Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 The OTC so called growth hormones are intended to stimulate HGH in your own body - too bad if you can't as they won't work...but for many who can still produce the hormone they probably do work. Kerry Re: Armour Thyroid --- Yes. Gracia is right, all those HGH scams are just that. If you need HGH because of a deficiency, your endocrinologist will determine the amount and it will be injected daily....it is not something that you can inhale. The only way to know you have low GH is by blodd tests. If that is the case, your doctor should know it and prescribe it. Do not fall for scams. ___________________________________________________________ In hypothyroidism , " Gracia " <circe@...> wrote: > > > , the HGH spray is not HGH, which needs to be injected like insulin. > If your pituitary gland cannot produce HGH then it won't help much. > Cortef is cortisol, adrenal hormone. In my case it made me feel wonderful > but I still couldn't tolerate enough thyroid until I got some other hormones > in high doses. > I can send you info on ordering Armour. Read Hormone Solutions by Thiery > Hertoghe MD to learn more. > gracia > > > Val, > > > > I checked that web site, www.internationalpharmacy.com, and found Armour > > Thyroid in all different strengths, for approximately the same price as > > what I pay (here in the USA), with the type of insurance that I have. But > > the difference is that I can only buy the strength that my doctor has > > prescribed for me, (in this case 90 mg), and only for one month at a time. > > But maybe I'll be OK now that I also have Isocort, (until someone tells me > > what Cortef is), for the adrenals, plus the HGH I just received, but > > haven't tried yet. It's a spray. > > > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/328 - Release Date: 5/1/2006 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Kerry, thank you for this information. I will probably try Cortef, after I have finished my bottle of Isocort, which I just bought, (if the Isocort doesn't give results). I'm pretty sure I have " exhausted adrenals " , I never get enough sleep, and I recently had surgery, twice, one small one in March, one major one in April, so there's been some stress there. Plus we're moving soon, getting ready for it is also stressful. Take care. . Re: Armour Thyroid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I've read somewhere that HGH is frightfully expensive, the injectable kind, so I probably couldn't afford it. The " scam " kind that I just bought wasn't exactly cheap either, but they said " money back guarantee " . We'll see about that, in 60 days or less. If I could find a doctor who would agree to test me for HGH deficiency, (don't we ALL have that as we get older anyway?), (I'm 68), and he decided that I was, would it be covered by insurance? I doubt it, since it's not " necessary " . A little bit like cosmetic surgery I'm sure. Not necessary. Grow old gracefully. Get used to it. Accept to get weak and old and useless and just fade away quietly. Hell no. . Re: Armour Thyroid --- Yes. Gracia is right, all those HGH scams are just that. If you need HGH because of a deficiency, your endocrinologist will determine the amount and it will be injected daily....it is not something that you can inhale. The only way to know you have low GH is by blodd tests. If that is the case, your doctor should know it and prescribe it. Do not fall for scams. ___________________________________________________________ In hypothyroidism , " Gracia " <circe@...> wrote: > > > , the HGH spray is not HGH, which needs to be injected like insulin. > If your pituitary gland cannot produce HGH then it won't help much. > Cortef is cortisol, adrenal hormone. In my case it made me feel wonderful > but I still couldn't tolerate enough thyroid until I got some other hormones > in high doses. > I can send you info on ordering Armour. Read Hormone Solutions by Thiery > Hertoghe MD to learn more. > gracia > > > Val, > > > > I checked that web site, www.internationalpharmacy.com, and found Armour > > Thyroid in all different strengths, for approximately the same price as > > what I pay (here in the USA), with the type of insurance that I have. But > > the difference is that I can only buy the strength that my doctor has > > prescribed for me, (in this case 90 mg), and only for one month at a time. > > But maybe I'll be OK now that I also have Isocort, (until someone tells me > > what Cortef is), for the adrenals, plus the HGH I just received, but > > haven't tried yet. It's a spray. > > > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/328 - Release Date: 5/1/2006 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 did you mention what your surgery