I know this topic has come up many times-I have read tons of threads on it. I have a mole that looked like it got a little bigger. I decided to start applying Iodine on it and it has since gotten darker. I wanted to see if it is possible that if you put Iodine on a mole that is maybe cancerous (mine is flat and brown) that it could make the cancer spread? I saw on WikiAnswers that if you apply Iodine to a melanoma it will make the cancer spread. Is this True? Can you put Iodine on moles to prevent them from becoming cancerous and not just for removal? Some clarity would be great!
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I developed a red circle on the very bottom of my breast (its now been there 2weeks that i know of). It is about the size of a nickel. It is pink and then I touch it a lot and it gets a little redder. I instantly google it and I see all the stuff on Inflammatory breast cancer. I run to the dermatologist and she said it doesn’t look like it all- it just a little inflamed area from my bra rubbing and then I also had some skin growth around it on my side that she biopsied and said were seberrehic keratosis which i have had for a least a few years but the pink circle is new. I have been taki ...
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Thank you! I do have a terrible taste in my mouth in the morning! I will start doing salt agian! Anxiety isn’t new but comes out of blue. And hasn’t gone away in months. I also wonder if I have a yeast overgrowth in my gut- I drink kombucha daily and some say it may cause a candida overgrowth. I also have cuts at the sides of my mouth and B complex doesn’t help. My anxiety is bad in AM and before bed. I just ran out of C- so I havnt taken in a week. I also get a metallic taste in my mouth with or without taking Iodine. I suspect your right that Bromide had shown up in a diff ...
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I have been dealing with high anxiety. It is my super struggle I never know where it comes from. It comes in waves and I am been dealing with it since May. I upped my Iodine to 100-150mg of Lugols and try to take it a few times a week. My anxiety is very high lately. I have NOT been doing salt drinks because I don’t feel detox symptoms like I used to like headache, runny nose, or anything. I am having an eruption of skin stuff on my torso- just random rashes and red spots. I have dark thoughts, low appetite, and just blah! Too much iodine? Too little salt?   [End]
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I like to think I can treat Iodine for everything :) so that bring me to a skin diagnosis I got.. Seborreic Keratosis (sp?) I got a few of them back in 2013 around bra line. I got 3 more pop and went to the dermatologist in a panic- it came back with some erythema this time so she said its time to biopsy... Cue more panic for me! I did get the result back it was ”very irritated Seborreic Keratosis) only 6 spots total that form right along my bra line and doesn’t suspect being anymore than a hereditary issue and no underlying health issues. Some people gets hundreds... Umm no thanks. ...
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Hey- I wanted to see what you would do Grizz. I babysit for a family and Dad’s father has been sent home on hospice with brain cancer. Would you still recommend the Iodine protocol? I hate offering someone something with such limited knowledge myself. I also wanted to know if you do recommend it- would you still encourage them to get their body more alkaline before taking it or can you pass that step and just start supplementing?   [End]
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Update~ it’s not cancer. It’s ”thickened skin” from inflammation of some sort. Something rubbing it too much along with excema. Sorry for the freak out- I have been taking 100mg Lugols with no detox which has been nice. I used to not be able to handle it to well but also cut back on selenium to a couple times a week. Grizz- Thank you for your reply. Definately encouraging for a hypochondriac like myself. :)   [End]
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http://www.curezone.org/ig/i.asp?i=86461 The bump is located in the middle of the redness kinda shaped like a tilted oval- around the size of a pencil eraser. It’s on the left side but it does look like a second one might be starting. :,’( 29years old not overweight or known health issues. First I had this for 3 months. I am very scarred about it. It is soft and doesn’t really feel like a bump but you can see a bump in that redness. It’s that color because I have applied iodine and Castor oil for 3 months 2x a day. It hasn’t gone away or changed really. The bump is the same color as my ...
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I am not the one that you are probably wanting an answer from but did find this post...http://www.curezone.org/forums/fm.asp?i=1193346#i I have ALWAYS done the rule of thumb of not eating or drinking anything but water 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking Lugols. I take Lugols in water in hopes for quick absorption into my bloodstream. I do not know how long it takes Iodine to be absorbed when taking in veggie caps. I have read on the forum people that wait two hours to eat. Iodine is not as stable as Iodide and you don’t want it reducing to salt before being absorbed. I also read a b ...
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The Iodine has not evaporated that fast . I had an old dropper on a bottle and eventually all the liquid in the bottle evaporated because the dropper was hard & cracked. So eventually it would but the bottle would be de empty so your fine!   [End]
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I dealt with breast pain as well. I have read Iodine is absorbed writhin 20min on an empty stomach. I take it in water with no ACV. I take Vit C at night with. Magnesium Because it is supposed to help with magnesium uptake. I have read on the forum not take Vit C within 2 hours of taking Iodine so I play it safe and take Iodine in the AM and C in the PM. I take 12mg-24mg a day right now and am 3 days before period and no breast pain for the 2nd month in a row. :) :) Do you consume flax seed? They say 2Tbsp a day helps with breast health? Have you tried Iodine painting?   [End]
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Hey! I was not diagnosed hypothyroid when I started Iodine 3+ years ago but had a lot of the symptoms which are now for the most part all corrected. I dealt with tinnitus- that was more from detox for me and taking Boron helped that. Neck pain- is this the front or back of your neck? My thyroid would swell when I did not supplement enough selenium and would cause the front of my neck to hurt. Make sure you are doing salt pushes. It pushes all the bromide and toxins out and also helped neck pain. . I know at one point I was struggling with my thyroid reacting to the Iodine enough ...
