Skewered Docs (was Helen )

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Dr. Derry of , British Columbia, basically cured the asthma of one patient with dessicated thyroid. He lost his license as a result. The College of Physicians and Surgeons did not care that it worked and actually helped a patient or. . . . . that he had a stack of research papers to back his protocols. . . . . .

We are almost to that point in Texas. The TMB told one of our better thyroid docs that you cannot diagnose hypothyroidism clinically, that is by symptoms, in the face of "normal" numbers. (Gee, I'm glad that someone finally explained hypothyroidism to me. It is a disease of the numbers. It has nothing to do with the patient who feels like recycled dogfood.) It did not matter to them that the patient benefitted greatly as her symptoms were relieved.

I would add that the final bone of contention did not resemble the two initial charges, which were dismissed. This is what they do to good alternative docs. If they can't get them on the original charges, they go on a fishing expedition. Usually all they find is problems with record keeping. But this time they hit paydirt and found a doc who actually helps the thyroid patients who otherwise slip through the cracks. . . . .

His name did not yet appear on the bulletin listing skewered docs, as the orders are still in process.

For this reason we will not be discussing the protocols of any of our doctors, as we do not know who is reading this board. This will extend to the Database, which now only allows basic information, which thyroid meds are prescribed (but not doses) and whether or not the poster recommends this doc. If you post more than that, your comments will be deleted by the moderator.

Am I pi$$ed? Is the Pope German?

> >> > B, why did the increase in T3 stop the bronchitis attack? > What is the > > reasoning behind this? I have constant bronchitis, with extreme > allergies, > > etc....I thought it was the adrenal glands that regulate this?> > > > > > > > Re: Helen > > > > > > > Helen,> > >> > > Have you been screened for celiac/gluten sensitivity? The reflux > is> > > a hallmark symptom. Here's a really good article on the topic:> > > http://ezinearticles.com/?Heartburn-and-Celiac-Disease:-Gluten-> > > Sensitivity-as-a-Reversible-Cause-of-Gastroesophageal-> > > Reflux & id=315638> > > tinyurl (if the above is cut): http://tinyurl.com/2v43wr> > >> > > The unfortunate thing about Nexium is that while it helps with> > > symptoms, it can make it far harder for your body to digest food > and> > > nutrients such as calcium and iron, which is something folks with> > > thyroid problems typically have an issue with anyway and of > course,> > > this is also a huge issue for celiacs. In addition, the > suppression> > > of stomach acid can lead to overgrowth of bad bacteria, which > makes> > > one more prone to infections (including pneumonia and things > like C.> > > difficile).> > >> > > I will also note that I had lots of issues with voice/vocal > cords in> > > the past and it was due to all the sinus drainage due to > allergies,> > > excessive mucous, etc. Per Dr. Starr's book, hypothyroidism can> > > result in excessive mucous production. I actually prevented a > bout> > > of bronchitis when I increased my T3.> > >> > > I also find nasal irrigation to be exceptionally useful in> > > minimizing this problem.> >>