Just trying to encourage you to try a different approach that just may work! I have heard a few songs on Youtube of the new SKM record. Need to download the whole thing...love Mark Kozelek! I’d love to collaborate and record with someone again. It’s a deal!   [End]
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Mikey! Don’t be afraid of carbs! Faith helped me detect that I had a histamine intolerance (although I have made immense progress in the past month and a half and can eat some histamine foods again now with no noticeable reactions). I was also UNDEReating and my problems..whether it was strictly histamine intolerance combined with AF or just histamines, I really don’t know. I still have a few weird purple squiggly lines on my torso (suspected high cortisol). I know that I can attribute most of my issues to a broken metabolism. Enter Matt Stone and eating more food for healing...this ...
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I’m with you, saywhatagain. I took high-dose iodine (100 mg+) for about 3 1/2 months. Felt great for the first month and then went downhill from there. If your adrenals are not strong and healthy, you will have problems taking iodine. There have been only a few people on that forum, like Ginagirl, who have been able to reverse their Hypothyroidism with iodine and the companions alone... I was raw vegan for a couple of months last summer. I experienced hypo symptoms during this time. A vegan diet, in my opinion, is nutritionally deficient. I went back to eating meat and have felt ...
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I’m so glad I never tried the liver flush, as is so popular on Curezone...I probably saved myself from having to go to the ER.   [End]
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Had no idea they could be messing with my stomach. I will back off of them for a week. Thank you.   [End]
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I tried 1.5...no luck. Then another 1.5...relaxed but no sleep. Will try 6 tonight   [End]
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Thanks for the suggestion about the calcium. I just went to a new doc but wasn’t impressed at all. She said maybe the digestive enzymes I’m taking cause the diarrhea in the morning! Didn’t have experience in cortisol or other hormone testing, but I did get a sample of a beta blocker, so I’ll start that... I take colostrum every day..the one by Symbiotics. Supposed to be good for the gut, too.   [End]
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Great post. Up until last week I was on high dose iodine with the companion sups. This is what has worsened my AF and stress....along with years of yo yo dieting. I love mag oil at night. I have major digestive issues too...really bad first thing when I wake up. Since I’m still in adrenaline mode I can’t really tolerate many supplements now. I was on high dose vit C before. I’m just doing vit E, A (retinal), magnesium and D for now. B vitamins would send me through the roof at this point. Going to try the calcium. What about proline? Said to heal connective tissue to make the adr ...
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Hi Faith!! You really are a miracle as I was reading your posts on what you had been through... I won’t give up carbs!!! I just hate what I’ve done to my body and now I need to accept the damage and heal it. I’m having problems with fats but I know I need them. My digestion is awful and every morning at 5:00 am it’s diarrhea. I’m trying my hardest to reach 1800-2000 cals per day, but hard to do after years of restriction. What helped to restore your sleep, if anything? So glad you’ve reached a solid healing point!   [End]
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What mg dosage is recommended for the sublingual melatonin, if I may ask? Or is it just experiment until it works? I’m so confused on the carb/no carb thing. Some say drop the carbs, others say just give up fruit, some say heavy protein/fat. So confused! I love sweet potatoes and will keep eating them.   [End]
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Yeah, I ate half an apple with protein the other night and that’s probably what woke me up a couple hours later. My body temp. has been strange. I’ll be comfortable and then will be sweating. I’m really scared what is going on with my body, which makes the anxiety worse. You are still off sugars yourself? How long have you been dealing with this adrenal issue?   [End]
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Yeah, those herbs are just evil...never again will I try! I just tried calling to get in to see this new doc (as I haven’t been happy with my usual doc) and she has nothing available this week or next week, so for now I’m going to be optimistic and take that as a sign that with God’s help, my body can calm down on its own. Luckily I did not take the Ambien last night and am trying to avoid it. I’m glad the weekend is coming up so I can take it easy and try to relax a lot. I have my room dark, so that step is taken care of. I am going to stay off the fruit. Hate to give up more ...