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So I wanted to update- I took 2 weeks off all Iodine and selenium. I made sure I did salt pushes and felt back to normal (minus the anxious energy.) I started back taking 12.5mg of Iodine with 200mcg or selenium. Only issues arising are my eye lashes being stuck together in the morning and a few itchy spots on my skin and am going to pulse dose 5 days on 2 days off. Victory for me- I took my temperature the other day and it was 98.5. 3 years ago I was around 96.5 all the time even at doctors visits and they never thought anything about it. I am hoping to just get my tissues repl ...
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Thank you- I agree I think I have had just a lot of toxins coming out. I just spent a couple days drinking lots of water and salt and low and behold the cough, sore throat, ear ache disappeared, I need to find a balance with Iodine and I assumed because I spent a year detoxing that I wasn’t that toxic anymore but that is not the case. I have decided to just paint Iodine and eat some Brazil nuts and just try to get my adrenals back in shape- I suspect that is playing a role in this as well. I hope my mental and emotional state get back to normal soon but will just try the slow and steady r ...
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I have used Iodine on and off for the last 3 years atleast. I started taking Iodine because I had unbearable anxiety (I become a terrible hypochondriac) just had two miscarriages and looking for total body health. Went gluten free and cleaned up diet and after a year of supplementing I felt a lot better. I went to try and conceive agian and miscarried. So it wasn’t in my cards to get pregnant but did feel better. I put on 15lbs after struggling for years to put on a pound so that was great and only maybe had anxiety around menstration time. So I kept taking Iodine but was running into m ...
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I had this when I first started takin Iodine. I believe it is Candida. I went to the eye doctor and it wasn’t bacterial. It happened every time I stopped and started. Keep taking it as you are but maybe increase the boron. I have taken up to 15 mg. Keep your liver from getting too congested also was an issue for me and cause my skin and eyes itch and break out. I started drinking GTs Kombucha. Just google it and the health benefits for your body/liver I am a total believer in it. Take your magnesium regularly. Check your diet and make sure you are eating clean and not heavy on the dairy an ...
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I have found of someone who has Lyme Disease and wanted to see if there is any evidence of The Iodine protocol helping or reversing the ill effects of the disease. It went undiagnosed for some time and I believe she now suffers from some nerve damage and a constant need to sleep.. Like all day. Her husband searches the Internet for information so I thought one of you geniuses had some insight on Iodine playing any positive effects on it. It has reversed so many things for myself I like to encourage others to try it but not sure the toll it would on someone that already is so fatigued. Thanks
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I am writing to continue the start of my posts. I wound up having laryngitis and bronchitis. It’s was purely coincidental that my throat started hurting and I started coughing while just taking a large dose of iodine. I have had my thyroid swell up before and actually never in my life had laryngitis or bronchitis so my ignorance made me believe the iodine caused it. It could have stirred up toxins in my larynx but all is well and I have continued taking Iodjne with no ill effects. I like 50mg every few days with co supplements. Works for me. :)   [End]
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Thank you for sharing your advice. I went out and bought MSM the day you recommended it and have had positive results. My anxiety is a lot better. I noticed a decrease in the panicky feel about 2 days after starting and it’s about completely gone now and can wake up feeling normal. I would like to keep it in my supplement regime now- any ill effects taking MSM long term?   [End]
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This is embarrassing to talk about but need advice. In the last week I have developed debilitating anxiety. I dealt with this a couple years ago and it will come back in very small waves but this is really hard and I feel like it’s an im balance in my body of some sort. I wake in a panic with hear racing and it goes on all day. I am currently on vacation and am struggling to enjoy it. I am taking iodine 5-6 drops of Lugols with co supplements. I have major loss in appetite and major hypersensitivity to aches and pains in my body. I don’t feel stable! I eat gluten and dairyfree and make hea ...
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Ok- I am needing help. I feel worse and can’t do anything to make myself feel better. I thought I was experiencing reflux but now wondering if it’s my thyroid still being swollen!! I have quit iodine for today and selenium. I am continuing all other co supplements. I am coughing constantly, can’t sleep, and barely eat with discomfort in my throat!! It’s a constant tickle and I am very hoarse. I have tried salt pushes and all treatments if it were reflux like apple cider vinegar, baking soda, and aloe Vera juice. I am uncomfortable if I eat or not. If it’s my thyroid will swelling eventuall ...
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I have seen this topic MANY times show up on the board and have looked through the search and read many posts but still need some suggestions. I don’t take iodine on a daily basis- more every couple weeks I take 50-75mg and have been fine doing that-as in no terrible detox. I took some the other day and my thyroid swelled up causing lots of pain and discomfort. I was taking 400mcg of selenium and increased to 800mcg and within a day I had instant relief (the pain had gone on for 7days and I tried doing more iodine for a few days but it didn’t help.) I am still a little hoarse but pain is ...
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Thanks for the reply! I’m very ignorant when it comes to strep but after research I should have been more specific on my original post- a couple weeks ago I had strep throat I took lots of vitamin C and Iodine and it cleared up. I did not get a diagnosis but knew I had been around a child with strep throat and put two and two together. My son got itchy butt I thought it was pinworms and we him to doctor and he had perianal strep which Is also called ”butt strep”. My husband started to get the crazy bad sore throat too and he took iodine, Vit C, zinc and he’s better! Problem is I can’t get ...
