Re: OT: Iodine supplementation

[Guest guest]

> I bought some Iodoral for myself. I would like to give this a try as I suspect

my thyroid needs a little boost, but have always had normal TSH and FT4 (at last

check my doctor would not order FT3).

My #4 had a " normal " thyroid test by a regular ped, but still benefited from the

three supps that helped the rest of us.

>>Anyway, I bought Iodoral 12.5mg, and would like to try this on my own, but am

a little concerned after reading the insert saying I should have a doctor

following my thyroid numbers. I am not on thyroid meds. Just wondering if

anyone is supplementing on their own, and your experiences.

I did not use a doctor. I did relatively low doses, altho for #2 it was obvious

when things were helping and when things were NOT helping. Once my son no

longer needed a supplement, it generally caused the same problems that initially

it resolved, or it caused headaches and behavior issues.

Dana

[Guest guest]

You can order Iodoral and an Iodine loading test kit from

http://vvv9.com/iodoral/

I have been taking it for years fro my thyroid and breast health (which

iodine turned around completely). The doc who put me on it retired, so I

have been doing it on my own ever since. I worked up to four tabs

originally and then after a couple of years ordered the test myself and now

take two tablets a day (25 mg).

I don't know about iodine loading test for children, though.

Haven

Ethan 11

Round 5

ALA 25 mg

[Guest guest]

Thank you both for the responses. I think I will try 1/2 tablet daily for a few

days and see what happens, if anything. I know to watch out for palpitations,

increased heart rate, sweating, and I have read that acne can be a side effect.

I honestly hate to shell out more money for another test if it's not truly

necessary. I will consider it though.

> > I bought some Iodoral for myself. I would like to give this a try as I

suspect my thyroid needs a little boost, but have always had normal TSH and FT4

(at last check my doctor would not order FT3).

>

>

> My #4 had a " normal " thyroid test by a regular ped, but still benefited from

the three supps that helped the rest of us.

>

>

> >>Anyway, I bought Iodoral 12.5mg, and would like to try this on my own, but

am a little concerned after reading the insert saying I should have a doctor

following my thyroid numbers. I am not on thyroid meds. Just wondering if

anyone is supplementing on their own, and your experiences.

>

>

> I did not use a doctor. I did relatively low doses, altho for #2 it was

obvious when things were helping and when things were NOT helping. Once my son

no longer needed a supplement, it generally caused the same problems that

initially it resolved, or it caused headaches and behavior issues.

>

> Dana

>

[Guest guest]

Where do you buy this? Is it available in the US?

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> I bought some Iodoral for myself. I would like to give this a try as I suspect

my thyroid needs a little boost, but have always had normal TSH and FT4 (at last

check my doctor would not order FT3). Anyway, I bought Iodoral 12.5mg, and would

like to try this on my own, but am a little concerned after reading the insert

saying I should have a doctor following my thyroid numbers. I am not on thyroid

meds. Just wondering if anyone is supplementing on their own, and your

experiences.

>

> Thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi . I too have always had " normal " thyroid labs, including FT3- but have

hypo symptoms. I have found Nutrimeds porcine thyroid glandular and iodine drops

to be helpful. I have used both on my own and feel much better since doing so.

Irene

>

> I bought some Iodoral for myself. I would like to give this a try as I suspect

my thyroid needs a little boost, but have always had normal TSH and FT4 (at last

check my doctor would not order FT3). Anyway, I bought Iodoral 12.5mg, and would

like to try this on my own, but am a little concerned after reading the insert

saying I should have a doctor following my thyroid numbers. I am not on thyroid

meds. Just wondering if anyone is supplementing on their own, and your

experiences.

>

> Thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

There's a link to the company in the message from Haven re: testing. I believe

you could buy it directly there. I bought it from vrp.com.

> >

> > I bought some Iodoral for myself. I would like to give this a try as I

suspect my thyroid needs a little boost, but have always had normal TSH and FT4

(at last check my doctor would not order FT3). Anyway, I bought Iodoral 12.5mg,

and would like to try this on my own, but am a little concerned after reading

the insert saying I should have a doctor following my thyroid numbers. I am not

on thyroid meds. Just wondering if anyone is supplementing on their own, and

your experiences.

> >

> > Thanks

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Irene! This does make make me feel better about trying it without someone

following levels. I've seen the thyroid glandular product, but did not respond

well to the adrenal whole glandular product, so I thought starting with iodine

would be best.

We'll see how things go. I'll let you know if I have ?s

> >

> > I bought some Iodoral for myself. I would like to give this a try as I

suspect my thyroid needs a little boost, but have always had normal TSH and FT4

(at last check my doctor would not order FT3). Anyway, I bought Iodoral 12.5mg,

and would like to try this on my own, but am a little concerned after reading

the insert saying I should have a doctor following my thyroid numbers. I am not

on thyroid meds. Just wondering if anyone is supplementing on their own, and

your experiences.