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Hey Wired. Thanks so much for the post and the kind words. I didn’t get any sleep last night. In fact, I feel like I’m losing it now. I used to be such a good sleeper and I’ve found myself crying in frustration over this... I haven’t been to a doc for any of this yet...I try to avoid them as much as possible, but if these symptoms keep up, I will have to go and I will bring up the beta blocker. Getting desperate. I’ve just never been wired and awake for this long before and it’s scaring me...   [End]
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Yeah, as of yesterday I’m temporarily giving up fruit. Thanks!   [End]
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I too feel like crap most of the day until 6:00 p.m. Then a wave of calm rushes over me. At least you can still sleep til 5:00 a.m. It all went downhill for me once I started ashwagandha and Adrenergize...now I only sleep 2-3 hours and then am wide awake again. Oh, I will never go on psych meds. I’m against all meds in general. I haven’t had the cortisol test or any other tests done. Hate going to the doc but I will probably have to if this keeps up... I hate this, too...turned to God again because that’s the only thing getting me through at this point...   [End]
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Thank you, Lalo. Discouraging and encouraging that it took you 1 year on this diet to feel better. I started it yesterday. I took Prozac for like 6 months 4 or 5 years ago, but haven’t taken any psych meds since. This is a crappy feeling to be wired and anxiety-ridden all the time.. I have the hypoglycemic symptoms both during the day and night...I wonder if that is what’s waking me up between midnight and 4 a.m. in panic??   [End]
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Thank you, Wired. I have tried so many herbal supplements and nothing works anymore. Resorted to taking some of my mom’s Ambien. I know I shouldn’t, but it’s the only thing when I’m desperate to get some sleep so I can function the next day. I know, sleeping pills are not the answer... I will look into the propanalol. never heard of it, but hopefully I can find it easily..   [End]
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I have been getting to bed by 9 p.m..I can sleep for a couple of hours, but then I wake up in sheer panic and I can’t go back to sleep no matter what I do. Heart racing, and then around 5 a.m. I have loose stools/diarrhea. This has been going on a while. I don’t know if it’s high cortisol or low. But it got worse after I experimented with ashwagandha and Adrenergize. Stupid, I know... I know it must be low blood sugar... I just started to follow a diet from Schwarzbein Principle yesterday. I wonder how long it will be before I feel normal again. My metabolism is way screwed up ...
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Thank you, Kristina. I think my throat having been swollen made me panic and the anxiety got worse from that. Since stopping most supplements, it is slowly calming down, though, thank God. The magnesium oil I bought has been great before bed. I tried it when I woke up in the middle of the night as well, but it didn’t help me during panic mode. I am pretty damaged now and hope I can get back to normal. Yes, my anxiety needs to stop. I’ve tried to stop the adrenaline feeling though with many methods, and sometimes nothing helps :-( I will probably buy a cheap juicer because I don ...
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Thank you for your helpful post. My stools have definitely not been normal colored for a while and my acne has not subsided at all. The belly fat is still there and has not budged. Have tried to lose 10-15 lbs for a long time with no success. I already eat gluten free and health and drink distilled water with plenty of Redmonds real salt. The NAC and milk thistle just haven’t been enough, I suppose. I am afraid to do a full on liver cleanse because I have heard it’s put some people in the hospital, but the potato juice concoction sounds interesting. The parasite cleanse is somethi ...
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I haven’t had a pathogen test done. I know I had/have candida. Have seen it in my stool and I know when I took iodine that brought some of it out... Earthing? I will have to google that as I’ve never even heard of it!! Thanks, will check it out.   [End]
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Thank you so much. I know there is something going on with my stress hormones/blood sugar because I can sleep for 3 hours and then I’m wide awake come midnight or after and can’t go back to sleep. Sheer panic and it’s hell. I will also check out the liquid B supplement you suggest. I will stop supplements and add one by one. Also, my metabolism is shot from years of trying different diets so I’m going to try balancing protein/carbs/fats and see if that helps.   [End]
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Thanks for the advice. Only B vitamin I’m taking now is Pantethene (B5) because I hear it is good for the adrenals. I also started Proline for the adrenals. Going to continue those, lower vitamin C, Borax (just bought from Mountain Rose herbs. Cosmetic grade it says...hope it’s safe for consumption), and the Magnesium oil. Also have to continue the sleeping pill because I need to get adequate sleep for work, as much as I hate to take something like that... I guess I’m going to take it easy for a few weeks without most supplements I’ve been taking for months and see if I notice any im ...
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Hi Ginagirl. No, I was only raw vegan for a couple months in the summer. Shortly after experimenting with that, I started iodine. But I was eating meat again when I started iodine. I am going to look into the Schwarzbein Principle diet for adrenal balancing proteins/fat/complex carbs with every meal. I know my blood sugar is off at the moment. When I tried ashwagandha and the adrenal cortex supplement for 3 days last week, that’s when everything got worse. I should have never messed with that. Anxiety and panic symptoms worsened. I do take 30-45 mg zinc each day. I suspect I m ...
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Yep, I was taking B2/B3, about 18 mg Boron, and tons of distilled water and salt. Maybe I didn’t pulse dose as often as I should have. I haven’t had a B12 shots. I take the methylated forms of B12 and folate.   [End]
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I just don’t know...I give up for now. Friday was the last day I took iodine. My throat has been swollen a month. Doesn’t matter how high or low dose. For a recap, I started iodine back in August at very low dose. In September I decided to jump to 125 mg per day. Initially I felt great. My thyroid swelled in late November, so I decided to take 7-10 days off and then resume again, but much slower. I started at 1 Iodoral per day, increasing 1 Iodoral per week until I hit 50 mg. The swelling started up again. So I jumped to between 100-140 mg. Did nothing for the swelling. I’ve bee ...
