Guest guest Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Dear Group, My head is spinning from some of you. Have been absent only 5 days, and come back to find medical mutiny! Larry and have upped their dosage of thyroid hormone, while Debbie has contemplated stopping hers. (BTW Debbie - synthetic T4 stays in the system for about 4-6 days, so you may *not* notice immediate hypo symptoms.) And you, Sheila... WILL YOU PLEASE CALL YOUR DOC, and get those results? Also, some answers for your continual bleeding. I realize that many/most folks in our happy Group have doctors that are legally certified morons. Just the same, tinkering with thyroid med dosages is *not* a good idea. It can cause serious consequences. I also realize it is *very difficult* finding a doctor that knows/cares about thyroid patients. PLEASE CONSIDER SOME OF THESE OPTIONS: A) If you're looking for a doc that is open-minded about treatment options, phone the offices of Osteopath's... instead of MD's. If you wish to try treatment with Armour, check the Armour/Forest Labs web site. They have a list of doctors, but again, phone the office *before* scheduling an appointment - and speak with his nurse. (Forest Lab's list may... or may not... be accurate!) C) In many States, naturopathic doctors (ND's) are permitted to write Rx's for Armour - because it's natural. Phone their office for details. I'm on... YOUR SIDE, but feel compelled to scold you (just a little) for tackling thyroid problems on your own BECAUSE I CARE! <REALLY!> Hugs, Genie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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