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I was pretty desperate to find something that would help with my symptoms and read quite a bit about Lugol's solution. I sent away for a bottle and began adding 1-2 drops to water once a day. I have been taking it for several weeks now and have noticed my goiter is shrinking and getting softer. I also have no more trouble breathing at night or laryngospasms. Although, the starting dose said 4 drops daily, I decided to try a smaller dose as I believe a thyroid that hasn't been functioning properly probably needs to start slow.
Lately, I've increased to 3 drops/day without difficulty. I've also noticed my skin problems have cleared up and I attribute that to the Lugol's too.
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Internal : Onion also has anti-inflammatory properties which rectify an under active thyroid. Eating raw onions is a good way of improving your thyroid function.
Topical : Dr Igor Knjazkin from St Petersburg has come up with an effective treatment that enhances the function of your thyroid gland, and it uses red onions. This method does not require any special preparation. All you have to do is slice an onion in the evening, so it releases its healing juices. Use the halves to massage your neck in the area of your thyroid gland. Do not rinse off the juice, and go straight to bed. The juices will do their magic while you are sleeping.
Use a citrus squeeze press and squeeze the juice out of a red onion. Rub the juice into the neck before bedtime. Go to bed without washing your neck so that the onion juice can take effect throughout the night. Onion juice naturally enables the function of the thyroid gland. It is known that onions clean the skin, kill bacteria, and the phosphoric acid enters the bloodstream and miraculously helps to purify the blood.
Note by Rob: A few years ago my buddy Neal, his wife (she lives in the Philippines on a remote Island), anyway she was suffering from an enlarged thyroid. We were talking via facebook “facetime” video conference. Due to her remote living they had nothing as medicine available. So I told her to strap a sliced red onion to her neck. She did it and in a few weeks the swelling in her neck was gone!
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Ok, so holy basil that I take is from new chapter and I take 2 soft gels a day. I must add that I have gone on a gluten free, dairy free and suger free diet and I noticed after taking the holy basil for a month that my thyroid nodule had shrunk. After I had my ultrasound done it confirmed that it did :) Now, next month I'm going to see my Dr. And I'll see what he has to say....
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I have been taking kelp and bladderwrack every day. Nothing has worked. I wanted to know if DSMO cream will shrink my goiter?
My husband started taking Lugol's 2% Iodine very slowly for a few months, working up to the 50mcg daily as suggested by these Integrative doctors. He seemed fine. Because there were so many drops involved we asked our Herbalist to find a stronger dosage. She gave us Lugol's 15% but we were given the wrong amounts for my husband to take. It is hard to know who to listen to on the internet when doctors you visit are no help in natural remedies.
A man who seemed to know what he was talking about and has a FB group on DMSO and MSM told my husband to take five drops 3-4 times Iodine a day. On the third day he experienced palpitation and a high heart beat which ended him up in hospital with a thyroid storm. These kill 50 % of people who have them. He was placed on Carbimazole tabs and Beta Block tabs. The affect of the former was terrible. Rash, itchy skin painful muscles and joints but the endo said to keep taking them! He took himself off.
Since then, (about a week ago) all the horrible symptoms from her poison has gone. He is now taking L Carnitine as suggested by an Integrative factor he saw and it is really helping him as he has no more palpitations nor high heart rate. He is also getting onto three herbs today, Bugleweed, Motherwart and Lemon Balm which is meant to help hyperthyroidism naturally. Yes, the Iodine gave him hyperthyroidism with very low TSH and very high FT4 and FT3.
So, if the thyroid is enlarged it sucks up the Iodine and makes too much of the hormone which can be very dangerous. Well, that is our story anyway. I hope this may help some not to fall into the same trap. Selenium also is dangerous to take if the thyroid is enlarged and you suffer from thyroidtoxicosis. We are going to Europe for seven weeks in a weeks time, so we are hoping that our natural supplements (he is on many others as well) will see him through!