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I know I have some level of adrenal fatigue, but haven’t had my cortisol, etc. tested. I know I wake up between 2-4 a.m. in a panic and can’t go back to sleep. I worry about everything...high stress. For years I tried many different diets and overexercised, which one therapist told me is a form of bulimia. Never been happy with myself. So I know from all of this, my metabolism is screwed up. I was also on the pill for 9 years to control my cycle/acne. So, I have imbalances all over the place. Add candida to that. Just wanted to know what the best method to fix a broken met ...
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I certainly have had a rough go of it and am thinking not enough selenium was my problem. Since November my neck/thyroid has been swollen. Started after I took the high dose probiotics. I stopped everything for about a week and a half and swelling went down. Then started iodine back up...but very slowly (at 1 Iodoral per day, going up from there). I previously had been at 100-125 mg iodine daily, but had horrible heart palps and anxiety. Couldn’t handle it. Slipped into hypo territory big time around Christmas time. Have been so fatigued and experiencing swollen throat again. Ca ...
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I had been on high doses since mid-September, but the pale and yellowish loose stools never stopped :-( Really scared me...along with the high anxiety. I’m too chicken to do a liver flush...   [End]
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That’s great, Jack! Keep it up! My swollen neck has subsided. I have actually felt great on my week off iodine. Better than when I was on it, haha. I’m going to start again tomorrow though, but just at 1 Iodoral. Had too much loose BMs/diarrhea and anxiety on high doses, so I guess I need to go slow now. Your improvement is amazing!   [End]
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Wow, had no idea that pantethine did that. I will taper down to 1 per day and then stop. What did you do to detox copper? High dose vit C?   [End]
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Thanks, Dez. I am up to 5 grams of ascorbic acid powder for Vit. C every day. Hoping to get up to the amounts you take. Happy to hear that you are in such good health at 82!   [End]
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Thank you, oneflyride. I believe I may be copper toxic. I am not estrogen dominant...in fact I tested very low in estrogen for my age. I am avoiding antifungals and any extreme treatments...the only thing I will be trying is Gutpro probiotic powder soon, I think, in small doses at first. The only thing I’m currently taking to help with the stress is Pantethine. I’m not up to speed with different adrenal supplements yet. I have been eating a lot of vegetables...especially cooked, and have been for months. One thing I just read is that avocadoes are high in copper! I love avocad ...
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So what DID work for you?   [End]
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Thanks so much, will check it out!   [End]
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What kind of colostrum are you taking? I bought the CapraColostrum goat colostrum and started last week. Hoping to heal my leaky gut/candida with this and probiotic powder...   [End]
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Thanks, Tansybelle. Wow, that was a lot of supplements I hadn’t heard of! I hope your son gets better. I have been eating an avocado a day...good for nourishment and lots of vitamins/fiber. I have also been eating almonds a couple of days a week. I had to stop eating my Quest protein bars because the milk/whey started bugging me. I do love Swanson Vitamins. I bought their Ginger/Tumeric combo capsules and have been taking 1 a day. Thanks so much!   [End]
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I think I will start back on the glutamine powder. I’m already taking the Colostrum and have noticed some slight improvements in a short amount of time. I am taking magnesium, zinc, ascorbic acid (C), vit. D, Boron, a multi-B vitamin, as well as some others. The problem I have with any type of diet is that once you go back to any other way of eating, some symptoms can come back :-( It’s why I hate diets. But if that’s working for you, that’s awesome. Sounds like you are doing it in a transition, so that’s even better. I have a question about Molybdenum. Seems like I need to ta ...
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Thank you so much for sharing what is working for you, Seattle. I heard that L-glutamine is not good for candida, as in it can make the problem worse? A lot of conflicting info on the Internet... So, are you mainly getting your carbs from just fruit, or are you incorporating other high carb foods such as rice and grains, potatoes, etc? I was actually on 80/10/10 a couple of months over the summer. I enjoyed being on that diet, however I experienced hyponatremia, which was a very scary experience for me. I followed Freelea the banana girl and Durianrider. They advise to avoid salt, ...
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Reason I ask is because less than 2 weeks ago I started anti-candida low carb/low sugar diet, along with a very high probiotic pill. This really messed me up. Thyroid crashed and massive die-off symptoms. I have honestly never felt so bad and had to take several days off of work. I have been on the Iodine protocol since August and detoxing from that has been awful as well. I am wide awake and have heart palpatations every morning around 5:00 a.m. So much for sleeping in. High anxiety various times throughout the day, too. What has helped me some is pantethine. As far as diet - there ...
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Reason I ask is because less than 2 weeks ago I started anti-candida low carb/low sugar diet, along with a very high probiotic pill. This really messed me up. Thyroid crashed and massive die-off symptoms. I have honestly never felt so bad and had to take several days off of work. I have been on the iodine protocol since August and detoxing from that has been awful as well. I am wide awake and have heart palpatations every morning around 5:00 a.m. So much for sleeping in. High anxiety various times throughout the day, too. What has helped me some is pantethine. As far as diet - ...
