Questions

[Guest guest]

>

> Hello Bee and Everyone.

>

> What does it mean if hydrocloric acid causes acid reflux reaction? If that

happens, should I continue taking it?

>

> What is the best way to take it if the meal consists of only meat and fat?

+++Hi a. Are you referring to heartburn or some other stomach reaction?

Taking HCl 30 minutes - 2 hours after eating is more beneficial than taking it

during meals.

+++You take HCl the same if the meal contains all meat and fat.

>

> Does the body repair more than one area at the same time?

+++Yes, it probably does, but it's got a big job to do, including re-balancing

all of its nutrient levels, reconstructing all of the body's cell membranes,

cleansing the entire body, chelating out heavy metals, getting rid of tons of

toxins, rebuilding, etc.

Bee

[Guest guest]

> >

> > Hello Bee and Everyone.

> >

> > What does it mean if hydrocloric acid causes acid reflux reaction?

> +++Hi a. Are you referring to heartburn or some other stomach reaction?

>

---It's acid coming up in my throat.

[Guest guest]

>

>

> > >

> > > Hello Bee and Everyone.

> > >

> > > What does it mean if hydrocloric acid causes acid reflux reaction?

>

> > +++Hi a. Are you referring to heartburn or some other stomach

reaction?

> >

> ---It's acid coming up in my throat.

+++Hi a. There is a valve between your esophagus and your stomach, and

when it does not close properly it allows stomach contents to get into the

esophagus, including even a tiny bit of HCl which will burn it.

Oddly enough in order for that valve to close properly there must be enough HCl

in the stomach.

Another factor can be a hiatal hernia which is where a part of the stomach

pushes up between the diaphragm and the esophagus which pushes on that valve and

not allowing it to close properly. Search the internet for images of this so

you understand it.

Try to see an osteopath, chiropractor or naturopath who is familiar with hiatal

hernias and see if that is also your problem. They can teach you how to adjust

it, or see this article: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/dig11.php

I'd get the hiatal hernia adjusted first, and then start on HCl after you are

able to adjust it.

When you get heartburn take 1/4 tsp. of baking soda in water and slowly sip on

it; when the burning stops, stop drinking it. But don't take more than 2 tsp of

baking soda a day or it will throw off mineral balances since it contains sodium

(salt).

Bee

[Guest guest]

>

Hi again Bee.

I am so sorry that I wasn't clearer... I do not have acid reflux (heartburn)

normally. I just had it recently happen when I took hydrochloric acid- so I

quit taking it.

I'm wondering what would cause that to happen after taking hcl when I never had

a problem with heartburn. It couldn't be retracing since I've never had that

problem.

Thanks.

a

[Guest guest]

> >

> Hi again Bee.

>

> I am so sorry that I wasn't clearer... I do not have acid reflux (heartburn)

normally. I just had it recently happen when I took hydrochloric acid- so I

quit taking it.

>

> I'm wondering what would cause that to happen after taking hcl when I never

had a problem with heartburn. It couldn't be retracing since I've never had

that problem.

+++Hi a. If your digestion is good you may not need to take HCl.

Bee

[Guest guest]

Have you had your T3, T4 levels checked? Amour can affect those labs

and contribute to wild swings.

Jaco

> From: jodah235 <jodah235@...>

> Subject: [low dose naltrexone] questions

> low dose naltrexone

> Date: Friday, March 13, 2009, 12:49 PM

> So LDN is helping my Bowel

> significantly.

> I have though developed some side line problems.

> Thyroid values just keep jumping up and down.

> If I take my meds they sky rocket.  If I don't take

> them they plummet.  We pretty much keep me on very

> small amounts of Armour due to being sensitive.  Since

> my Thyroid values have gone cuckoo (since LDN) I am not

> getting my period normally anymore and my face has acne on

> it.

>

> I go to a great Integrative doctor and I see her on

> Monday.  I am also under a GI's care and I also see a

> different Integrative doc more for Lyme Co issues.  My

> Monday doc wants me to go down to 3mg of LDN.  She

> thinks it was a mistake that I went up to 4.5

> 4.5 significantly improves bowel function and I am scared

> to reduce.  So she suggested that I go down to 3mg and

> alternate every other day with 4.5 until I can work 3mg

> every night.  Every night I go to 3mg I feel awful the

> next day.  Is it better I just stop LDN all together

> and retry it again in the future?  Will it give me

> extreme body aches and stiffness again?

