Re: Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

[Guest guest]

I took armour. Yes it was as effective for me as synthroid. I was told by my

doctor that it does not leach calcium from you system like synthroid can over

time and that it is much more gentle to the body - not so much of a shock to the

system. There is a direct correlation (which of course I don't remember)

between the doses of synthroid and armour. You should be able to get this

information from your local pharmacist or doctor.

I am no longer on either armour or synthroid. My kinesiologist put me on

" T-100 " a natural supplement that actually supports your thyroid and gets it

functioning again. It's working for me and I feel much better than when I was

taking armour or synthroid. I think because your thyroid does more than just

produce T4. By supporting the thyroid with T-100, the thyroid is able to do

it's other jobs as well. I've noticed things like better sleep, less depression

(both things that low thyroid function can effect).

Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

Has anyone tried taking Armour thyroid medication? If so, what dosage, and

did it help at all?

Also, is anyone here familiar with Dr. Dommisse in Tucson?

Laurel

[Guest guest]

Laurel,

Could you please tell me more about the T-100 Natural Thyroid supplement?

What it is & where to get it? How much you take?

[Guest guest]

Where do you get the T100?

> I took armour. Yes it was as effective for me as synthroid. I was

told by my doctor that it does not leach calcium from you system like

synthroid can over time and that it is much more gentle to the body -

not so much of a shock to the system. There is a direct correlation

(which of course I don't remember) between the doses of synthroid and

armour. You should be able to get this information from your local

pharmacist or doctor.

> I am no longer on either armour or synthroid. My kinesiologist

put me on " T-100 " a natural supplement that actually supports your

thyroid and gets it functioning again. It's working for me and I

feel much better than when I was taking armour or synthroid. I think

because your thyroid does more than just produce T4. By supporting

the thyroid with T-100, the thyroid is able to do it's other jobs as

well. I've noticed things like better sleep, less depression (both

things that low thyroid function can effect).

> Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

>

>

> Has anyone tried taking Armour thyroid medication? If so, what

dosage, and

> did it help at all?

>

> Also, is anyone here familiar with Dr. Dommisse in Tucson?

> Laurel

>

>

[Guest guest]

Through metagenics (Nutrition Dynamics) 1 800 444 9998. My TSH and T4 levels

have normalized on this. You take 1-2 in the morning. Probably best to start

on 1. I haven't had my levels drawn in awhile because I can tell when I start

feeling hypothyriod - start feeling cold, more sluggish, more tired.

Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

>

>

> Has anyone tried taking Armour thyroid medication? If so, what

dosage, and

> did it help at all?

>

> Also, is anyone here familiar with Dr. Dommisse in Tucson?

> Laurel

>

>

[Guest guest]

Laurel

I take 90mg armour thyroid for secondary hypothyroidism

(ie. pituitary issues)

I started with 30mg years ago, was up to 120mg, now down

to 90mg. I have my TSH, free T3 and T4 checked at least once

a year, sometimes more often if symptoms change. I once went

off armour for a week last year and was soo cold that I

couldn't get out of bed.

Take care, (WA)

> Has anyone tried taking Armour thyroid medication? If so, what

dosage, and

> did it help at all?

>

> Also, is anyone here familiar with Dr. Dommisse in Tucson?

> Laurel

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info Tania & on the

T100 natural thyroid booster.

I am going to try it & get off the synthroid & Levoxyl

I have been on for years. I hope it works.

I am tired of being so tired & sleepy all the time & the weight gain. Maybe

it will make a difference & be better for me in the long run.

[Guest guest]

I sure hope so. Good luck. Let me know if you have any troubles ordering it.

My memory is not so good, but they may have told me that only medical

professionals can actually order the stuff - could be wrong. That was not a

problem for me as I am an RN. One way or another you'll be able to get the

stuff.

Re: Re: Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

Thanks for the info Tania & on the

T100 natural thyroid booster.

