Guest guest Posted September 12, 1999 Report Share Posted September 12, 1999 is low thyroid called hyperthyroid? or hypothyroid? rheumatic armour thyroid > From: arjay <arjay@...> > > Has anyone in the group tried the natural thyroid replacement by > armour? The natural estrogen and progesterone have made such a > difference to me I'm thinking about asking my endocrinologist about > armour then switching my thyroid to Dr Corell if he says no. Just > wanted to know if any have tried it. I went to a thyroid board and > asked and the posts there were favorable, but I wanted to run it by our > group. So many of us have low thyroids I was curious if anyone was on > the natural. The info on why dr's dislike armour is it's harder to get > the dosage right---this is the same reasoning with natural hormones and > with alittle help I can get them right. > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 1999 Report Share Posted September 12, 1999 Low thyroid is Hypo wrote: > From: " " <wesman@...> > > is low thyroid called hyperthyroid? or hypothyroid? > rheumatic armour thyroid > > > From: arjay <arjay@...> > > > > Has anyone in the group tried the natural thyroid replacement by > > armour? The natural estrogen and progesterone have made such a > > difference to me I'm thinking about asking my endocrinologist about > > armour then switching my thyroid to Dr Corell if he says no. Just > > wanted to know if any have tried it. I went to a thyroid board and > > asked and the posts there were favorable, but I wanted to run it by our > > group. So many of us have low thyroids I was curious if anyone was on > > the natural. The info on why dr's dislike armour is it's harder to get > > the dosage right---this is the same reasoning with natural hormones and > > with alittle help I can get them right. > > > > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 1999 Report Share Posted September 12, 1999 Thyroid questions: Hypo = low Hyper = high, like hyperactive is too much Armour being the thyroid extract from an animal, has a balance of T4 or synthroid (the synthetic version) and T3 which is the active version of T3 that the cells of your body can use. Most endocrinologists just prescribe T4. For many patients with hypothyroidism T4 is not enough, as they still lack minute amounts of T3 and don't ever feel well. Armour thyroid gives them both and they feel better. Possibly the same thing or similar effect can be accomplished using a combination of synthroid and cytomel. These are both synthetic formulas of T4 (synthroid) and T3 (cytomel). The latest thing on treating hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia as well, is to give a combination of both or to give Armour. I would suggest that if you have an endocrinologist who is willing to follow your case closely it is worth a try. You don't want to overdose on Cytomel, as toxic thyroid or too much T3 is dangerous - esp if you have any chance of heart trouble. Also your doctor should be checking free T3 levels as well as TSH and T4. He should be checking them at least every 6 weeks until you get your dose adjusted. Always take thyroid meds ON AN EMPTY STOMACH or an accurate dose will not be absorbed. DO NOT TAKE IT WITH ANY OTHER MEDS - CERTAINLY NOT WITH YOUR ANTIBIOTICS OR SUPPLEMENTS. I know I am not a doctor, but I have been through major problems with my thyroid - thus the above information. a C. > From: " " <wesman@...> > > is low thyroid called hyperthyroid? or hypothyroid? > rheumatic armour thyroid > > > > From: arjay <arjay@...> > > > > Has anyone in the group tried the natural thyroid replacement by > > armour? The natural estrogen and progesterone have made such a > > difference to me I'm thinking about asking my endocrinologist about > > armour then switching my thyroid to Dr Corell if he says no. Just > > wanted to know if any have tried it. I went to a thyroid board and > > asked and the posts there were favorable, but I wanted to run it by our > > group. So many of us have low thyroids I was curious if anyone was on > > the natural. The info on why dr's dislike armour is it's harder to get > > the dosage right---this is the same reasoning with natural hormones and > > with alittle help I can get them right. > > > > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 1999 Report Share Posted September 12, 1999 I am using Armour thyroid. I chose to start with Armour because it contains T3 as well as T4 and other thyroid hormones. I always go for the " natural " first because science is always finding they leave out the little extras that are needed for things to go right. And my issue is low T3. Of course, as a pointed out, there is the problem of " natural " contamination, but I'll risk it. Would be happy to talk off line with you about all I've researched. Deb arjay wrote: > From: arjay <arjay@...