> >

> > Thanks

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Has anyone ever tried the porcine thyroid and gotten migraines? My

daughter and I did and we are both low on thyroid and are now scared

to try tyrosine because of this....those were bad headaches...and they lasted

for a few days!!!

>

> Hi . I too have always had " normal " thyroid labs, including FT3- but have

hypo symptoms. I have found Nutrimeds porcine thyroid glandular and iodine drops

to be helpful. I have used both on my own and feel much better since doing so.

>

> Irene

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

just wondering if anyone has used Detoxadine, just started my son on it ,so

far no obvious side effects,

read book bydavid brownstein, iodine why you need it ,why you cant live

without it,very imfomative explains why normal lab results

dont mean you dont have deficency

mary

On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 6:46 PM, ronnimike <HISSPECIALTOUCH@...> wrote:

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> Has anyone ever tried the porcine thyroid and gotten migraines? My

> daughter and I did and we are both low on thyroid and are now scared

> to try tyrosine because of this....those were bad headaches...and they

> lasted for a few days!!!

>

>

> >

> > Hi . I too have always had " normal " thyroid labs, including FT3- but

> have hypo symptoms. I have found Nutrimeds porcine thyroid glandular and

> iodine drops to be helpful. I have used both on my own and feel much better

> since doing so.

> >

> > Irene

> >

>

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>

--

Cotter

4 Pollerton Manor

Carlow

059 9134964

087 2637921

[Guest guest]

Do you do the load testing before starting iodoral or can you do it after? I'm

presuming it affects the results if you've started taking it. I see Direct Labs

has a thyroid test--what's best way to get a baseline? (to show baseline without

iodoral--can you take a certain amount of time off, then test?)

I've been on iodoral for several months. Definitely notice I'm perkier in

general and the skin on my face feels very soft. Anyone notice bad smelling gas

with the iodoral!? That's my one side effect. Could be iodoral or the houston's

magnesium, which I started both at same time. Sometimes there are ingredients

(usu corn or soy hidden somewhere) that cause reactions in me. The book I

read--on breast health and iodine--said the best way to measure correct dosage

(for an adult woman, at least) is by how well you feel and how your skin/hair

are doing. But that was prob before a lot of these tests were developed. I upped

my dosage to 4 a day over a month or so and felt even better. Nice to feel back

to my old self.

How do you tell if a kid needs it? thyroid testing with Direct Labs? Iodoral

load test? My DS doesn't have a growth problem, but I notice his teeth and nails

used to be brittle. Not so much any more (I think that changed after introducing

the fish oil/butter oil combo for his teeth. I give him a green superfood type

powder that has natural iodine (seaweed), but if he'd benefit from a supplement,

I'd definitely add it.

Also, we live near a nuclear power station--I'm guessing people round here need

it more than elsewhere. Any research on this anyone's heard of.

Lastly, iodine for men? What are the symptoms/benefits? Do men have similar

thyroid issues to women?

Thanks for opening this discussion. Very helpful.

best wishes,

Fiona

>

> You can order Iodoral and an Iodine loading test kit from

>

> http://vvv9.com/iodoral/

>

> I have been taking it for years fro my thyroid and breast health (which

> iodine turned around completely). The doc who put me on it retired, so I

> have been doing it on my own ever since. I worked up to four tabs

> originally and then after a couple of years ordered the test myself and now

> take two tablets a day (25 mg).

>

> I don't know about iodine loading test for children, though.

>

> Haven

> Ethan 11

> Round 5

> ALA 25 mg

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I just ordered the Detoxadine to give to my son who is 2.5 years old and weighs

30lbs. Dr. Group who is the manufacturer of the product suggested that i give

him 1 drop a day for 2 weeks and then take 2 weeks off and then repeat.

I would like to know how much you are giving to your son?

Thanks

Rochelle

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> > > Hi . I too have always had " normal " thyroid labs, including FT3- but

> > have hypo symptoms. I have found Nutrimeds porcine thyroid glandular and

> > iodine drops to be helpful. I have used both on my own and feel much better

> > since doing so.

> > >

> > > Irene

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> --

> Cotter

> 4 Pollerton Manor

> Carlow

> 059 9134964

> 087 2637921

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Where can you buy Porcine Thyroid from? I think the other name of this is called

Armor Thyroid. Does one need a prescription for this?

> >

> > Hi . I too have always had " normal " thyroid labs, including FT3- but

have hypo symptoms. I have found Nutrimeds porcine thyroid glandular and iodine

drops to be helpful. I have used both on my own and feel much better since

doing so.

> >

> > Irene

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi rochelle,

my son is almost seven,and is on 3 drops per day,he is only on it one week

at this stage,i am hoping for alot of positives from it,every intervention

we started with him after 4 to 6 months,as his lymph system just cant handle

detox,after reading up on iodine i am hoping

that this will help,he is in good form on it but i notice the red blotchy

face is coming back ,sure sign of detox for him,will let you know how we go.

mary

On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 6:27 AM, rochelle b <mcroche2002@...> wrote:

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>

> Hi ,

> I just ordered the Detoxadine to give to my son who is 2.5 years old and

> weighs 30lbs. Dr. Group who is the manufacturer of the product suggested

> that i give him 1 drop a day for 2 weeks and then take 2 weeks off and then

> repeat.

