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Graveslady question: Hashimoto's thyroiditis and iodine supplement?

Do you know of any information on taking iodine supplements when one has Hashimoto's thyroiditis?  I am receiving conflicting opinions on this topic.  Some advise never taking an iodine supplement if one has Hashi. Also, are you aware of an accurate test that determines iodine deficiency?  Thank you again for any information.    
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Dear Graveslady,

I have BSN in Nursing from Florida State University, and not from the "Internet" resources or such... I also have Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and take Armour Thyroid every day.
I am FULLY agree with your above posting, please, forgive these nasty comments from ignorant people. They were rude and uncalled for...

If you need, please, PM me, always happy to discuss any  health issues with you,

Peace, Natalieri :)
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Graveslady I am an RN at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. If I was (and I am NOT) interested in dazzling anyone it would not be you because you don't even read posts to know if someone else has written something dazzling...What by the way are your credentials???? Mine came from Oakland University in Rochester MI and yours????? From the university of oh "Internet????" Listen I know I am not the first to challenge your profoundness....but use it as good thing to perhaps scale back some of your long winded comments that smack of text book perjury ok! Best wishes
Lisa
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I understand now.  You don't like me to interfere with all your  profound knowledge.

You want to do the dazzling, LOL!

Well, what ever......

GL
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geez graveslady do you ever read any posts to see if your oh so great mind is perhaps repeating info??? you don't always have to dazzle us with your profound knowledge....
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I know I  repeat information, but so are the questings asked, repeated questions.  Time after time after time. People don't take time to read through all the pages of post.

You don't have to read any of my post nor even ask question.

I am glad you are so greatful -

Sounds by a few nasty post such as yours, that I am to too welcomed here.

GL
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what ever......
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information.



Iodine is a vital nutrient however, it's not one that our body can  tolerate too much of and too much iodine can cause an overproduction of hormones and lead to hyperthyroidism.  I believe the amount of iodine needed per days is
150 mcg. and it is said that we get enough iodine in salt , seafood, and fast foods. If you do decide you need more iodine in your diet  it is better to eat more food with iodine in it than taking an iodine supplement.  A 1/4 teaspoon of iodized table salt provides 95 micrograms of iodine. A 6-ounce portion of ocean fish provides 650 micrograms of iodine. Most people are able to meet the daily recommendations by eating seafood, iodized salt, and plants grown in iodine-rich soil. When buying salt make sure it is labeled "iodized."
Nutritional and dietary supplements do not contain thyroid hormones in them. They are made from plant and animal sources. Your body needs thyroid hormones to work at its optimum level. Therefore, these supplements can NOT replace deficiencies in your hormone levels. So, you should not take them alone. You will also need some form of medication, be it natural hormone or synthetic.
You might try kelp tablets, starting with one table per day and build up slowly to 6 tablets per day. I am not prescribing, I am only suggesting, with precautions.

There is no test that can reliably diagnose iodine deficiency in individual patients is available.  The below only tells you about iodine in the body but it doesn't relate to thyroid conditions in which only blood test can relate, such as a T4/T3 conversion problem.  Nor will they relate to what is causing iodine deficiency.
I do recommend to have levels done by the doctor and  a Lab.  It is difficult to maintain a thyroid's stability without the help of a professional. You can choose a physician or a holistic practitioner. However, you should have someone monitoring you who is qualified to do so and you should let them know  which supplements you take, how much of each you take and how often you take them (daily, weekly, etc). In some cases, certain supplements can interact with your thyroid hormones and/or other medications, so it's very important that your health care team know about them.

I don't advise the below to be a 100%:

You can test your thyroid for free at home by painting some Iodine on your skin, about 1 1/2 " in diameter,  a place on the skin it won't rub off or touch clothing. If it lasts less than 24 hours, your thyroid is deficient in Iodine. Do it again with treatment, every day, until it DOES last 24 hours, and then monitor about once a month.

Do a urine iodine test:. You take 3 Iodoral tablets (37.5 mg) on the first morning, throw out that morning's first urine, and then collect all urine for 24 hours. Then a sample is tested for iodine. If your body has enough iodine, you should have excreted 90% of what you ingested.  This might come in kits.

GL
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you can go to the pharmacy and get some tincture of iodine and do a 2 inch patch on your fore arm. If it is faded and absorbed within 4-12 hours you could probably use an iodine supplement such as Idural. Like 1-2 pills per day and then do a patch test at the end of the week to if you are still absorbing it as fast . If not cut back to everyother day...I have hasi's and tho I had my TT in Feb I never used the iodine supp. cause I have understrood it may actually mess up the little thyroid function you have left...this probably adds to your confusion right...
Lisa
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