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Anyone know how iodine would work for strep throat? My 3 year old just got back from the doctor and had a positive test. Husband also has sore throat. We are not big on antibiotics and they say if you don’t treat it can turn Into rheumatic fever????   [End]
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It was ITP related. I clicked the link that you attached and I was apart of the percentage that did have success with the removal of my spleen. Platelets are always in normal range with no relapse. I was not aware that I could suffer a relapse and that did kind of freak me out.. Natropathically is there anything I can do to prevent a relapse when it comes to ITP?   [End]
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Hi! So I have been taking Iodine for over a year and about 5 years ago got a splenectomy. I was vaccinated for bacterial pneumonia and meningitis. It’s at my 5 year to go get vaccines again. I now live a pretty organic lifestyle and don’t even vaccinate my son do I need to Get vaccinated for this or will Iodine and living a healthy lifestyle be enough?   [End]
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I have been taking Iodine for over a year and this is new for me. When I take a dose of iodine the next day I start getting these itchy spider bite looking bumps. I have gotten them on my legs, back and stomach. I only get 2-3 at a time. They clear up and then I take another dose and 2-3 more pop up next day. I do not have spiders in my bed this has been going on a month or longer. I took a 2 week break off Iodine stopped getting them and two days ago took a dose and yesterday got them like clock work. They do itch when they come up and are pretty big sometimes, slightly smaller than a dim ...
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I want to start supplementing potassium, I purchased LoSalt and it contains 450mg of potassium Chloride. Do I take it with my sea salt or alone? I had been taking it just with my Vit C powder. I want to have the right ratio of sodium , potassium, and water and be well hydrated but I find it very conflicting on curezone what to do. Sometime I feel dehydrated doing salt pushes and don’t know if I’m drinking enough water or taking too much salt. I find it all very confusing. Let me know what to do :)   [End]
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Hi! I am posting 3 weeks after I finally miscarried after being told I was going to have a miscarriage in Aug. I also had the death of our family dog who we put to sleep about a week ago so I am getting over a stressful month or two. So- I have been hit with a wall of anxiety, feel cold all the time, no libido, and increase hair loss. I was taking my dose of around 80mg of Iodine every couple days and have maintained that since finding out about the miscarriage. I take the co supplements except D3 bc I try to just go outside and soak up the sun daily. I also just got over a nasty cold so I ...
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I didn’t not mean to seem like I’m lashing out on your ferventer- I get defensive with the topic these days and know you were only trying to be helpful. I am mainly just wanting advice on how to prevent infection and avoid the hospital at all cost :) thank you though.   [End]
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Thanks I will up my dose to try and be preventative. I will google some herbal remedies.   [End]
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Thank you for the reply unfortunately I have spent 2 years since my last 2 miscarriages supplementing, going gluten free, parasite cleanse, liver cleanse, candida diet, eat completely whole food organic, been on Iodine for now almost a year, excersising. Along with countless supplements. I felt really strong and ready to try agian my thyroid labs along with all my other labs they did to see if I was good to be pregnant were perfect. My hormones levels we’re perfect BUT I believe God has to put the other 50% in and it’s not in his plan. My son is adopted through foster care because of my mi ...
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So now 3 weeks ago I went in for a sonogram. I was 9 weeks but there was no heartbeat and the baby measured 7 weeks 5 days. I was diagnosed with another missed miscarriage. I have yet to miscarry. My doctor is pushing me to do a D&C but I DO NOT want to do that. I was able to miscarry naturally with my other 2 miscarriages but this one is taking longer. I want to know if Iodine will help keep me from getting an infection in my uterus from the dead fetus lingering so long. I feel pretty committed to waiting but the fear is infection. Any thoughts? Any natural remedies for pushing this along ...
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Also did get a positive pregnancy test today!! Yay!! But now really wanting to take care of the swelling. Any advice welcome!!!   [End]
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I didn’t start the simplex f till the last 4 days when I couldn’t get relief from swelling. I can think of a couple changes... Started drinking Sunwarrior Protein every morning which as a ton of amino acids and have not taken my Iodine as religiously as previous months. I have been more stop-go with it due to the flare ups of the thyroid but normally can get it to go back to normal with selenium and salt pushes.   [End]
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Ok I’m getting frustrated. My thyroid has felt swollen for about 2 weeks. I have tried stopping Iodine and doing all co supplements + 400mcg of selenium-- not helping. I am trying to conceive so I am not taking more than 50mg of Iodine when I was taking it. Any suggestions? I also began taking my Simplex F for thyroid support and it’s not helping and It’s annoying me!!   [End]
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Just to clarify I was not saying to rely on food for all your nutrients I just know people that eat crap and expect 5g of Vit C to do wonders for them. I really like the alkaline dieting and feel you get better results supplementing and eating VERY healthy. I ate Terrible until the last 2 years and notice when I splurge I start to feel crappy agian ( lethargy/mood)   [End]
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Personally, I’m no expert but Dont rely on supplements to take care of all your ailments , they do a lot of good BUT you should consider your diet/physical activity. Consuming more raw fruits/vegetables, fermented foods like sauerkraut. Try a more alkaline diet for a week. When I do those things I notice more energy/better sleep. Drinking ALOT of water to flush your body out. Sometimes you have to go back to basics.   [End]
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Thanks I defiantly agree with you. I think you did misread my post I do take 100mg of Iodine and have been at this since last October. I was referring to the selenium when I was talking about the dose of 600-800mcg. I do take all companions as well. I am just going to break on the Iodine for a few days and keep taking the selenium and companions it seems to help a lot. I am interested in doing the no corn for a month too... I do appreciate the replys, anytime there has been some weird symptoms while taking Iodine I love how I can jump on the forum and quick ask, if not I would have freaked ...
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Thank you. I do only use olive oil, coconut, or butter BUT will quit the out to eat once a week bc I know they go for the cheaper oils. I have been gluten free for a year and a half but do consume corn products and will also cut that. Is coffee and issue I do drink one cup a day. Besides that’s i do try to be strict. I have been great till the last week but ate out twice and suspected a gluten contamination after. I will take whatever advice!   [End]
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So I posted about my Adam’s apple area hurting terribly! I have concluded that I think my thyroid is enlarged. I went to the chiropractor and he did not find anything that would link it to anything regarding a fracture or bruise. I have been taking 600-800mcg of selenium for 3 days with no iodine and pain is finally going away. I still have tightness more so after a hard work out and eating/drinking. It’s not pain so much as it feels like my neck is in a vice? How should I proceed? When can I resume Iodine? I take about 100mg 4-5times a week. I was only taking 200mcg of selenium/ not sure ...
