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[isadore774]

can you take iodine witn hashimotos disease

[stella5349]

I do well taking iodine but each DNA and antibodies are different to the root issues why the disease is present.

If you consider iodine - first a loading test is strongly recommended to see your levels.

[redheadaussie]

Provided you are eating a normal diet you should not need to take extra Iodine.
  
Whilst a small amount is needed by the thyroid, and this is usually obtained by eating correctly,  Iodine in excess can lead to hyperthyroidism.
  

[isadore774]

Thank you.  

[Barb135]

Iodine is usually not recommended for those of us with Hashi's; however, there are some who take it and do very well.  It should not, however, be taken without doctor supervision.

[FurballsMom]

Try asking in the complimentary medicine forum.  Someone there might know.  I'm not sure, because I don't have Hashimotos.  I keep testing "normal", but I've been learning that "normal" doesn't necessarily mean anything for the individual.  Someone in complimentary medicine might know.  Especially, someone like Paxiled, who has quite a bit of background for where he has his knowledge.