Re: Hypothyroidism/signs & symptoms/natural products

[Guest guest]

>> Hypthyroidism is very serious, and needs appropriate

> medicine. <<

I am taking appropriate medicine, it's just not the synthetic form that

physicians usually prescribe.

>> Here is a very good site with information

> about the signs, symptoms, and appropriate treatment.

> http://www.armourthyroid.com/hypothyroidism/symptoms.html <<

Armour is what I asked for and I got a generic version of it.

>> Here is what the Mayo Clinic has to say about " natural

> supplements. " It is very important for your condition

> to be treated affectively. The bovine spongiform

> encephalopathy mentioned below, is better known as Mad

> Cow Disease. <<

What I get has to be prescribed, too, it's just not the synthetic form, it's

the natural form. It's not a glandular concentrate sold in natural food

stores.

Thanks for your concern, though...:-)

Marita in Montana

[Guest guest]

I'm so glad you're on armour!! It's a wonderful drug

and not sold otc but is a treatment for hypo. Whew!

I thought you were trying like a supplement sold otc

or something.

much love,

barb k.

[Guest guest]

>> I'm so glad you're on armour!! It's a wonderful drug

> and not sold otc but is a treatment for hypo. <<

My PA was going to put me on synthroid, which is standard, from what I've

read. However, after doing some research, I decided that I would rather try

the armour first, since it is a naturally derived hormone replacement.

I just asked my PA whether she thought this would be okay, and she said of

course, which is great.

The pharmacist, who takes synthroid himself, advised against taking the

armour and gave the usual *warnings*. However, I had read a bunch on all

that, too, and his warnings just went in one ear and out the other. I told

him that I was going to try this first and if it wasn't working for me, I

could always switch to the synthroid. Of course I had to be diplomatic about

how I worded things, after all, I don't have all that education that he has

and I don't know what I'm talking about....;-)

>> Whew! I thought you were trying like a supplement sold otc or

something.<<

No, I may be a little nuts, but I'm not crazy enough to mess around with

something this important...;-)

Thanks for everyone's input, it is much appreciated.

Marita in Montana