.  It

always looks swollen-ish to me.  I find that kids her age usually have a more defined face.  I don't think it looks " bad " but is an indicator of an issue.  http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

Does her face not look swollen or is it just me?  And her hair pretty much always stays at this length.  I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and never seems to get any longer than this length.

[Guest guest]

I've been thinking it for a few months, Tammy, but thyroid, adrenal, or iodine never occurred to me.  It's just that when she's in a room of other typical kids her age, they always seem to have a more defined face, not as swollen or pudgy looking (it's not that I think it looks " bad " or anything, just that there's low tone in the face, which I think can't be helping her in the speech area, especially that most of the low tone appears to be in the lower part of the face around the jaw area).  The slow hair growth has always been a thing I've wondered about since she was a baby.  She was bald for the first 14 months.  There was almost no hair growth and it struck me as odd then when I saw all these other toddlers around us with full, thick hair coming in.

When I started her on carnosine, some of the tone around the lower part of her face seemed to improve a little and even my friend commented on it one day when she was over and saw Maia.  But it's still there and not completely resolved -- the low tone is still there. 

I'm going to go ahead and run the OAT and the stool samples and then I'm going to start the iodine and see if things improve. 

 

Alberta, it's odd that you should mention that because I think the same about my little guy's face always looking a little swollen.  I suspect histamine issues with him (because of his reactions to shots and bug bites and such) and I've been considering the possiblity that it might be related to a food allergy.  I've also been supplementing him for thyroid support because I suspect he's low (very common on both sides of the family).      Besides you, I've never heard any other person make that observation w/ their kid.  Have you always thought this about her?  I don't remember starting to observe this until about 8 months ago or so....he's 5.

 

-Tammy

To: mb12 valtrex

Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 5:23:24 PMSubject: Re: Re: We saw the dastardly parasite this morning!!!!

 

Some quick questions about a thyroid problem.  I'm just quickly looking around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a thyroid issue.  Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

She gets lethargic sometimes. She seems to have a constant swollen looking face.  She's not a heavy girl but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much slightly swollen.She craves salt all the time.  I have to hold her down when she goes anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!). 

Her hair grows really really slowly.  It seems to never grow.  I never have to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs.  Are these symptoms of thyroid issues?  I've been thinking about this one for a long time.

Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face.  It

always looks swollen-ish to me.  I find that kids her age usually have a more defined face.  I don't think it looks " bad " but is an indicator of an issue.  http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

Does her face not look swollen or is it just me?  And her hair pretty much always stays at this length.  I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and never seems to get any longer than this length.

[Guest guest]

She's absolutely beautiful, btw. To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Sat, February 5, 2011 8:00:31 AMSubject: Re: Re: We saw the dastardly parasite this morning!!!!

I've been thinking it for a few months, Tammy, but thyroid, adrenal, or iodine never occurred to me. It's just that when she's in a room of other typical kids her age, they always seem to have a more defined face, not as swollen or pudgy looking (it's not that I think it looks "bad" or anything, just that there's low tone in the face, which I think can't be helping her in the speech area, especially that most of the low tone appears to be in the lower part of the face around the jaw area). The slow hair growth has always been a thing I've wondered about since she was a baby. She was bald for the first 14 months. There was almost no hair growth and it struck me as odd then when I saw all these other toddlers around us with full, thick hair coming in.

When I started her on carnosine, some of the tone around the lower part of her face seemed to improve a little and even my friend commented on it one day when she was over and saw Maia. But it's still there and not completely resolved -- the low tone is still there.

I'm going to go ahead and run the OAT and the stool samples and then I'm going to start the iodine and see if things improve.

Alberta, it's odd that you should mention that because I think the same about my little guy's face always looking a little swollen. I suspect histamine issues with him (because of his reactions to shots and bug bites and such) and I've been considering the possiblity that it might be related to a food allergy. I've also been supplementing him for thyroid support because I suspect he's low (very common on both sides of the family). Besides you, I've never heard any other person make that observation w/ their kid. Have you always thought this about her? I don't remember starting to observe this until about 8 months ago or so....he's 5.

-Tammy

To: mb12 valtrex

Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 5:23:24 PMSubject: Re: Re: We saw the dastardly parasite this morning!!!!

Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

She gets lethargic sometimes. She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much slightly swollen.She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!).

Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs. Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for a long time.

Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It

always looks swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined face. I don't think it looks "bad" but is an indicator of an issue. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

Does her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and never seems to get any longer than this length.

[Guest guest]

She's absolutely beautiful, btw. To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Sat, February 5, 2011 8:00:31 AMSubject: Re: Re: We saw the dastardly parasite this morning!!!!

I've been thinking it for a few months, Tammy, but thyroid, adrenal, or iodine never occurred to me. It's just that when she's in a room of other typical kids her age, they always seem to have a more defined face, not as swollen or pudgy looking (it's not that I think it looks "bad" or anything, just that there's low tone in the face, which I think can't be helping her in the speech area, especially that most of the low tone appears to be in the lower part of the face around the jaw area). The slow hair growth has always been a thing I've wondered about since she was a baby. She was bald for the first 14 months. There was almost no hair growth and it struck me as odd then when I saw all these other toddlers around us with full, thick hair coming in.

When I started her on carnosine, some of the tone around the lower part of her face seemed to improve a little and even my friend commented on it one day when she was over and saw Maia. But it's still there and not completely resolved -- the low tone is still there.

I'm going to go ahead and run the OAT and the stool samples and then I'm going to start the iodine and see if things improve.

Alberta, it's odd that you should mention that because I think the same about my little guy's face always looking a little swollen. I suspect histamine issues with him (because of his reactions to shots and bug bites and such) and I've been considering the possiblity that it might be related to a food allergy. I've also been supplementing him for thyroid support because I suspect he's low (very common on both sides of the family). Besides you, I've never heard any other person make that observation w/ their kid. Have you always thought this about her? I don't remember starting to observe this until about 8 months ago or so....he's 5.

-Tammy

To: mb12 valtrex

Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 5:23:24 PMSubject: Re: Re: We saw the dastardly parasite this morning!!!!

Some quick questions about a thyroid problem. I'm just quickly looking around and I've suspected it before but I suspect again that my dd has a thyroid issue. Do these things sound like thyroid issues to you?

She gets lethargic sometimes. She seems to have a constant swollen looking face. She's not a heavy girl but her face is very round and everything always looks just that much slightly swollen.She craves salt all the time. I have to hold her down when she goes anywhere where there's road salt this time of year as she always wants to pick pieces of road salt up and eat it (YUCK!).

Her hair grows really really slowly. It seems to never grow. I never have to cut the hair at the back of her head, just her bangs. Are these symptoms of thyroid issues? I've been thinking about this one for a long time.

Here's a pic of her so you can kind of see her face. It

always looks swollen-ish to me. I find that kids her age usually have a more defined face. I don't think it looks "bad" but is an indicator of an issue. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4440430042_57c55346df.jpg

Does her face not look swollen or is it just me? And her hair pretty much always stays at this length. I have to cut her bangs every 2 to 3 months but the length of her hair always stays at this length for the back and never seems to get any longer than this length.