Iodine and Potassium Iodide

[Gaby]

And…that’s all I know for now. Any suggestions appreciated.

If there are cramps despite all those supplements and measures, I would try thiamine and methylated B complex vitamins with B6 and B12. It will be good to protect the nerves.

 

[Gaby]

I also think the protocol has kicked loose a bug in my lungs. For the last several years I've had a chest infection around this time of year, and it's back right on schedule. This time though, it's not so deeply embedded. I'm hoping it will clear faster than usual (a month :( ), but I'm not going for the iodine nuke option, as I have to be able to work. Extra salt water and Vit C seem to be helping it along.

Laura suggested guaifenesin not too long ago. It is a mucolytic and expectorant. Should help to clear out your lungs faster. I never tried it, only NAC which is also an expectorant. Adding something to help clear your lungs will help to speed up the process.

 

[Konstantin]

Just had an idea. How many here are likely to use these guys for the test soon? Maybe I can email my contact person there and ask for a reduction for referrals.

I'd like to try the test.

Me too. I've looking around for a place but haven't decided on where.

I`m potentially interested. I must know the price first and see if i can afford it. If its to expensive i`ll look for something similar here .

 

[Alana]

Just had an idea. How many here are likely to use these guys for the test soon? Maybe I can email my contact person there and ask for a reduction for referrals.

Thank you, yes. Count me and Timotheos in.

 

[Joe]

Just had an idea. How many here are likely to use these guys for the test soon? Maybe I can email my contact person there and ask for a reduction for referrals.

I'd be interested in taking the test in a few weeks time. Will start on DMSA in two weeks time. Sounds like a good idea to ask for a reduction.

Just to make it clear, you don't have to start a DMSA protocol to take the test. In fact, taking the test first is a good way to know if you even need to do DMSA and for how long. The only suggestion is that you take one decent dose of DMSA (30mgs per KG of body weight) then wait a few hours and collect your urine sample.

 

[istina]

Just had an idea. How many here are likely to use these guys for the test soon? Maybe I can email my contact person there and ask for a reduction for referrals.

I`m potentially interested. I must know the price first and see if i can afford it. If its to expensive i`ll look for something similar here .

I am potentially interested as well, but I would like to know the price first for the same reason. Thank you Joe.

 

[xandra]

Yes, I would also be interested. Price could be an issue for me also. Thank you Joe.

 

[Konstantin]

I have been doing a little research in order to find if there is any connection between iodine, detox reactions and pancreatitis and i find some interesting stuff.

First this thread on curezone.
_http://www.curezone.org/forums/am.asp?i=1482071

and this paper

_http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/docs/pancreatitis.pdf

Pancreatitis and bromide.

One study has suggested a possible link between bromide and pancreatitis in dogs. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the panaceas. Signs include abdominal pain and vomiting. In this study, at least 10% of dogs receiving potassium bromide/phenobarbital combination therapy had probable pancreatitis. Only 0.3% of dogs receiving phenobarbital alone had probable pancreatitis. Further studies are necessary to tell if there is a true cause-and-effect relationship between bromide and pancreatitis.

So the pancreas as gland in our body also needs iodine and during this protocol iodine is mobilizing a lot of bromine in our body. Probably some of that brominne is acumulated in the pancreas since its the same haid element as iodine and can cause an inflamation .

And from the same page about epilepsy in dogs and how are they treated with Bromine based drugs to calm their seizures.But there are some side effects from giving them bromine.

Bromide is generally well tolerated in dogs. However, some of the side effects are the same as with PB. That is sedation, ataxia, increased hunger, and the 3 -P's: polydipsia (excessive thirst), polyphagia (excessive hunger) & polyuria (excessive urination). In some cases, dogs can develop a skin rash or itchy skin. As with other AEDs, these side-effects can diminish with time. If using a loading dose, these side-effects will be more noticeable. In many cases, reducing the PB or bromide can reduce or eliminate these symptoms. If a dog does show signs of toxicity, many times lowering the dosage and then gradually increasing it back up over time solves the problem. Again be sure to discuss this with your veterinarian.

Some people here reported increased hunger during taking iodine. So its probably a detox side effect from bromine in the body.
The above text is about dogs but i guess that Bromine have at least similar effects in all mammals.

 

[hesperides]

If feasible, that would be a great idea, Joe. I´d also like to know about the cost. Where I live the price is roughly 50 up to 100 Euros or more for each separate metal/vit/min analysis in a laboratory. A shame really.

 

[herondancer]

I also think the protocol has kicked loose a bug in my lungs. For the last several years I've had a chest infection around this time of year, and it's back right on schedule. This time though, it's not so deeply embedded. I'm hoping it will clear faster than usual (a month :( ), but I'm not going for the iodine nuke option, as I have to be able to work. Extra salt water and Vit C seem to be helping it along.

Laura suggested guaifenesin not too long ago. It is a mucolytic and expectorant. Should help to clear out your lungs faster. I never tried it, only NAC which is also an expectorant. Adding something to help clear your lungs will help to speed up the process.

Thanks! I've never taken guaifenesin so this should be interesting.

 

[kalibex]

I`m potentially interested. I must know the price first and see if i can afford it. If its to expensive i`ll look for something similar here .

Same here. Kind of depends how it prices out.

 

[KJN]

And…that’s all I know for now. Any suggestions appreciated.

If there are cramps despite all those supplements and measures, I would try thiamine and methylated B complex vitamins with B6 and B12. It will be good to protect the nerves.

Thanks, Gaby...will know more in a few days. So far, the foot baths are helping. I will get the above, can't hurt!

 

[Lilou]

[quote author= herondancer]
Thanks! I've never taken guaifenesin so this should be interesting. [/quote]

Guaifenesin is great stuff. My family doctor introduced me to it in the 90's when I lived in the Middle East. It can be purchased in liquid form at Dollar Tree ($1 per bottle) or Wal-Mart (82 cents per bottle & always tucked away on the bottom shelf!). Just be sure you don't get one with other active ingredients (they are usually higher price). Taking a Tbsp three times a day for at least 3 days - clears the mucus in short order.

For me, it seems the liquid is better absorbed and works faster, vs the Mucinex pill form, which is quite pricey (around 18-20$/box) and seems less effective.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, herondancer!

 

[kalibex]

I'm wondering suddenly about the proper use of Lugols for candida overgrowth. It is used by some for that - but I'm wondering why I'm having an obvious fungal upsurge right now, considering my current high Lugol dose. If the candida is simply 'energized' right now, I'd hate to see what it would take to 'nuke' it......... :/

 

[Jacques]

Hi all, a little update on my situation. I've completed 4 rounds of DMSA and will probably go on for at least 2 more. On the first day of the 3rd round, about 3hrs after taking a dose of DMSA, I took a urine sample and sent it to a lab for a heavy metal test. The results are below. Unsurprisingly, I have high mercury (although this level needs to be considered in the context of having taken DMSA just before). The other high levels were lead and nickel, which I had never considered. Lead load of some description is probably fairly common, not sure about nickel, but I believe it is also one of the metals in dental amalgams.

Note that this test is also for a lot of other metals, including beneficial ones. First half of page one is the beneficial ones ("oligoelements") and then the rest is "elements toxiques".

There's a handy bar graph on the right that shows the load, but there are also the supposedly "normal" or "safe" limits in numbers.

I had a hair analysis done in last september and not that much toxic elements but missing some good ones.

You will see the results in the graph (below) and I also received a report of 4 pages explaining the results.

And fwiw, the cost of the hair analysis was 90$ Canadian.