Best wishes to everyone on this journey. Don't give up! There is hope! We just have to find the right way! The last thing he wants is thyroid surgery which they all say he should have! 🌺
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"Iodine was used in the treatment of toxic goiter as early as 1840 by Von Basedow and in 1854 by Stokes. In 1863, Trousseau inadvertently used tincture of iodine successfully in a patient with exophthalmic goiter. "In the course of October, 1863, I was consulted by a young married lady, who habitually resides in Paris. She was suffering from subacute exophthalmic goiter... I still found her heart beat at the rate of 140 to 150 times in the minute... I wished to administer at the same time tincture of digitalis, but preoccupied with the idea that there would be some danger in giving iodin, I wrote iodin instead of digitalis, so that the patient took from 15 to 20 drops of tincture of iodin a day for a fortnight. (For the reader's information, "tincture of iodin" is a 10% solution of iodine in 95% ethanol. The daily amount ingested was 75-100 mg). When she than came back to me her pulse was only 90. I found out my mistake, and I substituted tincture of digitalis for that of iodin, but, after another fortnight, the pulse had again gone up to 150, so that I at once returned to the iodin." Trousseau had the distinction of performing the first double-blind study of iodine in a cohort of one patient with Graves' disease. He also achieved remission of Graves' disease with prolonged administration of potassium iodide."
"Thompson, el al, in a 1930 publication, quoted several authors in the late 1800s and early 1900s who used Lugol solution alone successfully in Graves' disease, with complete remission of the disease, eliminating the need for surgery. Destruction of the thyroid gland with goitrogens and radioiodide was fortunately not then available for the management of Graves' diseased. Professor Kocher came on the scene in the early 1900s and had an adverse iodophobic effect on the treatment of Graves' disease. Professor Theodore Kocher carried a lot of weight, being the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology in 1909, for his work on "thyroid surgery, " the only Nobel Prize assigned to research on the thyroid gland. He was against the use of iodine/iodide in exophthalmic goiter and all forms of hyperthyroidism."
"Thompson, et al published the results obtained in 24 patients with exophthalmic goiter treated with Lugol solution alone without surgery, using a daily dose of one drop. As mentioned previously, goitrogens and radioiodide were not available for use in Graves' disease until the mid 1940s, coincident with the appearance of iodophobic publications by the same authors who promoted the goitrogens as an alternative to Lugol solution in the management of Graves' disease. Thompson, et al stated: "Twenty-four patients with exophthalmic goiter (14 mild and 10 severe or moderately severe cases) have been treated in this clinic with iodine alone, either continuously or intermittently for periods ranging from one and one-half months to three years. The period of treatment was a year or more in 13 instances. With three exceptions (all unsatisfactory responses to iodine) the patients pursued their daily work throughout the period of observation, thus eliminating the effect of rest." That is an 88% success rate."
"She was a classic case of Graves' disease with exophthalmia. After researching the medical literature, she refused treatment with radioiodides, goitrogens and surgery. She was placed on the nutritional program, including 1, 200 mg of magnesium/day for one month prior to iodine supplementation, followed by the same program with the addition of 12.5 mg elemental iodine (1 tablet Iodoral®) daily afterward. TSH was undetectable at <0.01 mU/ml. Total T4 was 18mg/dL; T3 442 ng/dL; Free T4 = 5 ng/dL. Following one month on a high magnesium program, she stated she felt calmer, with less palpitation, could sleep better. The burning, irritation, and lacrimation of the eyes improved. TSH remained undetectable at 0.03 mU/ml; Total T4 dropped to 16 mg/dL and Total T3from 442 to 299 ng/dL. Free T4 did not change appreciably. After the first week on iodine/iodide at 12.5 mg/day, she noticed a clearer mind with improved cognition. Following one month on this program, she slept better and was better organized with improved social activities. Her palpitation decreased markedly with normal pulse rates. Serum TSH became normal at 2.3 mU/ml; Total T4 , Total T3 and Free T4 were all within the normal range at 8.0 g/dL, 195 ng/dL, and 1.2 ng/dL. She continued to improve. After three months on the same program, TSH was not measured, but Total T4, Total T3 and Free T4 remained within the normal range. She experienced some diarrhea following four months on magnesium at 1, 200 mg/day, and the daily amount was decreased to 600 mg/day. As of this writing, the thyroid function test remained within the normal range; she has no exophthalmia; she gained 16 pounds; and her social activities have improved to the point of matrimony. She praises God every day for saving her thyroid gland and making her healthy again."