> > > Has anyone in the group tried the natural thyroid replacement by > armour? The natural estrogen and progesterone have made such a > difference to me I'm thinking about asking my endocrinologist about > armour then switching my thyroid to Dr Corell if he says no. Just > wanted to know if any have tried it. I went to a thyroid board and > asked and the posts there were favorable, but I wanted to run it by our > group. So many of us have low thyroids I was curious if anyone was on > the natural. The info on why dr's dislike armour is it's harder to get > the dosage right---this is the same reasoning with natural hormones and > with alittle help I can get them right. > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 1999 Report Share Posted September 12, 1999 Hi, I agree on the Armour Thyroid and may take it myself. If you don't want the animal product it is possible to take the combination of synthroid and cytomel which is the synthetic T3. This combo does very nicely for many of us. It is possible though that the animal product has things in it which help of which we are not aware. a C. Re: rheumatic armour thyroid > From: dav0920@... > > I am using Armour thyroid. I chose to start with Armour because it contains T3 > as well as T4 and other thyroid hormones. I always go for the " natural " first > because science is always finding they leave out the little extras that are > needed for things to go right. And my issue is low T3. Of course, as a > pointed out, there is the problem of " natural " contamination, but I'll risk it. > Would be happy to talk off line with you about all I've researched. Deb > > arjay wrote: > > > From: arjay <arjay@...> > > > > Has anyone in the group tried the natural thyroid replacement by > > armour? The natural estrogen and progesterone have made such a > > difference to me I'm thinking about asking my endocrinologist about > > armour then switching my thyroid to Dr Corell if he says no. Just > > wanted to know if any have tried it. I went to a thyroid board and > > asked and the posts there were favorable, but I wanted to run it by our > > group. So many of us have low thyroids I was curious if anyone was on > > the natural. The info on why dr's dislike armour is it's harder to get > > the dosage right---this is the same reasoning with natural hormones and > > with alittle help I can get them right. > > > > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 1999 Report Share Posted September 12, 1999 I didn't know you weren't suppose to take it with Minocin---actually all I was told was to try to take it at the same time everyday. I figured it was best to avoid suppliments, but since the endocrinologist knew I was taking minocin he could have said something, I've been taking them together. Thanks for the advice. a Carnes wrote: > > From: a Carnes <paulajeanne@...> > > Thyroid questions: > Hypo = low > Hyper = high, like hyperactive is too much > > Armour being the thyroid extract from an animal, has a balance of T4 or > synthroid (the synthetic version) and T3 which is the active version of T3 > that the cells of your body can use. Most endocrinologists just prescribe > T4. For many patients with hypothyroidism T4 is not enough, as they still > lack minute amounts of T3 and don't ever feel well. Armour thyroid gives > them both and they feel better. Possibly the same thing or similar effect > can be accomplished using a combination of synthroid and cytomel. These are > both synthetic formulas of T4 (synthroid) and T3 (cytomel). The latest > thing on treating hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia as well, is to give a > combination of both or to give Armour. I would suggest that if you have an > endocrinologist who is willing to follow your case closely it is worth a > try. You don't want to overdose on Cytomel, as toxic thyroid or too much T3 > is dangerous - esp if you have any chance of heart trouble. Also your > doctor should be checking free T3 levels as well as TSH and T4. He should > be checking them at least every 6 weeks until you get your dose adjusted. > Always take thyroid meds ON AN EMPTY STOMACH or an accurate dose will not be > absorbed. DO NOT TAKE IT WITH ANY OTHER MEDS - CERTAINLY NOT WITH YOUR > ANTIBIOTICS OR SUPPLEMENTS. > I know I am not a doctor, but I have been through major problems with my > thyroid - thus the above information. > a C. > > > From: " " <wesman@...> > > > > is low thyroid called hyperthyroid? or hypothyroid? > > rheumatic armour thyroid > > > > > > > From: arjay <arjay@...> > > > > > > Has anyone in the group tried the natural thyroid replacement by > > > armour? The natural estrogen and progesterone have made such a > > > difference to me I'm thinking about asking my endocrinologist about > > > armour then switching my thyroid to Dr Corell if he says no. Just > > > wanted to know if any have tried it. I went to a thyroid board and > > > asked and the posts there were favorable, but I wanted to run it by our > > > group. So many of us have low thyroids I was curious if anyone was on > > > the natural. The info on why dr's dislike armour is it's harder to get > > > the dosage right---this is the same reasoning with natural hormones and > > > with alittle help I can get them right. > > > > > > > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 1999 Report Share Posted September 13, 1999 I didn't bother to tell my story on not taking thyroid meds with ANYTHING ELSE but... I was taking cytomel with Zithromax as both have to be taken without food. Then the endocrinologist told me absolutely not to do that. I had to separated them by an hour or two. When I did, I started absorbing so much more of the cytomel that I developed toxic thryoid - I was overdosing. Of course, we lowered the dose after that, but you get the point. Do not take meds together with the throid. I have taken thryoid meds for about 12 yrs and no doctor ever told me that before. Either they don't know or they forget to tell us things. a C. rheumatic armour thyroid > > > > > > > > > > From: arjay <arjay@...