update

I wanted to update this post for anyone reading who might be going through similar issues.

After about two weeks of worsened fibrocystic symptoms, I noticed a few nights a go a different kind of pain and sensations in my breasts than usual, more of sharp twinges of pain and a slight burning sensation. I then noticed my breasts felt slightly less swollen and the cysts seemed a bit reduced, but it was too minimal to be sure.

That night I applied a couple of drops of Lugol's 2% solution directly to the problem areas of my breasts to try to see if it would help speed up the process. I was AMAZED at the results. Within hours my cysts significantly reduced and the hard band of fibrous tissue along my chest wall had almost completely disappeared!

I've continued topical application along with my oral dose for the past couple nights and my symptoms have gotten a little better every day. A few of the larger cysts have not completely resolved but I know it will take a little while to be completely symptom free.

I just never expected this treatment to work so well so quickly, especially since most of what I've read indicated it takes most women several months to see significant results. I was even able to go for a comfortable, pain-free run in my normal size sports bra, something that has not happened for me this late in my cycle for 3-4 years.

So if you are taking Iodine for fibrocystic breasts and you're symptoms get worse at first, just stick with it! I've tried nearly every natural treatment for this problem (vitamin E, evening primrose oil, vitex, dietary adjustments, etc) and Iodine is the only thing that has worked! Be patient and you will get results! Tweet