was? I was thinking you said hysterectomy. Well you definitely need adrenal support through the coming period - take the maximum dose of Isocort that's safe for a start. You can buy cortef online from Masters Marketing - its pretty cheap actually but you would need to do some reading before you treat yourself - the Cortisol Connection is one. I also have some files I saved on how to use it safely which I can send you if you want. I apologise for my memory but did you say you used Melatonin for sleep? I find it indispensable - and I only take a small dose too! Kerry Re: Armour Thyroid Kerry, thank you for this information. I will probably try Cortef, after I have finished my bottle of Isocort, which I just bought, (if the Isocort doesn't give results). I'm pretty sure I have " exhausted adrenals " , I never get enough sleep, and I recently had surgery, twice, one small one in March, one major one in April, so there's been some stress there. Plus we're moving soon, getting ready for it is also stressful. Take care. . Re: Armour Thyroid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 --- From what my doctor told me, the only way to try HGH is by injections, the sublingal method will not work. Also, what is sold like that is not HGH but what they call HGH Factors...a blend of substances claimed to release your HGH in your body. I doubt it is a genuine product, and, HGH is injected, not ingested sublingually. Just watch out. _______________________________________________________In hypothyroidism , " and Mark " <koplyn@...> wrote: > > Well, actually it is not a spray to inhale, it is to spray sublingually, so it gets absorbed into the blood stream. Of course it could still be a scam. They gave me a 60 day guarantee, money back refund if I didn't notice any improvement. We'll see. > Re: Armour Thyroid > > > --- Yes. Gracia is right, all those HGH scams are just that. If you > need HGH because of a deficiency, your endocrinologist will > determine the amount and it will be injected daily....it is not > something that you can inhale. > The only way to know you have low GH is by blodd tests. If that is > the case, your doctor should know it and prescribe it. > Do not fall for scams. > ___________________________________________________________ In > hypothyroidism , " Gracia " <circe@> wrote: > > > > > > , the HGH spray is not HGH, which needs to be injected like > insulin. > > If your pituitary gland cannot produce HGH then it won't help much. > > Cortef is cortisol, adrenal hormone. In my case it made me feel > wonderful > > but I still couldn't tolerate enough thyroid until I got some > other hormones > > in high doses. > > I can send you info on ordering Armour. Read Hormone Solutions > by Thiery > > Hertoghe MD to learn more. > > gracia > > > > > Val, > > > > > > I checked that web site, www.internationalpharmacy.com, and > found Armour > > > Thyroid in all different strengths, for approximately the same > price as > > > what I pay (here in the USA), with the type of insurance that I > have. But > > > the difference is that I can only buy the strength that my > doctor has > > > prescribed for me, (in this case 90 mg), and only for one month > at a time. > > > But maybe I'll be OK now that I also have Isocort, (until > someone tells me > > > what Cortef is), for the adrenals, plus the HGH I just received, > but > > > haven't tried yet. It's a spray. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/328 - Release Date: > 5/1/2006 > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Kerry Ann, No, no it wasn't hysterectomy! I had that in 1982, LOL. But in March this year I had plastic surgery on my knee, it was called scar revision, to correct a lousy job from a year ago when a surgeon did a knee replacement job on that knee. He did a fine job on the inside, the knee works well now, but he screwed up with closing the wound. It never healed properly, part of it remained an open sore for a whole year, (I wore a lot of Band-Aids), and a lot of scar tissue formed inside and around it. Just gross. So I went to a plastic surgeon, who just cut it all away, and stitched it up nicely. That was the " minor " surgery. The " major " surgery was in April, four weeks ago, when I had toe replacement surgery. Same leg, right leg. I had a new big toe joint put in, made of silicon, and I'm already waking pretty well, although I haven't been able to drive yet. Next week maybe. Yes, I would appreciate to see your files on Cortef, if you could send it. koplyn@... Yes, I'm taking Melatonin at night. I think it helps. It may be just the placebo effect, but I don't care... Re: Armour Thyroid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Masiste, You could be right, or rather, your doctor could be right. But how often