Guest guest Posted July 16, 2001 Report Share Posted July 16, 2001 Caren, Have you seen Dr. Fuller Royal yet? I would go to him about the thyroid deficiency, as he was listed as a contact person when I called about an article on thyroid deficiency in Alternative Medicine magazine. He supposedly knows the intricacies of treating it right, and that many people who are in the "normal" range, but on the low side, are indeed, in need of supplementation. I would request to be put on Armour thyroid, which is a natural thyroid in contrast to any of the synthetic thyroid hormones. He would probably choose that anyway. You can start low and work up to a dose that works for you. They do not sell Armour thyroid in Mexico, only the synthetic pharmaceuticals. Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: jay igert Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 5:58 PM Subject: thyriod So I had my thyroid checked again the TSH test and now it is at 0.64 and the range is low 0.30 to 5.00. I would say I am in the low. In November it was at 0.94. So it went down. I think this has to do with some of my problem. I don't know where to go from here all my doctors believe its all depression and I don't know how to convience them this could be part of my problem. I have been looking up thyroid problems on the internet and I read that alot of doctors misdiagnosis this and give the patient antidepressents. I don't know what to do. Caren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2001 Report Share Posted July 17, 2001 Patty, I have a question for you. My TSH level has always been borderline low, yet none of my docs have suggested thyroid supplementation. Ever since I have became sick, my metabolism has decreased and my weight has increased. When I see my rheumy on Thurs, I'm going to ask him about taking Armour. Do you know of anyone who has had a decrease in weight as well as increased metabolism while on thyroid meds. Or anyone who has had decrease in pain symptoms while on thyroid meds? e > Caren, > Have you seen Dr. Fuller Royal yet? I would go to him about the thyroid > deficiency, as he was listed as a contact person when I called about an article > on thyroid deficiency in Alternative Medicine magazine. He supposedly knows the > intricacies of treating it right, and that many people who are in the " normal " > range, but on the low side, are indeed, in need of supplementation. > > I would request to be put on Armour thyroid, which is a natural thyroid in > contrast to any of the synthetic thyroid hormones. He would probably choose that > anyway. You can start low and work up to a dose that works for you. > > They do not sell Armour thyroid in Mexico, only the synthetic pharmaceuticals. > Patty > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: jay igert > > Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 5:58 PM > Subject: thyriod > > > So I had my thyroid checked again the TSH test and now it is at 0.64 and the > range is low 0.30 to 5.00. I would say I am in the low. In November it was at > 0.94. So it went down. I think this has to do with some of my problem. I don't > know where to go from here all my doctors believe its all depression and I don't > know how to convience them this could be part of my problem. I have been looking > up thyroid problems on the internet and I read that alot of doctors misdiagnosis > this and give the patient antidepressents. I don't know what to do. > > Caren > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2001 Report Share Posted July 17, 2001 I wrote in a previous letter: "They do not sell Armour thyroid in Mexico, only the synthetic pharmaceuticals. " That was based on my experience from going down there and searching for it. I ended up having to pay a Mexican doctor to write me the prescription, and then going back to the American side to get it filled. However, I did find the Armour thyroid listed at the Mexican Pharmacy site I just posted. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2001 Report Share Posted July 18, 2001 e, I don't know anyone on this list, but I have known others who have taken thyroid medication and been helped tremendously with their illnesses. I do not know the specifics of the weight gain or loss, however, or their pain issues. I myself have never had a weight problem, (except for about 5 pounds in the last year!), but I have definitely had a low basal body temp, hovering around 96.5 in the mornings. I should check that one of these days. I've been feeling good enough that I haven't worried much about it. Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: <eRene@...> < > Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 6:22 PM Subject: Re: thyriod > Patty, > > I have a question for you. My TSH level has always been > borderline low, yet none of my docs have suggested > thyroid supplementation. Ever since I have became sick, > my metabolism has decreased and my weight has increased. > > When I see my rheumy on Thurs, I'm going to ask him > about taking Armour. Do you know of anyone who has had > a decrease in weight as well as increased metabolism > while on thyroid meds. Or anyone who has had decrease > in pain symptoms while on thyroid meds? > > e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Hi Mitzie, I've been hypothyroid for 10 yrs. .Have not been through Tx. for hep c yet. If you are already on thyroid replacement therapy your dr should raise the dosage..My TSH last time I had blood work done was 17.51 so he uped the dosage. So you might want to talk to your dr about that. Debbie > > Any one else having thyroid problems after stopping treatment? My TSH was .01 ending treatment and now 4mths later it is 74.38 highest on the chart is 5.47. So what the heck is going on? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Thank you all for all your advise. You all are the first site I found that others have developed thyroid problems after taking treatment. May God bless you and keep you safe during your treatment From: sparkles43d <sparkles43d@...> Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 9:50:59 PMSubject: [ ] Re: Thyriod Hi Mitzie,I've been hypothyroid for 10 yrs. .Have not been through Tx. for hep c yet. If you are already on thyroid replacement therapy your dr should raise the dosage..My TSH last time I had blood work done was 17.51 so he uped the dosage. So you might want to talk to your dr about that.Debbie>> Any one else having thyroid problems after stopping treatment? My TSH was .01 ending treatment and now 4mths later it is 74.38 highest on the chart is 5.47. So what the heck is going on?> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 I had thyroid problems while on treatment. Not exactly sure which it was but my TSH was low. Mainly this was caused by the fact that my throat was constantly swollen, that is my thyroid glands were inflamed and because of this I was not producing the hormone (TSH?) which triggers the body to produce the enzymes which break down carbohydrates. So I lost a lot of weight. Went from 145 lbs to 119 lbs in one month. Doctor gave me thyroxin (?) or something like that and it helped. But the damage was done already, I was down to 120lbs. on treatment and I was trying to work full time in construction. I just had no energy. Also, became very anemic and eventually had to stop tx.RandyO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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