Can people with Hashimoto's thyroiditis take potassium iodide?

People with Hashimoto's can use potassium iodide in case of radioactive contamination, especially if your test results indicate hypothyroidism of this gland. In a disaster situation, the benefit-risk balance of taking the drug should be assessed - the preparation can protect the thyroid gland, but it can also aggravate the symptoms of thyroiditis (such a side effect is described in the leaflet as "frequency unknown". High doses of potassium iodide are taken in the event of a nuclear disaster, since radioactive iodine due to its high volatility can be easily inhaled and absorbed by the lungs. When exposed to very strong radiation, radioactive iodine can be detected in large quantities in the thyroid gland, which increases the risk of local damage. The uptake of radioactive iodine by the thyroid gland can be blocked by saturation with a large dose of stable iodide taken early enough. One of the contraindications to the use of potassium iodide is hyperthyroidism, which in your case most likely does not occur - here you should refer to the results of your tests or consult a doctor - perhaps a specialist will recommend their repetition. Potassium iodide in tablets is available in a pharmacy on prescription, you can book the drug here: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/38951/jodek-potasu-g-l-pharma-tabletki/apteki I also attach a link to an article that may be helpful: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/blog/czy-wypic-plyn-lugola-w-razie-wybuchu-elektrowni-atomowej-plan-na-wypadek-skazeni and to watch our short video: