Guest guest Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com -- Re:armour thyroid 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...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 thyroid blood tests--TSH and T3 and T4 ( totals and subsets) will give you an idea...SOME with Lyme do have thyroid issues and they sometimes clear up as tx continues...its not " most " though. http://thyroid.about.com/cs/newsinfo/l/aa080100a.htm http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/t/thyroid/intro.htm and the better site http://www.endocrineweb.com/thyroid.html Hair can fall out due to illness and even meds, stress, diet etc Samento is hyped and whiole herb Cats Claw is often better(and cheaper too) as for herbs the lymeaid buhner group would have better ideas. as for the Armour thyroid--it may still be pig based --if thats an issue Id check--here is their website http://www.armourthyroid.com/hcp_aboutArmour.aspx be very careful as thryoid levels are serious and you need good professional advice to keep them balanced.this sint a do-it-yourself type of thing with herbs there is a LOT of confusion--i.e. Pinella vs Pinellia vs Piniella--VERY importnat to have the scientific species name pinellia is for phlegm and prevent vomiting-Im? unsure why youd need that http://www.e2121.com/herb_db/viewherb.php3?viewid=422 & setlang= Pinella for liver(unsure of specifics and may be confused with the Pinellia) and weight loss combos please be sure of which you refer to and try a good herbal site or herbalist--be aware many herbs are like meds and theyll interact or cause side effects!! Finette [ ] armour thyroid .. Does anyone know what armour Thyroid is. how would you know if you needed to use it?Doesn't lyme affect the thyroid on most people and how would one know if it is affecting the thyroid? I have been noticing that my hair is falling out? Also I am taking samento and I heard one could take pinella with this. I am not sure what pinella is supposed to do. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Yep, NatureThroid and Westhroid are not lactose free either. They are called " hypoallergenic " but honestly, they have more chemicals in them than Armour, but some people tolerate them better. The problem is that the lactose is part of the porcine thyroid powder stuff used to make the pills. This is the company that makes it: http://www.westernresearchlaboratories.com/ Inactive Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose – Synthetically derived fiber base (similar to plant-derived). It is typically utilized as a filler in a tablet (to provide volume and bulk). Dicalcium Phosphate – Derived from a mined ore. It is typically utilized as a binder in a tablet (to hold all the ingredients during compression). Colloidal Silicon Dioxide – Derived from a mined ore. It is typically utilized as a natural desiccant in a tablet (to provide barrier from moisture and humidity). Sodium Starch Glycolate – Synthetically derived starch molecule (similar to potato starch). It is typically utilized as a disintegrating agent in a tablet (to aid in proper disintegration of the tablet in the stomach). Magnesium Stearate – Derived from a vegetable source (typically palm oil). It is typically utilized as a lubricating agent in a tablet (to aid in proper compression of the tablet). Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose - Derived from a plant cellulose base (typically cotton blend and or wood pulp). It is typically utilized as a granulating agent in a tablet (to provide bulk and density to the tablet for proper compression) as well as part of a clear coating solution (with PEG). Stearic Acid – Derived from a vegetable source (typically palm oil). It is typically utilized as a binder in a tablet (to hold all the ingredients during compression). Carnauba Wax – Derived from the pores of the leaves of the Brazilian wax palm tree. It is utilized in the final stage in tablet coating (to provide a complete seal). Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) – Synthetically derived. It is utilized with Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose as part of the clear coating solution. Lactose Monohydrate* - Present in traceable amount as part of Thyroid USP (diluent). Armour has less ingredients than these two. If you feel you want to switch him, the doc can write up a script and the pharmacy can order it. And synthetic synthroid has food coloring.... > > Just found out from my pharmacy that Armour(my son has been on it over a year now) has Lactaid in it, therefore it is not casein free. My compounding pharmacist said there is a hypoallergenic thryoid called Nature thyroid that is hypoallergenic. Anyone know this or have any info. on any of this? > > Thanks in advance. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 > Just found out from my pharmacy that Armour(my son has been on it over a year now) has Lactaid in it, therefore it is not casein free. Just an FYI, I assume you mean lactose. Lactose is casein free. It is milk SUGAR, casein is one of the milk PROTEINS. So the Armour appears casein free, just not lactose free. If it causes problems, you can try taking it with lactase enzyme, see if that helps. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Thanks to both of you. He has been on Armour for over a year and has done well, grew alot. The pharmacies are having some kind of backorder issues with the Armour and I was told about the other stuff, don't really see the need to switch him, he is only on 1/4 grain per day. Thanks again, J. > > Just found out from my pharmacy that Armour(my son has been on it over a year now) has Lactaid in it, therefore it is not casein free. > > > Just an FYI, I assume you mean lactose. Lactose is casein free. It is milk SUGAR, casein is one of the milk PROTEINS. So the Armour appears casein free, just not lactose free. > > If it causes problems, you can try taking it with lactase enzyme, see if that helps. > > Dana > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Apparently yes. So our DAN! gave us something else (sorry, I don & #39;t remember the name right this moment, except it starts with & quot;C & quot;)m diamond12345@... wrote: > > Did the FDA stop armour thyroid? