Linda, don't stop the iodine. If you can't tolerate 2 drops a day of Lugol's solution, then drop back to one drop, and in a week go to half a drop. Since Lugol's is just iodine salts, you could mix it in your water bottle so that you take it in gradually throgh the day. Half a drop of Lugol's a day will still be replenishing your iodine, but it will take much longer. At least you will be making progress through the duration.