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Iodine And Iodide For Thyroid

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Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

Nodules on thyroid, and diagnosed with hyperthyroidism . My MD says avoid iodine my nutritionist says take iodine that iodine stabilizes thyroid. PTO=94 (TSH=0.020) (T4=7.6) (T4... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Deepak Sundriyal MD

I am 21 years old with thyroid ca dx in XXXXXXX Thyroid removed, took radiactive iodine pill, after a iodine free diet. 1st scan showed L1 mass. Scan today showed L1 mass, something in my... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Deepak Sundriyal ( Oncologist)
Dr.   Suresh Heijebu MD

just wait? I am taking 100 mg sinuthyroid once a day. Thyroid was removed April 2015. Followed by a cataract removal. Did have radioactive iodine 50 mg following removal of thyroid. Have tested... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suresh Heijebu ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Madhuri Patil MD

Hi I received diagnostic dose of radioactive iodine yesterday (1 year post-total thyroidectomy ). I now see a dark area on my neck which is shaped like my thyroid and also going down toward my chest. Is ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Madhuri Patil ( Diabetologist)
Dr. Indranil Ghosh MD

The patient has been detected with thyroid cancer . Request you to go through the medical history ... radioactive iodine cannot be administered until the tumor is de-bulked or removed. Please have a look at... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Indranil Ghosh ( Oncologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  ANNA PLICHTA MD

I had radioactive iodine therapy done to my thyroid-after this procedure I was told that it was my ... destroyed part of my thyroid yes I was taking Synthroid yes I have radioactive iodine... View answer

Answered by : Dr. ANNA PLICHTA ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Binu Parameswaran Pillai MD

My wife is getting ready for radioactive iodine treatment. Taken of thyroid med and low iodine diet ... taken of thyroid medication and low iodine diet? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai ( Endocrinologist)
Dr. Sanmati Thole MD

you read a lot of info that taking iodine can help your thyroid if you have hypothyroidism too. I do take thyroid medication so want to know whether it is good to supplement with iodine or not?... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sanmati Thole ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Akash Gadgade MD

I am 50yrs old, stopped mensurating last year. Just started using kelp iodine drops in my drinking water because of this thyroid enlargement on the base of my neck. I have however noticed heavy prolonged ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akash Gadgade ( Diabetologist)
Dr. Soni Verma MD

thyroid blood work and radioactive iodine uptake test showed a slight hyper state, I also have an enlarged thyroid. Would adding iodized salt or taking a multivit. with iodine help or hurt? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Soni Verma ( Psychologist)