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Thank you so much for sharing this, Faith. You, Wired and now myself have not had good luck on anti-candida diet. I hate diets in general, but after my short time on this one, I have really suffered. I really need to buy that CP powder! But for now even goat kefir is giving me bad die-off so I’m going very slow...   [End]
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Thank you, hapoel. I have been doing 2 days on/2 days off during this swollen period. At this point contemplating drastically reducing my iodine intake to 12.5 mg and going up slowly from there. Just don’t know...all of this is a complicated puzzle.   [End]
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Thank you for sharing your experience, Jack. This afternoon I have noticed improvement. You’re right - it’s my suspicion that the probiotics are causing these reactions...and it’s common from what I’m reading. Has to be from the probiotics, because what I’ve experienced the past week I had never experienced from iodine. When there is an overgrowth of yeast in our body, they don’t like the good bacteria invading their space, so it causes mucus issues, sore throat, headaches, fatigue, heart palpitations...scary stuff. I believe my body needs this, but I’m really going to have to go sl ...
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Ginagirl - quick question related to candida. I have been on the Boron capsules. Also started goat colostrum, which I love. I get die-off reactions on any fermented foods/yogurts at this point because I’m so deficient in beneficial bacteria. But, did you follow an anti-candida diet? I’m finding it super hard to do. Not like I had a bad diet the past 8 months anyway, but did you give up some fruits? This diet says to give up nearly all fruits completely. I’m already off white sugar, but giving up fruit and sweet potatoes, some beans...that’s hard to do and I don’t think that type ...
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Thank you, Ginagirl. I’ve been sure to take all the companions religiously. I will look into that magnesium oil you mentioned, although I don’t suspect the magnesium I’m taking has caused me trouble. Licorice root powder - good for the adrenals and stress, yes? Need to look into that as well. Anything to help the anxiety and stress at this point I’m ready and willing to try, haha.   [End]
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I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder a couple of years ago. Tried a couple of different meds but never found one that worked right. My main issues right now are with my gut. Candida...possible dysbiosis and leaky gut with that. The nerves have gotten worse since starting the iodine. I can’t sleep in anymore. At around 5:00 a.m. I wake up with horrible anxiety and heart palps. I don’t know if this is a blood sugar issue or cortisol issue. Just wish I knew what was going on, but I spent my money on that alternative doc who didn’t really help...   [End]
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Once again, to reiterate...I have not eaten bread or wheat products since Feb. or March of this year. I have been gluten free for months.   [End]
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Thanks, Kasima. Just have never had this happen yet (thought it would happen sooner, maybe in the first couple of weeks of supplementation, but I’m a couple of months in), so it’s kind of freaking me out. I will try to calm down. Happened as my system was experiencing a massive die-off/stress and trying new anti-candida protocol...so I’m guessing that triggered it. I’ll give it some time.   [End]
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So I have posted on here before that I believe I have candida in my gut...possibly other gut issues as well. I have been without healthy, beneficial bacteria (probiotics) for about 6 months. I decided to add them back in last week. Well, my body has gone into a panic. Major die-off symptoms after taking a potent probiotic a couple of days. Eyes became bloodshot, elevated heartrate, panic/anxiety through the roof, very weak. Also started a low carb diet, which is really not agreeing with me. I guess I put my body into a panic with all this and now I have a lump in my throat (swollen ...
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I HEAR YOU. Doing this less than a week has been so drastic on my adrenals and thyroid. I feel my thyroid a bit swollen from all the stress on my body. Had to stop my iodine protocol a few days, too. Too many toxins being released and a low carb diet I guess just isn’t for me. I wasn’t high carb in the last few months anyway, by any means, but I’m going to add my apples, berries and sweet potatoes back in because I feel like I’m knocking on heaven’s door right now.... Also had to buy some supplements for my adrenals. This is hell. Zeolite is on my list, too... My problem is th ...
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Not me...I steadily gained 10-15 lbs from this stupid Candida over the last year and a half...   [End]
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That’s great, congrats! My problems started about a year and a half ago...it’s been a guessing game what my problem has been and all my symptoms point to candida I now realize. I started Candex a few days ago, but had to stop. The die off I have been getting from that and a probiotic has been UNBEARABLE. Also started low carb diet at the same time but having high anxiety panic as well as fatigue. I’m going to buy Molybdenum and Pantethine on my way to work today. I also just started goat colostrum for my gut healing. Were you also doing the very low carb/low sugar diet? I’m not ...
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Wired - how severe was your candida problem before you started the Custom Probiotics powder, and how long did it take you to beat candida with this?   [End]
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My story is that I was on some form of birth control off and on for 9-10 years. Finally decided to get off of it for good May of 2012. I rapidly started gaining weight after that...10-15 pounds within a year and I had no idea what it was from because nothing changed with my diet or workout habits...ate pretty decent during the week, but splurged on the weekends, and work out 5-6 days a week. I just thought my hormones were out of whack so I got them tested. I’m low in estrogen, but shouldn’t be reason for such horrible weight gain. Also have dealt with horrible acne since getting off th ...
