Re: Armour Fiona

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Yes it is actually derived from Pigs and has T4 and T3 hormone in it. Synthroid only has T4. It is controversial but Patty is very much in support of it. And if my dr. won't give me enough to support my hypothyrodism problem I will take it. Speak to Patty more about it. And if you see the other notes just posted yesterday 2/5, to me I think Patty has written a lot and sent me a long photo copy aobut Armour and thyroid problems. See if you can find previous post. Hugs, Fiona Parkinson <fionap@...> wrote:

Guys, what is Armour ? A synthetic thyroid med ?

Fiona

----- Original Message -----

From: anita kessler

Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 2:31 AM

Subject: Re: Thyroid confusion

MICHELLE, YOU SAID WE CAN GET ARMOUR WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION? I DIDN'T KNOW THAT. WHERE DO YOU GET IT? I WOULD HAVE TRIED IT BY NOW IF I HAD KNOWN THAT. THANKS , ANITA

----- Original Message -----

From: michelle king

Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 9:36 AM

Subject: Re: Thyroid confusion

Hi, I just went to an endocrinologist and was prescribed synthroid for a TSH of 3.75. He dosen't think I have hypothyroid but is willing to treat me. He said if all your symptoms don't g o away in three months then we're done. All my symptoms: constant fatigue, sluugishness, difficulty conscentrating and paying attention, forgetfulness, short term memory loss (peoples names), gained easy 65 lbs (thank God I lost 55), super cold, freezing feet that I'm insanely umcomfortable, constant low temperature, dry skin, depression, low blood pressure, aches and pains are also symptoms of Fibromyalgia. I am so hopeful that I will improve and much of my FM will go away. I'm not depressed anymore but have had serious trouble during worst period of the silicone poisioning and it is a real and unavoidable problem. When your whole world is coming down, you lack the discerning power to read life and stand up for yourself. But now I know

what happened. See I had symptoms and actually improved with the implants still in. they've only been out 5 months. I go for my 5th month check Monday. Fiona, I started gaining w eight when my worst of symptoms were being experienced, my onset. My onset was profoundly severe, everything went at once. I had implants for 12 years with no or little problems I thought but the signs were there I just missed them. Chronic sinusitus, asthma and unability to walk once, light duty work for 3 to 4 months. This is about 3 years before severe onset. But I gained weight like no bodies business. Of course the psychiatrists had me on every concoction. I had two silicone ruptures, extracapsular. Do I think the implants caused the hypothyrodism, indeed. Am I hypothyroid even though dr. has his arrogant opinion, most definately. He said Armour should be taken off the market. Hey, while were on this subject. What

is the normal dose Patty, of synthroid? He gave me 50mcg. Fiona I know its over whelming at first but trust me, I've only been around 6 months and that's not long, but in that amount of time I'm almost ready to go back to work. I probably won't for a 9 monhts to a year but I will return for my Master's in a few months. We do recovery. But first get out the implants. Do you have hypothyrodism? The drs. are testy on treating us but perhaps they know we can get Armour without a prescription they are more willing. TSH range is 0 to 5. Drs. think anything under 5 is normal, however, there is a new study that says it should be under 2. Patty says she feels best when she is under .5. It also goes on your symptoms. They just don't go by numbers. Patty do you think I will improve with the level of synthroid he gave me? Because he ws very ignorant with me. He said if all your symptoms aren't gone we're

done. I said but I'll always have FM. I think I should get a new one. I know I probably won't notice the difference for about 3 weeks. Take Care everyone. & nb sp;

~*Patty*~ <redeemed7@...> wrote:

Fiona,

I think you have to consider the fact that implants may be the cause of hypothyroidism, unless you had all these symptoms before you even got implants. For sure, hypothyroidism occurs in non-implanted people. But that fact does not negate the possibility, (and for me probability, as we have NO prior history of thyroid problems in my immediate or extended family) that implants are the catalyst that causes the disease in the first place.

There is always something that has triggers thyroid dysfunction. Thyr oid imbalances are becoming epidemic in this country and around the world in industrialized nations, if it is not epidemic already. Environmental factors play a huge part in this. Implants can be associated with those environmenal factors since many of the substances used to make implants are chemically volatile and toxic.

In my own mind, when looking at the history of mankind, it would appear that the explosive growth in the use of toxic substances and the spiraling incidences of previously rare diseases are related. Cause and effect, and implants fall into that category.

Either way, if you had thyroid issues before you got implants, implants are definitely not going to help the situation, and can likely cause further downward spir als in health as you grow older. The potential misery of life at that point is something I guess I would rather not experience myself.

Only you can decide Fiona!

Patty

----- Original Message -----

From: Fiona Parkinson

Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 7:22 AM

Subject: Re: Thyroid confusion

Hi all,

what came first, the chicken or the egg ? I've been browsing Hypothyroidism sites and the symptoms are the same as for implants....I'm so scared that I make the wrong choice here...how could I know that it IS my implants causing the symptoms, and not a thyroid problem ? Or how would I know if perhaps my thryoid was damaged during intubation for the implant op and that has set this off ? Ughh, I'm so confused with all this info........

Fiona