I ordered Potassium Iodide pills

[TravelingGal]

I too live on the California Coast, I think a bit closer to the San Onofre nuclear plant than those who have already posted. We live within 25 miles of it, and when we moved into this town one of the pieces of paperwork we received was a recommendation to purchased PI tablets. Most of the pharmacies here carry them. Residents living within 5 miles of the plant are automatically issued PI tablets when they move in.

I live 45 minutes from here.. but had not even considered the iodide pills. My bil works for nuclear power plants across the world, as does his girlfriend who is a nuclear physicist.. I'll have to get his perspective on this.

Let me know what they say, I'm interested! But there was an article in the press a couple of days ago that mentioned that plant...and that isn't not even in the 10 vulnerable in the US even though it's on the water and near a major fault. Apparently they plan for that.

I do think the paranoia can be a bit much, but as others have said, what's $20 for peace of mind? I already feel better that we have extra water in the house, and we're working on completing the big earthquake kit this week. We're picking up a bit of plastic covering and duct tape today for the windows, and I'm thinking about buying some sort of heater that isn't electric powered, but haven't looked into any options yet. Obviously windows shattering in an earthquake is a definite possibility, and would imagine glassmakers would have their wares shattered too, so not much in the hopes of getting them replaced fast!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

I too live on the California Coast, I think a bit closer to the San Onofre nuclear plant than those who have already posted. We live within 25 miles of it, and when we moved into this town one of the pieces of paperwork we received was a recommendation to purchased PI tablets. Most of the pharmacies here carry them. Residents living within 5 miles of the plant are automatically issued PI tablets when they move in.

I live 45 minutes from here.. but had not even considered the iodide pills. My bil works for nuclear power plants across the world, as does his girlfriend who is a nuclear physicist.. I'll have to get his perspective on this.

Let me know what they say, I'm interested! But there was an article in the press a couple of days ago that mentioned that plant...and that isn't not even in the 10 vulnerable in the US even though it's on the water and near a major fault. Apparently they plan for that.

I do think the paranoia can be a bit much, but as others have said, what's $20 for peace of mind? I already feel better that we have extra water in the house, and we're working on completing the big earthquake kit this week. We're picking up a bit of plastic covering and duct tape today for the windows, and I'm thinking about buying some sort of heater that isn't electric powered, but haven't looked into any options yet. Obviously windows shattering in an earthquake is a definite possibility, and would imagine glassmakers would have their wares shattered too, so not much in the hopes of getting them replaced fast!

My husband's BS is in Physics and he told me that we do not have anything to worry about and has stated a few times we do not need to buy any PI. (that is for us on the West Coast) ETA - we live four hours from a nuclear reactor - eta it was decommissioned, but wikipedia talks about some of the side-effects of that site.)

Overall, I have to say I'm really annoyed that nearly every news article has written both that the situation is "stable," and "very serious," in the same paragraph, leaving my head spinning. We cannot trust anything we read.

I've also began a preparedness kit. Stocking up on canned goods and other foods. A few years back there was a show on called Jericho, which was about a town which managed to survive after a major nuclear attack. Main commodities fought over included: water, blankets, and salt!

 

[janinegirly]

Certainly your prerogative to stock pile pills, but in my opinion this is overreaction to hype and hysteria. There is no logical reason to fear radation thousands of miles from your shore. We all live with radation day to day and as others better stated, previous crises have proven to not create the mass cases we had assumed.

Just like West Nile, Swine Flu, Mad Cow,Bird Flu, 9/11, you have to go about your life and remain logical. Just my opinion.

I'm not hysterical.
I'm remaining logical.
I'm going about my life.

I bought two two-week doses.
It took 30 seconds and costed $24.

That's not stockpiling.
Oh, and I'm not panicking either.

I just posted this link to a source as a PSA.
Buy it or don't.
I respect whatever you decide and will leave it at that.
Expecting everyone to see things the way you see them is problematic.
People vary.
Allow for that.

To me saying things like "If there was something to worry about would they tell us?
How much do you trust governments?
What if these precaution pills were wise to take but supply was inadequate?
Would they tell us to take them?" does sounds panicky/hysterical.