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 It is my sister in law that was on it. It was working great and then they said they can't get it anymore. Not sure what she is on now, but she is having a really bad reaction from whatever it is. I will try to find out. On Oct 27, 2009, at 8:17 AM, lucy4gets wrote: > what natural replacement are you all using instead of Armour? > > Iveta > > > > > > > > Did the FDA stop armour thyroid? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 what natural replacement are you all using instead of Armour? Iveta > > > > Did the FDA stop armour thyroid? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I have been taking Armour for about 2 years now and recently my pharmacy has been on back order. So I went to a compound pharmacy and they were able to make it for me. You may want to look into that as an option. Maureen ________________________________ From: " diamond12345@... " <diamond12345@...> Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:14:32 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Armour Thyroid It is my sister in law that was on it. It was working great and then they said they can't get it anymore. Not sure what she is on now, but she is having a really bad reaction from whatever it is. I will try to find out. On Oct 27, 2009, at 8:17 AM, lucy4gets wrote: > what natural replacement are you all using instead of Armour? > > Iveta > > > > > > > > Did the FDA stop armour thyroid? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 thanks..names of what is being used- and if bad reaction, working, not working. I see the thyroid doc for my son today- we look over lab results and I needs thyroid support I want to give him a direction of what to prescribe. appreciate it! Iveta > > > > > > > > Did the FDA stop armour thyroid? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Maureen- we will have it compounded- but is it very similiar to what Armour is?? we never started Armour and my son's test will most likely show hypothyroid this afternoon at the visit- so I want to know what to ask for- this doc does normally prescribe Armour- he was on the web's list of docs- but I need to go in with knowledge:). Iveta > > > > > > > > Did the FDA stop armour thyroid? > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 As far as I know it is. It was a friend of mine that told me her doctor is the one that said she could get it from a compound pharmacy b/c most regular pharmacies don't have it anymore. I know Armour has both T3 and T4 in it. I believe most traditional doctors prescribe Synthroid which is the most common Thyroid medicine but it only contains T4. I hope this helps. Maureen ________________________________ From: lucy4gets <lucy2max@...> Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:02:35 AM Subject: [ ] Re: Armour Thyroid Maureen- we will have it compounded- but is it very similiar to what Armour is?? we never started Armour and my son's test will most likely show hypothyroid this afternoon at the visit- so I want to know what to ask for- this doc does normally prescribe Armour- he was on the web's list of docs- but I need to go in with knowledge:). Iveta > > > > > > > > Did the FDA stop armour thyroid? > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 still trying to get a hold of my sister in law. i will let you know asap. On Oct 27, 2009, at 8:59 AM, lucy4gets wrote: > thanks..names of what is being used- and if bad reaction, working, > not working. I see the thyroid doc for my son today- we look over > lab results and I needs thyroid support I want to give him a > direction of what to prescribe. > > appreciate it! > Iveta > > > > > > > > > > > > Did the FDA stop armour thyroid? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 It is called .... Levothyroxine. On Oct 27, 2009, at 8:59 AM, lucy4gets wrote: > thanks..names of what is being used- and if bad reaction, working, > not working. I see the thyroid doc for my son today- we look over > lab results and I needs thyroid support I want to give him a > direction of what to prescribe. > > appreciate it! > Iveta > > > > > > > > > > > > Did the FDA stop armour thyroid? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 We use Naturethroid. Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com ~@midian42~ On Oct 27, 2009, at 6:17 AM, lucy4gets wrote: > what natural replacement are you all using instead of Armour? > > Iveta > > > > > > > > Did the FDA stop armour thyroid? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Just left compounding pharmacy and it looked like doc wrote " Nature thyroid " on it as well! If anyone has experience with it- please share! My son is starting low at 30mg. thanks so much! Iveta > what natural replacement are you all using instead of Armour? > > Iveta > > > > > > > > Did the FDA stop armour thyroid? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 My son started Nature thyroid as well. My compounder told me tho, they are now out of that also and he will compound thyroid for us for the next refill. > > > > > > > > > > Did the FDA stop armour thyroid? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 She can get dessicated thyroid from a compounding pharmacy. Rather than taking synthetic T4 which ultimately leaves you hypothyroid. Jan > > > > > > > > > > > > Did the FDA stop armour thyroid? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 What did Dr recommend for hypothyroidism? I have taken Armour thyroid for years and not it is completely out of stock and there is no telling when or if it will be made again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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