are doctors NOT right? We here on this chat line know that only too well. Most of us don't trust doctors anymore, we have to take matter into our own hands. We have to experiment, we have to take advice from each other, other experienced sufferers, LOL. So I'm willing to try this for a while. I'm sure it can't hurt me. And if HGH can only be absorbed intravenously, or intramuscularly, (depending on the type of injection), (which kind is it?), because it can not be taken in pill form, but needs to get directly into the blood stream, then why shouldn't sublingually work? Several other substances are taken this way, so we know stuff can get into the body that way. I hope it's more than wishful thinking on my part. But I sure wouldn't take any doctor's word for it, that it doesn't work. My doctor says Armour Thyroid doesn't work, so what does he know. He's an endo too. All they know is what they learned in medical school decades ago, many, many decades ago, ha! And they think they're God! And they think we know nothing. Re: Armour Thyroid > > > --- Yes. Gracia is right, all those HGH scams are just that. If you > need HGH because of a deficiency, your endocrinologist will > determine the amount and it will be injected daily....it is not > something that you can inhale. > The only way to know you have low GH is by blodd tests. If that is > the case, your doctor should know it and prescribe it. > Do not fall for scams. > ___________________________________________________________ In > hypothyroidism , " Gracia " <circe@> wrote: > > > > > > , the HGH spray is not HGH, which needs to be injected like > insulin. > > If your pituitary gland cannot produce HGH then it won't help much. > > Cortef is cortisol, adrenal hormone. In my case it made me feel > wonderful > > but I still couldn't tolerate enough thyroid until I got some > other hormones > > in high doses. > > I can send you info on ordering Armour. Read Hormone Solutions > by Thiery > > Hertoghe MD to learn more. > > gracia > > > > > Val, > > > > > > I checked that web site, www.internationalpharmacy.com, and > found Armour > > > Thyroid in all different strengths, for approximately the same > price as > > > what I pay (here in the USA), with the type of insurance that I > have. But > > > the difference is that I can only buy the strength that my > doctor has > > > prescribed for me, (in this case 90 mg), and only for one month > at a time. > > > But maybe I'll be OK now that I also have Isocort, (until > someone tells me > > > what Cortef is), for the adrenals, plus the HGH I just received, > but > > > haven't tried yet. It's a spray. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/328 - Release Date: > 5/1/2006 > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Hi Vicky, " At least it's on its way " .....Never a truer word spoken! Good Health, Good Luck keep us all posted. It is up to many of us to reclaim our health with this hypo condition. Val Armour Thyroid > I seem to have lost the name of the website where I can buy Armour > Thyroid without a prescrpition.... could someone plesase tell me? > > Thanks Vicky > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Hi Yasmin: Fixing the hormone imbalance can take time. It doesn't sound like armour is a good match for you, but, my provider always gives it about three months. I'd contact my provider and see if there's anything you can work out over the phone, instead of having to go in again. Labs are only a guideline, but they can give you and your provider a sense of direction. This also sounds to me like an adrenal issue, but, I don't have all the facts. I would focus on getting a good night's sleep. Were you getting a good night's sleep before you began taking it? Sometimes borderline thryoid conditions can be affectively treated in other ways, such as natural or alternative methods, instead of medication. We're here to help--keep in touch and let us know how you're doing, Steph SJO :0) -------------- Original message -------------- From: yasmin Islam <yasmingucci2001@...> Hi, im new here. ive never used one of these groups before. Ive been on armour for 2 months now and I feel terrible. I am losing sleep and feel tired all the time. when I increase the dosage I get the shakes. can anybody help? yasmin --------------------------------- The all-new goes wherever you go - free your email address from your Internet provider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Oh give me a break. She has adrenal probs. And iodine (Iodoral) works miracles. Time to learn about adrenals!!! http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com gracia Hi Yasmin: Fixing the hormone imbalance can take time. It doesn't sound like armour is a good match for you, but, my provider always gives it