Guest guest Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Dr. Horsley in Crowley (south of Ft. Worth - just south of I-20) will Rx Armour. I love her as a doctor - she is kind, caring and listens, BUT she is paranoid about a suppressed TSH which often keeps patients under-medicated. She begrudgingly will write my prescriptions for fairly high levels of T4 and T3 (I can't tolerate Armour) but that is only because I was so so sick when I first saw her that she knows it has helped me. She is very open minded overall and again, she does treat the patient for the most part but unfortunately has bought into the idea that you'll have a heart attack and osteoperosis if you take high levels of T3 for example. B. I am searching all the databases but yet to find a doc recommended that prescribes armour in Fort Worth? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Look in Files for our Texas Armour docs lists. You don't need to see a thyroid doc very often. Depending on what you need, it may be worthwhile to see a doc in Dallas, Arlington, or ville. If all you need is thyroid meds, Launius is good and cheap. He is in ville in an easily accessible location. >> I am searching all the databases but yet to find a doc recommended that prescribes armour in Fort Worth? Thanks!> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Launius and Spurlock are the only DFW docs who will not leave you undermedicated. > >> > I am searching all the databases but yet to find a doc recommended> that prescribes armour in Fort Worth? Thanks!> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 What are considered high levels of T3 in a daily dose? From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 8:34 PMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Fort Worth Docs? Dr. Horsley in Crowley (south of Ft. Worth - just south of I-20) will Rx Armour. I love her as a doctor - she is kind, caring and listens, BUT she is paranoid about a suppressed TSH which often keeps patients under-medicated. She begrudgingly will write my prescriptions for fairly high levels of T4 and T3 (I can't tolerate Armour) but that is only because I was so so sick when I first saw her that she knows it has helped me. She is very open minded overall and again, she does treat the patient for the most part but unfortunately has bought into the idea that you'll have a heart attack and osteoperosis if you take high levels of T3 for example. B. I am searching all the databases but yet to find a doc recommended that prescribes armour in Fort Worth? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 What you may need is a highly individual matter. It is generally a good idea to start low at maybe 5-10 mcg and increase slowly. For some, folks even 5 mcg may be too high. If you do need a high dose, it is always a good idea to get there in small increments. > > > > I am searching all the databases but yet to find a doc recommended that> prescribes armour in Fort Worth? Thanks!> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I am in Keller and am a patient of Dr Launius. He does not accept insurance, but is relatively inexpensive. My initial visit was $200, BUT he spent nearly 2 hours with me, discussing my med history, hypothyroidism and treatment options. Most docs will pull labs, do a quick exam and have you on your way. Dr Launius really listens and treats based on symptoms and labs. He prescribes synthroid, cytomel and armour. Also, they will email labs as soon as they arrive. My one reservation I have with him is he is very aggressive with doses. When I switched from Synthroid/Cytomel, to Armour he gave me three times the equivalent dose. I went totally hyper and insisted that we start at a comparable dose and slowly work up as needed. Been fine since. Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 60 and above. What are considered high levels of T3 in a daily dose? From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 8:34 PMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Fort Worth Docs? Dr. Horsley in Crowley (south of Ft. Worth - just south of I-20) will Rx Armour. I love her as a doctor - she is kind, caring and listens, BUT she is paranoid about a suppressed TSH which often keeps patients under-medicated. She begrudgingly will write my prescriptions for fairly high levels of T4 and T3 (I can't tolerate Armour) but that is only because I was so so sick when I first saw her that she knows it has helped me. She is very open minded overall and again, she does treat the patient for the most part but unfortunately has bought into the idea that you'll have a heart attack and osteoperosis if you take high levels of T3 for example. B. I am searching all the databases but yet to find a doc recommended that prescribes armour in Fort Worth? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Thank you so much for answering this question, I really appreciate this info.I understand T3 is said to be six to eight times stronger than T4---Or compare T4 to the food in the refrigerator as compared to T3 being like the food on your dinner plate…I increased my T3 today and my heart is beating like a loud drum tonight…I guess that is the signal to go back to thePrevious dose.Viva la difference! From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 3:34 PMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: RE: Fort Worth Docs? 60 and above. What are considered high levels of T3 in a daily dose? From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 8:34 PMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Fort Worth Docs? Dr. Horsley in Crowley (south of Ft. Worth - just south of I-20) will Rx Armour. I love her as a doctor - she is kind, caring and listens, BUT she is paranoid about a suppressed TSH which often keeps patients under-medicated. She begrudgingly will write my prescriptions for fairly high levels of T4 and T3 (I can't tolerate Armour) but that is only because I was so so sick when I first saw her that she knows it has helped me. She is very open minded overall and again, she does treat the patient for the most part but unfortunately has bought into the idea that you'll have a heart attack and osteoperosis if you take high levels of T3 for example. B. I am searching all the databases but yet to find a doc recommended that prescribes armour in Fort Worth? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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