Re: Fw: Reply from Dr. C. Lowe: intolerance to thyroid hormone

[Guest guest]

To test glucose...go and buy one of those Glucose Meters (don't let them rip

you off, you can find a good one for cheap, or go to your doc and tell them your

theory and have them give you a script for the test strips and a free meter- or

looking online, you can find a free meter online and buy your strips and pin

things).

Then, you just poke your finger and drop a drop of blood on the test strip.

To see whats really going on, you'd have to test it all the time,

fasting...after meals, 5 hours not eating or drinking between meals, etc.

Basically all the time(it won't hurt that bad)- do it for like 2 weeks with

recording the results. Then post the results here, or take them into the doctor,

the more your level flucuates, I think can indicate something going on.

I know I've got problems with mine myself, but am hoping it straightens itself

out when my thyroid meds get stronger after my adrenals are better. I eat every

two hours just to avoid any symptoms. My metabolism must be sky high, because I

eat like a horse, and never gains weight- weird huh--doesnt that scream adrenal!

Good luck. Mine is a One Touch Ultra Smart, I've got a script for the test

strips, and the montior was free. Google or Blingo search for Free Glucose

Meters.

Gikas wrote:

How would I do this glucose test at home? What does it entail?

intolerance to thyroid hormone

> >

> > Date: Fri, December 28, 2007 5:23 pm

> > To: AskDrLowe@...

> > ----------------------------------------------------------

--------

> >

> > Dear Dr. Lowe,

> >

> > What can one do when they are suffering from low thyroid and

feeling very

> > sick but are unable to tolerate even tiny amounts of thyroid

hormone, e.g.

> > 1/8 of a grain?

> >

> > Thanks,

> > in Boston

> > ==============================

> >

> > Dear ,

> >

> > I am sorry you've been having the frustrating experience you

describe.

> > Actually, the experience is a fairly common one among thyroid

patients.

> > Many of them can't use a fully therapeutic dosage of thyroid

hormone until

> > they identify and correct one or more underlying problems.

> >

> > From your description, it's possible that your cortisol therapy

isn't

> > effective, and you may need to alter it so that it's optimal for

you.

> > Cortisol therapy can be highly effective, if the clinician is

assertive

> > enough with it, but in my experience, most aren't.

> >

> > Your description, however, sounds more to me like blood sugar

> > dysregulation; either hypoglycemia or glucose intolerance. Both

conditions

> > are easily identified with a home glucose tolerance test, and we

have

> > research-based treatments that are generally effect for both.

> >

> > I spend a great deal of time working with patients long distance

to help

> > them identify the underlying cause(s) of the problem you

describe, and to

> > engineer regimens that correct their problems. I treat patients

long

> > distance for cortisol deficiencies, and I instruct patients in

doing home

> > glucose tolerance tests to identifying blood sugar dysregulation.

If they

> > have a particular form of dysregulation, I give them a treatment

regimen

> > to correct it.

> >

> > If you want me to work with you long distance, give my wife,

Tammy, a call

> > at , or write to her at Tammy@... She will help you

> > prepare to get the most from your phone consultation. However, it

is

> > important that you first do two things: One, read our webpage on

> > long-distance consulting

(http://www.drlowe.com/clincare/labtests.htm);

> > and two, read my bio (http://www.drlowe.com/jcl/biojcl.htm).

These two

> > things are important so that you'll know who you're considering

consulting

> > with, and you'll know the conditions necessary for long-distance

> > consulting. After doing those two things, if you would like for

me to work

> > with you, contact Tammy. She'll be happy to set a time for you

and me to

> > talk by phone.

> >

> > I hope this is helpful to you, . The problem you describe

is not as

> > difficult to solve as it may seem. As I said, it's fairly common,

and most

> > of my patients get past it fairly easily. Most likely, you can

too. All

> > the best to you,

> >

> > Kindest regards,

> > Dr. C. Lowe, PLLC

> > Board Certified: American Academy of Pain Management

> > Director of Research: Fibromyalgia Research Foundation

> > Tel: Fax:

> > www.drlowe.com drlowe@... Tammy@...

>

[Guest guest]

To test glucose...go and buy one of those Glucose Meters (don't let them rip

you off, you can find a good one for cheap, or go to your doc and tell them your

theory and have them give you a script for the test strips and a free meter- or

looking online, you can find a free meter online and buy your strips and pin

things).

Then, you just poke your finger and drop a drop of blood on the test strip.

To see whats really going on, you'd have to test it all the time,

fasting...after meals, 5 hours not eating or drinking between meals, etc.