> I would like to know how much you are giving to your son?

> Thanks

> Rochelle

>

>

> > > >

> > > > Hi . I too have always had " normal " thyroid labs, including FT3-

> but

> > > have hypo symptoms. I have found Nutrimeds porcine thyroid glandular

> and

> > > iodine drops to be helpful. I have used both on my own and feel much

> better

> > > since doing so.

> > > >

> > > > Irene

> > > >

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> > --

> > Cotter

> > 4 Pollerton Manor

> > Carlow

> > 059 9134964

> > 087 2637921

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

http://www.nutri-meds.com/Nutri_Meds_Desiccated_Porcine_Thyroid_Capsules_p/nm-g-\

ptc.htm

> > >

> > > Hi . I too have always had " normal " thyroid labs, including FT3- but

have hypo symptoms. I have found Nutrimeds porcine thyroid glandular and iodine

drops to be helpful. I have used both on my own and feel much better since

doing so.

> > >

> > > Irene

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[Guest guest]

Must be something in the porcine formulation you are intolerant to. There are

several good bovine thyroid glandulars out there. In fact I used one with great

success. I am debating whether to go back to it. It was cheaper and may have

even worked a little better than the porcine- although the porcine is supposed

to work better.

Irene

> >

> > Hi . I too have always had " normal " thyroid labs, including FT3- but

have hypo symptoms. I have found Nutrimeds porcine thyroid glandular and iodine

drops to be helpful. I have used both on my own and feel much better since

doing so.

> >

> > Irene

> >

>

[Guest guest]

The thing with the whole adrenal glandular is it has some small amount of

cortisol and most cannot take it and need the adrenal cortex extract instead. I

am one of the few who can. The thyroid glandulars are different. There are

several brands and formulations - both porcine and bovine. It might be worth a

try. I know sometimes on round when I get hypo symptoms if I take a glandular

and some iodine they stop right away.

Irene

> > >

> > > I bought some Iodoral for myself. I would like to give this a try as I

suspect my thyroid needs a little boost, but have always had normal TSH and FT4

(at last check my doctor would not order FT3). Anyway, I bought Iodoral 12.5mg,

and would like to try this on my own, but am a little concerned after reading

the insert saying I should have a doctor following my thyroid numbers. I am not

on thyroid meds. Just wondering if anyone is supplementing on their own, and

your experiences.

> > >

> > > Thanks

> > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

You may want to visit the for thyroid and adrenal health for more

answers and more info.

Armour Thyroid (bovine) is not hightly recommended by some on those 'boards

although highly used. There is also Natureroid you may want to look into. I'm

doing research now for my adrenal/thyroid health. You may want to check for

adrenal health too, because you'll want to treat that first if there is a

problem with your adrenal glands.

If you'd like the links, I can post them.

Sheila

> > >

> > > Hi . I too have always had " normal " thyroid labs, including FT3- but

have hypo symptoms. I have found Nutrimeds porcine thyroid glandular and iodine

drops to be helpful. I have used both on my own and feel much better since

doing so.

> > >

> > > Irene

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Posting it anyway...you can find the info on the thyroid 'board on the adrenal

'board since they are sister sites.

NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

Sheila

[Guest guest]

Bovine isn't an option....allergic to beef and all relatives of beef.

We can not eat beef or lamb. Or their products. Makes life interesting

sometimes...but I tell ya..those migraines were terrible!!!

> > >

> > > Hi . I too have always had " normal " thyroid labs, including FT3- but

have hypo symptoms. I have found Nutrimeds porcine thyroid glandular and iodine

drops to be helpful. I have used both on my own and feel much better since

doing so.

> > >

> > > Irene

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Irene,

What is the brands of bovine thyroid glandulars you had good success with?

Rafidah

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[ ] Re: OT: Iodine supplementation

Must be something in the porcine formulation you are intolerant to. There are

several good bovine thyroid glandulars out there. In fact I used one with great

success. I am debating whether to go back to it. It was cheaper and may have

even worked a little better than the porcine- although the porcine is supposed

to work better.

Irene

> >

> > Hi . I too have always had " normal " thyroid labs, including FT3- but

have hypo symptoms. I have found Nutrimeds porcine thyroid glandular and iodine

drops to be helpful. I have used both on my own and feel much better since

doing so.

> >

> > Irene

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I use Raw Thyroid, by Natural Sources There are others out there.

Irene

> > >

> > > Hi . I too have always had " normal " thyroid labs, including FT3- but

have hypo symptoms. I have found Nutrimeds porcine thyroid glandular and iodine

drops to be helpful. I have used both on my own and feel much better since

doing so.

> > >

> > > Irene

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