>

> I recently went to Israel.  The first day I arrived I

> switched the LDN dosage hour.  5 Minutes after I took

> the LDN I started vomiting to no end to end (getting to the

> point it was green bile) I got to the ER in Israel in

> horrible pain and my Amylase was raised.  I had an

> attack of Pancreatitis.  About two weeks before this we

> adjusted my Thyroid medication (I get it compounded through

> Hopewell pharmacy as I am on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet)

> so this time since I was feeling so much better bowel wise

> we chose to switch it to a pill form and not liquid

> suspension.  I feel the new Thyroid Meds somehow

> bothered my Right Upper Quadrant.  Is this

> possible?  Somehow the Thyroid is affected by the LDN

> which in turn the Thyroid medication is bothering my

> RUQ.  This is what -I- feel is happening.

>

> My latest blood tests;

>

> So in the hospital in Israel it was the first time Amylase

> was elevated. I just had new blood results come in yesterday

> and Amylase has gone down but is still elevated. Lipase is

> normal.

> How long does it take for Amylase to go down after a

> Pancreatitis attack? My RUQ is still bothering me.

>

> My Thyroid values are very Hypo now too. And my Iron

> dropped significantly. Ferritin is very high. Amazingly

> Anemia got even BETTER than last month!! Do Pancreas issues

> cause Hema blood values to go down? Can Pancreas affect any

> of these things?

> CRP was high too. Vitamin D was very very low.

>

> Any help would be appreciated or perhaps a name so I can

> consult a doctor about all of this.  I really need some

> suggestions and help.

> You have no idea how I have struggled with Crohn's/Colitis

> and the idea giving up LDN makes me very sad.  It is

> the only medication that has ever helped me.

>

> Jodi

>

>

>

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>

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[Guest guest]

Jaco;

Yes, I have. Free T4 and Free T3 are very low. T4 is normal and T3 is

borderline low (my says it's too low)

How does Armour cause swings? It never did in the past! Only after LDN did I

get these crazy swings.

Jodi

>

>

> Have you had your T3, T4 levels checked? Amour can affect those labs

> and contribute to wild swings.

>

[Guest guest]

Because it has T3 and T4 in it. But LDN if it is modulating your immune system,

could be your antibody levels are decreasing and your thyroid meds may be too

heavy a dose. Have your antibodies been checked?

Jaco

> From: jodah235 <jodah235@...>

> Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re: questions

> low dose naltrexone

> Date: Friday, March 13, 2009, 1:43 PM

> Jaco;

>

> Yes, I have.  Free T4 and Free T3 are very low. 

> T4 is normal and T3 is borderline low (my says it's too

> low)

>

> How does Armour cause swings?  It never did in the

> past!  Only after LDN did I get these crazy swings.

>

> Jodi

>

>

> >

> >

> > Have you had your T3, T4 levels checked?  Amour

> can affect those labs

> > and contribute to wild swings.

> >

>

>

>

>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jaco;

Can you tell me names for the antibodies and I will check my tests?

I am on a " micro-dose " of Armour due to Thyroid meds really loosening my bowels

and I have very bad D with Crohn's/Colitis.

BTW- Thyroid meds have been adjusted quite a few times since all of this.

Thanks..

Jodi

> > >

> > >

> > > Have you had your T3, T4 levels checked? Amour

> > can affect those labs

> > > and contribute to wild swings.

> > >

> >

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[Guest guest]

Jodi,

Are you seeing an endocrinologist? You should if you aren't.

http://www.labtestsonline.org/

" Thyroid Antibodies

Also known as: Thyroid autoantibodies, Antithyroid antibodies, Antimicrosomal

antibody, Thyroid microsomal antibody, Thyroperoxidase antibody, TPOAb,

Anti-TPO, TBII, Antithyroglobulin antibody, TgAb, TSH receptor antibody, TRAb,

Thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin, TSI

Formal name: Thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb), Thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb),

and Thyroid stimulating hormone receptor antibody (TRAb)

Related tests: T3, T4, TSH, Thyroglobulin "

Good luck,

Jaco

> From: jodah235 <jodah235@...>

> Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re: questions

> low dose naltrexone

> Date: Friday, March 13, 2009, 1:54 PM

> Hi Jaco;

>

> Can you tell me names for the antibodies and I will check

> my tests?

