Guest guest Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 My doc called and wants me to reduce my 3.5 grains of Armour to 3 even now I ve started on 4 based on symptoms. I do have hashi's and thought I was suppose to be dosed on symptoms. Can some one please remind me why we dose by symptoms with hashi's. Gracias crystal " Aslan, " said Lucy, " you're bigger. " (Deep soft voice) " That is becuase you are older, little one, " answered he. " Not because you are? " " I am not. But every year you grow, you will find me bigger. " ------ Lucy and Aslan in Prince Caspian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Chrystal, I feel your pain. The following is a paragraph from " stopthethyroidmadness " website. For the rest of it go to stopthethyroidmadness.com, click on " causes of hypo " then click the blue highlighted " Hashimoto's " You will get more info. Venizia HOW DO I TREAT IT? You treat Hashi's the same way you do just plan hypothyroid–with thyroid medications. We have seen those on thyroxine T4-only have some success in stopping the attack, but patients who switched to Armour noticed even better results, especially if they dosed by symptoms rather than labs. Some doctors have unwisely recommended non-treatment until labwork " stabilizes " , but that could take months and years, and you continue to suffer. The attack can happen over a few weeks or extend into years. It has been stated that antibodies can be present for years even after you counter the attack with thyroid hormones like Armour. But patients on Armour have noted that antibodies greatly fall if they dose high enough. > > My doc called and wants me to reduce my 3.5 grains of Armour to 3 even now I > ve started on 4 based on symptoms. I do have hashi's and thought I was > suppose to be dosed on symptoms. Can some one please remind me why we dose > by symptoms with hashi's. Gracias > crystal > > " Aslan, " said Lucy, " you're bigger. " > (Deep soft voice) " That is becuase you are older, little one, " answered he. > " Not because you are? " > " I am not. But every year you grow, you will find me bigger. " > ------ Lucy and Aslan in Prince Caspian > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Hi, I can second the paragraph about Armour helping with Hashi's. I had lab work done, and I have no sign of hashi's at the present time. My levels are perfect, and I am feeling great! So, I am so greatful for Armour. Currently taking 2 1/4 dose. No sign of antibodies. Hang in there Crystal. Keep looking up. You may have to fight this one. Have you had your antibody levels checked? Hugs, venizia1948 <nelsonck@...> wrote: Chrystal, I feel your pain. The following is a paragraph from " stopthethyroidmadness " website. For the rest of it go to stopthethyroidmadness.com, click on " causes of hypo " then click the blue highlighted " Hashimoto's " You will get more info. Venizia HOW DO I TREAT IT? You treat Hashi's the same way you do just plan hypothyroid–with thyroid medications. We have seen those on thyroxine T4-only have some success in stopping the attack, but patients who switched to Armour noticed even better results, especially if they dosed by symptoms rather than labs. Some doctors have unwisely recommended non-treatment until labwork " stabilizes " , but that could take months and years, and you continue to suffer. The attack can happen over a few weeks or extend into years. It has been stated that antibodies can be present for years even after you counter the attack with thyroid hormones like Armour. But patients on Armour have noted that antibodies greatly fall if they dose high enough. > > My doc called and wants me to reduce my 3.5 grains of Armour to 3 even now I > ve started on 4 based on symptoms. I do have hashi's and thought I was > suppose to be dosed on symptoms. Can some one please remind me why we dose > by symptoms with hashi's. Gracias > crystal > > " Aslan, " said Lucy, " you're bigger. " > (Deep soft voice) " That is becuase you are older, little one, " answered he. > " Not because you are? " > " I am not. But every year you grow, you will find me bigger. " > ------ Lucy and Aslan in Prince Caspian > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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