Basically all the time(it won't hurt that bad)- do it for like 2 weeks with

recording the results. Then post the results here, or take them into the doctor,

the more your level flucuates, I think can indicate something going on.

I know I've got problems with mine myself, but am hoping it straightens itself

out when my thyroid meds get stronger after my adrenals are better. I eat every

two hours just to avoid any symptoms. My metabolism must be sky high, because I

eat like a horse, and never gains weight- weird huh--doesnt that scream adrenal!

Good luck. Mine is a One Touch Ultra Smart, I've got a script for the test

strips, and the montior was free. Google or Blingo search for Free Glucose

Meters.

Gikas wrote:

How would I do this glucose test at home? What does it entail?

intolerance to thyroid hormone

> >

> > Date: Fri, December 28, 2007 5:23 pm

> > To: AskDrLowe@...

> > ----------------------------------------------------------

--------

> >

> > Dear Dr. Lowe,

> >

> > What can one do when they are suffering from low thyroid and

feeling very

> > sick but are unable to tolerate even tiny amounts of thyroid

hormone, e.g.

> > 1/8 of a grain?

> >

> > Thanks,

> > in Boston

> > ==============================

> >

> > Dear ,

> >

> > I am sorry you've been having the frustrating experience you

describe.

> > Actually, the experience is a fairly common one among thyroid

patients.

> > Many of them can't use a fully therapeutic dosage of thyroid

hormone until

> > they identify and correct one or more underlying problems.

> >

> > From your description, it's possible that your cortisol therapy

isn't

> > effective, and you may need to alter it so that it's optimal for

you.

> > Cortisol therapy can be highly effective, if the clinician is

assertive

> > enough with it, but in my experience, most aren't.

> >

> > Your description, however, sounds more to me like blood sugar

> > dysregulation; either hypoglycemia or glucose intolerance. Both

conditions

> > are easily identified with a home glucose tolerance test, and we

have

> > research-based treatments that are generally effect for both.

> >

> > I spend a great deal of time working with patients long distance

to help

> > them identify the underlying cause(s) of the problem you

describe, and to

> > engineer regimens that correct their problems. I treat patients

long

> > distance for cortisol deficiencies, and I instruct patients in

doing home

> > glucose tolerance tests to identifying blood sugar dysregulation.

If they

> > have a particular form of dysregulation, I give them a treatment

regimen

> > to correct it.

> >

> > If you want me to work with you long distance, give my wife,

Tammy, a call

> > at , or write to her at Tammy@... She will help you

> > prepare to get the most from your phone consultation. However, it

is

> > important that you first do two things: One, read our webpage on

> > long-distance consulting

(http://www.drlowe.com/clincare/labtests.htm);

> > and two, read my bio (http://www.drlowe.com/jcl/biojcl.htm).

These two

> > things are important so that you'll know who you're considering

consulting

> > with, and you'll know the conditions necessary for long-distance

> > consulting. After doing those two things, if you would like for

me to work

> > with you, contact Tammy. She'll be happy to set a time for you

and me to

> > talk by phone.

> >

> > I hope this is helpful to you, . The problem you describe

is not as

> > difficult to solve as it may seem. As I said, it's fairly common,

and most

> > of my patients get past it fairly easily. Most likely, you can

too. All

> > the best to you,

> >

> > Kindest regards,

> > Dr. C. Lowe, PLLC

> > Board Certified: American Academy of Pain Management

> > Director of Research: Fibromyalgia Research Foundation

> > Tel: Fax:

> > www.drlowe.com drlowe@... Tammy@...

>

[Guest guest]

I went to Dr. Lowe's x wife Honeyman Lowe in 2002. She did all the test and

dx'd me with hypo, cfs, and fm. I could not continue

with her, because no physician in my area would consult with her and provide me

with the suggested meds. She herself had hypo iissues

and was taking straight t3, not sure if it was tme realeased or not. She looked

great and ran the business for him, while he did research.

Frannie

To: NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS@...: scubjay@...:

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 18:34:08 +0000Subject: Re: Fw: Reply from Dr.

C. Lowe: " intolerance to thyroid hormone "

>> How would I do this glucose test at home? What does it entail?> To test

glucose...go and buy one of those Glucose Meters (don't let them rip you off,

you can find a good one for cheap, or go to your doc and tell them your theory

and have them give you a script for the test strips and a free meter- or looking

online, you can find a free meter online and buy your strips and pin

things).Then, you just poke your finger and drop a drop of blood on the test

strip. To see whats really going on, you'd have to test it all the time,

fasting...after meals, 5 hours not eating or drinking between meals, etc.