about three months. I'd contact my provider and see if there's anything you can work out over the phone, instead of having to go in again. Labs are only a guideline, but they can give you and your provider a sense of direction. This also sounds to me like an adrenal issue, but, I don't have all the facts. I would focus on getting a good night's sleep. Were you getting a good night's sleep before you began taking it? Sometimes borderline thryoid conditions can be affectively treated in other ways, such as natural or alternative methods, instead of medication. We're here to help--keep in touch and let us know how you're doing, Steph SJO :0) -------------- Original message -------------- From: yasmin Islam <yasmingucci2001@...> Hi, im new here. ive never used one of these groups before. Ive been on armour for 2 months now and I feel terrible. I am losing sleep and feel tired all the time. when I increase the dosage I get the shakes. can anybody help? yasmin --------------------------------- The all-new goes wherever you go - free your email address from your Internet provider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 > > > I have been lurking on this group site but would like to ask if you can purchase Armour without a prescription from a Dr.--is this something that one can regulate on their own? Does anyone have children with thyroid issues who uses Armour for their child? My 7yr old who has downs syndrome recently had blood work done that showed hypothyroid--I had her retested this week because I had taken table salt out of our diet and we don't eat processed foods--the Lord dropped in my spirit that she could have a iodine deficience--so I purchased REAL SALT and have had her retested. I treat holisticly and know about the synthetic thyroid meds which I would not opt for--I asked the endoc. Dr that we were refered to (HMO) if he would treat her using Armour and he flatly refused--saying he couldn't believe that it was still available and it should be outlawed.> I would appreciate any words of wisdom from anyone who has a child with hypo test results. Thanks Joan > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: 7/13/2006 > > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: 7/13/2006 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 my daughter has HYpoT and takes synthetic (not Synthroid) plus T3 - it works well for her. K Re: armour thyroid > > > I have been lurking on this group site but would like to ask if you can purchase Armour without a prescription from a Dr.--is this something that one can regulate on their own? Does anyone have children with thyroid issues who uses Armour for their child? My 7yr old who has downs syndrome recently had blood work done that showed hypothyroid--I had her retested this week because I had taken table salt out of our diet and we don't eat processed foods--the Lord dropped in my spirit that she could have a iodine deficience--so I purchased REAL SALT and have had her retested. I treat holisticly and know about the synthetic thyroid meds which I would not opt for--I asked the endoc. Dr that we were refered to (HMO) if he would treat her using Armour and he flatly refused--saying he couldn't believe that it was still available and it should be outlawed.> I would appreciate any words of wisdom from anyone who has a child with hypo test results. Thanks Joan > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: 7/13/2006 > > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: 7/13/2006 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Still learning here. So Synthroid is for T4 and I need to have what for T3??? And the T3 replacement helps with pain and weight loss??? Thanks Christy > > my daughter has HYpoT and takes synthetic (not Synthroid) plus T3 - it > works well for her. > K > > Re: armour thyroid > > > > > > > > > > I have been lurking on this group site but would like to ask if you can > purchase Armour without a prescription from a Dr.--is this something > that > one can regulate on their own? Does anyone have children with thyroid > issues > who uses Armour for their child? > > My 7yr old who has downs syndrome recently had blood work done that > showed > hypothyroid--I had her retested this week because I had taken table salt > out > of our diet and we don't eat processed foods--the Lord dropped in my > spirit > that she could have a iodine deficience--so I purchased REAL SALT and > have > had her retested. I treat holisticly and know about the synthetic > thyroid > meds which I would not opt for--I asked the endoc. Dr that we were > refered > to (HMO) if he would treat her using Armour and he flatly > refused--saying he > couldn't believe that it was still available and it should be outlawed.