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Ok so for the last 4 days my Adam’s apple has been hurting. ( I don’t really have an Adam’s apple just that area :) ) I thought it was my thyroid but it feels more skeletal. I have no issues swallowing or anything. I did tons of salt pushes, increased Iodine, took more selenium and Vit C and no relief. I did stop everything and still no relief. It is gone when I wake up but comes back after getting up and moving around. So, I am concerned. I did remember a week a ago I was mowing and I hit myself in the throat with the mower handle ( I am short and was ducking under the deck when I hit a b ...
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I am confused about Borax, went to another natural foods store and they don’t sell it. I know they sell Borax and the mainstream grocery store in the laundry detergent isle and it also is on the pest control isle to kill small rodents... Is this what I get?   [End]
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In my experience it can be Vit C defiency or I have also gotten it when I consumed a lot of flax seed and garlic both cause blood thinning. When I give my son more than one cup of flax milk he bruises a lot easier.   [End]
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He was exposed to methamphetamines for the full pregnancy. What dosage for these like selenium and magnesium? I like the idea of sprinkling his food... That would be easy! I went to my local whole foods store and couldnt find borax, is it in the supplement section? Do you just give it to him till fungal infection gone?   [End]
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Hi! I was thinking it’s been awhile and I wanted to post an update. First, I have been on Iodine for about 9months. Current regular dose is 10 drops Lugols 5% with 3 drops SSKI 2% 5 days a week. Huge Improvements: Hair loss stopped, lots of new growth, hair a lot thicker! Better digestion which includes a daily BM that is perfect color and shape--- sorry TMI :) I had chronic constipation for at least 10years and thought pebbles were normal. Less food sensitivities- vegetables were hard to consume without breaking me out and now only tomatoes & peppers slightly irritate me. No anxi ...
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I guess there was no need to get the advice. She is more interested In being hooked up to a morphine drip hospice will provide. Everyone’s different I guess. We were not close but my Mom was upset and I wanted to help but it won’t be needed because she’s not motivated to do try.   [End]
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I went to cancertutor, not extremely useful information on there regarding lung cancer. I did read that killing cancer too quickly in the lungs causes too much congestion. By using the brown stein protocol, will it create that fast of a die off or is it a safer option for lung cancer? Unfortunately finances are extremely limited- going to a center is not an option. My mom and I are paying for all the supplements and stuff to get her body alkaline. Not to mention we are in MO and she is in Texas. I have been reading as much as I can to help but, am worried about causing additional lung con ...
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In my experience acne arises due to you liver getting clogged up with toxins. I tried liver supports like milk thistle but I get the most improvement with acne during detox by limiting my animal fats and proteins and tryin to consume more fresh veggies and fruits so, I don’t put additional strain on my liver.   [End]
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I am always looking to help find ways to help people with illnesses and met a guy who’s wife has developed early stages of Alzheimer’s. I am not very knowledgeable about the disease, is it reversible? I know Iodine stimulates brain activity could it alleviate symptoms?   [End]
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Thank you I will get the information to her I hope that this can turn into an ”RRR SUCCESS.” I am sure they will think I’m crazy but I’m just not one to throw in the towel.   [End]
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So, my aunt was diagnosed 1 month ago with stage 2 lung cancer unfortunately it has spread to lymph nodes. Doctors say no treatment will help and she has 5 mos to live. They are just prescribing hospice for pain management. Its frustrating to see people just throw in the towel. I have read about Iodine killing cancer cells and tumors shrinking. Will Iodine help this case. I have checked out the cancer forum but see little success stories... If Iodine will help what dose?   [End]
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Alright...so my mom wants to start taking Iodine. I am slightly uncomfortable telling her a dosage because of her health. She has a had a drinking problem for the last 30➕ years but it has gotten better in the last year. She is diagnosed hypothyroid but in the last few months quit refilling her prescription the doctor gave for hypothyroid. I printed off the iodine protocol handout she is committed to getting healthier. She does take supplements for liver support but am sure she has a congested liver. What would be an appropriate dosage for her. Also would she be better with Lugols, ...
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He has decided to start taking it everyday after we went through the testimonials. Hopefully long term he notices a difference. We weren’t aware of the prostate and testicular pain being connected but looks they probably are. Thanks for the responses.   [End]
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My husband is 27, he has been having prostate and testicular pain off and on for years. Doctors don’t seem to be worried, his blood works is perfect, he has no lumps.What could be causing this? He’s not too concerned but it doesn’t seem normal to have pain. Prostate pain has improved taking iodine but he’s not diligent taking it regularly.   [End]
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Please check out the Iodine VWT forum. It wouldn’t hurt to try. http://curezone.us/forums/fm.asp?i=1247455 There are some extremely smart people on the forum and Iodine wouldn’t hurt to throw in to help her. Good Luck. God is the ultimate healer pray often and have faith.   [End]
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Is there a replacement for the borax? I do not have any of that on hand. Also, Would you suggest the SSKI or Lugols?   [End]
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My 20 month old has ringworm on his butt cheek. Can I put Lugols directly on it or SSKI? I wasn’t sure if it would burn it. Any idea how much or how often?   [End]
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I was hoping you could help me! I have had this for as long as I can remember, even as a teenager. I get hives when I start running. They arnt raised but I get red blotchy skin everywhere and it itches like CRAZY! I thought going gluten free would help, a Candida diet, parasite cleanse, but it still happens! I am 110lbs and am somewhat active. What is the cause??? Any remedy?? The PCPs always suggest just taking an antihistamine... But benedryl doesn’t help.   [End]
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Thank you, all the links are great, exactly what I was looking for.   [End]
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I wasn’t sure if anyone had any good links to articles explaining why websites state Iodine supplementing is limited to 250mcg any anything over can be toxic?? I find when I talk to friends/family about Iodine they don’t believe me too much because they Google Iodine and 99% of the ”reputable” medical sites state most people get plenty of Iodine from iodized salt and then my info is thrown out the window. I would like to have websites or links I could forward to them. Thanks!   [End]
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Regarding the pinworms... I did RenewLife Paragone. I had to do it for two months but that worked perfect and they never returned.   [End]
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Thank you to Grizz, Trapperkcmo, Ginagirl, and Ferventer for your advice. I am not dizzy, tired, and feel really good agian. I increased selenium to 600mcg and SSKI to 4 drops & Luguls 5% at 12 drops and started taking the glandulars. My nose is running like crazy but I feel great!! I am still chilly but I am sure that will take time.   [End]
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Ok- since getting all the advice as to what to do for my dizziness and feeling really crappy almost a week ago... I take 12drops Lugols 5% w/ 2 drops SSKI daily (Trapper- do you suggest taking more SSKI, I still don’t have quite the grasp on how much of that to take.) I started taking Simplex F Standard Process and Hypothalamus support also by Standard Process. I increased my selenium from 100mcg to 500mcg. I take all co-supplements including zinc. I drink 1/2 liter-liter of IMAM daily-in that I make sure to put the minimum 5000mg of Vitamin C. So- I have been sleeping throu ...