> I am on a " micro-dose " of Armour due to Thyroid meds really

> loosening my bowels and I have very bad D with

> Crohn's/Colitis.

>

> BTW- Thyroid meds have been adjusted quite a few times

> since all of this.

>

> Thanks..

> Jodi

>

>

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Have you had your T3, T4 levels

> checked?  Amour

> > > can affect those labs

> > > > and contribute to wild swings.

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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> > >

[Guest guest]

Thanks Jaco.

Very good info- will take to my doc and speak about a Endo consult.

I have not had these things checked nor have I gone to an Endo.

Jodi

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > Have you had your T3, T4 levels

> > checked? Amour

> > > > can affect those labs

> > > > > and contribute to wild swings.

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > >

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[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Bee/Everybody,

>

> I have a few questions....

>

> !) My Protien/carb/fat ratio is 75g/60g/187-261 - If I am not that hungry,

can I lower the ratio or do I have to eat to accommodate these numbers?

+++Hi Correy. If you aren't that hungry first lower your carbs. If you still

aren't hungry next lower your protein.

>

>

> 2) Do I have to eat eggs eveyday?

+++No.

Luv, Bee

[Guest guest]

>

> Dear Bee,

>

> I have done stool and blood tests recently and would like to ask you

> several questions about the results:

>

> 1. My stool test shows overgrowth bacteria and candida

> parapsilosis...what's your suggestion for treatment of overgrowth

> bacteria? And is the treatment you recommend for candida albicans the

> same as for candida parapsilosis?

+++Hi Star. Yes, the treatment is the same.

> 2. What do you recommend for inflammation of GI and the entire body due to

overgrowth bacteria and candida?

+++Do my program, which definitely helps digestive problems. My brother had

Crohn's Disease for over 20 years and after doing my program for 20 months his

bowels were normal.

> 3. Where can I find professional services for coffee enema?

+++Look for people who do colonics.

> 4. My blood test shows extremely high keratin levels...more than

> double the average amount, is this symptom related to overgrowth

> candida? And can I still use cod liver oil? My doctor told me not take vitamin

A because of the high keratin levels.

+++Vitamin A deficiency actually causes high keratin levels in the blood, so it

is very important that you take " true " vitamin A, called retinol, which is in

fish " liver " oils.

> 5. My probiotics have some brown rice culture...can I still use it?

+++It is very soon for you to take probiotics, which is the last step of my

program, and I don't believe they are very important in the big picture - your

body will naturally create proper probiotics when it is capable enough. If the

rice is low on the list of ingredients it probably wouldn't cause problems.

Bee

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Bee/Everyone,

>

> I have two questions,

>

> 1) when does retracing usually start(how long do you have to be on the

diet?)? If you cheat will it set you back as far as retracing?

+++Hi Correy. Retracing starts when your body gets all of the nutrients it

requires in order to heal itself (diet plus all supplements). One cheat here

and there won't set a person back.

>

> 2) I have estrogen dominance and my left breast hurts when I do not have my

period. I am very worried about not taking anything to appose the estrogen like

natural progesterone cream. It would take me 10 months or more to get better

and I am concerned going all that time without the cream or the Benefiber(that

fiber helps your body get rid of excess estrogen).

+++This program, with it high " good " fats gets rid of excess estrogen, so please

don't be concerned. High estrogen comes from toxic-substances which must be

detoxified. Using progesterone poses many dangers, since all hormones are very

powerful so taking them interferes with the healing process.

+++Your body is very capable of adjusting and rebalancing its hormone levels if

you give it what it needs to do that, which is diet plus only the supplements

recommended. People who overtreat themselves by taking other supplements or

treatments do not progress well, and often healing stops because of

overtreatment - more is not better.

+++Fibre is very damaging to anyone's health, particularly the digestive system,

so even healthy people shouldn't have it - see these articles:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/menu3_2_2.php

>

>I know you say only take the supplements recommended but is this an exception

to the rule. I am afraid of getting cancer if I don't take either the

progesterone or the Benefiber)

+++Candida is either a precursor to cancer (comes before it and if not cured it

turns into cancer) as these articles indicate:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/menu2_1_2.php

OR Cancer IS candida like Dr. Simoncini believes:

http://www.cancerisafungus.com/

Bee

[Guest guest]

Hi Ruth and welcome!