> > > I would appreciate any words of wisdom from anyone who has a child with > hypo > test results. > > Thanks Joan > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: > 7/13/2006 > > > > ---------- > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: > 7/13/2006 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 http://www.armourthyroid.com but you cannot treat to TSH on Armour. http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com Gracia Still learning here. So Synthroid is for T4 and I need to have what for T3??? And the T3 replacement helps with pain and weight loss??? Thanks Christy > > my daughter has HYpoT and takes synthetic (not Synthroid) plus T3 - it > works well for her. > K > > Re: armour thyroid > > > > > > > > > > I have been lurking on this group site but would like to ask if you can > purchase Armour without a prescription from a Dr.--is this something > that > one can regulate on their own? Does anyone have children with thyroid > issues > who uses Armour for their child? > > My 7yr old who has downs syndrome recently had blood work done that > showed > hypothyroid--I had her retested this week because I had taken table salt > out > of our diet and we don't eat processed foods--the Lord dropped in my > spirit > that she could have a iodine deficience--so I purchased REAL SALT and > have > had her retested. I treat holisticly and know about the synthetic > thyroid > meds which I would not opt for--I asked the endoc. Dr that we were > refered > to (HMO) if he would treat her using Armour and he flatly > refused--saying he > couldn't believe that it was still available and it should be outlawed.> > > I would appreciate any words of wisdom from anyone who has a child with > hypo > test results. > > Thanks Joan > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: > 7/13/2006 > > > > ---------- > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: > 7/13/2006 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Joan---google Down syndrome and hypothyroidism/iodine deficiency. Your child MUST get iodine and Armour IMO. You need toi find a smarter doc. Join the iodine group iodine and search for posted info. Look for docs at http://www.geocities.com/thyroide gracia > > > I have been lurking on this group site but would like to ask if you can purchase Armour without a prescription from a Dr.--is this something that one can regulate on their own? Does anyone have children with thyroid issues who uses Armour for their child? My 7yr old who has downs syndrome recently had blood work done that showed hypothyroid--I had her retested this week because I had taken table salt out of our diet and we don't eat processed foods--the Lord dropped in my spirit that she could have a iodine deficience--so I purchased REAL SALT and have had her retested. I treat holisticly and know about the synthetic thyroid meds which I would not opt for--I asked the endoc. Dr that we were refered to (HMO) if he would treat her using Armour and he flatly refused--saying he couldn't believe that it was still available and it should be outlawed.> I would appreciate any words of wisdom from anyone who has a child with hypo test results. Thanks Joan > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: 7/13/2006 > > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: 7/13/2006 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 I purchase my Armour out of South Africa....Biogenisis Labs I have been self treating for 2 years and monitor myself...no testing Was on levethroid for 2 miserable years and all they wanted to do was offer me anti deppressants! > > > > > I have been lurking on this group site but would like to ask if you can > purchase Armour without a prescription from a Dr.--is this something that > one can regulate on their own? Does anyone have children with thyroid issues > who uses Armour for their child? > > My 7yr old who has downs syndrome recently had blood work done that showed > hypothyroid--I had her retested this week because I had taken table salt out > of our diet and we don't eat processed foods--the Lord dropped in my spirit > that she could have a iodine deficience--so I purchased REAL SALT and have > had her retested. I treat holisticly and know about the synthetic thyroid > meds which I would not opt for--I asked the endoc. Dr that we were refered > to (HMO) if he would treat her using Armour and he flatly refused-- saying he > couldn't believe that it was still available and it should be outlawed.