[sickofgraves]

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It’s been almost two weeks since I decided to give Tapazole another go around and so far so good. You forget how good it is to feel ‘normal’ until you get back to it. I am determined to stay in remission after the probably two years I’ll be on this stuff. I just get confused about the diet though. How can you tell if you are taking in too much iodine? I got into this mess, I think, because I got on a sushi roll (pun maybe intended ) and dosed myself for a month unknowingly on too much iodine. I want to be eating right. Any suggestions on how to get just the right amount of iodine in my diet? I am female, in my early 50’s and weight about 122. Thanks!

[James]

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I too, very much watch my iodine intake. For me its not so much what I can eat, but more so I look at it as things that I should probably try to avoid.

Without going into too many details, I found that searching out legitimate Thyroid Cancer Survivor Associations, there are excellent guidelines there for low iodine diets that you may find very helpful. You have to keep in mind though, (if you run the full gamut of living as iodine free as possible), that you potentially give up some important vitamins and minerals. For example, Iodine is often found in dairy products and at the same time calcium which is especially important for you right now IS a requirement. With many dietary changes there are tradeoffs. If you decide to go so far as to give up dairy products, you would probably want to consult with a qualified dietician to ensure that you are getting sufficient calcium through other sources or supplements.

Iodine is found in so many foods and food additives (reading labels is important). Many dyes used in processed foods also contain iodine. I found that switching over to whole foods as much as possible diminishes the possibility of consuming unwanted iodine. I certainly can relate to your desire to get well and stay in remission. Positive dietary changes generally may not necessary make you well overnight, but may prevent you from getting a lot worse. These are all positive steps in your overall wellbeing.

Best to you,

James

[sickofgraves]

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Hi and Thanks!!!! I am trying to be good…okay, I made a couple sushi rolls tonight…homemade smoked tuna and tofu (not together). It’ll take time. I am not a milk drinker…never was. I have half and half in my coffee (mostly decaf now) and that’s it. I favor almond milk (unsweetened) and sesame milk. Both have calcium…especially sesame. I normally eat a pretty whole grain diet and not too much meat. The seafood thing is a little confusing. I will check the thyroid cancer assoc. website. Thanks for your support. I am determined. How long have you known you’ve had GD? Was RAI recommended to you as well?

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