I`m not full of info about Lyme but others are and I`m sure will offer up some

advice.

I do know that most people here (probably everyone) plan on taking LDN for ever.

Since it helps with so many things, even if your particular issues get taken

care of, it seems to make sense to just take it indefinitely.

Bev

-- In low dose naltrexone , ruth rossdeutscher <rardonks@...>

wrote:

>

> Hello, I am new to the group and trying to get info . I have lyme

> disease along with other issues. I am doing IV ozone and it is

> helping. A few questions for the experts:

>

> Is it ok to take LDN with low dose cortef (hydrocortisone). I take it

> for adrenal fatigue.

>

> Also, I am seeing people are on it for a long time. After you get off

> the LDN would the symptoms just return or is it actually healing the

> body? Thanks Ruth

>

[Guest guest]

Ruth,

Whether you take LDN for life or not depends on your health problem and what

caused it. If it's genetic, you will probably have to take it for life. If it

was caused by environmental toxins, you may be able to stop after several

months. Dr. McCandleess, who treats autistic children, says that some autistic

children only need it for 6-8 months, which is the amount of time it takes to

correct the immune system. That's if the autism is caused by toxins (ie,

mercury in vaccines,) rather than genetics.

I took it only 20 days for years of nerve damage from psyhe pills. I've been

off it for almost 20 days now and am maintaining a lot of gains.

Annette

>

> Hello, I am new to the group and trying to get info . I have lyme

> disease along with other issues. I am doing IV ozone and it is

> helping. A few questions for the experts:

>

> Is it ok to take LDN with low dose cortef (hydrocortisone). I take it

> for adrenal fatigue.

>

> Also, I am seeing people are on it for a long time. After you get off

> the LDN would the symptoms just return or is it actually healing the

> body? Thanks Ruth

>

[Guest guest]

I am taking LDN with hydrocortisone (also for adrenal fatigue) and have had no

problems with it. Have been on the LDN since mid-April.

ka

>

> Hello, I am new to the group and trying to get info . I have lyme

> disease along with other issues. I am doing IV ozone and it is

> helping. A few questions for the experts:

>

> Is it ok to take LDN with low dose cortef (hydrocortisone). I take it

> for adrenal fatigue.

>

> Also, I am seeing people are on it for a long time. After you get off

> the LDN would the symptoms just return or is it actually healing the

> body? Thanks Ruth

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Just a few random questions:

>

> 1. NIACIN:

> The 50 mg. Niacin dose only brings a flush for me if taken before a meal. If

I take this following a meal and do not have a flush, is it virtually

ineffective? Do I then either take it prior to eating, or increase the dosage

if following a meal to ensure a flush?

+++Hi Amy. Even if you do not get a niacin flush it is still effective. Don't

be concerned about getting flushes. Take niacin with B complex and with meals.

>

> 2. CAL/MAG:

> I found NOW brand has a 1:1 Cal/Mag Citrate formula but just realized after

purchasing it that it has 200 IU of D3. I like the convenience of this, but is

this extra D3 ok?

+++How many milligrams of cal/mag are in it? If you need to take 2 per day

that's only 400 IU more of vitamin D3, which is okay along with the amount of D

I recommend (cod liver oil).

>

> 3. COFFEE:

> Bee had responded coffee does not feed candida, so then why is it off limits?

Is it because of the adrenal fatigue?

+++See this article about caffeine:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/mn5.php

>

> 4. POOR OILS:

> There have been a few nights over the last month where I had a low carb

meat/veggie meal, but it was prepared outside my control with poor oils/heated

Olive Oil. Coincidentally it was those nights my mind was over-active and I was

unable to sleep. Could the poor oils be enough to feed candida and/or trigger

that kind of sleepless reaction?

+++Amy, not all foods that aren't included on this program feed candida. Foods

like bad oils and fats are damaging to the body even though they don't feed

candida. Heated olive oil doesn't feed candida but it is damaging to anyone's

health.

+++There can be many reasons for not sleeping, which may not be directly related

to consuming damaging foods. See this article for help with sleeping:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/sleep1.php

All the best, Bee

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Welcome to Bee's group! I'll try to answer some of your questions.

> my first question is if you eat the 1/4 to 1/2 cup of sauerkraut do you still

have to take hcl?

No. If your digestion is pretty good, you can just eat the sauerkraut. I

couldn't take HCl in the beginning because even one capsule would cause painful

burning.