Basically all the time(it won't hurt that bad)- do it for like 2 weeks with

recording the results. Then post the results here, or take them into the doctor,

the more your level flucuates, I think can indicate something going on. I know

I've got problems with mine myself, but am hoping it straightens itself out when

my thyroid meds get stronger after my adrenals are better. I eat every two hours

just to avoid any symptoms. My metabolism must be sky high, because I eat like a

horse, and never gains weight- weird huh--doesnt that scream adrenal!Good luck.

Mine is a One Touch Ultra Smart, I've got a script for the test strips, and the

montior was free. Google or Blingo search for Free Glucose Meters.

[Guest guest]

Oh so you mean he DOESN'T treat us directly and only thru a local physician in

our area? That's not what his email response says.

Re: Fw: Reply from Dr.

C. Lowe: " intolerance to thyroid hormone "

>> How would I do this glucose test at home? What does it entail?> To test

glucose...go and buy one of those Glucose Meters (don't let them rip you off,

you can find a good one for cheap, or go to your doc and tell them your theory

and have them give you a script for the test strips and a free meter- or looking

online, you can find a free meter online and buy your strips and pin

things).Then, you just poke your finger and drop a drop of blood on the test

strip. To see whats really going on, you'd have to test it all the time,

fasting...after meals, 5 hours not eating or drinking between meals, etc.

Basically all the time(it won't hurt that bad)- do it for like 2 weeks with

recording the results. Then post the results here, or take them into the doctor,

the more your level flucuates, I think can indicate something going on. I know

I've got problems with mine myself, but am hoping it straightens itself out when

my thyroid meds get stronger after my adrenals are better. I eat every two hours

just to avoid any symptoms. My metabolism must be sky high, because I eat like a

horse, and never gains weight- weird huh--doesnt that scream adrenal!Good luck.

Mine is a One Touch Ultra Smart, I've got a script for the test strips, and the

montior was free. Google or Blingo search for Free Glucose Meters.

[Guest guest]

www.drlowe.com

It should be all right there, either that or Tammy should've broken

that to you in the email.

Email her back and ask her how much, I know she'll respond. Its been

a while since I've been to their site.

Thanks

>

> Anyone have any idea what he charges?

>

>

> RE: Fw: Reply from Dr. C.

Lowe: " intolerance to thyroid hormone "

>

>

> ,

> In fairness to Dr. Lowe, the telemedicine route has gotten

doctors in legal

> trouble in the past. You are specifically asking for medical

advice from

> him, which is how he supports himself financially...so yes, most

> professionals would expect a payment and consultation. I am

actually

> impressed he wrote back as much information as he has. I like

that he wants

> his patients prepared with reading over the linked information

and knowing

> what to expect from a consultation. He also takes the time to

read hundreds

> (maybe thousands) of email from people weekly so that is time he

gives for

> free. I don't know any local doctors that do that in my town.

They want you

> to set up an appointment before they will even hear what you have

to say and

> trying to get info in advance from their staffs is useless.

>

> If you can afford it, he might not be a bad one to try since he

seems

> confident he knows your situation and can help. When I am more

financially

> secure, I am going to explore more of these options myself. Right

now I am

> just trying to keep up with the basic meds I need.

>

> Cheri

>

> -----Original Message-----

>

> Thought I'd share this question I sent to Dr. Lowe along with his

> response.

> I'd love some opinions, of course he's looking to get my money in

the

> long-run I would imagine. I hate having to think that way as I

realize he

> also can't treat me via email.

>

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> > If you want me to work with you long distance, give my wife,

Tammy, a

> call

> > at , or write to her at Tammy@... She will help you

> prepare to get the most from your phone consultation. However, it

is

> > important that you first do two things: One, read our webpage on

> > long-distance consulting

(http://www.drlowe.com/clincare/labtests.htm);

> > and two, read my bio (http://www.drlowe.com/jcl/biojcl.htm).

These two

> > things are important so that you'll know who you're considering

> consulting

> > with, and you'll know the conditions necessary for long-distance

> > consulting. After doing those two things, if you would like for

me to

> work

> > with you, contact Tammy. She'll be happy to set a time for you

and me to

> > talk by phone.

> >

> > I hope this is helpful to you, . The problem you describe

is not

> as

> > difficult to solve as it may seem. As I said, it's fairly

common, and

> most

> > of my patients get past it fairly easily. Most likely, you can

too. All

> > the best to you,

> >

> > Kindest regards,

> > Dr. C. Lowe, PLLC

> .

>

>

>