I have found these posts really informative and interesting. I actually have a few questions. I found out about 3 months ago that I have Hashimoto disease hence autoimmune thyroiditis. I was not particularly shocked when the doctor informed me as I had a sneaking suspicion for a few years that something was up with my thyroid. Along with all my other mercury symptoms it was just another piece of the puzzle.

When I saw the doctor last week he also mentioned that I have very low Iodine levels. He suggested that I purchase an iodine/tyrosine product, which I did. However, a few days later I recalled from the recesses of my mercury toxic mind that if you have an autoimmune thyroid problem and low iodine, it does not necessarily mean that you have to supplement with iodine. In fact I recall that it can make things worse.

I then did some searching and I discovered that if this is the case (autoimmune thyroid issue + low iodine levels) one needs to have a Thyroid Perioxidase Antibody test and if it reveals high levels, iodine is a big no no.

As far as I know, my doctor did not run this test for me, so in the meantime I have quit the supplemental iodine. Does anyone have any comments about the iodine factor?

Cheers from Rachel