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

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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.

intolerance to thyroid hormone

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

> To: AskDrLowe@...

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>

> 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@...