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From: Gina Moore

To: lymestrategies@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 8:09 AM

Subject: RE: [lymestrategies] OT- nodules on thyroid

I’m not 100% sure of this, but I have heard in the Lyme forums that the nodules could be Lyme/co’s where they’ve set up camp.  Someone who has some reference to this please step up!

I’d go with the Lugol’s if it were me, but you need to make your own decision.  Here’s a couple of thyroid sites you can get some info from…. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormones/

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/HormonesandHealth-Naturally/

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hypothyroidism/

There is a wealth of info on these groups.  Just do a search for iodine or thyroid in yahoo groups and you’ll come up with dozens of choices.  These are just my favorites!

Gina

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From: lymestrategies@yahoogroups.com [mailto:lymestrategies@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of suzannem527
Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 7:44 AM
To: lymestrategies@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [lymestrategies] OT- nodules on thyroid

Hi,
I recently found out that I have 9 nodules on my thyroid.

Is this a common thing for people w/ lyme?

Endo wants to do biopsies. I am not keen on anything invasive. Doc says its safe. If it is so safe why do they only biopsy 2 nodules at a time? This means I will have to have 5 sessions of biopsies. Seems ridiculous to me? Plus the procedure will be horrific because I cannot lay flat due to severe vertigo for the past 6 years. Even if I am sedated, I will be incapacitated after I wake up. And the biggest fear is will this become a new symp that will not go away.

My family doc suggested iodine therapy (lugols), but she said I would be going against traditional medical practices and I would have to sign a waiver. OMG! That sounds bad too. (I really do trust this dr. She isnt LLMD but treats mostly lyme/autism/mercury patients- mostly with natural protocols).

I would hate to ignore this if it could be cancerous. A friend suggested a tumor marker blood test. My docs don't seem to think it is necessary.

Can anyone point me to some research and info on these choices of treatment? I would so appreciate it.

Has anyone had experience with this? Lyme and mercury poisoning is bad enough, now I have this to deal with. Argh!

I know that this group is highly educated and full of experience and wisdom. I would love some feedback.

Thanks,
Suzy in PA