Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 In a message dated 10/21/2004 11:49:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, noelstarkey@... writes: > > > Okay, how do people self treat if Armour is an RX drug It can be ordered from several places without a prescription, one of them being www.myrxforless.com cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 In a message dated 10/21/2004 12:45:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, starz@... writes: > In the meantime, > she's had a very unsightly place on her calf of her left leg that I've > tried to get her to go to the dr about for years now when it first > came up i don't doubt this was from a skin disorder from hypo. That was one of my worst problems. Hypo can cause all sorts of skin eruptions, boils, cysts, etc. cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 First, thanks for the welcome!! Okay, how do people self treat if Armour is an RX drug? Sorry I seem so dumb..I had NO idea this drug was out there till I just read Shomans Thyroid Diet book. Thanks for the info re: the endo..I won't waste my time then. I see a nurse practioner and she is really good and she does listen most of the time BUT she is leaving the practice at the end of month noelle > > Hi Noelle and welcome to the group. You will find we have many > friendly and helpful folks here. > > Noelle, what you are experiencing is common for folks on T4-only > meds. What you are getting is only a storage hormone. T4 is meant to > convert to the active T3--T3 gives you great energy, good health, > hair that stays in, corrects that depression, raises the metabolism, > etc. But being only on T4 means you are not getting enough of a > conversion of T3, and thus the problems. > > On Armour, you will get the entire gamut--T4, DIRECT T3, T2, T1 and > calicitonin. It's a FAR superior treatment. > > Most docs are entirely ignorant about Armour. They haven't been > trained about it. So you may have to insist in trying it, or find > another doc who prescribes it. Many folks here even self-treat-- they > couldn't find a doc who knew enough. Or, when they did find an > Armour doc, the doc was too lab-reliant, and refused to give them > ENOUGH to rid them of symptoms. > > FORGET an ENDO!! They are lousy. They are lab-obsessed and only > prescribe T4 meds. > > Go into our FILES and read, read. Also check out the LINKS. > > Janie > > > Hi everyone! I was so glad to have found this group. I have been > > hypo since I was 16. Usually I am fine but the past 2 years or so I > > have noticed I'm becoming more depressed, weight gain (and no > matter > > how much I exercise or diet no loss!), dry skin, fatigue (some > > mornings I can barely move). I'm currently on 150mcg of Levoxyl. I > > was upped from 125mcg 3 mos ago. But I just don't feel " right " . I'm > > always " blurry " in my thoughts and I HATE feeling so tired. I am > > wondering if you guys have any suggestions. I'm going to see my GP > > next week. I wanted to ask her about Armour instead of just upping > > my Levoxyl again. Also, do you guys think I should ask for a > > referral to an endo instead of just seeing my GP? I just feel like > > she's going to poo-poo what I say (because I found it on the > > internet or a book) and not take me seriously. But I know my body > > and how I feel and I don't feel right. > > > > Thanks for the help in advance!! > > noelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 fortunately for the people who need armour but don't have doctors who'll give it to them, it is available for not much money from offshore online pharmacies. mainly in the uk and mexico. baron > > > First, thanks for the welcome!! > > Okay, how do people self treat if Armour is an RX drug? Sorry I seem > so dumb..I had NO idea this drug was out there till I just read > Shomans Thyroid Diet book. > > Thanks for the info re: the endo..I won't waste my time then. I see > a nurse practioner and she is really good and she does listen most > of the time BUT she is leaving the practice at the end of month > > noelle > > > > > >> >> Hi Noelle and welcome to the group. You will find we have many >> friendly and helpful folks here. >> >> Noelle, what you are experiencing is common for folks on T4-only >> meds. What you are getting is only a storage hormone. T4 is meant > to >> convert to the active T3--T3 gives you great energy, good health, >> hair that stays in, corrects that depression, raises the > metabolism, >> etc. But being only on T4 means you are not getting enough of a >> conversion of T3, and thus the problems. >> >> On Armour, you will get the entire gamut--T4, DIRECT T3, T2, T1 > and >> calicitonin. It's a FAR superior treatment. >> >> Most docs are entirely ignorant about Armour. They haven't been >> trained about it. So you may have to insist in trying it, or find >> another doc who prescribes it. Many folks here even self-treat-- > they >> couldn't find a doc who knew enough. Or, when they did find an >> Armour doc, the doc was too lab-reliant, and refused to give them >> ENOUGH to rid them of symptoms. >> >> FORGET an ENDO!! They are lousy. They are lab-obsessed and only >> prescribe T4 meds. >> >> Go into our FILES and read, read. Also check out the LINKS. >> >> Janie >> >>> Hi everyone! I was so glad to have found this group. I have been >>> hypo since I was 16. Usually I am fine but the past 2 years or > so I >>> have noticed I'm becoming more depressed, weight gain (and no >> matter >>> how much I exercise or diet no loss!), dry skin, fatigue (some >>> mornings I can barely move). I'm currently on 150mcg of Levoxyl. > I >>> was upped from 125mcg 3 mos ago. But I just don't feel " right " . > I'm >>> always " blurry " in my thoughts and I HATE feeling so tired. I am >>> wondering if you guys have any suggestions. I'm going to see my > GP >>> next week. I wanted to ask her about Armour instead of just > upping >>> my Levoxyl again. Also, do you guys think I should ask for a >>> referral to an endo instead of just seeing my GP? I just feel > like >>> she's going to poo-poo what I say (because I found it on the >>> internet or a book) and not take me seriously. But I know my body >>> and how I feel and I don't feel right. >>> >>> Thanks for the help in advance!! >>> noelle > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 My name is annetta.I havea two children, both boys.My youngest son has spastic diplegic CP and last week my oldest aged 10 was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and chronic asthma.He also had blood work done to check for Arthritis but we havent recieved the results yet. All of this has me very afraid because he is so young.He says he hurts several times a day, usually with shooting pains down the claf muscles or chest pain or finger and wrist pain.He has pain in all areas at certain times but the ones listed are the most common.but he says it is tollerable.Anyway the doctor told me to limit his activites and change his diet.What I odnt understand is can someone this young with it grow up and have a normal life? Does it get worse over time? Can it be disabling?And what do I need to do for him?Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Welcome to the group. You will find alot of information and support here. I am so sorry that a child that young has been diagnosed with this. Please keep in mind it does not shorten our lives. It can limit us. All of us are different in the progression and severity of the illness. He has a mother who cares, a doctor who believes fibromyalgia exists.... that is a plus. Just assure him you are there for him. I am sure the doctor will do everything he can for this child to make his life as normal as possible. He may not get much worse than he is now.....ever.....or for years. And bear in mind that research is coming a long way. I had symptoms in my 20's and it did not get bad until I was about 40. I am 43 now. I did not even know I was ill back in my 20's. The symptoms were very mild at the time. I know that just your understanding and love will make all the difference too. Please keep us updated on the Arthritis thing. Ask all the questions you want here. Write anytime. It is a large group but a very compassionate one. Debra v. annetta wrote: My name is annetta.I havea two children, both boys.My youngest son has spastic diplegic CP and last week my oldest aged 10 was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and chronic asthma.He also had blood work done to check for Arthritis but we havent recieved the results yet. All of this has me very afraid because he is so young.He says he hurts several times a day, usually with shooting pains down the claf muscles or chest pain or finger and wrist pain.He has pain in all areas at certain times but the ones listed are the most common.but he says it is tollerable.Anyway the doctor told me to limit his activites and change his diet.What I odnt understand is can someone this young with it grow up and have a normal life? Does it get worse over time? Can it be disabling?And what do I need to do for him?Any help would be appreciated. --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Annetta, I'm so sorry about your children. I have two myself, not as young though, mine are teens. My oldest also has fibro. He is 17 and has had symptoms since he was 12. I can say Nic live a pretty " normal " teen life. He doesn't have any of the extra medical condition that sometimes others with fibro have, well except for asthma and only mild. We are sure blessed there. Nic is very outgoing in activities at his school and even among " normal " kids is considered active. Nic was told that staying active is best for him and so far he's doing fine. (Why did the doctor tell you to limit his activities? Other than contact sports Nic's doctor thinks the excise is good for him. Nic is suppose to watch himself so he doesn't " overdo " but other than that no limit.) Nic is growing up fine and has a bright future. I think they are doing wonderful work on this illness as well. The future is looking better for those young ones with this and I believe they will find a better treatment if not a cure before long. Stay strong for your kids! Tammi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Welcome Sherry. This is a great group for support and understanding. We do know how you're feeling. Jeanne in WI > Hello all, I am new to all of this and just thought I would say hello to > the group. I have been " diagnosed " with Fribro for about10 years now but > had it for many years more. At this time I am dealing with one of the > worst flare ups I have had in my life. I am trying to deal but it is nice > to know there are others out that that KNOW what I am talking about etc > when I say I just hurt..... Thank you for being there! > > Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Welcome Sherry. You found the right place. NO one understands fibro like we do. hugs, Debra V. Sherry Baker wrote: Hello all, I am new to all of this and just thought I would say hello to the group. I have been " diagnosed " with Fribro for about10 years now but had it for many years more. At this time I am dealing with one of the worst flare ups I have had in my life. I am trying to deal but it is nice to know there are others out that that KNOW what I am talking about etc when I say I just hurt..... Thank you for being there! Sherry --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thank you, My Fiance tries, but until you have it you dont and cant really understand what is going on with me. I so very much appreciate the welcomes! --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I'm sorry to be so far behind, am on no mail temporarily. The statistics for children with FM are that 90% of boys dx'd with it will 'outgrow' it by puberty or soon after. Girls have it worse, there is a 50-50 chance or more that they will NOT outgrow it at any time. It is NOT an 'equal opportunity' condition. Peace and Love Caroline > My name is annetta.I havea two children, both boys.My youngest son has > spastic diplegic CP and last week my oldest aged 10 was diagnosed with > fibromyalgia and chronic asthma.He also had blood work done to check > for Arthritis but we havent recieved the results yet. > All of this has me very afraid because he is so young.He says he hurts > several times a day, usually with shooting pains down the claf muscles > or chest pain or finger and wrist pain.He has pain in all areas at > certain times but the ones listed are the most common.but he says it is > tollerable.Anyway the doctor told me to limit his activites and change > his diet.What I odnt understand is can someone this young with it grow > up and have a normal life? Does it get worse over time? Can it be > disabling?And what do I need to do for him?Any help would be > appreciated. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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