RE: Re: How does one safely wean off of HC?

[Guest guest]

I will let Val weigh in tomorrow but I think your fatigue issues also have

to do with needing more thyroid meds. Initially you can feel better with HC

but as it opens up the receptors and uses up your thyroid you may need to

increase your thyroid dosage.

If it was the HC causing your fatigue and issues, then ramping down should

not cause you any side effects like dizziness. However, if you are

determined to go off you want to ramp down slowly, 2.5 mg increments is

best. In the files section of this group you will find a file that says

" Weaning off HC " . The weaning off time frame varies for each individual but

it should be after you have reached your optimal dosage and have also been

able to increase your thyroid meds to your optimal dosage. Here is what the

file says:

" In other words, you wouldn't want to wean off HC before you gradually

worked up to your optimum dose of Armour's thyroid. That is the whole point

of supporting the adrenals for many members - so they can tolerate a

replacement dose of Armour's (which for the average adult is at least 3

grains). Wean off HC very gradually, starting with a 2.5mg reduction in the

morning dose, and hold this for at least a week to 10 days. By reducing the

first dose of the day, you are giving the body a chance to

start " ramping up " it's own production of cortisol. If you experience low

cortisol symptoms such as nausea or extreme fatigue, then you are not ready

to wean off. The next dose reduction could be taken from a later part of the

day, and again hold that reduction for at least 7-10 days. Next, take 2.5

out of the middle of the day and try to adjust your reduced dosing so the

rhythm is natural as possible. While on the reduced dose, be alert for the

need to " stress dose " rather than suffer through symptoms of low cortisol.

This will help your chances of successfully weaning off. And if you do wean

completely off HC, be alert for the need to stress dose if there are signs

of

low cortisol during times of stress or illness. "

Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing.

Cheri

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

I want to wean because I do not see any benefit

anymore. I originally felt well but for the last 2

months feel sick and tired.

.

[Guest guest]

I agreee it is liekly you need more HC rather than les and definitel

ymore htyroid. That T4 lab looks to me to be a Total T4 and not a Free.

If it is a free yoiu have serious RT3 issues! But if oyu are still

determined to wean off HC you start with lowering the first dose by

2.5mg thne in two weeks lower the second dose the same then the third

then drop the last. Repeat till off.

--

Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

[Guest guest]

I agreee it is liekly you need more HC rather than les and definitel

ymore htyroid. That T4 lab looks to me to be a Total T4 and not a Free.

If it is a free yoiu have serious RT3 issues! But if oyu are still

determined to wean off HC you start with lowering the first dose by

2.5mg thne in two weeks lower the second dose the same then the third

then drop the last. Repeat till off.

--

Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

[Guest guest]

I agreee it is liekly you need more HC rather than les and definitel

ymore htyroid. That T4 lab looks to me to be a Total T4 and not a Free.

If it is a free yoiu have serious RT3 issues! But if oyu are still

determined to wean off HC you start with lowering the first dose by

2.5mg thne in two weeks lower the second dose the same then the third

then drop the last. Repeat till off.

--

Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/