Replied by Bill (San Fernando, Philippines) on 09/21/2011
Hi Laura... A lack of iodine/iodide can affect the mind causing brain fog, lethargy, lack of energy etc. Other hypothyroid symptoms, depending on the severity of iodine deficiency, can also occur, such as :
Exhaustion or fatigue, depression, sensitive to cold or cold hands and feet, weight gain, muscle and joint pains, carpal tunnel, muscle cramps, dry eyes, dry mouth, painful soles of the feet, goiter, swollen or puffy face, eyes, arms or legs, menstrual abnormalities, fuzzy head, constipation, uterine and breast cyst formation, thickening skin, voice changes, increased response to allergies (itching, prickly hot skin, rashes, urticaria), regular infections such as sinus or thrush, dry hair, skin and nails, hair loss, increased cholesterol levels, weight gain, thin eyebrows (outer third), high cholesterol (which doesn't respond to medication), or haven't been well since an infection/virus.
Specific eye problems associated with hypothyroidism are given here:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/226819-eye-problems-associated-with-hypothyroidism/
Also, by way of possible resolution, please see a comment that I've just written concerning Lugol's Iodine(aqueous iodine/iodide) use for hypothyroidism, which is here:
https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/iodine2.html#GF_63631