"The influence of Kocher divided thyroidologists into two schools: the iodine/iodide school which favored the use of Lugol solution first and then adding surgery later for the patients not responding to this approach alone, while continuing the iodine/iodide supplementation; and the surgical school discouraged the use of iodine/iodide, prior to the post surgery. In 1927, DeCourcy stated, "That the administration of iodine prior to operation for exophthalmic goiter controls the symptoms. Lowers the basal metabolic rate and lessens the hazards of operation, is no longer questioned. This teaching, however, is directly contrary to that of only a few years ago. Formerly the surgical school led by Kocher opposed the use of iodine in any form of Graves' disease, holding that it increases the severity of the symptoms and may, in fact, be responsible for the development of exophthalmic from simple goiter." In the same publication, DeCourcy's own experience revealed that out of 30 cases of exophthalmic goiter in children, Lugol solution 5-10 drops (30-60 mg) three times a day "made operation unnecessary" in 11 cases. That is a 36% success rate."
"Starr, et al 65 from the Massachusetts General Hospital used 15 drops (90 mg) of Lugol gaily for the treatment of exophthalmic goiter, with a 92% success fate, eliminating he need for surgery. "Of these 25 cases, 20 (80%) responded to iodine by a more or less extensive remission of the disease. Of these 20, 12 (48%) responded with the acute iodine resembling the effect produced by subtotal thyroidectomy. In the remaining eight (32%) the remission occurred, but was less extensive. In five unsuccessful cases (20%) two of the patients were pregnant, and one had cardiac decompensation. If these are omitted from the calculation, iodine administration was successful in 20 of 23, or 92% of our hospital cases."
"S.P. Beebe from New York reported favorably in 1921, on the use of Lugol solution in hyperthyroid forms of goiter, based on his experience over a period of 10 years, which did not confirm Kocher's iodophobic attitude, "In going over these statements in the literature, it seems probable that the actual basis for the conclusions has been theoretical considerations and preconceived notions rather than careful clinical observations... In this writer's experience iodine is one of the most valuable therapeutic agents we have in the treatment of the hyperthyroid forms of goiter. As in the case of any potent drug, injury can be done with it. So can we do injury with digitalis and salvarsan. During the last 10 years the writer has treated a large number of cases of hyperthyroidism, and with most of them the administration of iodine has been a part of the treatment. There is no danger in so doing if the dose is properly regulated. The extreme sensitiveness described by some writers is a rare event..."
"A cursory review of the literature suggests that the use of Lugol solution in Graves' disease, the preferred approach by thyroidologists of that time, resulted in a higher success rate with fewer complications than the use of iodine and iodide alone. The daily amount of Lugol solution used in Graves' disease ranged from one drop (6.25 mg) to 30 drops (180 mg). A complete nutritional program in our experience improved further the response to orthoiodosupplementation in Graves' disease and other thyroid disorders."
Source:http://www.optimox.com/pics/Iodine/IOD-05/IOD_05.html#T4
If you are taking lugols iodine, then you should also be taking all the companion nutrients on a daily basis that are shown here:
To assume that just lugols iodine alone will be enough to heal Graves is also, perhaps, a little too simplistic. The production or over-production of thyroid hormones involves complex processes and sub-processes that involve the crucial production of metabolic enzymes and catalysts in the body that are so necessary and vital for proper thyroid hormone storage and production. So if you are, indeed, also lacking in any of these process-dependent enzymes(which are themselves so heavily dependent on minerals and vitamins in the diet for their source and production) then that is perhaps reason enough why lugols iodine alone may give strange reactions or inadequate responses.