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Definitely not a question of diet for me. SAD diet prior to Feb/March of this year. Vegan/vegetarian over the summer and since end of August I’ve been paleo. If I have a dessert craving, I make a mug cake with coconut flour, egg, coconut oil and stevia. The past 3 years have been very stressful for me with a divorce, another failed relationship after that, etc. I know stress wreaks havoc on digestive system. Could be a long journey to repair these things... As of last night I bought Doctor’s Best chelated magnesium...Glycinate form which I hadn’t tried before. I like that it comes i ...
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I have not had bread or wheat products since February or March this year. I have some food intolerances and cannot lose my belly weight through different diets I’ve tried, iodine, or cardio/weights, so I can only suspect some type of leaky gut or other gut problem... Probiotics and glutamine are my starting point. I can’t afford to go to the doc again (spent too much on the alternative doc who was supposedly versed in iodine..what a joke that was) so just going to have to go the trial and error route...   [End]
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Yep, I’m on lots of chloride in various forms! Never have experienced the kidney pain. The heart palpitations/anxiety feeling is really wearing on me. Maybe I should try phosphatidylserene? Cortisol imbalance as it’s pretty bad when I first wake up?   [End]
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Bought 2% strength from Swansonvitamins.com and 5% strength from Amazon...both the J Crows brand. I’ve tried both and just irritates the hell out of my stomach.   [End]
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Hey everyone. Found out what was causing my stomach irritation/blood in the stool. It wasn’t magnesium or Vitamin C. It was Lugol’s. So, unfortunately, I can’t take liquid Lugol’s anymore. What I’m taking is between 2-4 Iodoral per day (with food) and 2-3 drops of Trapper’s SSKI. I feel a lot better once stopping the Lugol’s. I’m discovering that Probiotics are helping me a lot...I had given up dairy earlier this year and so my good bacteria was depleted. Adding some probiotics has helped lessen my constant bloated look in my midsection a bit. I may also have leaky gut (strongly ...
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Interesting! And to think..I’ve never heard of french beans or seen them in stores! Will look harder for them!   [End]
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Such a good message! Yes, so important to listen to our bodies. I learned the hard way, too. Struggled with years of dieting and dabbled with vegetarian/veganism because I wasn’t happy with myself...only caused mineral/vitamin deficiencies and other probs. Diets are awful!   [End]
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I was on about 7.5 mg/day before I jumped to 125 mg. Was great for me. Only problem was I went to gung-ho on the companions and took too much magnesium and Vit. C. Higher doses of iodine are great. It’s up to you whether you can make that jump. It works for most people. If you get too bad of a detox, pulse and do salt flushes. I don’t know about the antibiotic interference. I will let others chime in on that...iodine should be the only ”antibiotic” you should ever need!   [End]
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You really have been extremely helpful to me, GinaGirl, so thank you! MSM is my new favorite supplement. I’m excited about my acne starting to clear...parts of my skin are actually glowing! I do incorporate a lot of cooked broccoli, brussel sprouts, and asparagus in my diet already, but the MSM helped give me that boost to really make a difference. I live in Nebraska, so the air hear is obviously polluted with fertilizers/chemical sprays for corn and other crops... I have been scared to take magnesium again since my overdose/tummy troubles from it! I bought liquid magnesium chlorid ...
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Here’s the complete iodine protocol: http://www.breastcancerchoices.org/iprotocol.html Selenium is probably the most important companion supplement to take with iodine, so make sure you take it everyday. Good luck on your iodine journey!   [End]
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Thanks for sharing your story! I also had the back of my neck sweating for 1 or 2 nights. Recently, what’s making a difference for me is MSM powder and digestive enzymes, thanks to Ginagirl. My skin has cleared up dramatically in just a few days and I know it’s helping me absorb nutrients better. I took a 4-day break due to stomach problems, but I’m back at it now. Keep it up!   [End]
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Gonna dust off my citrus juicer and start using that again after a week. Scary what too much can do.   [End]
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Thank you. GABA has worked for me in the past. So has powdered Tryptophan. Love that stuff. I am determined to make this all work for me eventually! I am reading online these bottles of AMLA say take around 10 tablets for just the daily recommended amount. That’s too much of a hassle, in my opinion. Guess I will first try small amounts of the ascorbic acid when I’m ready.   [End]
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Thanks, Newport. Reading up on the AMLA. Looks legit. I will probably have to buy online. You all are a wealth of information...never heard of it before! I’m done with the Ester C from here on out. Gonna buy MSM powder after work, experiment with that, and that’s the only thing (along with GABA before bed for relaxation) I’m going to take the next 5 days before I start back up on my iodine!   [End]
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Thank you so much. I will get on the MSM and try to find a decent vitamin C without additives. So hard to do as nearly everything I find has magnesium stearate listed! I was feeling pretty darn good up until this week until these horrid stomach issues resurfaced! I will stop everything for a few days and then restart iodine at 50 mg instead of 125 mg, and lower dosages of other companions. Do you think that sounds good? I’m afraid I will have too much brain fog if I go too low on the iodine... Thank you, Vulcanel and GinaGirl! Nice to have this support forum, as no where else to ...
