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Iodine - Lugol's/Iodoral use

Where do you believe that iodine ie Lugol's fits in thyroid disorder treatments
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Can you tell me what the reason is behind not supplying the patient with iodine.

My doctor has me on 15 drops of iodine a day with Armour supplements, and my last lab was getting better. It has taken several months but I do see a slight difference.

Your thoughts?
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In case of iodine deficiency, the potassium iodine is used;
The Lugol solution was used on the fiield for skin testing of iodine deficiency; this test is no longer used.
In case of NON-Hashimoto's caused hypothyroidism, the current trend is to limit thyroid function inhibitors [fluoride, perchlorate] rather then oversupply the patient with iodine excess.
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All I know, is that I took Lugol's Solution sub-lingually for 10 prior to my total thyroidectomy. . .they said it was to reduce the vascularity of the gland.

I'm not sure if this is what you were looking for.
Best of Luck!
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168348 tn?1379357075
Hi .. I'm not sure .. but WELCOME!

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