> second i've had ring worm on my face for almost 2 years. ... will it ever go

away?

The reason for the swelling the next day is that your body is trying hard to

detoxify. While esthetically you might not like this, from a healing

perspective, it is a good thing because it indicates that your body is trying to

get rid of stuff. According to the principles of natural healing, it will take

one month for every year you have had this problem for it to be healed. That

means if you have had this for 2 years, it will take 2 months to heal. The time

starts once you are fully on the diet and taking all the supplements.

Hope this helps!

>

> hello, my name is victoria russo. i have been reading and learning from all of

your articles.my first question is if you eat the 1/4 to 1/2 cup of sauerkraut

do you still have to take hcl?second i've had ring worm on my face for almost 2

years. i made a paste with baking soda and co and the next morning my face was

swallon and red as if someone punched me. ive also used oil of organo. will it

ever go away? vr

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Mountain Rose Herbs in Oregon

>

> about " clean " herbs and spices

> and

> microwaving.

>

> The Hulda store does not have many of the spices that I want to cook

with from time to time.

> Does anyone know sources for clean turmeric, cayenne, cumin, and others?

>

> Also, what is the problem with microwaving food? I don't understand it...

>

> Thanks.

>

>

[Guest guest]

On Oct 13, 2009, at 8:25 PM, susanla97229 wrote:

>

> Also, what is the problem with microwaving food? I don't understand

> it...

>

>

Ten Reasons to Throw out your Microwave Oven

From the conclusions of the Swiss, Russian and German scientific

clinical studies, we can no longer ignore the microwave oven sitting

in our kitchens. Based on this research, we will conclude this

article with the following:

1). Continually eating food processed from a microwave oven causes

long term - permanent - brain damage by " shorting out " electrical

impulses in the brain [de-polarizing or de-magnetizing the brain

tissue].

2). The human body cannot metabolize [break down] the unknown by-

products created in microwaved food.

3). Male and female hormone production is shut down and/or altered by

continually eating microwaved foods.

4). The effects of microwaved food by-products are residual [long

term, permanent] within the human body.

5). Minerals, vitamins, and nutrients of all microwaved food is

reduced or altered so that the human body gets little or no benefit,

or the human body absorbs altered compounds that cannot be broken down.

6). The minerals in vegetables are altered into cancerous free

radicals when cooked in microwave ovens.

7). Microwaved foods cause stomach and intestinal cancerous growths

[tumors]. This may explain the rapidly increased rate of colon cancer

in America.

8). The prolonged eating of microwaved foods causes cancerous cells

to increase in human blood.

9). Continual ingestion of microwaved food causes immune system

deficiencies through lymph gland and blood serum alterations.

10). Eating microwaved food causes loss of memory, concentration,

emotional instability, and a decrease of intelligence.

Have you tossed out your microwave oven yet?

After you throw out your microwave you can use a toaster oven as a

replacement. It works well for most and is nearly as quick.

To read the whole article, click here:

http://www.mercola.com/article/microwave/hazards.htm

[Guest guest]

Try www.HerbSpiceTea.com, the San Francisco Herbs shop. That is where

Dr. used to shop a lot.

Microwaving food produces toxins in the food due to localized hot

spots, as well as other effects that are still being studied.

Blessings!

Arthur

On 2009-10-13, at 8:25 PM, susanla97229 wrote:

> about " clean " herbs and spices

> and

> microwaving.

>

> The Hulda store does not have many of the spices that I want

> to cook with from time to time.

> Does anyone know sources for clean turmeric, cayenne, cumin, and

> others?

>

> Also, what is the problem with microwaving food? I don't understand

> it...

>

> Thanks.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Years ago I got mono. At that time I was prescribed heavy rounds of

antibotics. I think I got a yeast infection then and that turned into this

candida. That was 9 years ago. I have been to countless drs and not one knew

what was wrong with me. Anyways when I have my period I have less sypmtoms.

Otherwise I have urinary frequency, burning, etc. plus all the moodiness, tired,

food alleriges....

>

> I have taken the coconut oil several times. I dont seem to get a healing

reaction from it. Is that normal? Is it working if I dont get a reaction??

>

> Yesterday I took oil of oregano. Within one hour I got a healing reaction from

it and have been miserable since.