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To find out what anti-oxidants(think crucial enzyme builders for the thyroid process) are missing in your diet and what excess poisonous heavy metals and halides you have in your own body, I would at least get a hair analysis to see exactly what your status is. And once you know what minerals/vits you are lacking and what heavy metals you have in excess in your body you can use a more focused protocol to help heal your thyroid.
I would also strongly advise that you see a thyroid- and iodine-literate doctor in your area to help you manage your problem. Here is a list of all such doctors in the USA(including California):
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My friend sent me Lugols Iodine, and I'm glad that I can I start with the treatment. Can you please advice on how I should be taking, I.e how many drops per day etc? Thanks. Tsembel
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Thank you for your information and suggestion. What specific Vitamin Brands do you recommend ? do they have to be Non GMO and Vegan also? Should I be on a special food Diet specially Gluten Free? How long usually takes to see results and the benefits?
Thank you, Michael
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I recently posted my Goiter issue and got some instructions regarding using Lugols Iodine and taking Iodine co factors and some vitamins.
I tired the Iodine for several days with about 6 to 8 drops a day and made me uncomfortable, still am taking 2 to 3 drops a day.
I also am applying mix of LemonGrass, Peppermint and clove essential oils diluted with olive oil in a rollerball on the Goiter and another rollerball for the feet. Also just got Sandalwood and Frankincense Essential oils to apply.
I feel The nodules pushing on the throat and this limits my talking to few minutes at a time and after about 20 minutes I feel I have a sore throat with pressure on the windpipe and can't talk comfortably.
Any suggestions and quick remedy to help me to be able to talk with no difficulty? and cure this health issue?
Thank you
Michael
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I am hopeful that the essential oils will help a lot, especially the frankincense you just got.
Castor oil massaged into the area may be helpful. It is good for cysts.
Another option would be to use charcoal poultices over the area, especially overnight.
Herbalist Rachel Weaver, in her book, Backyard Pharmacy, recounts a story that Maria Treben, another herbalist recounts. A woman with a large goiter gargled fresh chickweed tea daily many times a day and over time the goiter was completely gone. But fresh chickweed may not be easy to come by.
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Thanks for the great historical article. Fascinating!
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That is disappointing news I do really appreciate your diligence in persevering with the protocol you tried and for reporting back. It is truly helpful.
I hope that what you try next will be what works for you.
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We are next to a limestone quarry, with hard-well water. Excess dietary calcium is known to inhibit iodine uptake in the body. Our well-water is very high in calcium, and low in magnesium. I'm in North Chicago, with a calcium of 37, magnesium of 1, and sodium of 8 in my tap water. See government link below for calcium level in tap water across the country: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1495189/table/tbl2/
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First read the book called 'Iodine; What you don't know about iodine can wreck your life, ' by Lynne Farrow. Also, 'Iodine; why you need it, why you can't live without it, ' by Brownstein.
Then join the Iodine Workshop' group on facebook for real-time help with tips, detox problems and solutions. AIP paleo is the best diet to keep routinely detoxing on a daily basis- essential in todays world.
Kelp is no longer considered a reliable source of iodine due to general toxicity of our oceans. To my great and endless dismay.
Good luck.
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Could you please tell me what is Lugol's solution and how can I get it?
I have thyroid nodules and it has enlarged slightly. I am also getting laryngitis spasm on my throat. Can you help me?
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If you take the Iodine Protocol be sure to take the full protocol(see link) -- together with the advised dosages of magnesium, zinc, b vitamins, Vitamin C etc.
If you take this protocol then you should also cut down on your calcium intake -- reduce all dairy in your diet -- because excess calcium in the diet also acts to inhibit iodine uptake by both the thyroid and the body.
You should be able to buy LI quite easily on the internet from vendors like ebay.com and amazon.com.
If you can't find the LI then just eat alot of kelp or seaweed. Kelp is high in iodine and will also help to heal the goiter but may take a little longer.