> > > I would appreciate any words of wisdom from anyone who has a child with hypo > test results. > > Thanks Joan > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: 7/13/2006 > > > > ---------- > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: 7/13/2006 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 , You wrote: > > Are there any guidelines regarding what to be careful with not to eat or > take around this medication? In principle, the same guidelines: 2 hours after a meal; one hour before, no calcium or iron supplements within 3 hours. However, if you can adjust your dosage according to symptoms, then you can compensate for poor absorption. Most prescriptions do not allow for that option. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 30 minutes before your meal, with a full glass of water. An empty stomach is best for optimal absorption. Steph :0) -------------- Original message -------------- From: " Rathbun " <mannamary@...> I just converted from Synthroid to Armour Thyroid medicine. I took the Synthroid seperate from any other supplements or medicines and first thing in the am, before breakfast. I am to take Armour two times a day. How does anyone on this list take it...with food, after meals, before meals, etc???? Are there any guidelines regarding what to be careful with not to eat or take around this medication? Thanks, mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Hello... If you take sublingually you do not have to worry about lack of absorption... there is nothing to interfere with it... Be well, Pamela nmsjoy@... wrote: 30 minutes before your meal, with a full glass of water. An empty stomach is best for optimal absorption. Steph :0) -------------- Original message -------------- From: " Rathbun " <mannamary@...> I just converted from Synthroid to Armour Thyroid medicine. I took the Synthroid seperate from any other supplements or medicines and first thing in the am, before breakfast. I am to take Armour two times a day. How does anyone on this list take it...with food, after meals, before meals, etc???? Are there any guidelines regarding what to be careful with not to eat or take around this medication? Thanks, mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 PAMELA, You wrote: > > If you take sublingually you do not have to worry about lack of > absorption... there is nothing to interfere with it... Whether you hold it under your tongue or not, most of the absorption still occurs in the small intestine. The trick is to not have anything substantial along the trail until it is absorbed. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 I was told to take my Armour with meals not like Levoxyl before meals. Someone needs to shed some light here. Thanks --- nmsjoy@... wrote: > 30 minutes before your meal, with a full glass of > water. An empty stomach is best for optimal > absorption. > Steph :0) > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: " Rathbun " <mannamary@...> > I just converted from Synthroid to Armour Thyroid > medicine. > I took the Synthroid seperate from any other > supplements or medicines and first thing in the am, > before breakfast. > > I am to take Armour two times a day. > How does anyone on this list take it...with food, > after meals, before meals, etc???? > > Are there any guidelines regarding what to be > careful with not to eat or take around this > medication? > > Thanks, > mary > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Armour Thyroid Dosing-- TWICE a day. The most common starting dose for patients with hypothyroidism is Armour thyroid, 90 mg which is cut in half with a razor blade and half is taken after breakfast and the other half after dinner. Taking it after meals also helps to reduce volatility of the blood-level of T3. If the patient has any problem breaking or cutting the pill, they should purchase a pill-cutter at the pharmacy. The TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 are then repeated in one month and the dose is adjusted. --- nmsjoy@... wrote: > 30 minutes before your meal, with a full glass of > water. An empty stomach is best for optimal > absorption. > Steph :0) > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: " Rathbun " <mannamary@...> > I just converted from Synthroid to Armour Thyroid > medicine. > I took the Synthroid seperate from any other > supplements or medicines and first thing in the am, > before breakfast. > > I am to take Armour two times a day. > How does anyone on this list take it...with food, > after meals, before meals, etc???? > > Are there any guidelines regarding what to be > careful with not to eat or take around this > medication? > > Thanks, > mary > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 this is not correct. OMG I take 240 mg Armour all at once in the morning. never heard of volatility of T3!!!!! http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com Usual dose of Armur is 180-300mg/day. can be split or not, but afternoon dose is best taken in the afternoon. Gracia Armour Thyroid Dosing-- TWICE a day. The most