Guest guest Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Ditto on medical field being most stubborn. It's because of the "basic training". It's like having something drilled into you, and then "the doctors just couldn't be wrong" because of the type of medical degrees they own. What's not realized is that these are just people too, and are not infallible, like all of us. Tx RE: Re: Rheumatologist I’m trying to tell her this, but I am falling on deaf ears. She’s an RN – seems like people in the medical field are the most stubborn to listen! I did buy her Shomon’s brand new Living Well With Fibro and CFS book – she’s devouring it. I bet she’ll get that info in there and she’ll be ready to listen! Then, already found her a dr. in ville, so she’ll be set! Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Ditto on medical field being most stubborn. It's because of the "basic training". It's like having something drilled into you, and then "the doctors just couldn't be wrong" because of the type of medical degrees they own. What's not realized is that these are just people too, and are not infallible, like all of us. Tx RE: Re: Rheumatologist I’m trying to tell her this, but I am falling on deaf ears. She’s an RN – seems like people in the medical field are the most stubborn to listen! I did buy her Shomon’s brand new Living Well With Fibro and CFS book – she’s devouring it. I bet she’ll get that info in there and she’ll be ready to listen! Then, already found her a dr. in ville, so she’ll be set! Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Actually, hypo dogs are quite common, and are treated with soloxine... I have a doberman, and it is very common in this breed. She is not hypo, but I watch her like a hawk!! What you will find is vets test for the same... T4!! LOL Cathryn > I think one of our dogs is hypo, but first I have to find a " forward > thinking vet " to paraphrase dh. We've had one in with kidney > failure and one blind, so one hypo would be easy from here. > > PS - started 2 on Armour today, but getting lots of pharmacy calls > to adjust according to what is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Actually, hypo dogs are quite common, and are treated with soloxine... I have a doberman, and it is very common in this breed. She is not hypo, but I watch her like a hawk!! What you will find is vets test for the same... T4!! LOL Cathryn > I think one of our dogs is hypo, but first I have to find a " forward > thinking vet " to paraphrase dh. We've had one in with kidney > failure and one blind, so one hypo would be easy from here. > > PS - started 2 on Armour today, but getting lots of pharmacy calls > to adjust according to what is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Now this I am going to research, as my baby is only going to be 6 months old. If there is even the slightest possibility that she will end up hypo like me, you can bet I am going to find a vet to not only test the FT's, both 3 and 4, but use this type of med. *note to self: start interviewing vets now* If I find anything good, I will share if anyone wishes. Cathryn =) > Translation of " forward thinking vet " = Armour prescribing vet? You will probably have better luck with vets than with human docs, especially if your DH takes the dog in and mentions that he is on Armour himself and how well it works. > > The problem is knowing how much to prescribe. I understand that Western Research Labs makes a veterinary version of Westhroid. They might have some prescribing information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Now this I am going to research, as my baby is only going to be 6 months old. If there is even the slightest possibility that she will end up hypo like me, you can bet I am going to find a vet to not only test the FT's, both 3 and 4, but use this type of med. *note to self: start interviewing vets now* If I find anything good, I will share if anyone wishes. Cathryn =) > Translation of " forward thinking vet " = Armour prescribing vet? You will probably have better luck with vets than with human docs, especially if your DH takes the dog in and mentions that he is on Armour himself and how well it works. > > The problem is knowing how much to prescribe. I understand that Western Research Labs makes a veterinary version of Westhroid. They might have some prescribing information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 You should probably look to the naturopathic or Allopathic veterinarians. They are becoming more popular so more available but usually pricey! But there is where you may find your best likelihood of getting Armour or it's equivalent for dogs. I wish I could finds a vet near me that would put my cat on it. I don't know the equivalent of his meds to Armour so I can't just switch him myself or I would! -- Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV artisticgroomer@... http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6zcr9/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 You should probably look to the naturopathic or Allopathic veterinarians. They are becoming more popular so more available but usually pricey! But there is where you may find your best likelihood of getting Armour or it's equivalent for dogs. I wish I could finds a vet near me that would put my cat on it. I don't know the equivalent of his meds to Armour so I can't just switch him myself or I would! -- Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV artisticgroomer@... http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6zcr9/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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