Hello Debbie

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Hi Debbie,

The article I read was independent research

conducted by "naturopathic

doctors". It's doubtful that your endo

would find this acceptable.

Authoritative references include:

NEJM February 11, 1999 or The Int'l Journal

of Neuropsychopharmacology

2000, 3: 167-174 "Replacing T4 with triiodothyronine

(T3) improves

cognition and mood in hypothyroidism".

Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA.com) thyroid

overview.

And he may find it interesting to know about

current clinical research

at town University - Dr. ph Verbalis;

Endocrinology Chief

and Professor. The research; "Optimization

of thyroid hormone

replacement" includes treatment options.

Debbie, my advice to you (and others) stuck

with doctors that have a

one-size-fits-all mentality... is to visit

your friendly pharmacist(s).

Ask them if they sell Armour and/or Cytomel.

When they reply "yes"...

ask them for the names of two or three doctors

that prescribe it.

They can search their database - just as they

would if a drug was recalled.

It is important to do this IN PERSON, and

on a slow day/slow time of day.

If the pharmacist is too busy to help, larger

chains (like Walgreens,

Eckerd, Rite-Aid, etc.) have Chief Pharmacists

at their district office.

Ask for his name and telephone number - then

call - for help.

Be sure to request the names of a *few* doctors.

Best Wishes To You,

Genie

Debbie wrote:

Hi Genie:

I have a question for you about something you mentioned in this

post to Kathy regarding a recent study about Armour. Can I ask you

please where did you find that information?

My last appt. w/the endo I asked him about adding some T3 to my

treatment and he gave me this long story about there's not enough

evidence nor has there been any significant studies done on the

effectiveness of adding T3 to hypo patients. He also said

that the study that was conducted only proved that the addition of a T3

only benefited patients psychologically and didn't help with the other

symptoms/problems for people with hypothyroidism.

I guess you know that I am not happy with endo #2 and am starting

my search for endo #4.