Have you checked your iodine level lately?

[pinkpeppercorns]

I did an iodine patch test last night. If the iodine disappears within 24 hours, it's supposed to mean you're iodine deficient. I used a double-strength iodine solution. My skin soaked it right up like a sponge. I'm definitely iodine deficient.

I thought you should know.

Comments

Forgive my ignorance.

[laurachicken]

What happens to you when you're iodine deficient?

Re: Forgive my ignorance.

[pinkpeppercorns]

Hypothyroidism (which I already know I have and am being treated for). Also, fatigue (also a symptom of hypothyroidism). I'm not sure what other symptoms are (and I don't have time to look it up). I did the patch test mostly because I'm interested in the fatigue aspect. I've been suffering extreme fatigue lately. I'm trying to find the cause. I may have found it.

[inishglora]

We did that once at a trad foods swap... ditto for me.