If so, don't use this test. October 27, 2014. All Rights Reserved. You can repeat this test every 1-2 weeks to monitor the need for iodine. You'll know this soon enough when a rash develops on your skin and your heart starts palpitating. This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). So, take another simplistic step back & go to "iodine" and cure your thyroid. In essence, the test is showing to what degree the patient's system is "hungry" for iodine. Keep us updated! Sea Kelp pills also supply iodinepainting though, w/ iodine, is always there for your thyroid to feed on! I painted a friend visiting from Europe--her painting lasted 75 hours!!! However, I read that 80% of Americans are iodine defficient. I wonder if there is a conection. https://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_prodi-14107289021.be. Or you can buy Iodoral tablets on the web. I don't understand what this is about, can someone explain a little more. As 80% of us in the U.S. are iodine deficient, it's a good guess you are one of us! This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: It looks funny. By I don't know how it is sold. Enjoying our content? Just don't forget that the thyroid regulates how much oxygen gets into the blood. June 24, 2007 in Dermatitis Herpetiformis. INTERPRETING IODINE PATCH TEST RESULTS Overall, the faster the body draws in the iodine, the greater the iodine need is likely to be. Now all you need to do is monitor any changes in color over a 24-hour period from when you first applied it. I just used some stuff I had here that I used awhile back. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Yep, when dh gets home, I may go see if I can find some stronger iodine. However your thyroid can only absorb a very small amount everyday, you cannot force it to drink more than it can absorb naturally. View HONcode Certificate. What happens if we get too much iodine? Repeat Testing. Lugols is a stronger iodine, it is 6%, so just doing the math-- if 2% should stay on for 24 hours then Lugols should stay on 72 hours. If the thyroid is iodine deficient then it cannot work properly. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Patch Test. So, paint paint paint, you only absorb what you need!". A low body temperature (under 97.6) is also caused by low thyroid function, this is your first signal that something is wrong. When I took it off, my skin was all red and irritated, but no real DH bumps. People with a tendency towards so-called autoimmune thyroid diseases, such as Graves' disease or Hashimoto's thyroiditis, or who have family members with these problems, may be more sensitive to iodine. So I put some iodine (only it was from a 1% solution) on a bandaid and stuck it on my arm for a full day. In fact, high iodine intakes in a population are associated with an increased incidence of these autoimmune thyroid diseases. "Glad you are so interested. There is a method floating around the internet for a long time, and even several books talking about applying a small patch of iodine to our skin and judging how iodine deficient we are depending how quickly we absorb it. The faster it fades, the more iodine-deficient he or she is. However, I will paint every day because our society is so busy depleting iodine in our food. You should really discuss this with a doctor, you can get too much iodine too and cause other problems. Most people can tolerate at least 1 mg (1000 mcg) of iodine daily without adverse effects. Make a mental note about how much it has changed. Just go with the drug store 2% variety, mine is Swan brand, and watch it absorb, if yours disappears really quickly then as a daily painting you could use the stronger Lugols. Individuals vary widely in their tolerance to iodine. It means your iodine level is okay, maybe you really don't need any. Thanks. Patch begins to slightly lighten after 24 hours--NORMAL 2. - Most people who have previously been iodine sufficient can safely tolerate fairly large amounts. Lack of sufficient oxygen in your cells is the root of all cancers. I want to know if it works! The patch test I read about led me to believe that I could create the DH blisters with the test. Patch disappears, or almost disappears in under 24 hours: Consider adding Iodomere2-3 or more tablets/day OR A Graves' Thyroid Disease sufferer and her iodine patch test trials and tribulations. When the iodine is gone quickly and a protocol is created for the thyroid issue I recommend that an iodine patch test be done once a month to monitor progress. And, everyone who has died from cancer is found to have a deficient thyroid gland. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy. verify here. The test consists of ingesting 4 tablets of a solid dosage form of iodine/iodide (Iodizyme-HP) containing a total of 50 mg iodine/iodide The Blacklist Season 8 Episode 22 Finale Try the patch test even before and after you begin taking iodine orally to combat hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism 62 cm) square patch of a tincture of iodine is . Most people can handle large amounts satisfactorily, but there are exceptions. Note that some people are allergic to iodine. Just two days ago I forgot to paint in the morning, by evening I had a acne starting to form on my chin, I quickly painted my tummy, and when I awoke the next day it was gone! Dorian A., Contributor. Just go with the drug store 2% variety, mine is Swan brand, and watch it absorb, if yours disappears really quickly then as a daily painting you could use the stronger Lugols. First off, let me begin by saying that in all my research on the subject of whether or not iodine should be supplemented in someone with this . This is an interesting idea. If it absorbs (disappears) before 24 hours then you are iodine deficient. Something to keep in mind. That's why we are all deficient, we cannot escape fluoride, chlorine and bromide! There are so many factors to this. If it's gone in 2-3 hours, she's got a significant deficiency. Fluoride, chlorine, bromide & iodine are all halogens, their atomic weight determines which one deletes the other, fluoride being the winner (doesn't that make you happy). It is a "test" as well as a "treatment". But there is another Iodine procedure that helps a person increase their iodine levels, and that is by painting iodine onto your skin daily. Lugols is a stronger iodine, it is 6%, so just doing the math-- if 2% should stay on for 24 hours then Lugols should stay on 72 hours. bugstabber, Here's the link: https://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_prodi-14107289021.be. But I feel that painting is the best, I will paint every day the rest of my life. As mentioned above, some individuals have thyroid nodules that escape the body's usual controls, and they can start making too much thyroid hormone when their dietary iodine increases, to produce a condition called iodine-induced hyperthyroidism. Celiac.com Community Latest Posts RSS Feed, Celiac.com Disease & Gluten-Free Diet Support Since 1995 - Articles. When you wake up, you will notice the color has changed. The area you apply it to should be a square shape of around 3 by 3 inches. Wait for 24 hours. If the brown stain fades in 24 hours or less, it indicates there is not sufficient iodine to normalize thyroid secretion to the cell. By No I haven't tried it yet, the grocery store didn't have any iodine. Iodine patch test: The iodine patch test is a test where doctors paint a patch of iodine on your skin and check how it looks 24 hours later. Copyright 1995-2022 Celiac.com. Started Tuesday at 06:18 PM. 5. I'm surprised no one here has heard about this. In a healthy patient with optimal iodine levels, the stain will be visible for 14-16 hours or even longer. I'll let you know what happens. People with underlying autoimmune thyroid disease or who have previously been iodine deficient, may tolerate less. The good news is that you can abuse your throid for 10 years or more before it just cannot do it's job, and then it slowly goes out. Properly iodized salt will rarely add more than about 300 mcg iodine daily to the diet. You may wish to discuss Standard Process or . It used to be in our soils, it raines down on us from the sky, now we pesticide and chemicalize our soil to death. The excess isn't wasted though, it uses the excess that you feed it daily to help regulate the organs and blood. Started 13 hours ago, By Recipe: Paint about a 2" X 2" area on your stomach area, always moving the spot around to different locations (or the skin gets dried out and itchy). Fortunately, papillary thyroid cancer is usually a mild form of cancer and rarely causes death. Which doc is correct? Thyroid Nation. For those who are not iodine. Autoimmune Disease, Iodine And The Iodine Patch Test. Therefore, concern about iodine excess is not a reason to stop or avoid consumption of iodized salt. More regarding your thyroid: your thyroid is 65% iodine. Then you watch and if it disappears before 24 hours are up you are deficient in iodine. yes thank you, so if you have a tendous of having DH anyway the Iodine will bring it out and is it true DH or your body reacting to the Iodine, and what kind of Iodine is used, This really makes since to me now I am wondering when I would have to have test where they use iodine in the veins I would break out in hives and they would have to give me injections of benedryl and said always tell them you react to iodine and next time come around I would forget to tell them and the same thing would happen again. I prefer whole food supplements whenever possible. The Iodine Patch Test theoretically measures how quickly the body absorbs iodine through the skin. Applying 2% brown tincture of iodine to your skin is the most efficient and economical method of determining metabolic iodine deficiency. Also, high levels of iodine in the population may increase the incidence of papillary thyroid cancer, although this is not well established. It is still a bumpy though where the iodine was, and I