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Trapper:I am not sure if you have heard of standard process but my NAET therapist gave me a thyroid/adrenal supplement (simplex F) and hypothalamus supplement. I quit taking them because I was having horrible hot flashes this was about a month ago. Those supplements have bovine extract in them. Would those work they seem similar to nutrimed.   [End]
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I will definitely take a look into it. Thanks for sharing.   [End]
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That now makes sense...I have always thought about Iodine/selenium as a ratio I need to balance. If I might ask- what harm is there if any taking too much selenium. Since I am detecting a possible deficiency would taking 500-600mcg be a better choice? Or is it better not to jump the gun.   [End]
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I will look into those links. I had my thyroid tested in December of 2012 and everything was completely normal. I am not quite ready to go to a physician because I was seeing improvements especially with my hair loss stopping and lots of new growth and sleeping through the night. This all is very recent for me, my temp was also better...there has just been a shift lately. I will keep all of that into consideration if things don’t improve soon.   [End]
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Ok that is good to know. The selenium has always been confusing to me, I was under the impression that you take 50mcg per 50mg of Iodine. So even when I experimented with a 150mg dose of Iodine I still only took 100mcg of selenium because I only had 100mcg capsules. I didn’t start uping to 200mcg till very recently....thats why I thought these issues might be from that because I have felt really good in the last month. I also have recently done a parasite cleanse (nothing surprising from it) and blood sugar is normal. I will just see if uping the selenium and maybe a 250mg dose of iodine m ...
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How much selenium do you take with that dose?   [End]
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Sorry for the frequent posts.. I’m just trying to get to the bottom of this and fix it. I posted that I get dizzy after meals and suspected thyroid but also thought adrenal. I understand maybe even both? Well I started drinking the IMAM drink yesterday...nothings changed. I also bought a lot of healthy high proteins seeds vegetables and still crappy. I took my temp this morning its 96.47F. I am suspecting I was not taking enough selenium it was only ranging from 100-200mcg with a 50-100mg dose of Lugols 5%. So, do I just need to keep my selenium at 400-500mcg to reverse this. Any suggestio ...
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Thanks a lot! I gathered all the stuff to make it!   [End]
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I have read up on IMAM- I found this post which seemed a little easier to make... http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1087880 Question is- How much do you drink??? Does it replace your normal drinking water for awhile till symptoms improve? Is it ok to drink large quantities?   [End]
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Thank you. I just wanted to make sure it was ok to continue taking iodine.   [End]
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I am thinking that too..I am bummed because I have been really good lately. I checked out the adrenal fatigue forum...some stuff is conflicting with this forum. The people on there don’t take Iodine and encourage you to wait on treating thyroid until adrenals are strong. Besides diet changes to heal adrenals...do I stop taking Iodine. Is there a way to iodine supplement and heal adrenals. I am pretty toxic so, I deal with a lot detox stuff. Super confused. Any help would be great!   [End]
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Well, I went from feeling really good to dizzy after meals now to just waking up feeling completely run down. Should I break from Iodine a few days and take selenium & co supplements? I haven’t wanted to overdue it and am only taking 50mg Lugols, 400mcg selenium, and all co supplements   [End]
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I dealt with a lot of kidney when I started iodine. I drank lots of salt water and vitamin C. I stopped iodine till it went away, (3-4 days max), raw potato juice is a great remedy for gout.   [End]
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Ginagirl- I have thought possible adrenal fatigue BUT I did the blood pressure test which checks to see if your blood pressure drops when you go from a sitting to standing position. My BP sitting was 118/70 and standing was 126/75. So, that didn’t show I have weak adrenals. I am pretty tired all day lately with an energy spike in the evening & crave salt and sweets more. I don’t know.... I have started working out more so, maybe that’s why it popped up. Is there any harm raising my selenium intake and treating for possible adrenal fatigue? Its just weird it been in the last two weeks. I fe ...
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Thank you very much will do.   [End]
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I thought maybe more selenium. If I do the 12dropz Lugols5%/ 2drops SSKI- is 400mcg an adequate amount of selenium to stick with?   [End]
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Well, it happens everytime I get around 125mg of Iodine. I have had this happen 3 or 4 times. Its itchy and yellow-green crust. I am sure its detox. I can’t ever push through because if there’s a family get together I hate explaining to everyone its not pink eye. If I back off the iodine it clears up in 48hrs. I also have major eye twitching which is detox. I probably need to jump to 300mg of Iodine but am only concerned about the dizziness after meals. I check my blood sugar and blood pressure-normal so- I thought maybe thyroid related. I have drank the electrolyte drink does not help. It ...