As I clearly stated, what I was posted was my opinion in reaction to your "PSA" of which you seem to have many. I love your last line "Expecting everyone to see things the way you see them is problematic." Talk about projecting.

 

[TravelingGal]

I too live on the California Coast, I think a bit closer to the San Onofre nuclear plant than those who have already posted. We live within 25 miles of it, and when we moved into this town one of the pieces of paperwork we received was a recommendation to purchased PI tablets. Most of the pharmacies here carry them. Residents living within 5 miles of the plant are automatically issued PI tablets when they move in.

I live 45 minutes from here.. but had not even considered the iodide pills. My bil works for nuclear power plants across the world, as does his girlfriend who is a nuclear physicist.. I'll have to get his perspective on this.

Let me know what they say, I'm interested! But there was an article in the press a couple of days ago that mentioned that plant...and that isn't not even in the 10 vulnerable in the US even though it's on the water and near a major fault. Apparently they plan for that.

I do think the paranoia can be a bit much, but as others have said, what's $20 for peace of mind? I already feel better that we have extra water in the house, and we're working on completing the big earthquake kit this week. We're picking up a bit of plastic covering and duct tape today for the windows, and I'm thinking about buying some sort of heater that isn't electric powered, but haven't looked into any options yet. Obviously windows shattering in an earthquake is a definite possibility, and would imagine glassmakers would have their wares shattered too, so not much in the hopes of getting them replaced fast!

My husband's BS is in Physics and he told me that we do not have anything to worry about and has stated a few times we do not need to buy any PI. (that is for us on the West Coast) ETA - we live four hours from a nuclear reactor - eta it was decommissioned, but wikipedia talks about some of the side-effects of that site.)


Overall, I have to say I'm really annoyed that nearly every news article has written both that the situation is "stable," and "very serious," in the same paragraph, leaving my head spinning. We cannot trust anything we read.

I've also began a preparedness kit. Stocking up on canned goods and other foods. A few years back there was a show on called Jericho, which was about a town which managed to survive after a major nuclear attack. Main commodities fought over included: water, blankets, and salt!

Salt...didn't think of that one. Interesting!

 

[kenny]

Certainly your prerogative to stock pile pills, but in my opinion this is overreaction to hype and hysteria. There is no logical reason to fear radation thousands of miles from your shore. We all live with radation day to day and as others better stated, previous crises have proven to not create the mass cases we had assumed.

Just like West Nile, Swine Flu, Mad Cow,Bird Flu, 9/11, you have to go about your life and remain logical. Just my opinion.

I'm not hysterical.
I'm remaining logical.
I'm going about my life.

I bought two two-week doses.
It took 30 seconds and costed $24.

That's not stockpiling.
Oh, and I'm not panicking either.

I just posted this link to a source as a PSA.
Buy it or don't.
I respect whatever you decide and will leave it at that.
Expecting everyone to see things the way you see them is problematic.
People vary.
Allow for that.

janinegirly clearly stated it was your prerogative and that what she was saying was just her opinion.

Not everyone is trying to force you to agree with them.
People vary.
Allow for that.

Terms like:

hype
hysteria
overreaction
"no logical reason"
accusations of fear
"you have to..."

... do not reflect respect and tolerance.

 

[iheartscience]

Certainly your prerogative to stock pile pills, but in my opinion this is overreaction to hype and hysteria. There is no logical reason to fear radation thousands of miles from your shore. We all live with radation day to day and as others better stated, previous crises have proven to not create the mass cases we had assumed.

Just like West Nile, Swine Flu, Mad Cow,Bird Flu, 9/11, you have to go about your life and remain logical. Just my opinion.

I'm not hysterical.
I'm remaining logical.
I'm going about my life.

I bought two two-week doses.
It took 30 seconds and costed $24.

That's not stockpiling.
Oh, and I'm not panicking either.

I just posted this link to a source as a PSA.
Buy it or don't.
I respect whatever you decide and will leave it at that.
Expecting everyone to see things the way you see them is problematic.
People vary.
Allow for that.

janinegirly clearly stated it was your prerogative and that what she was saying was just her opinion.

Not everyone is trying to force you to agree with them.
People vary.
Allow for that.

Terms like:

hype
hysteria
overreaction
"no logical reason"
accusations of fear
"you have to..."