The spasm in your throat may also be related to a sick thyroid gland. The thyroid is situated very near the larynx. Iodine or kelp should help to cure this too.
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I want to ask you and any of this group who can provide me with any site where I can get all the supplement, I.e from place. Like, lugols iodine, selenium, magnesium, celtic salt and other related vitamins. I would appreciate the help you could provide. Thanks Tsembel
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Examples here:
Just search for what you want on the above sites and they will have it.
Meanwhile, if you want a good source of natural iodine that will help your goiter problem then you should try and buy edible seaweed and eat that every day. This might be cheaper for you.
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I am trying to find out which one would be better for my goiter/nodule. It is difficult to find LI here in Mongolia including other supplement. I went to grocery stores and found Dried Seaweed in package, imported from S Korea. Will this type of Seaweed do? All the direction on the package are in Korean language. Thanks for your help. Tsembel
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You will be taking much smaller amounts of iodine than with LI, so please be patient because it may take a few months for the iodine from the seaweed to have a beneficial effect on your goiter.
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I also have multi nodular Goiter about seven of them. The biggest one is about 7 Cm X 3 Cm. I, also like Mari have normal lab results and have problem drinking, eating and at times waking up with a cough a gasp for air. I cancelled Surgery twice and trying to find a natural cure. Now thankfully you posted one I will try it. Is there any side effects by taking Lugols Iodine Liquid? can you substitute Iodoral instead? and how many mg/ per day with food or on empty stomach? What would be a healthy food regimen and change in diet for Thyroid Health?
Thank you all, Michael: infoabc77 (at) yahoo (dot] com
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I will try to do that. thank you.
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I would consider taking the Iodoral, Gynovite and ATP Cofactor supplements. The dosages in these supplements are not according to the RDA but are larger dosages more according to their orthomolecular health giving effects.
The supplements that I recommend are all made by the Optimox Corporation. This corporation, headed by Dr Guy Abraham and also involving Dr Brownstein with other researchers, has spearheaded the iodine research via their Iodine Utilization Project with the consequent revival of the use of Lugols Iodine or Iodoral for health. Therefore their health products are all very much geared to be used together with iodine supplementation. See this link for all their considerable research on the healing and health aspects of iodine:
As regards diet, I would perhaps steer clear of both wheat and dairy. Excess calcium in the diet is also well known to inhibit the absorption of iodine into the body and into the cells. Soy is also a goitrogen.
I would perhaps also strongly advise you to see an iodine-literate doctor for monitoring your progress. There are many such doctors in the California area. See this list:
If you use the iodine protocol in the proper way then it will probably take you between 3 and 6 months to cure your goiter problem.
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Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions and providing me great information. It seems you are a health practitioner with so much knowledge.
I will contact the local Iodine literate in my area and do what you suggested.
Again I thank you and am grateful for all the info and your suggestions. Michael
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Is this Lugol's iodine readily available for purchase? I'm desperate for a natural remedy. Thank you.
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Also, try Magnet Therapy directly over the affected area. Try a small music speaker magnet at least 10 min 2x daily. Also, take Zinc/C Lozenges as directed. People w/ Thyroid disorders often cannot convert Beta-carotene to Vit-A, so drop the Bc and take Vit-A soft-gels. I recommend taking the Vit-A by biting down on the gel and bursting it in the mouth while letting it diffuse through-out the entire local area (which includes both the very important Thyroid and Thymus Glands); you can also do this method with the Vit-E; swallow slowly.
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P.S. Stress, as someone mentioned, is also not good either. I find that 30 minutes of exercise helps me.
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Thank you so much for answering to my post. Where do I get "charcoal poultices" and "chickweed", also the chickweed, does it have to be fresh in order to work or dried ones are Ok to use.
Thanks,
Michael
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I do not know if dried chickweed will work as well. But we have used dried herbs for many things with great success, so it seems like it is worth a try. You can get dried chickweed from Mountain Rose Herbs. You can make a strong tea from it each morning to gargle throughout the day. (1 - 2 T. herb for each 2 cups water. Pour boiling water over it and let it sit for 15 minutes. Strain.)
