Hi, iodine-dave -- Here is a basic question: are you taking the companion nutrients? They are magnesium, selenium and vitamin C (Many say the latter should be taken away from the lugol's.) You can find more about these including dosages, Iodine and thyroid here: https://stopthethyroidmadness.com/2013/12/29/companion-nutrients-the-key-to-iodine-protocol/ That site is also a wealth of info on thyroid which you may find helpful. Salt is also important. There is a protocol for using salt to clear detox effects of using Iodine at http://www.breastcancerchoices.org/drshevin. Also, other useful information on there about Iodine use. Keep us posted.