I am going to try it & get off the synthroid & Levoxyl

I have been on for years. I hope it works.

I am tired of being so tired & sleepy all the time & the weight gain. Maybe

it will make a difference & be better for me in the long run.

[Guest guest]

> Has anyone tried taking Armour thyroid medication? If so, what dosage, and

> did it help at all?

>

Yes I take it...er the lowest dosage pill twice a day. It has normalized my T3

level which was low, and seems to have raised my body temperature to a more

normal level. Unfortunately, I don't actually feel any different...

tansy

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[Guest guest]

Has anyone tried taking Armour thyroid medication? If so, what dosage, and

did it help at all?

I was taking Armour thyroid, but my doctor switched me to a different brand,

but said it is the same thing, but he thinks it is a better product. I now

take Bio-Throid by Bio Tech. I take 1 grain twice a day. The Armour brought

my " levels " back into a better range, but I can't say that I feel any

differently. Haven't tested on the new product, but since I didn't notice

any change when I switched, I have not bothered to recheck.

Donna in NC

[Guest guest]

I also took armour before I started taking T100. There is a direct correlation

of doses between synthroid and armour. Your local pharmacist probably could

tell you how much armour to take in relation to the amount of synthroid you may

already be taking.

You may also want to look into T-100. It supports your thyroid to function

normally. It has normalized my TSH and T4 levels and decreased symptoms of SAD

and poor sleep dramatically - just as my chiropractor said it would.

Good luck. Tania

Re: Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

> Has anyone tried taking Armour thyroid medication? If so, what dosage, and

> did it help at all?

>

Yes I take it...er the lowest dosage pill twice a day. It has normalized my T3

level which was low, and seems to have raised my body temperature to a more

normal level. Unfortunately, I don't actually feel any different...

tansy

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[Guest guest]

Hi Tania!

With respect to the thyroid, I just wanted to mention that my ND told

me that because I have been taking Synthroid for so long, I would not

be able to switch to alternatives for my thyroid and that I would have

to be on Synthroid for the rest of my life. I think you were wise to

go the alternative route at the beginning of your illness.

Kind regards,

Trudy

Message: 19

Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 12:11:27 -0500

From: " Tania & " <fe38@...>

Subject: Re: Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

I also took armour before I started taking T100. There is a direct

correlation of doses between synthroid and armour. Your local

pharmacist probably could tell you how much armour to take in relation

to the amount of synthroid you may already be taking.

You may also want to look into T-100. It supports your thyroid to

function normally. It has normalized my TSH and T4 levels and

decreased symptoms of SAD and poor sleep dramatically - just as my

chiropractor said it would. Good luck. Tania

[Guest guest]

Trudy,

I'm don't know how long you've been on synthroid. I'm guessing for longer than I

was before I switched over, but I just wanted you to know just in case, that I

was on synthroid for 1-2 years before I started taking armour.

Re: Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

I also took armour before I started taking T100. There is a direct

correlation of doses between synthroid and armour. Your local

pharmacist probably could tell you how much armour to take in relation

to the amount of synthroid you may already be taking.

You may also want to look into T-100. It supports your thyroid to

function normally. It has normalized my TSH and T4 levels and

decreased symptoms of SAD and poor sleep dramatically - just as my

chiropractor said it would. Good luck. Tania

[Guest guest]

Hi Tania!

That is so interesting that you had been on Synthroid for 1-2 years

previously. I have been on Synthroid for about 7 years now. ...hmmm,

I'm wondering if I saw a different ND, if they would have a different

" opinion. " (This was actually the second ND who told me that I would

have to remain on Synthroid for the rest of my life.)

Anyway, if I ever see a new ND (...pretty happy with this one, right

now), I will make further inquiry on this.

Kind regards,

Trudy

Message: 9

Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 11:33:19 -0500

From: " Tania & " <fe38@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

Trudy,

I'm don't know how long you've been on synthroid. I'm guessing for

longer than I was before I switched over, but I just wanted you to

know just in case, that I was on synthroid for 1-2 years before I

started taking armour.