took it off last night. If you buy the colorless iodine then you will never know if you are iodine deficient or not. But I am worried that the iodine was only 1%. The thyroid cleans the blood every 17 minutes and sends out messages in the blood to care for the hormones and all of your glands and organs. sorry I am not really awake yet. The iodine dyes the skin--sort of-- it is suposed to, so you can see when it's gone. This site places cookies on your device (Cookie Settings). How to Perform the Iodine Patch Test Length: 2 minutes What is the Iodine Patch Test? Diagnosis & Recovery, Related Disorders & Research, I love having new friends that can identify with me--I like talking to people who know what i am and have gone through and who can also share their trials with this disease with me and whom I can share mine with--my sister is also celiac, as is my father---anyone out there wanting to talk with me, feel free to email me anytime--include in the subject line that its about celiacs--I dont open just anything--thank you, Deb, HONcode Trustworthy Health Info Compliance. 1. Thanks for the replies. LisaSan111 All Rights Reserved. It's not something you really even notice for years, and then something bad happens..cancer, diabetes, heart attack (impurities in the blood cause the vessels to clog), etc. This should be either on your stomach, under your forearm or inner thigh where material won't rub on it. Procedure for Iodine Patch Test Before you go to bed, paint a half dollar size of iodine onto clean dry skin. Open Original Shared Link From this site, I found this: Iodine excess can also cause thyroid underactivity, because large amounts of iodine block the thyroid's ability to make hormone. The good news is it only takes the thyroid 3 months to be strong again with feeding it iodine. I hadn't heard of it but all of my symptoms were digestive. Iodine excess is undesirable, but its consequences are not nearly so severe as those of iodine deficiency, because the latter affects human development and can produce permanent brain damage. Celiac or Intolerant? The issue with this test is that it's not 100% reliable and doesn't provide an extensive view of your iodine levels as could a test done by your doctor. Apply the iodine to your inner forearm, your inner thigh or your stomach. Yes! Patch disappears, or almost disappears in under 6 hours - VERY SEVERE . I am not sure yet if I have DH (I go the the Derm next month), but I think I do. My husband is home recovering from knee surgery so when I have a little more free time I'll track some down. So, her thyroid is working, her body did not absorb it because she had sufficient iodine in her, and she is 67 years old. It starts by depriving something- whatever it feels is least important to your well being, your face may break out, your hair may get thin or dry, you may get dark circles under your eyes, you may feel dizzy or slow. Started Yesterday at 12:39 AM, By If your paintings don't absorb then you can put off painting, maybe every other day. Midwestern It said a 30% solution, so I'm wondering if it is sold full strength or what. So I kinda tried it. According to the link above to the celiac.com website, you can create DH blisters by putting iodine on your skin. When the patch no longer disappears within 24 hours, adjust iodine dose accordingly. It itched and drove me nuts. I found where you use a 30% iodine solution, but can you put it on a bandage? Make sure that you let the solution dry before you touch anything because iodine stains. It also regulates the oxygen that gets into your cells. I think it is supposed to be a higher concentration. I will let you know if I break out in bigger, DH-type bumps. Copyright 1995-2022 Celiac.com. Even a single drop of weak Lugols is enough iodine . I guess I'll just soak a bandage and wear it overnight or so and see what happens. Powered by Invision Community. I still have a rough spot exactly where the pad on the bandage was. Gretchen4 Could you tell me how to do the iodine patch test? How long does it have to be on the skin? Iodine is the loser, so all three delete iodine. Since the spot where I put the iodine-soaked bandaid on my arm is getting worse, then I definetly wouldn't do that. If you are doing the iodine test that I am thinking of then check out Lugol's iodine, it is important to use it properly (you paint it on your torso, but where on your torso ?) There's no fluoride, chlorine or bromade in their water or bread. I take one every other day. They used to put iodine in all of our flour products (before 1966), then they discovered bromide, it is easier, cheaper, less messy and makes ingredients mix well, so it's in all of our bread, flour products (except "sprouted grain" breads/products & 100% organic) cakes, even Gatorade and Mountain Dew (it was found in Dansani water too)! It is a perfect rectangle of tiny bumps! They are 12% iodine. I'm wondering if we're talking about two different things. 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