Naturopathic ‘remedy’ aggravates the thyroid
A patient tries to manage his hypothyroidism with iodine
Jim, a previously healthy 73-year-old, presents with increasing fatigue despite sleeping well and resting regularly.
He used to cycle about one hour a day, but for the past few months his exercise tolerance has reduced. He has no history of cardiac disease.
Jim has always been slim and maintains a weight of 52kg, with a BMI of 20 kg/m2; there has been no change in weight since his last visit.
Jim has no other symptoms and denies weight gain, feeling cold, constipation or hair loss, which are consistent with hypothyroidism.
