deficiency. However I have antithyroid antibodies, does this mean that my hypothyroidism isn't caused by iodine deficiency therefore I should not take it? I read on thyroidabout.com that taking sea kelp can make matters worse. Anyone taking it or has taken it and what are your thoughts on it?
2007-11-26 21:46:49 · 5 answers · asked by feelin' blue 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
By the way I am currently taking 150mcg of thyroxine.
2007-11-26 22:00:40 · update #1
I am hypothyroid and on Armour. I do take kelp too. I got my thyroid levels correct first and then I did a few iodine patch tests to see if it picked up a deficiency. It showed I was deficient, so I started the kelp. Many people do fine with a little bit of iodine, then there are others that don't. I would do some more research on the topic before you decide What works for one might not work for others. Below is a link to a doctor who has written a book on iodine. I recently bought the book and found it quite interesting. You may also want t oin one of the many iodine groups. (links below)
2007-11-27 02:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by DNA 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem with powdered kelp is that there are no dosages. Plus, iodine deficiency is a symptom, not a cause. There are other, more pressing headaches associated with hypothyroidism. Metabolism, for starters, which can play hell with your immune system, and also your mental health. If you look at a nurses' guide, you'll see that thyroid issues can lead to some chemical difficulties in brain/body day-to-day functioning.
Go get yourself some real, western-style medicine. A naturopath is great for a lot of things, but this is heavy-lifting time, and a doc can treat this in a realistic, conclusive fashion, this without too much fuss, before your quality of life goes south. Avoid the snake-oil salesmen.
2007-11-26 21:55:33 · answer #2 · answered by benthic_man 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would get a 2nd opinion by a nutritionist or pharmacologist. Not all hypothyroidism is a lack of iodine. I would also check with my MD especially since you're taking thyroid hormone.
2007-11-26 22:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by knicname 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thyroid hormones contains iodine atoms.so, if you have underactive thyroids, meaning your thyroid glands aren't producing enough thyroid hormones even though you have antithyroid antibodies like you said. the main cause of hypothyroidism is iodine difficiency. sources of iodine can be found in some seaweeds, and other sea foods. organic is better than processed ones.
2007-11-26 22:07:35 · answer #4 · answered by amsirach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please don't mess around with this. if you mess with one hormone , u mess with them all. Go to a family practice doctor.
2007-11-26 22:27:44 · answer #5 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