[Guest guest]

Trudy,

Maybe pharmacists would know something about this. They're usually eager to

answer questions. Maybe you could call around and see if anyone knows anything.

Re: Re: Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

Trudy,

I'm don't know how long you've been on synthroid. I'm guessing for

longer than I was before I switched over, but I just wanted you to

know just in case, that I was on synthroid for 1-2 years before I

started taking armour.

[Guest guest]

Hi Tania!

....great suggestion! I have great pharmacists and I will talk to them

about this on the weekend.

I was wondering, Tania, did you ever have your thyroid tested through

blood work? If so, was your thyroid reading clinical or sub

clinical? I know that mine was clinical. I had tried T3 (Cytomel)

previously; however, it made no difference for me.

Also, when you go to your chiropractor is it for physical

adjustments? I had been to one previously, but he said that I did not

need any chiropractor treatment. ...I really don't think I do

either. I do have an excellent (...and I do mean excellent)

optometrist. (Previously, I had some type of a herpes infection in my

eye. Apparently, it was on the periphery of the eye. I asked him

what I should do about it. Because of all my problems with allopathic

doctors, I really did not want to have to go that route; however, I

sure didn't want to go blind either. He told me to take some garlic.

So for several weeks I was eating garlic till the smell was coming

through my skin! ...yes, I was stinky! ;-) LOL Anyway, at my last

checkup it had completely cleared up the infection without any

scarring.) He has often recommended that I see his brother who is a

chiropractor. I know that in asking around to different people who

have seen his brother that this brother also has an excellent

reputation. ...maybe I should investigate this further. My

optometrist always asks me if I have seen his brother, yet. ...then

at least next time I see my optometrist I can report that I have seen

his brother! ;-)

Thanks, Tania--and to all others who continue to post posts on

alternative treatments. I really appreciate your sharing your

knowledge and experiences with the group.

Kind regards,

Trudy

Message: 9

Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 10:24:56 -0500

From: " Tania & " <fe38@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

Trudy,

Maybe pharmacists would know something about this. They're usually

eager to answer questions. Maybe you could call around and see if

anyone knows anything.

[Guest guest]

Hi Trudy,

Initially my levels showed up subclinical (hypothyroidism). Now when I get

them checked, they actually show HYPERthyroidism. I asked my chiropractor about

this and he said that it is just the blood tests picking up the T-100 in my

blood, and not actual thyroid function. This makes it a little tricky to adjust

doses, but I'm really pretty good at knowing what my body needs (as far as T-100

is concerned) according to how I'm feeling.

My chiropractor does do some adjustments. However, his focus for me is

kinesiology. He tested me for allergies this way. I feel MUCH better after I

began avoiding the foods that he said my body did not like. He also tests me

for the supplements that my body wants or doesn't want. I trust him completely.

He is not just out to sell supplements. He told me how I could bypass the

clinic he is working for as far as buying the supplements so that I can get them

wholesale. (I'm able to do this because I work in healthcare).

Re: Re: Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

Trudy,

Maybe pharmacists would know something about this. They're usually

eager to answer questions. Maybe you could call around and see if

anyone knows anything.

[Guest guest]

Hi Tania!

....okay, I talked to my local pharmacist today and she thought that

there should be no problem if I was wanting to switch from Synthroid

to Armour. And in checking this out, I found out that the price of

the two medications would be comparable. The only kicker is that you

would still require a doctor's prescription for Armour. And there

don't seem to be many doctors in this area who are alternatively

inclined. (I think there may be one, but have have heard repeated

reports from so many people that he allegedly has the bedside manner

of a scorpion. Because of all of the abuse that I have already

experienced at the hands of various doctors, I am simply not prepared

to knowingly place myself in such a vulnerable position.) So, it

looks like I will have to stick with the Synthroid.