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Thanks so much for your reply. I recently did end a liver cleanse. Maybe it’s just all too much stress for my body right now. I do try to avoid supplements that contain the dicalcium phosphate. I don’t think I’m taking any at the moment that have it. The MSM - I have never taken. I thought I was getting enough sulfur in my diet with beans, etc. But what you bring up is interesting about cell permeability. The Ester C I have been taking is timed-release 1,000 mg pill taken at different times of the day. I have an unopened ascorbic acid form with rose hips at home I could try ...
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I have been using Ester C for my vitamin C...up to 3 or 4 grams a day. I think this may be causing some discomfort. not to be gross, but after I have a BM and let sit in the toilet and come back after a few minutes, there is what looks to be a small amount of blood that has sunk to the bottom. Nothing that has alarmed me much. The extra vitamin C amounts I have been taking since iodine are the only thing I can attribute. Or the fact that my gut is kind of messed up..perhaps from past years of eating SAD diet. Is there a more gentle form of Vitamin C that I could be taking? Just want to ...
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This is my first time posting on this board. I suspect I have a candida overgrowth/or possible parasite(s). I’ve been on high dose iodine for about a month for other issues. I was on the birth control pill close to 10 years and finally decided to stop that May of 2012. Since then I’ve gained 10-12 pounds without explanation. I do have low estrogen levels, and I’m 30, so that is part of it. Since February of this year I switched to a very healthy diet...even went raw vegan for a couple months during the summer. I cut out gluten and dairy. I have tried to lose the weight...nothing eve ...
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I was a a vegan for 3 months over this summer and that is when I noticed some hypo symptoms really coming out...especially hair loss and dry skin (in the middle of summer here where it’s super humid!) I knew something wasn’t right. Vegan/vegetarian diets don’t work for everyone! Personally, I think they are unhealthy. While I love animals, I do believe we need to consume some amounts of our animal friends for health and vitality...not excessive amounts, but just enough. I think the Boron and iodine are killing something in my intestines...perhaps I had some candida.   [End]
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In charge like in your new profile picture! Yeah! Love it. Your story is truly amazing...   [End]
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Great read. Iodine gives hope and relief... And, more proof that doctors are on the WRONG track.   [End]
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I had bloating the first week on iodine...and then I was taking a minuscule amount-380 mcg. After getting to around 7.5 mg slowly, I then made the jump to 125 mg and didn’t experience any bloat, etc. Just more energy. This week I’ve been experiencing some fatigue and headaches, but I’m taking Dr. Venessa’s Liverclean pills to help get more toxins out, so that could be why. Are you taking the co-supplements...i.e. Vitamin C, Magnesium, SELENIUM, ATP co-factors, and plenty of salt flushes/salt in water? These are key when taking iodine. Also, are you taking milk thistle, NAC, for li ...
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The nurse said my estradiol was low. I’m not sure that the other estrogens were tested. Thank you for this thorough post. This is actually all making sense to me, as my mother told me last night that my aunt had below average estrogen levels when she was around my age and had trouble getting pregnant. So, in my case, genetics is definitely a factor...along with environment toxicities that can be hard to avoid. And low libido for years...yep...   [End]
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That was a great read. Thanks for sharing that, Grizz! I am optimistic about what iodine can do for me!   [End]
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Thanks, Gina. Before I was actually thinking I might be somewhat estrogen dominant, so the test results kind of surprised me. I am on 9 mg of Tri-Boron per day. Is this a good dosage, or should I increase it? I’m also on a somewhat low carb diet, gluten free and take 30-45 mg zinc per day, 400 IU of E with the 3 different mixed tocopherols, and other vitamins/minerals.   [End]
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Well I just got a pretty good answer at why I’ve gained 10-12 pounds in a year since ceasing birth control. Turns out my test showed I have very low estrogen levels for my age (I’m 30). I am assuming iodine will help bring my estrogen back into balance with my other hormones?? I certainly am hoping it will! I prefer not to go on hormone replacement therapy...   [End]
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I was only on iodine for about 5 1/2 weeks...on VERY small doses and decided to jump up to 125 mg after that time. The higher you go, the less detox as many members of this board have said. So I listened to them and found that to be true. Only have experienced some itchy skin after going up that high...so I took yesterday off and will be back at it again today. I put Redmonds salt in my water...a little less than 1/2 tsp for every 32 oz. of distilled water I drink. Do salt loading if you experience intense detox symptoms, but as long as you put enough salt in your water and drink it ...