common starting dose for patients with hypothyroidism is Armour thyroid, 90 mg which is cut in half with a razor blade and half is taken after breakfast and the other half after dinner. Taking it after meals also helps to reduce volatility of the blood-level of T3. If the patient has any problem breaking or cutting the pill, they should purchase a pill-cutter at the pharmacy. The TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 are then repeated in one month and the dose is adjusted. --- nmsjoy@... wrote: > 30 minutes before your meal, with a full glass of > water. An empty stomach is best for optimal > absorption. > Steph :0) > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: " Rathbun " <mannamary@...> > I just converted from Synthroid to Armour Thyroid > medicine. > I took the Synthroid seperate from any other > supplements or medicines and first thing in the am, > before breakfast. > > I am to take Armour two times a day. > How does anyone on this list take it...with food, > after meals, before meals, etc???? > > Are there any guidelines regarding what to be > careful with not to eat or take around this > medication? > > Thanks, > mary > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Here you go . I'm sure you can find someone you like in here. Atlanta Brown NP Endo 755 Mt. Vernon Hwy Suite 460 Atlanta, GA 30328 404-531-0051 cindyanp@... A reader writes: " is my goddess! She LISTENS, HELPS, UNDERSTANDS and gave me my life back! " (Added 11/02) Atlanta Dr. Dalrymple -- NO LONGER LISTED (retired) Atlanta / Buckhead Garbacz -- NO LONGER LISTED Atlanta Dr. Golde, MD, FRCSC, FACS Ear Nose and Throat Surgery 960 s Ferry Road Suite 200 Atlanta, Georgia 30342 404-943-0900 www.advancedentpc.com " Best Thyroid Surgeon " (Added 11/02) Another reader recommends Dr. Golde: " Dr. Golde removed half my thyroid in 2000. People can barely notice my nearly hairline scar. My endocrinologist has even said " nice scar " on several occasions. He is also one of the sweetest and most personable doctors that I have ever been to. " (1/04) Atlanta A reader writes: " With regards to your list of Top Docs, I would like to submit the name of Dr. Olivia Mulligan. Dr. Mulligan is an endocrinologist who practices in Snellville, Georgia (suburban Atlanta). Her office is in Eastside Medical Center and her phone number is (770) 979-4236. Dr. Mulligan is, in my estimation, what a doctor should be. She never shrinks from answering any question. When reviewing tests results she will go over them with you, line by line. She's not finished until you feel comfortable that you understand the information. She and her staff are very supportive of their patients. I hope you will include her in the list. " Atlanta Dr. Fortson, Ear, Nose, Throat Head & Neck Surgery, 285 Boulevard N.E. Ste. 220, Georgia 30307, 404.768.9350, 404.659.2273, www.fortsonent.com. A reader writes: " He's quiet and I had no idea he would be so expert or kind. Dr. Fortson is an amazing surgeon with a great deal of skill and compassion for his patients. His caregiving was excellent and I highly recommend him. His staff is competent and they made my life easier. " (Added 6/05) Atlanta Dr. Jim Barron, gynecology, 780 Ferry Rd., Ga. 30304, 404-497-4700. A reader writes: " In addition to solving problems, Dr. Barron has wonderful bedside manner. He has a great support team as well, and can bring some comic relief to a situation that's sometimes too serious. " (Added 6/05) Atlanta Matalone, DO, Nutrition, 4646 North Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, Ga 30338, 770-676-6000. www.progressivemedicalcenter.com He diagnosed me with Hypothyroidism when my GP said that I was fine despite the plethora of symptoms that I was experiencing. Dr. Matalone also explained the importance of detoxification and using natural forms of thyroid instead of synthetics. Progressive Medical is truly a one of a kind clinic.(Added 1/06) Atlanta Dr. Harry K. Delcher, Endocrinologist, Other, Institute for Metabolic Research, Hammond Drive, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, GA, Phone/Fax: (404) 943-0328 A reader writes: " For those in the North Atlanta area suffering from thyroid, metabolic issues, autoimmune diseases Dr. Delcher is the best. He is supportive and listens. After visiting several doctors that said no to T3 or Armor thyroid. He is also knowledgeable about female hormone issues and insulin/metabolic disorders. He is truly an excellent Doctor. " (Added October 2007) Atlanta/Dunwoody Viktor Bouquette, MD, Integrative Medicine, 4646 North Shallowford Rd #100, Ga 30338 770-676-6000, 770-392-9805 Fax www.progressivemedicacenter.com. A reader writes: " He listens to me and knew that my thyroid was not functioning optimally despite my PCP stating