Chinese Herbs---Terry

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> I am certain that Chinese herbal meds and acupuncture could relieve many

> symptoms of hypo, as well as hyper. But whether they can cure the disease

> w/o taking anything else, I can't say.

Hi Terry,

When I first consulted a TCM doctor just after being diagnosed with GD

she told me to take the ATDs to start with because that was going to be

the fastest way to get the thyroid under control and to alleviate the

worst symptoms. But she was adamant that long term use of herbs was the

way to get the body and ultimately the immune system back into balance.

I tooka combination of powdered herbs (as well as Mercazole) for about

nine months and became euthyroid during that time. I went off the herbs

in September and by the end of last year went back to a mildly hyper

state where I am today. With the benefit of hindsight I probably should

have stayed on them longer.

It sounds as though you are going through a rough period. You are one

of those in the group who always seem to find time to reach out to the

newbies no matter how busy you are. I hope you get through these next

few weeks without any further deterioration in the way you feel.