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  • Anonymous
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    November 17, 2003 at 5:05 pm
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    #1090539

    I eat it regularly (mostly salmon) and have never had a problem with it.

    I did, however, start having problems eating certain shellfish such as oysters, clams, scallops, mussels, etc. It seems that since my RAI, I have developed a really bad sensitivity/allergy to them, but can still eat crab and shrimp.

    Anonymous
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    November 17, 2003 at 5:33 pm
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    As far as I know, Sophie, the only food that can adversely affect throid function is kelp/seaweed. Kelp is extremely high in iodine content, and this can be a problem. It’s sort of like pouring gasoline on a flame. But as for other types of seafood, the only time I had to avoid seafood was directly prior to certain tests, and RAI. Check with your doctor to be sure, but I think most seafoods are OK.

    Bobbi — NGDF Online Facilitator

    Anonymous
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    November 17, 2003 at 7:28 pm
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    #1090541

    Hi Sophie…I guess the subject of fish is different for everyone…I was told fish is fine just not alot of it…digit

    Anonymous
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    November 17, 2003 at 9:53 pm
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    Hi

    I love fish but am totally confused about whether i should eat it of not, i read that it is bad for you then i read the opposite.

    Does anyone know the answer to whether eating fish affects the thyroid?

    Many Thanks

    Sophie (Englan)

    Anonymous
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    November 17, 2003 at 10:05 pm
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    #1090542

    Hi, My endo told me to stay away from things with iodine in them..including all shellfish, and vitamins that had iodine in them. I love SUSHI but with seaweed being in there, I guess that is also OUT…SO, I am on a no caffiene, very low alcohol, low salt, low fat, low calorie, low sugar, and now no shellfish…Diet…WHAT the heck is left to Eat or drink :-)……..Je Ne

    Anonymous
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    November 17, 2003 at 10:52 pm
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    #1090543

    I’ve heard from others who love fish (not me) that fresh water fish is okay but not deep sea fish. Unless you are on a low salt diet because of high blood pressure, you can buy noniodized salt in most grocery stores now. I don’t have high blood pressure but have noticed that the iodized type makes my hands swell at night. Also, I’ve recently tried sea salt, which I also found in the grocery store and it didn’t do that. I think it may contain iodine but it is not the processed type that is in regular table salt. I actually feel a lot better on the days when I use it. It would be a good idea to discuss this with your endo though.

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