this questionis for the ladies:

Have any of you ladies had your Iodine levels checked?

Is so, what was the result and if you were deficient, what did your dr do to correct it?

I ask because my dr has been trying to help me figure out what is causing my fatigue, depression, allergy problems and my lack of sex drive... He did a blood test for thyroid, sugar, cholesterol...
Everything was normal.
I have arrythmias and low blood pressure so he is thinking maybe a lack of Iodine is causing my problems.
He gave me a kit to take home and do a 24 hr unrine collection. I then send my urine in to be tested and go from there.
He says that a lack of Iodine is common in women.

I do not eat seafood or many other foods that contain Iodine.
He told me to consume more salt and less sugar.

Just thought I would check with the ladies here to see if anyone had the same problem.

Thanks!

Orgnotes are welcome. I realize this is a personal health matter.

Sorry can't help you, since my health issues were opposite from yours. A while back I had a high salt level and blood pressure, and had to be put on Diovan and then Spironolactone.

I haven't had an iodine check - I hadn't even heard of it before this thread. But I do hope they manage to diagnose and treat you soon.

Best of luck
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