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200 mcg of selenium. All the other supplements I do take...magnesium 400mg-600mg, zinc, D3, vitamin C, boron.   [End]
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I was doing 12 drops Lugols 5% w/ magnets & 2 drops SSKI for a week and half. Before that I was taking 10 drops Lugols 5% for around 2months. I dropped my dose down to 8 drops because I got a double eye infection at the high dose, I couldn’t manage the detox. Since starting the higher dose the dizziness started. I don’t have a medically diagnosed thyroid problem. I started taking when I started losing my hair, had anxiety, 2 miscarriages....stuff like that. Been taking Iodine since November.   [End]
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I have been getting dizzy after eating....its a pretty new thing for me. I cam across this possible reason when I googled possible reasons. Disorders of the Thyroid Gland: Certain thyroid disorders may result in a feeling of dizziness after eating. The most common among them are inflammation of thyroid (thyroiditis) and under activity of thyroid (hypothyroidism). Such disorders may cause you to feel dizzy as well as fatigue after eating. I wasn’t sure it was from supplementing Iodine, I know you can become temporarily hypothyroid. I have no other symptoms to complain of!   [End]
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I know getting past the detox is hard. Its hard for a lot of people its no fun. ”no pain no gain”, right? Make sure your taking Iodine in the AM with all your co-supplements except magnesium. Magnesium and Vit C before bed helps me sleep. I had insomnia before starting Iodine. Make sure to take something to support you liver like Milk Thistle or there are plenty of detox teas on the market to help get the ”junk” out of your system. I go through ups and downs taking iodine....somedays I feel awesome and there have been days lately I’m irritated, dizzy, and I can say those are the days I am ...
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Marcus: I am not sure what your purpose is on this forum but you seem to provide no help with your comments. I read other post you have made and can’t figure out if you even take iodine or not. People come on this forum for help because they WANT to be on iodine and want the results. Nobody claims to know everything and nobody says to take the advice on this forum over a medical professional. Unless you have some insight on how to help this person or have a rational explanation on why this person should stop taking iodine then please be quiet.   [End]
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I think that would be fine. I take Solaray Tetra Boron. Its a good price.   [End]
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Selenium did the trick! Thank you   [End]
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Regarding your itchiness. I had posted a similar complaint awhile back and GINAGIRL replied with this: ”Itchy skin, magnesium balance; add boron to your regimen. Internally, externally; a supplement that really helps. Maybe what you are missing.” I saw your post on inquiring about boron but did not reply because I did not know how to but I do take it. I take around 9mg of Tetra-Boron. I also think you just need to follow your regime and wait patiently for it to work. It can take 6mos to 1 year to become sufficient and I think that is when you will get a lot of your answers. By the way ...
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I dealt with adrenal issues too and unfortunately if you are dealing with anxiety your adrenals are going to be very tired from dumping adrenaline in your system. You need to get the anxiety under control to start healing your adrenals. Luckily with a potato you don’t have to have a juicer- a lot of people just grate the entire potato (skin and everything) and put it all in a mesh cloth and squeeze the juice in a cup. You might have to squeeze a while but at least its an inexpensive way to try it. Its nasty ( just to warn you.) For sleeping/ I always take the magnesium before bed (it seem ...
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I can relate to you completely. I have been hesitant posting a comment because you had a lot of knowledgeable people reply but I just figured I would tell some of my story and you can take what you want from it to maybe help your situation. First, well over a year ago I woke up one morning and had an anxiety attack and for about a year lived a nightmare. I had anxiety every day, couldn’t sleep, woke up in a panic. My husband had to quit his part time job to help me take care of our baby (which we adopted/it was not due to postpartum depression.) After going to the doctor tons of times and ...
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100 mcg...should he take more?   [End]
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I got my husband taking 10drops Lugols 5% w/ 2 drops of SSKI. His thyroid feels swollen. I can’t remember if you just push through that or stop taking Iodine for a few days or lower dose. He has been taking 8drops of Lugols no problem but the increase has brought out the detox. He takes all co supplements and drinks salt.   [End]
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If its store bought tomato juice the salt in it would still probably be the cheap white sea salt....atleast that’s what we run into in the USA...not sure where you live. It is weird drinking so much salt but it gets rid of my headache and itchiness. I had to drink 1tsp of salt yesterday to get relief.   [End]
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Ha...its more I interesting than my staircase in my pic...curezone automatically gives you a profile picture so, I think you have to upload your own image to get rid of it   [End]
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Ok... I first want to say that I did read through some of your existing posts. I don’t understand your thing against salt and your fatigue may be due to poor adrenal function because your adrenal glands love salt..super beneficial. I have done the low sodium and know now it was ignorant of me to think salt is so bad. You need salt for tons of reasons including electrolyte balance which you need for running so much. I think personally you need to ease up on your lack of salt and nourish your body. We all get water weight. Its ok. Are you still vegan? I think that diet is too restrictive an ...
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I also went on a low sodium diet but salt is beneficial especially if you buy the good pink or black salt. Don’t use nasty processed salt!!! At least do 1/2tsp a day. I don’t think there is a substitute as good. You could take potassium chloride but agian not sure you would get the best results.   [End]
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Order from trapperkcmo here on the forum. I just got my iodine from him and trust him more than a random person on eBay and he has great prices!!! Email him with any questions! Just click order SSKI at the top of the forum. I think he sells Lugols 5% for $25??   [End]
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I had remembered reading this thread. It might provide you with some useful information. http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=2129301 I would say from reading lots of posts regarding dosage you cannot overdose on Iodine. In his situation if it were my husband I would be making him juice if he already isn’t. I personally have to juice in order not to get backed up with toxins from detox. A really beneficial vegetable to juice is raw potato, organic is a definite. Its gross but wow I see lots of Chinese medicine using raw potato to cure cancer. I use it to primarily help clean out my liver ...