When my two NDs told me that I would have to be on Synthroid for the

rest of my life, I take it then that that would also include Armour,

if I was to switch to that. (I have an appointment next month with my

ND, so I will have that confirmed.)

I know that the previous ND put me on T100 when I told him how one

allopathic doctor told me that, after taking a few blood tests, my TSH

was all over the place. When I told the fellow who was supposed to be

monitoring my endocrine system, he told me that he only tested once a

year. (...can you imagine?) Anyway, after telling my ND all of this

he had me test my thyroid by taking my temperature under my arm pit.

(I can't remember if I did that for a few weeks or a month.) At any

rate, the next time I saw my ND, he told me that while my temperature

was a little on the low side, it was still better than most in the

general population. That was when he had me add the T100 to try to

help stabilize it. It must have helped, because I haven't heard any

allopathic doctor mention anything about my thyroid of lately. I am

no longer taking the T100s, but if I have any more problems I will add

them again.

After hearing your experiences with the chiropractor, Tania, I think

that on Monday I will try phoning my optometrist's brother.

Kind regards,

Trudy

Message: 8

Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2001 11:19:06 -0500

From: " Tania & " <fe38@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

Hi Trudy,

Initially my levels showed up subclinical (hypothyroidism). Now

when I get them checked, they actually show HYPERthyroidism. I asked

my chiropractor about this and he said that it is just the blood tests

picking up the T-100 in my blood, and not actual thyroid function.

This makes it a little tricky to adjust doses, but I'm really pretty

good at knowing what my body needs (as far as T-100 is concerned)

according to how I'm feeling. My chiropractor does do some

adjustments. However, his focus for me is kinesiology. He tested me

for allergies this way. I feel MUCH better after I began avoiding the

foods that he said my body did not like. He also tests me for the

supplements that my body wants or doesn't want. I trust him

completely. He is not just out to sell supplements. He told me how I

could bypass the clinic he is working for as far as buying the

supplements so that I can get them wholesale. (I'm able to do this

because I work in healthcare).

[Guest guest]

Trudy,

Thanks for such a nice reply. It could be possible that you may not need

armour OR synthroid if you took T100 long enough. My chiropractor was able to

wean me off of armour (at that point I had been taking synthroid or armour for

approx 3 years) by adding the T100 and gradually weaning off the armour -

because the T100 supports the thyroid to make it's own T4 (which is what armour

and synthroid basically are). Not everyone is able to do this however, and you

need to be really in -tune to your body. Your lab values at this time are

basically worthless because the values pick up the T100, and are not necessarily

measuring the amount of T4 that your thyriod is actually producing.

Basically, I knew that I was getting too much armour (when I was taking the

T100) when my heart rate increased, and I felt anxious/agitated, and too little

armour or T100 when I felt cold and/or more sluggish. I'm so frustrated for you

that you can't find a doc that will write a prescription for armour. Do your

ND's know about T100? Maybe they are the ones that got it for you in the first

place. If they don't know about it, they could be wrong about having to be on

synthroid for the rest of your life. I don't know though, I'm no expert.

Re: Re: Armour Thyroid/ Dr. Dommisse

Hi Trudy,

Initially my levels showed up subclinical (hypothyroidism). Now

when I get them checked, they actually show HYPERthyroidism. I asked

my chiropractor about this and he said that it is just the blood tests

picking up the T-100 in my blood, and not actual thyroid function.

This makes it a little tricky to adjust doses, but I'm really pretty

good at knowing what my body needs (as far as T-100 is concerned)

according to how I'm feeling. My chiropractor does do some

adjustments. However, his focus for me is kinesiology. He tested me

for allergies this way. I feel MUCH better after I began avoiding the

foods that he said my body did not like. He also tests me for the

supplements that my body wants or doesn't want. I trust him

completely. He is not just out to sell supplements. He told me how I

could bypass the clinic he is working for as far as buying the

supplements so that I can get them wholesale. (I'm able to do this

because I work in healthcare).