> > > > > > > > > Has anyone in the group tried the natural thyroid replacement by > > > > armour? The natural estrogen and progesterone have made such a > > > > difference to me I'm thinking about asking my endocrinologist about > > > > armour then switching my thyroid to Dr Corell if he says no. Just > > > > wanted to know if any have tried it. I went to a thyroid board and > > > > asked and the posts there were favorable, but I wanted to run it by our > > > > group. So many of us have low thyroids I was curious if anyone was on > > > > the natural. The info on why dr's dislike armour is it's harder to get > > > > the dosage right---this is the same reasoning with natural hormones and > > > > with alittle help I can get them right. > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- > > > > > > > > ATTN ONELIST USERS: stay current on the latest activities, > > > > programs, & features at ONElist by joining our member newsletter at > > > > <a href= " /subscribe/onelist_announce " >Click</a> > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- > > > > > > ONElist: your connection to online communities. > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I am waiting for my thyroid tests to come back, and in the meantime I am trying to arm myself with info abiut thyroid treatments for when I see the doc. I was wondering, those of you who take thyroid meds, what is the difference between Armour and Synthroid? Bindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 OMG, please visit the site www.stopthethyroidmadness.com It has a ton of wonderful info. ~~~~jul~~~ Armour Thyroid I am waiting for my thyroid tests to come back, and in the meantime I am trying to arm myself with info abiut thyroid treatments for when I see the doc. I was wondering, those of you who take thyroid meds, what is the difference between Armour and Synthroid? Bindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Be a skeptic on some of these sites, just check out everything. Lynda At 01:06 PM 10/31/2006, you wrote: >OMG, please visit the site ><http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com>www.stopthethyroidmadness.com >It has a ton of wonderful info. >~~~~jul~~~ > Armour Thyroid > >I am waiting for my thyroid tests to come back, and in the meantime >I am trying to arm myself with info abiut thyroid treatments for >when I see the doc. I was wondering, those of you who take thyroid >meds, what is the difference between Armour and Synthroid? >Bindi > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I just took a quick look at the site and it's very thorough-- I will give it a good read. Thanks for the tip! Bindi Armour Thyroid I am waiting for my thyroid tests to come back, and in the meantime I am trying to arm myself with info abiut thyroid treatments for when I see the doc. I was wondering, those of you who take thyroid meds, what is the difference between Armour and Synthroid? Bindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I hope it answers your questions for you. your welcome! ) Armour Thyroid I am waiting for my thyroid tests to come back, and in the meantime I am trying to arm myself with info abiut thyroid treatments for when I see the doc. I was wondering, those of you who take thyroid meds, what is the difference between Armour and Synthroid? Bindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Wasn't that girl named from this site? was on our forum for a few weeks earlier this year...she had implants, and didn't want to believe that her implants were making her worse. Patty Armour Thyroid I am waiting for my thyroid tests to come back, and in the meantime I am trying to arm myself with info abiut thyroid treatments for when I see the doc. I was wondering, those of you who take thyroid meds, what is the difference between Armour and Synthroid? Bindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 did you do a 24-hour saliva test, or a blood test? The saliva testing is a more accurate way to test. Armour Thyroid I am waiting for my thyroid tests to come back, and in the meantime I am trying to arm myself with info abiut thyroid treatments for when I see the doc. I was wondering, those of you who take thyroid meds, what is the difference between Armour and Synthroid? Bindi Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited Try it today. We have the perfect Group for you. Check out the handy changes to . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 , I haven't taken it . . . but if you need a thyorid supplement, Armour is a good one to take. I don't think Dr. Kolb would recommend it unless she thought you needed it. Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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