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I am on 9 mg Tri-Boron daily. I do not know where to find Borax?? It’s not severe itching or anything..and not specific to any particular area. Just random itching occasionally certain times of the day. Nothing I can’t handle. I’m going to take a day off tomorrow.   [End]
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More energy - always a welcome symptom, hehe! I plan to go up to 2 grams within the next month. I’m experiencing some itchy skin. I don’t know if this is a detox symptom? Just itchy skin and no rashes. I’m not really seeing it listed as a common symptom anywhere. I’m taking a combination of Lugols and Iodoral.   [End]
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Thanks, Trapper. Can’t wait to try the SSKI...   [End]
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I like BodyBio’s Liquid Minerals: http://www.bodybio.com/storeproduct388.aspx Or any trace mineral supplement. Take something similar, along with all of the companions, Boron, plenty of C, Vit. D, and a B-complex (or temporarily avoid the B-complex if your heart palpitations continue), and you should be good. I also take at least 1 Tbsp of Organic unsulphured Blackstrap Molasses for extra iron and Potassium... Of course, it also depends what you are deficient in...   [End]
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Thank you so much. I have been on a low carb diet, but it is frustrating not being able to lose weight, even doing that. I notice in the past week while taking 125 mg that some of my fat is starting to melt, shockingly enough. I’m not overweight, but have about 12 pounds to lose that I’ve tried everything to take off, but have been unsuccessful.   [End]
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Lee - Do a lot of reading on this board. That’s the only way I got comfortable enough to go high dose iodine. Do some research. I also went to an alternative doc that supposedly was ”iodine literate”. Well, she pretty much shunned iodine when I saw her. You won’t likely find a good doc. So I had to take my health into my own hands and be proactive. For the first time in a long time I’m starting to feel amazing. Remember to do salt pushes/put salt and potassium chloride in your water to keep properly hydrated and push the bromides out. And yes, Selenium is probably the most companio ...
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And thank you, Grizz, for helping me early on and providing your thorough research documents. They have helped a great deal. ”Is the go slow procedure even needed for some people? Is it appropriate for EVERYONE to start at 100mg?” -I think it’s an individualized thing and is based on how sick they are to begin with, how many chemicals they are in contact with on a daily basis, diet, lifestyle, etc. I have to say I don’t mind that I started slow to begin with. That’s what I was comfortable with at the time. But now I’m so glad I made the decision to go higher...   [End]
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Thanks, Ginagirl! Yeah, I’ve had more of the pounding heart symptoms. Did cause pretty bad insomnia one night. I have been taking Melatonin at night to help make sure I get enough sleep. Ok, I will temporarily stop the B-complex. Thanks for answering my question about the Selenium. I am taking the methionine form. I just wasn’t sure if I needed a bit higher dose of it with the higher iodine dose and possible hypothyroid. I have some gelatin at home and will also try that if it persists. *Other observations from taking higher iodine dose - very vivid dreams...sometimes terr ...
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Hey everyone, I started iodine August 14th at a very low dose...approx. 380 mcg/day? Had some bad detox symptoms that first week...a small shoulder rash, some sores on roof of mouth, bloating. I raised the dose a tiny bit each week and suffered terrible brain fog, moodiness, and headaches. Last week I had made it to 1 horizontal drop of 2% + 1 vertical drop = approx. 7.5 mg. I have been taking all of the companion supplements and had a lot of cloudy/dark urine during this 5 week period. Anyway, I decided I didn’t want to drag out the detox, and from what I was reading on this board f ...
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Well, you certainly made a VERY good case to try her concoctions! :-) I tried pure mineral oil earlier this summer, and oh man, that REALLY upset my skin even more! Coconut oil also does not agree with my skin. I’m finding that a dab of 2% lugols on my current breakouts is speeding the healing..they shrink overnight immensely. That I love. (As a side note, I’m seriously considering jumping to 100 mg or a tad more this Saturday to see what happens...and I’m only on 2 drops of 2% right now, but starting to feel miserable with brain fog/headaches. I’m reading and learning so mu ...
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How creative - ”High-odine” cream! Neat! I’m tempted to try, but my skin is so sensitive to oils...   [End]
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The first week I took iodine, I had bloating and developed a weird looking rash on my shoulder. I haven’t had any other reactions, but I just got to 1 drop of iodine on Saturday. I am following the slow dosage protocol recommended by Grizz on this board and am doing just fine. On Saturday I will add a 2nd drop, and so on. Many people recommend starting at much higher doses, but I haven’t had the guts to do that. Maybe if I experience a horrible detox at any point on my journey, I will drastically increase dosage. It’s all up to you how you want to proceed. As long as you are taking ...