+++Hi Suzanne. The reason you aren't getting healing reactions is because you

need to start at the beginning of the program, mainly with diet and supplements,

and of course coconut oil which is not only antifungal but provides many other

health benefits.

You cannot cure candida by trying to " kill it off " with antifungals or by trying

to get rid of it. It just doesn't work that way. Candida is only cured by

building up the immune system, which is done by:

1) Consuming " proper nutrients " (diet plus supplements),

2) Eliminating toxins and foods that feed candida (they also feed bacteria and

cancer),

3) Eliminating damaging foods, and

4) Eliminating toxins in general.

It is mainly the nutrients from the diet and supplements that build up your

immune system. So please start by following the article " Curing Candida, How to

Get Started: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro1.php

Ensure you have thoroughly read How to Successfully Overcome Candida

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro2.php

There is no substitute for reading and learning.

> I took nystatin tablets. For 4 days I had no symptoms. Then they came back. I

continued taking it for 3 months. I am wondering if I became resistant to them.

+++No they didn't become resistant, but you must do the diet and take the

supplements first, and of course coconut oil.

> Also do you know where they sell douche bags to make your own? Two pharmacies

told me they dont carry them and they dont know where to get them.

+++They are available in most pharmacies, or buy them online through my website:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/resource/enema.php

>

> Last month I used probiotics in my vagina. I felt great. THat helped. But I

think I need to clear up the candida everywhere.

+++Everyone who has vaginal candidamust do the entire program.

>

> I am thinking of making an appt with you. Do you do saturdays?

+++Yes, I do consultations on Saturdays, but anyone I consult with must have

read my main candida article thoroughly beforehand, otherwise I'd need to charge

for 3 hours of instructions which are in that article. I'm not too willing to

talk to someone (or do email consultations) where I have to talk so much

explaining what is in the free information available. Here's where you schedule

consultations with me: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/consult.php

All the best, Bee

[Guest guest]

1- What is transitional hypothyroid and what makes him think that it is

what you have?

 

 

 

2-  These articles will help you handle your cholesterol naturally without

drugs.

 

 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/cholesterol-fighting-foods/

 

http://www.dietitian.com/triglyce.html

 

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/03/06/cholesterol.hdl.ldl.diet.jampoli\

s/index.html

 

3- Some people seem to do well on synthetics. However, natural thyroid like

Naturethroid which is also hypo allergenic do well for a significant population

of hypos, especially women.

 

4-The doctor has to test you, and prescribe. Then you have to wait at least a

couple of weeks to see how you feel. Your dose can be raised or lowered. Testing

is of utmost importance. The tests you need are Free T3, FreeT4, RT3 and TSH.

Roni

<>Just because something

isn't seen doesn't mean it's

not there<>

From: benzo4321 <ruby.none@...>

Subject: Questions

hypothyroidism

Date: Saturday, January 2, 2010, 10:01 AM

1) how do i know if I am transitional hypo or permanent hypo? My endocrionogist

does not want to give me medication because he thinks i am transitional.

2) my cholesterol is elevated as a result of being hypo. how do you manage your

cholesterol? by drugs?

3) if i have to be on thyroid meds, are armour or other natural drugs always

better than synthetic?

4) is finding the right dose of thyroid med a long process? Any tips?

Thanks,

Ruby

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Ruby,

You wrote:

>

> 1) how do i know if I am transitional hypo or permanent hypo? My

> endocrionogist does not want to give me medication because he thinks i

> am transitional.

I have had hypoT family members for many decades and have never

encountered the phrasing, " transitional hypothyroid. " Do you (and your

endo) mean " subclinical? " That is the only context in which Google

seemed to find the phrase as well. Autoimmune conditions do go through

transitional phases, but that is not at all a justification for not

medicating.

>

> 2) my cholesterol is elevated as a result of being hypo. how do you

> manage your cholesterol? by drugs?

Mainly by getting the thyroid dose right.

>

> 3) if i have to be on thyroid meds, are armour or other natural drugs

> always better than synthetic?

I would say that is a rather individual thing. Some react badly to one

form or the other or to fillers. And, there are other parts of the

feedback system that can go haywire.

>

> 4) is finding the right dose of thyroid med a long process? Any tips?

>

It took me about 10 weeks total, but my doctor knew how to estimate dose

adjustments well, and he was fairly aggressive in getting to the full

replacement dose. If there is no cardiac issue, that is a relatively

safe procedure.

Chuck