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Thanks you for the reply’s! Grizz...I did watch the video very informative! It was just what I needed to hear!! I am very encouraged to start trying and will keep you posted!!   [End]
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I need some help. I’m 26, a little over a year and a half I go I had back to back miscarriages. After the second one I had labs drawn to see what might be causing it...everything came back ”normal” except low progesterone during pregnancy. Thyroid levels ”normal”...but I know that means not much. I dealt terrible anxiety which I never had for almost a year and irregular cycle after words dispite doctors i knew something was off. I stumbled upon supplementing iodine in October and started taking JCrows Lugols after I started losing more hair than I felt comfortable. I have seen really good ...
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When I was at that does I went from 12.5mg to 100mg because I was sick of heart palpitations and feeling so off and weird. Everything went away. You will see many people encourage jumping to a higher dose. I was scarred and skeptical but trust Iodine is good for you and even if you don’t trust the logic, it won’t hurt you to try.   [End]
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Are you only able to do SSKI? I have Lugols 5% could I use that?   [End]
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So, I have been curious if its safe to give a baby iodine? Our son is adopted, we have had him since he was 3 days old. He was drug exposed during the pregnancy (for 9 months) to meth. He is very normal and healthy now....you would never guess he has the past he has. I thought iodine might be good for him. Any recommendations? I am slightly concerned with detox problems because of the 9mos of drug exposure. Let me know if there is any ideas for him! Thank you.   [End]
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Thank you, I have not heard of that clinic and will start looking around for a cleanse to do. I did juice a grapefruit and lemon tonight to try & get the process going and will do that a few times a day. I was hoping this was just detox related to the iodine but, I guess I need to come to terms I am going to have to do a liver gallbladder cleanse.   [End]
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What do you think it is gallstones?   [End]
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I keep getting liver and/or gall bladder pain. I am pretty small framed and when that area is palpated it hurts. and the pain comes after some meals tooIs there a supplement besides milk thistle I could take? I don’t feel bad at all just that pain. I do not take Rx drugs, drink, or smoke. I have some low blood sugar issues and can’t do apples.   [End]
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I can relate to your posts. I have low progesterone, I have had 2 miscarriages and suffered anxiety & depression. I have been gluten free for a year and only eat organic. I did notice some good improvements from that but jumping to 100mg of iodine has been the most beneficial, my menstrual cycle came ontime this month and lasted more than 2 days and I didn’t have such bad anxiety before starting. I really like Boron... I just increased my dose of that from 3mg to 12mg-20mg a day. Look up boron and hormones. Good luck to you!   [End]
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I delt with this and after lots of reading on curezone I increased my boron intake from 3mg to 12mg and no longer feel crazy cold. I am not sure about connection but its worth a try.   [End]
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I am not sure what your Iodoral & Trapper SSKI dose equals in actually iodine Mg’s but for me heart palpitations were worse at a dose less than 100mg’s. If I can’t get the kidney pain or anxiousness to go away by salt pushing then I stop iodine a few days and salt push daily until pain resides. Anxiety for me comes if I am not flushing out the toxins good enough....like not drinking enough water. I feel like I just went through the trial and error dealing with the same symptoms but everyone is different in what there lacking.   [End]
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Ginagirl- does taking Lugols w/ vitamin C take away the effects of the elemental iodine? I just see consistently people on curezone saying to not take Lugols w/ Vitamin C. Just curious because it would make my supplement regime easier to take at the same time.   [End]
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I also have suffered heart palpitations and someone on curezone suggested potassium chloride. I find that has been very beneficial with heart palpitations & kidney pain from detox.   [End]
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I got my spleen removed when I was 23 from having chronic ITP. My health issues began a year or so after so, the probability of it having something to do with that is my guess but I could be wrong I am 26 now. I do 2 salt pushes morning and night. I will try some different dosages. Would I do 300 for 3 or 5 days before breaking? Thanks for input and I will do more investigating.   [End]
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Nope, I have always stayed away from prescription drugs, except for the rare taking of antibiotics. I did have a splenectomy and don’t know if that makes detoxing a little harder for my body to compensate.   [End]
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I appreciate your input. I read the article on magnesium defiency, I do take 300mg of magnesium while taking 100mg of iodine, is that enough? Well, I think my main concern is that bad detox= harm to my body. If its just a matter of pushing through I will continue what I am doing. I know my water intake was not to good so that might have played into the detoxing issues. Thanks again.   [End]
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I first started off for 1 month taking 30mg of a supplement no one on here has heard of and it was called Terry Naturally thyroid care and it contained 30mg of iodide from kelp & potassium in capsule form. I then switched to Lugols 5% for one week and did one drop then jumped to 100mg because I didn’t want to make myself suffer slowly increasing my dose. Regarding the candida: I did get a staph infection and got on an antibiotic ( I didn’t have my Lugols yet) and got on an antibiotic for it because it was speading. I have been having candida issues since so that makes sense....does iodine ...