otherwise. I have been to numerous doctors with no answers until I decided to go to Progressive Medical. They turned around my life. " (Added 6/05) Another reader writes of Viktor Bouquette, MD, Matalone, DO, NMD, Gez Agolli, NMD PhD Another reader writes: " They get to the root cause of disease, specializing in diagnosing and correcting underlying metabolic disorders. Including thyroid and adrenal disorders. " (Added 6/05) A reader writes: " He was the only doctor out of so many others who listened to me. He ordered extensive lab testing to get to the root cause of my problems. What a blessing to have found Progressive Medical Center. " (Added 10/05) Another recommendation: A reader writes: " Dr. Bouquette was the only physician to listen to me. i went to numerous doctors with no relief until I found Progressive Medical. They got to the root cause of my problem. They not only ran the testing but took the time to explain them in detail and teach me how to eat and detoxify. Today I am alive again and have an abundance of energy! Thank you Dr. Bouquette and the staff at Progressive Medical. " (June 2006). Atlanta / Roswell / Dunwoody Dr. Hamilton " Chip " III, Endocrinologist -- NO LONGER LISTED Atlanta Rikhter, MD, Internal Medicine, 1140 Hammond Drive, Suite G-7105, Atlanta, GA 30328, 770-351-0900. aerikhter@.... " I have been to so many doctors and this is the first doctor I can ever say is Amazing! He asks questions, not from a chart, but from his head and heart. He wants to understand exactly how your feeling and talk to you about it. Dr. Rikhter tells you all of your options so you can talk about them together. He has genuine concern with how you feel and the problem isn't solved until you feel 110% better. He is someone you can call at 8 pm, like a friend, if you need anything. He is such a caring person and loves what he does. I guarantee you that there are no other doctors out there like him. This is the first doctor I can say I trust with my life. I am moving about an hour away and I will always go to him. " (Added 6/02) Another reader recommends Dr. Rikhter: " Dr. Rikhter is an amazingly patient doctor. He listens and takes the time to explain everything thoroughly. Once, after a long, confusing explanation, he even asked me, patiently, if I wanted him to explain again. He never rushes through an appointment or makes me feel like he has any other patients but me. He's also always prompt with his appointments. Dr. Rikhter is a wonderful doctor in every way. I would (and do) recommend him to everyone. " (added 1/04) Atlanta Carol Greenlee -- No longer listed (October 2006) Atlanta Dr. Isaacs -- no longer listed (October 2007) Atlanta Dr. M. Wolff, MD, Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism Doctor and Internal Medicine Doctor, 3193 Howell Mill Road North West, Atlanta, Georgia (GA). " Dr Wolff fought for me and showed true empathy. I have also referred two friends to Dr Wolff that still thank me for sending them to such a wonderful doctor. He successfully resolved or treated their issues - thyroid tumor/nodules and hypothyroidism. " (August 2007) JAMES ATKINS <ja2317@...> wrote: I am trying to find a doctor who will prescribe armour thyroid. I have been on synthroid for nine years prescribed by my endocrinologist but she refuses to prescribe armour thyroid. I have suffered all these years and the only thing she does is change the dosage of the synthyroid. I have gone to other endocrinologist and they have done the same. I am desperate to feel normal again.I live in the Atlanta, GA area. Please help. ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals./tc/blockbuster/text5.com ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 I had a book with a letter to you doctor. It was by Heller I think. Maybe called Thyroid Power. So the first endo I saw, I asked him to read it and he agreed to put me on a clinical trial of Armour he usually perscribed Synthroid. However, he started me at 15 mg (mcg?) and after two weeks I upped my dose.He didn't want to see me for 6 months. I made an appointment for 1 month but I had to have my blood work done again. Every month I went thru the same crap with him and finally after 4-5 months he wanted me to lower my dosage when I wanted to increase it. I was at 45 mg (mcg?) and he suggested I see someone else. He would not treat me further. So I called my old doc (DO) who I had not been able to get hold of for 2 YEARS and actually got an appointment and he put me right on 60 mg (mcg?) (equal to 1 grain) . Somewhere there was a listing (website) where you could look for a doc who would prescribe Armour in you area. Maybe some one else knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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