Has anyone healed thyroid issues with TF? - Page 2

[Panserbjorne]

When I first started seeing him it was a 5 hour round trip drive. FWIW I kept it up because he's worth it!

Any ND should be able to order it. Since you have an existing condition I would highly recommend monitoring your levels. As much as I'm a huge advocate for taking charge of your own health in this instance I would actually recommend that you NOT do this on your own.

[westcoastmom]

firefaeryHow many visits does it entail in the first 7 months? I am trying to decide whether to try to find an ND in Southern Cal where I am now, or go to one up north while I am there for 2 weeks next month as I will have coverage for him after I move back in August. (I will also have to go there in May and/or June to apply for a teaching job)

I know my iodine is low, and I feel great when I am on it..... but, would like to monitor this.

[Panserbjorne]

It could be just one...I can't imagine in 7 months it would be more than two. You generally don't test more than every 3-4 months, and that's if you're monitoring something specific (more specific than just iodine levels) or having side effects.

Since you have been on it with no issue I would be suprised if it were more than two. Clearly if you are seeing a new practitioner they may have other things they want to look at, you know? They might want more than one follow up visit...but you don't *have* to make it.

[Leilalu]

This is all great food for thought. I was told by my OB a few weeks ago that my levels were high. She wanted to put me on a thyroid med. She said Armour was an option. I am considering doing that while supplementing iodine and take dulse. I would love to hear any more suggestions.

I do best eating a higher amount of good fats and less carbs. So I think hte thyroid CAN be healed through persistance. After all, don't our bodies regenerate every 7 years or something?