... do not reflect respect and tolerance.

So what? That's her opinion. (And mine, now that you mention it.) I'm shocked that you're not tolerant of other peoples' opinions, kenny.

 

[TravelingGal]

Certainly your prerogative to stock pile pills, but in my opinion this is overreaction to hype and hysteria. There is no logical reason to fear radation thousands of miles from your shore. We all live with radation day to day and as others better stated, previous crises have proven to not create the mass cases we had assumed.

Just like West Nile, Swine Flu, Mad Cow,Bird Flu, 9/11, you have to go about your life and remain logical. Just my opinion.

I'm not hysterical.
I'm remaining logical.
I'm going about my life.

I bought two two-week doses.
It took 30 seconds and costed $24.

That's not stockpiling.
Oh, and I'm not panicking either.

I just posted this link to a source as a PSA.
Buy it or don't.
I respect whatever you decide and will leave it at that.
Expecting everyone to see things the way you see them is problematic.
People vary.
Allow for that.

janinegirly clearly stated it was your prerogative and that what she was saying was just her opinion.

Not everyone is trying to force you to agree with them.
People vary.
Allow for that.

Terms like:

hype
hysteria
overreaction
"no logical reason"
accusations of fear
"you have to..."

... do not reflect respect and tolerance.

I'm going to beat you with a stick if you say "tolerance" one more time.

OK, what drugs are you taking besides the stuff you're buying from anbex? Let's look at the words you highlighted:

Hype and hysteria. She wasn't calling YOU these things. She's talking about the media.

Overreaction: You forgot she used the words "My opinion" and "this" before that word. *THIS* could mean the overreaction we are seeing played out in the media about radiation.

No logical reason. Well, logic is based on evidence. I haven't looked it up, but I do not there there is enough evidence that radiation from 1000s of miles away should harm us here in LA. She also said, no logical reason to FEAR. Not that any one person is devoid of logic and reasoning.

Accusation of fear: Well, aren't you?

"You have to." Gimme a break. She's using this as general speech. She's not insisting ANYONE *HAS* to do anything.

Kenny, I don't think your initial post was ridiculous, but sometimes your responses are just ridiculously DEFENSIVE.

 

[movie zombie]

Ok I am a dork, probably because I have a chemistry degree, but it's weird to see PI used to refer to potassium iodide. And just a FYI, WHO doesn't recommend KI pills for adults over 40, unless inhaled radiation levels are threatening to thyroid function. It's consider threatening if it's upward of 5Gy.

yes, i believe the correct reference would be Kl.....
my reference was meaning p=potassium and i-iodide.

i know those over 40 are least affected or in danger.....perhaps this is why this supplement is not recommended for those over 40?

and re paranoia: people have been repeatedly told not to worry, things are ok. and then later the findings show that things were not ok. as someone else mentioned $20 for peace of mind is not unreasonable, especially for those who are childrent or pregnant who are those that would be most affected.

MoZo

 

[qtiekiki]

From what I understand, it's also because the negative side effects of the KI pills are worse with people over 40.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Here's a quick read...

"My father, who worked for Radio Free Europe, spent the rest of the year covering the Chernobyl tragedy."


http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2011-03-17-Chernobyl_N.htm

 

[LGK]

As a West Coast resident I did to a decent bit of reading on nuclear reactor accidents in the wake of the Japanese disaster. I do think that the radiation, even if it is significantly worse than the goverment(s) are letting on (a very distinct possibility in my opinion), isn't likely to make much of an impact this far away. Unless there is a LOT more misinformation out there, of course- but it sounds like Chernobyl didn't even have an impact on cancer rates thousands of miles away. So I'm personally choosing not to worry about it. How horrifying it must be for the Japanese however, I can't even begin to truly imagine. (I do sometimes wonder if my mother forgot she took us on vacation in Chernobyl in the '80s though, since I had thyroid cancer and hers is definitely precancerous, and they're still trying to determine if hers is actually cancerous.)

Since I don't *have* a thyroid getting potassium iodide would be moot for me personally, anyway.

That being said, Kenny, I do totally understand wanting to have them on hand regardless. Trusting the media and government to actually be honest about something like this is... well, I get where you're coming from for sure. And I'm sure I've spent $20some bucks on worse things!