For the poultices - you will need to get some activated charcoal powder. You may be able to get it from a local health food store or from
Then you will need to make poultices. You can make a week's worth and keep them in your refrigerator and use one each night.
Here are directions for charcoal poultices:
https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/charcoal2.html#poultice
I would give whatever you try at least a month to see if you are improving. If you are noticing improvement, continue.
Let us know how it goes! I am very hopeful that you will find relief.
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Hello Mama to Many,
Since, there is only one area I could find to reply for both of your posting, I apologize that I did not address you separately. I thank you both for taking the time to educating and instructing me to to find a solution to my Thyroid Issue.
Bill, As you mentioned in the prior posting, I should have tested my Iodine level before using the Lugol's Iodine on my own without knowing how much I should use daily. I could not find the right practitioner who could help me as many of them charge between $350 to $500 or so for the first visit and few hundred for the subsequent visits and test. However there is a Lab that they do 24 Hour Iodine Loading test for about $100 and a mini phone consultation with the health practitioner and I will try to that.
Also as I posted, using the Iodine did make me very uncomfortable and I could not tolerate it even dropping at 4 drops twice daily totaling 8 drops to only one time 2 drops including the supplements you mentioned in the first post. It causes also irritating my throat and I can not hold a conversation more than few minutes.
As I read on the internet, Iodine my not heal All Thyroid issues may be damaging a Thyroid( I have normal Thyroid lab results with Multi Nodular Goiter) The specialist I saw after the test result could not determine that I am Hypo, hyper or have any other Thyroid related health issue other than that they all recommend removing my Thyroid surgically. I Also searched that my issue might be auto immune related and maybe due to a leaky Gut Syndrome. Do you suggest I should follow a thyroid health diet with no Gluten and like Paleo diet? or do you have an easier and more economical protocol?
Also do you think applying Essential Oil, which I am using mix of peppermint, Clove and lemongrass diluted with olive oil will help? and recently was told maybe Frankincense and Sandalwood diluted and applied on the affected neck area?
Again, I thank you both for your suggestions and guidance.
God Bess,
Michael
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The inaccuracy of the TSH/T4 tests is also quite well known. For an honest and accurate description of the proper accurate lab work that you should get -- at a bear minimum -- you should get your Free T3 tested which actually measures the active thyroid hormone in your blood(the important one), as opposed to measuring just the TSH(a pituitary hormone) and T4(inactive thyroid hormone) -- see this link for further explanations.
The stopthethyroidmadness.com website also provides cheaper recommendations for thyroid testing by mail and most of these tests are below $100. I would also recommend that you get the Free T3 and Free T4 Test and, if you can also afford it, The Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies Test. See this link:
If you shop around on the internet you might find even cheaper sites for thyroid testing by mail. You could also perhaps also ask your doctor to retest your thyroid properly but that would probably be too expensive.
I must also mention that your thyroid problem might have several well-known pathogenic associations. You mention that you have leaky gut. The usual pathogen culprits that are capable of causing leaky gut are candida and/or mycoplasma. These pathogens, as Ted from Bangkok has mentioned, can also attack glands like the thyroid. So Mama to Many's advice concerning rubbing Frankincense or Sandalwood topically into the thyroid area is good advice -- these will kill any fungal or bacterial involvement in that area. Also, as you have already mentioned, peppermint, clove oil and lemongrass will also be quite useful in this respect.
I should also mention that candida can be also associated with a huge number of other diseases and autoimmune disorders including thyroid problems. See these links:
Candida, IBS, Leaky Gut and Allergies
Candida Progression and Virulence
Candida and Hypothyroid Connection
Unfortunately, the doctor's tests for candida can also be highly inaccurate and misleading. Better that you take Dr William Crook's Candida Questionnaire to see if you also have candida. This simple test is free online and is fairly accurate and is based on your current symptoms and problems, past medical history, drug use, etc:
Dr William Crook's Candida Questionnaire
As to the best diet, I would recommend that you try to avoid all chemically processed supermarket food -- buy organic or locally grown food -- and avoid all dairy, wheat and sugar products and reduce carbs in your diet(carbs convert to sugar in the body). Excess dietary calcium(dairy) is well-known to inhibit iodine uptake in the body and excess sugar will just feed any pathogens that might already be involved in your problems and help them to grow and spread.
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Thank you very much again for your quick response. Just about 2 hours ago came from the doctors office. She Thought that I went trough the surgery as I was scheduled. But I cancelled the surgery. She mentioned since I had a biopsy about a year ago with a adenoma and my Mother had a Carcinoma about 46 years ago and she is on Thyroid meds now, I also should go through the surgery the doctor gave both my Wife and I quite a scare ( she seemed very sincere ). and my wife has promised me to go through the surgery now, even though I think I should give the Essential Oils and other suggestions a try.
As I mentioned my talking( for more than 20 minutes or so) and eating are affected and I am not sure I will get any better soon.
The doctor ordered a full Thyroid test which I did do the test this evening and also she ordered a ultrasound on a stat basis and asked me to make a visit with the surgeon and the Endo as well.
Thanks,
Michael
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Thank you for the info you sent. As you read about my thyroid health issue after series of Blood test (all thyroid test came normal) and biopsy and ultra sound shown multi nodular goiter biopsy showing Adenoma, that's why doctor's suspicious and want to do surgery. But I am hoping to find a way to shrink the nodules safely and quickly and without any side effects. I will try using Castor Oil as you suggested. Should I use and wrap a cloth on the area or just apply it topically without any cover? On the Frankincense do you use it diluted on the area for how long and how many drops you use.
I am praying for both of us to get healed and As you mentioned good luck to both of us.
Thanks, Michael
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As to the frankincense, I have only been using it as aromatherapy, I have not applied it to my skin. I shake a few drops onto a terrycloth washcloth that I put next to my pillow when I go to sleep, so I am breathing it in all night. It smells great. I have very sensitive skin so I am hesitant to apply it to my skin, but I think I might try it diluted. I don't know if it should be combined with castor oil. So I might try it with olive oil on an alternate day. By the way, all of my thyroid numbers are "normal". I'm not so sure that the numbers they use present a full and accurate picture of thyroid health.
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I am applying Castor Oil as you suggested. Today would be the third application. Also using Frankincense diluted with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and applying it directly on the Goiter area. Started to use Sandalwood oil with olive oil as well today try to alternate with Frankincense.
With my Goiter issue, I don't know related or not, I get a sore throat feeling after talking more than few minutes.
Thank you. Michael
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It has been a while since your post. Just wondering how you are doing? I have multiple nodules and in tests done, one came back inconclusive for cancer. My endo did her best to convince me to have my thyroid removed but I refused. I went on a 90 day detox diet which consisted of drink only green juice, lots of water and having salads for lunch and salad and lightly steamed veggies for dinner.
I also use frankincense directly on my thyroid. I got a new endo who supported my desire to go after this naturally and she agreed not to do another biopsy if the nodules had shrunk. Which they have.
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I have had an enlarged goiter for 27 years that gets bigger and smaller. All tests come back normal. Seems to get bigger if I detox the body and or am under stress. Gets smaller if I detox the goiter itself with clay and water put on it for hours with plastic wrap.
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How big it is/was? I have a similar problem for about 13 years. I didn't want to have it removed, but it appears that now is the time to do it. I apologize for my broken English. :)
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In any case, DON'T let them remove your thyroid. You will be on meds for life.
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I have been trying to paint it with iodine everyday and taking 800mcg of liquid kelp as well as a vegetarian diet and regular Bikram yoga. Thus far, nothing has changed and it has been about a year. I am losing a little faith but forums like this give an outlet and you realise the wealth of information sharing. Thank you and all the best with your journey.
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My mother told me the goiter disappeared. True story.
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