Thyroid nodules. I realize that not all questions can be answered individually, but if you would address this on your site I would appreciate it. A little over a year ago I noticed a lump on the right side of my neck. This last month I had an ultrasound which showed nodules. I have an appt with an endocrinologist in June. What can I do to get rid of them? Is surgery the only way? Was this once called goiter? Any info on this would be appreciated.
Some nodules and cysts will reduce with adequate iodine levels in the body. Most of us are iodine deficient, so it is reasonable to take 10 to 25 mg of iodine a day for the next 6 to 12 months to see if it makes a difference.
A nodule is usually not anything to be worried about, although your local doctor needs to interpret it. Simple nodules do not produce thyroid hormone, or interfere with the thyroid gland in any way. If it is a cosmetic nuisance, then they do need to be surgically removed. A goiter is enlargement of the thyroid gland itself, usually related to a severe iodine deficiency. A nodule is not a goiter.
My doctor says I can get all the vitamins and minerals I need from my food. What is your opinion on this?
I used to say the same thing to my patients, back in the days before I studied healthy alternatives. It is the party line of allopathic medicine, although that is starting to change. Here's the bottom line, and I'll follow up with some info on what allopaths are now doing:
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1 D Bryant // Apr 29, 2010 at 11:00 am
10-25 MILLIgrams? Seems like a lot. Comment?
2 Dr. Stan Gardner // May 4, 2010 at 4:01 pm
D Bryant, That dosage is correct. You will only find microgram units in your multiple vitamin. When I used 50 mg daily, a few patients complained about esophageal symptoms, so I only use up to 25 mg per day now.
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