u/AquariusBear

I’ve noticed symptoms of iodine deficiency and learned that most people are deficient in the element.

I began supplementing about 15-20mg lugols iodine (6-7 drops) in the morning with salt flushes and selenium and magnesium

I’ve experienced a strange side effect: pain in my thumbs and hands, but more so my thumbs. I’ve learned that carpal tunnel is a symptom of hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone).

Could this be my body rebalancing and a normal detox symptom? Has anyone else experienced this?

I’m also curious how to know what the correct dosage for me is. Should I get an iodine test? I did the skin patch test and it was absorbed by the end of the day.