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Thank you so much, Lynne. I am not sure why she was on the list in the first place, after my experience with her! Thank you for your contributions to this area of research as well!   [End]
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I was raw vegan for most of the summer, but I am going back to low carb/high fat paleo now. I’ve been gluten free for months and grain-free for the most part (I still enjoy my Trader Joe’s gluten-free oatmeal on occasion). I just started drinking distilled water a couple of weeks ago and my MegaHome distiller arrived last week. I’m certainly wanting to get better and I know after reading up on this forum that iodine is definitely key. I will be slowly working my way up... Thanks, all. Grizz, I will send you a PM with the doc’s name...   [End]
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So I’ve waited about a month to see this alternative doctor who was supposed to be knowledgeable about iodine (found on breastcancerchoices.org). Quick background on my issues--I’m 30, was on the birth control pill for about 10 years, got off the pill May of 2012 and have suffered horrible facial acne, depression/irritability, irregular periods, and 12-15 lb. weight gain, even while eating very healthy (even raw vegan for a couple months). I haven’t been able to lose the weight or fend off the acne. I do believe I have a hormone imbalance and I’m just waiting for the right time of the m ...
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I wanted to stay on that diet, I did...but I just didn’t feel good on it at the end of my 2 months. It just doesn’t work for everyone. I’m not bashing it...   [End]
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I was getting at least 2300 calories per day, definitely all I needed. I’m 5’4”. I wasn’t getting enough sodium. Plenty of potassium from many bananas a day. I missed fats and protein. I’m not suffering from horrid acne anymore now that my diet is more balanced. I’m still 50%+ raw every day...   [End]
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I hear you..only I didn’t lose much weight. I first went on the diet to lose weight, but then found out I have a hormonal imbalance which makes it impossible to lose weight until corrected. I was only on the 80/10/10 diet for 2 full months before I had to stop. I started losing hair, got hyponatremia (water intoxication from drinking so much water and not enough sodium), heart palpitations..probably from the hyponatremia, and got horrible facial acne. At first I thought the acne was because I was detoxing, but it wouldn’t stop for months after and incorporating proteins/fats back in ...
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Have to say I’m furious we’ve been lied to by dentists/doctors about fluoride all along...   [End]
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Thanks, Wombat! I’ve been reading some of your posts and you are an inspiration!   [End]
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Thank you, everyone. I will look into getting a tabletop distiller and try to buy distilled water in the meantime.   [End]
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Wish I was brave enough to go right into 12.5 mg like some people started on. Yeah, the fear is definitely in my mind. I have body image issues to begin with in terms of acne and 10 lb. unexplained weight gain over the past year so getting more acne and bloat from detox is not something I want, although I understand those are temporary. I am hearing you when you say take more for less detox symptoms. However, I’ve also read some people bloat up 15-30 pounds rapidly from taking too high a dose too quickly. So that’s what’s tripping me up! I’m definitely iodine deficient...going vegan ...
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Thank you. From the symptoms I’ve been experiencing already, I could never jump right into 50 mg. Perhaps I will just go to 1 drop of my 2% starting tomorrow? I am just afraid of acquiring more acne, as I already have more than I would like, and am also afraid of more bloat quickly...   [End]
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Hey everyone. So I started on Lugols last Wednesday at around 380 mcg. There is also iodine in my multivitamin, so I’m getting around 530 mcg. I’ve already had detox reactions...a small rash on my shoulder, some bloating, brain fog, and mouth sores when I decided to go to 775 mcg 1 day. I’ve already been experiencing better sleep and more vivid dreams. I am following the protocol from breastcancerchoices.org. I’m pretty sure the water in my city is fluoridated. Not much I can do about that as I don’t know if I have money to invest to get a fluoride free filter put in my apartment. ...
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Started my first dose of Iodine (thanks to Grizz for the info on starting slow, and I put 1 drop of 2% Lugols in 8 oz. bottle of water, and drank 1 oz. this morning). I am all for starting slow to avoid massive acne detox symptoms because I already have enough acne, and I’m 30 years old and figure I should be past this... Also, I have been dealing with some anxiety symptoms the past few weeks and don’t want any more heart palpitations from higher dosage just now. I suspect that I am estrogen dominant (along with possible high testosterone-PCOS??). Once going off the birth control pil ...
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Thank you so much for the wealth of information, Grizz! I’m kind of afraid to experience the mood changes/worsening depression, but I know it will be temporary. I will be reporting to you and this group with any questions/troubling symptoms for support. Looking forward to a better life after iodine...   [End]
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Hey everyone. I’m new to this group and have been skimming through the posts and stories and learning a lot. A little about me: I’m 30 and was on the birth control pill for about 9 years and finally decided to get off it May of 2012. Since then, I’ve put on 12 lbs. (belly fat..normal weight is 130 and I’m up to 142). No matter what I’ve done, I can’t take that weight off with eating well and working out. I’ve done high carb/low fat, low carb, fruitarian, and vegan for a couple of months. When I went vegan, hair started falling out and I just felt horrible. Mind you, I wasn’t taki ...
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