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Ok... I made the jump to 100mg but around day 7 got sick. I thought I had a cold but I was having bad left kidney pain too. I take all the supplements, I did 3 days on and one day off. I got a terrible headache, runny nose, cough, horrible fatigue. I tried to push through taking the Lugols because I thought it was a cold but symptoms worsened and after taking some of the supplements I was getting really nauseated which has never happened.I have stopped taking the Lugols for 2 days and symptoms are gone except for bad ringing in my ears. How should I proceed?   [End]
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Thanks for sharing its nice to gave others to reference to. I am still easily cold during the day so, hopefully that gets better. Please post updates.   [End]
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I can relate to a lot of your symptoms, I am 26 and since taking care of my baby I reached a point of my body just failing on me. I got anxiety, insomnia, food intolerances, low blood sugar, depression, low energy in morning and more energy at night... I could go on awhile. 1 month or so ago I started iodine supplementing...and am finally feeling like I hit the jackpot...things are getting better. Do some research on it... I have also been gluten free for almost a year and done tons of other things and this has been the best solution.   [End]
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I am just posting this for readers who have been scarred to jump to 100mg. I took the leap because I read a lot of post from Trapper and understood the logic, I had been taking 1 drop of Lugols 5% and was struggling with feeling like crap for lack of better words. I was anxious kind of depressed and questioned stopping iodine. I am glad I didn’t because after only 3 days all of those yucky symptoms are gone. I have been struggling with insomnia as well and for the last 3 nights I have slept through the night!!! I feel happier and motivated...its crazy. I will continue my regiment and hope ...
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Thank you! That was definitely a post I needed to read, I did make the jump today.... I was pretty worried for some reason but read stuff all day and took the leap of faith and did it. I have all the co supplements except zinc. My chest feels a little tight but all in all my brain fog seems better than this morning.   [End]
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Thank you for the information, unfortunately I did not have Lugols on hand when my infection turned for the worst! I ordered it but my husband was worried and had me go to the doctor. I did apply Lugols externally when I got it and it stung very badly but the damage is done I have 3 more antibiotic capsules left.... Should I just quit taking the rest and go all in on iodine?   [End]
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I have been reading curezone like crazy and decided I want to jump to 100mg of Lugols. I have only taken 1 drop of 5% Lugols is it safe to jump all the way to 100mg in a day? I have read that you should spread out the iodine through the day...then when do you take Vit C? I have been following Dr. Brownsteins protocol and it stated Iodine and companion supplements morning and Vit C at night. Also I am on an antibiotic for a staph infection will that interfere with jumping to 100mg? I tried not to go on an antibiotic but it was getting so bad I could barely walk. But! Let me know what I need ...
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Gosh it’s been a least 5 days and still a light brown mark. I just decided to just take it internally. I am unfortunately on antibiotics for a staph infection and don’t know if my body is just not working at full speed and not taking in the iodine as well.   [End]
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Wow, I sense a lot of passion in your response. Thank you for your input.   [End]
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Hi, I just received Lugols 5%. I painted a circle on my stomach a few days ago with 1 drop and am left with a tan circle? Is this normal? I am afraid to apply more because I don’t want to be left with stains.   [End]
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Thanks I assume you are correct because I have had the same effect taking Bismol in the past. After investigating on curezone, I assume my stool is not a brown because of lack of ”good bacteria” So, I will see if taking a probotic will help. Thanks!   [End]
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Also just some background. I have had anxiety for a year after having two back to back miscarriages. I have also had a splenectomy 3 years ago. I have had full blood work and thyroid levels were all normal. I feel like crap. I have developed multiple food intolerances within the last year. I need guidance. This is exactly what I am taking... 30 mg of Iodine (thyroid care by Terry Naturally) I am going to switch to Lugols 400mg of magnesium 3mg of tetra boron 2,000 vit c 10000 d3 B complex 75 100 mcg of selenium Milk thistle Digestive enzymes I suffer from reactive hypoglycemi ...
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I need some help, I am taking 30mg Iodine and all supporting supplements. The swollen feeling in my throat went away when I went to 30mg of iodine but the fast heart rate is driving me crazy. I bought potassium glutonate 90mg it helps but causes diarrhea. I can’t figure out do I stop taking Iodine, salt push, or how much potassium to take to fix this. I hate feeling like I am going to have a heart attack, I am 26 yr old female. Also I know I have low progesterone will Iodine help this, I heard boron can help should I up dose any advice?   [End]
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What kind of potassium do you take? I bought some potassium glutonate yesterday. They are 90mg tablets. I did take one last night and this morning and heart palpitations have ceased. Let me know if I should buy something better. I did also eat 2 bananas yesterday.   [End]
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Hey, I have been baffled by this. I am 26 I had pale stools before starting paragone and when I started paragone by stools were a normal brown agian! I was on paragone a month and I am now off and stools went pale agian!!! I take milk thistle and digestive enzymes. I do eat a lot of carbs bu am gluten free. I am confused why does my liver gallbladder function better on paragone??? What can I take to achieve those results without being on paragone? I did pass corn nut looking things on paragone....not sure if that matters.   [End]
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I went to the store this afternoon and bought all the recommended supplements. I also bought reverse osmosis water that has no fluoride since I have been drinking tap water. I do have a tight fullness in my throat this evening.. Do I just deal with it or drink salt water? I am never sure when to salt push. I purchased pink sea salt today as well. Thanks sooooo much for all the advice I have been so confused with taking iodine...who knew it was so complicated.   [End]
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Do you take a multi vitamin as well? If so do you have a recommendation?   [End]
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I have not seen that protocol but it is exactly what I am looking for! Thanks   [End]
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Thank you for reply,I am taking the wrong magnesium so, I will get a new one and boron.   [End]
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I currently am taking Terry Naturally Thyroid Care. It contains 30mg of Iodine in 2 capsules. It is a mixture of potassium Iodide, molecular iodide(kelp), and sodium iodide. I first started taking 30mg and had horrible heat flashes, vivid dreams, eye infection (both eyes), and heart palpitations. I then found curezone and started taking magnesium 400mg, vit C 2000mg, B complex 75, whole food multi with 200mcg of selenium, and milk thistle. I also reduced my iodine to 15mg. I still have heart palpitations, waves of terrible fatigue around 3pm in the afternoon. I did not experience this befo ...
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