 

[kenny]

Thanks all.
Sorry if I come across as a jerk.

I'm actually a very nice guy, and I appreciate the feedback.

 

[TravelingGal]

Thanks all.
Sorry if I come across as a jerk.

I'm actually a very nice guy, and I appreciate the feedback.

LOL Kenny, I believe you are a nice guy, and that your initial post was well intentioned.

 

[zhuzhu]

Kenny et al,

Maybe this transcript will be useful: http://www.ktla.com/health/healthkey/la-health-chat-radiation-keisuke-iwamoto-20110317,0,7606756.htmlstory

Zhu

 

[kenny]

Thanks Zhu.
That's helpful.

 

[TravelingGal]

I too live on the California Coast, I think a bit closer to the San Onofre nuclear plant than those who have already posted. We live within 25 miles of it, and when we moved into this town one of the pieces of paperwork we received was a recommendation to purchased PI tablets. Most of the pharmacies here carry them. Residents living within 5 miles of the plant are automatically issued PI tablets when they move in.

I live 45 minutes from here.. but had not even considered the iodide pills. My bil works for nuclear power plants across the world, as does his girlfriend who is a nuclear physicist.. I'll have to get his perspective on this.

Let me know what they say, I'm interested! But there was an article in the press a couple of days ago that mentioned that plant...and that isn't not even in the 10 vulnerable in the US even though it's on the water and near a major fault. Apparently they plan for that.

I do think the paranoia can be a bit much, but as others have said, what's $20 for peace of mind? I already feel better that we have extra water in the house, and we're working on completing the big earthquake kit this week. We're picking up a bit of plastic covering and duct tape today for the windows, and I'm thinking about buying some sort of heater that isn't electric powered, but haven't looked into any options yet. Obviously windows shattering in an earthquake is a definite possibility, and would imagine glassmakers would have their wares shattered too, so not much in the hopes of getting them replaced fast!

He said exactly this.. he said anyone living within 50 miles of the plant would be smart to have it just in case though it's unlikely any radiation would spread that far without a big storm behind it. This isn't even remotely on the same scale as Chernobyl. His concern is that people will freak out & that the media certainly doesn't help. He also said that every site hammers into it's workers to be safe, stop in the face of uncertainty, take every possible measure to protect yourself, the plant and the public. And that the best thing that came from TMI was a serious change in the way plants operate safety issues.

Here in San Diego, I'm more concerned about an earthquake than any other type of disaster.

Thanks for taking the time to update us SDL!

 

[lbbaber]

Kenny, If a $26 purchase gives you peace of mind--than it was a FANASTIC purchase. And in the future, God forbid, there is a disaster near you (not too far fetched of an idea being that you live in an earth quake zone)...you can take your pills and be safe while the rest of the people are stuck desperately searching for pills of their own (it does have a 7 year shelf life you said). Good for you!!!! I would do the same thing. It's not hysteria, its smart!
When it comes to you and your family's safety you can never be too cautious.

 

[karpouzi]

I'm most curious about how you vetted the seller of these pills. There are a lot of sad, opportunistic people who use disasters to take advantage of a panicked public. Anyone catch the 60 Minutes segment last week on counterfeit medicine?

I'm just saying, how do you know these pills are what they say they are?

 

[kenny]

I am not endorsing or certifying anything.
I am not liable.

If you do a google search for potassium iodide this company comes up as the manufacturer.
I guess it's possible it's all a scam and I just got ripped off $24.

You need to do your own vetting and make your own decision.

 

[ksinger]

I am not endorsing or certifying anything.
I am not liable.

If you do a google search for potassium iodide this company comes up as the manufacturer.
I guess it's possible it's all a scam and I just got ripped off $24.

You need to do your own vetting and make your own decision.

What...?

 

[kenny]

I am not endorsing or certifying anything.
I am not liable.

If you do a google search for potassium iodide this company comes up as the manufacturer.
I guess it's possible it's all a scam and I just got ripped off $24.

You need to do your own vetting and make your own decision.

What...?

This is a reply to the post before mine.
Sorry I didn't quote it... but here it is.

If this does not answer your question, what is your question?