Re: Survey: thyroid meds?

[Guest guest]

I am taking armour 1.5 gr. and unithroid 50 mcg; I also take 7.25 mg of compounded hydrocortisone. I feel partially cured;

steph

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Armour Thyroid 240 mg

Lannett levothyroxine 75 mcg

I also take the following compounded bio-equivalent hormones:

hydrocortisone 5 mg X 5

TriEst 1 mg X 2

Progesterone 25 mg X 2

DHEA 11 mg X 2

Testosterone 1.5 mg X 2

There is no cure for hypothyroidism. I do feel pretty well. I feel even better on just 270-300 mg of straight Armour, but I cannot tolerate that dose due to my diabetes.bhootnath_nil wrote:

1) Which thyroid medicines you are taking?2) What are the dosages of each of them?3) How do you feel: fully cured, partially cured, no improvement?

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1) Which thyroid medicines you are taking?

Armour

2) What are the dosages of each of them?

3 1/4 grains

3) How do you feel: fully cured, partially cured, no improvement?

There is no cure but I feel closer to 90-100% myself. I have Hashi's and

have swings every now and then depending on stress etc., then I feel around

75% myself.

[Guest guest]

synthroid,

127.5(mix of 137 and 118) mcg.

I feel optimized. I was taking OTC DHEA, but I don't seem to need it at

this slightly higher dose.

bhootnath_nil wrote:

1) Which thyroid medicines you are taking?

2) What are the dosages of each of them?

3) How do you feel: fully cured, partially cured, no improvement?

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1) Which thyroid medicines you are taking?

Levoxyl.

2) What are the dosages of each of them?

100 mcg.

3) How do you feel: fully cured, partially cured, no improvement?

My condition is partially improved. Major symptom resolved is Cold

induced urticaria(Which I suffered for 3 years).

Note: Waiting for my mail order prescription for 125 mcg synthroid to

arrive.

[Guest guest]

1) Which thyroid medicines you are taking?Armour Thyroid2) What are the dosages of each of them?6 grains - 3gr AM, 3gr PM3) How do you feel: fully cured, partially cured, no improvement?THis medication change is recent as of last week. Prior to that, I have felt like I have been losing ground to this disease for the past 10 years - constantly losing functionality and the ability to live as I choose. I hope this is about to change.Thanks!**************K.A.sFuture Independent Sales Director Kay Cosmeticswww.marykay.com/kastevens "The most valuable gift that you can give your children is not money; it is the ability to think positively." - Kay Ash

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At 09:36 AM 9/30/2005, you wrote:

>1) Which thyroid medicines you are taking?

Unithroid

Cytomel

>2) What are the dosages of each of them?

112mcg 1 X daily

18.75mcg split 2 X's daily

>3) How do you feel: fully cured, partially cured, no improvement?

>I finally feel like I am optimized after 4-5 years of being

>diagnosed----now I have to get over the painful thyroididist part of it!

LYNN

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> Armour, 1.75 gr - 1.00 am and .75 pm - building toward 2.00 gr in

next couple of weeks

> I am also taking Foltx; Ca, Mg, Fe, compounded tri-estrogen, and

compounded DHEA 7.5gr, all twice a day; and compounded progesterone

in evening.

I have been on this group of meds just since February '05. Was

sinking miserably on 75 mcg Levoxyl, which I'd been on since 2000. I

feel 50% back to where I was in late 2003, when I still managed to

work and go through buying a house and a move without a bad crash. I

got much sicker in 2004, and diagnosed with Hashi's. But I feel only

25% of the way to where I feel I can be. I sense I'm just in the

completion phase of my recovery from changing over from Levoxyl and

building up of my damaged body, and can now start to work on feeling

much better. All in all, I think I'm doing well, feel Armour agrees

with me nicely, and am having better days as each month goes by. I

will echo Jan: no cure, just hope to keep it at bay as much as

possible.

Sara

[Guest guest]

> 1) Which thyroid medicines you are taking?

Armour. I am also on DHEA, iron, and prescribed chinese herbs, but those

aren't thyroid medicines.

> 2) What are the dosages of each of them?

Armour-- I am taking 45 mg, plus, 7.5 mg, plus 3.6 or so mg a day . I'm

trying

to work up to a full grain, but it's taking me a loooooong time. In fact, it's

taking

me almost six months to work up to close to a 15 mg. increase because my

body is so reactive.

I also am supposed to increase my DHEA, iron and add B12-- but it's taken

me months and months just to work up the Armour.

>

> 3) How do you feel: fully cured, partially cured, no improvement?

Partially cured. I feel way better than I did six months ago. I can now do the

following: drive my car short distances; take a shower and wash my hair

without getting fatigued; do light housework; write for up to an hour. My

short

term memory has improved significantly.

What has not improved is my flip-flopped sleep cycle (I go to bed between

four and six a.m.) and the anxiety attacks I have on an almost daily basis.

Even though these things are making me miserable, I know they will all work

out in the wash.

I still have fatigue where I need to lie down and take a nap a few times a

week, but it is nothing like it was six months ago. Taking a shower and eating

breakfast would mean I'd have to take a two hour nap. Now, I can get by with

nine hours of sleep most days, and my fatigue doesn't always overwhelm me.

I have other symptoms, but they aren't as life-altering as these three. I will

be

seeing my doctor on Monday. Yay!

[Guest guest]

Tell the doc, wife, and staff that Jan says, "Hi" and "Oink!"Courtenay wrote:

> 1) Which thyroid medicines you are taking?Armour. I am also on DHEA, iron, and prescribed chinese herbs, but those aren't thyroid medicines.> 2) What are the dosages of each of them?Armour-- I am taking 45 mg, plus, 7.5 mg, plus 3.6 or so mg a day . I'm trying to work up to a full grain, but it's taking me a loooooong time. In fact, it's taking me almost six months to work up to close to a 15 mg. increase because my body is so reactive. I also am supposed to increase my DHEA, iron and add B12-- but it's taken me months and months just to work up the Armour.> > 3) How do you feel: fully cured, partially cured, no improvement?Partially cured. I feel way better than I did six months ago. I can now do the following: drive my

car short distances; take a shower and wash my hair without getting fatigued; do light housework; write for up to an hour. My short term memory has improved significantly.What has not improved is my flip-flopped sleep cycle (I go to bed between four and six a.m.) and the anxiety attacks I have on an almost daily basis. Even though these things are making me miserable, I know they will all work out in the wash. I still have fatigue where I need to lie down and take a nap a few times a week, but it is nothing like it was six months ago. Taking a shower and eating breakfast would mean I'd have to take a two hour nap. Now, I can get by with nine hours of sleep most days, and my fatigue doesn't always overwhelm me.I have other symptoms, but they aren't as life-altering as these three. I will be seeing my doctor on Monday.

Yay!

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Courtenay,

YAY! Congratulations on the improvements! Sounds great! Even though

it takes time, isn't it awesome to feel at least a bit better?

:-D

>

I can now do the

> following: drive my car short distances; take a shower and wash my

hair

> without getting fatigued; do light housework; write for up to an

hour. My short

> term memory has improved significantly.

>

[Guest guest]

I know-- it's so thrilling for me. I really

appreciate that you understand my accomplishments,

-- that means so much to me. However, my mother

just said the other day, " so when are you going to get

BETTER? "

--- wrote:

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Courtenay,

YAY! Congratulations on the improvements! Sounds

great! Even though

it takes time, isn't it awesome to feel at least a bit

better?

:-D

>

I can now do the

> following: drive my car short distances; take a

shower and wash my

hair

> without getting fatigued; do light housework; write

for up to an

hour. My short

> term memory has improved significantly.

>

[Guest guest]

I sure will, Jan. I don't know what I would have done

if you hadn't suggested them. They really are the

most amazing people. Oink!

--- Jan wrote:

> Tell the doc, wife, and staff that Jan says, " Hi "

> and " Oink! "

[Guest guest]

Geez, , all you need to take is one little pill every day and you'll be FINE! <grin>

That line comes up all the time on the thyca board - drives me nuts.

Boy, the driving alone must give you a big feeling of freedom and

accomplishment. I'm not driving while off meds, and it's frustrating to

have to plan everything, and not be able to just jump in the car and

run an errand. Luckily for my mental state, I don't really feel like

running around.

Hope things keep on improving for you.

Betsy

I know-- it's so thrilling for me. I reallyappreciate that you understand my accomplishments,-- that means so much to me. However, my motherjust said the other day, " so when are you going to get

BETTER? "

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Courtenay - I'm probably your mom's age. Give me her phone number.

I'd like to have a nice little chat with her.....grrrrr..... >:-(

Sara

> I know-- it's so thrilling for me. I really

> appreciate that you understand my accomplishments,

> -- that means so much to me. However, my mother

> just said the other day, " so when are you going to get

> BETTER? "

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am now on 100 mcgs of Eltroxin, plus 30 mgs Armour. I take a B Complex

sublingual plus a tablet form of xtra Bs. I've also gotten back on my

Ginkgo Biloba, which helps with the brain fog, and Omega 3s and magnesium,

slight amt. I've certainly improved over the last 3 yrs, but optimal? No.

I don't know, but have strongly suspected adrenal problems, but haven't been

tested for this, and I do know about the saliva tests, yes. When a major

event comes up, I feel very strong, but then feel wiped out completely days

later or around a week or so later (adrenal reserve, probably, just

guessing). If I rest constantly, don't overdo on my work schedule, and have

no tormenting factors, then I feel fairly well, but certainly not optimal at

all. I've been working on this for quite some time now, but haven't reached

that magic thing.

Survey: thyroid meds?

> 1) Which thyroid medicines you are taking?

>

> 2) What are the dosages of each of them?

>

> 3) How do you feel: fully cured, partially cured, no improvement?

[Guest guest]

Oh, my mother is a piece of work when it comes to

medical care. She's got a couple of conditions where

she's not following doctor's protocol herself. I'm

pretty sure she's hypothyroid as well.

Thanks for your support. It's really frustrating.

Luckily, my husband isn't so impatient. He really

understands, even when it's hard to understand.

I just wish I could give her something short to read

that she would actually read, which explained

everything. But she wouldn't read it. Grrrr is right.

--- Sara wrote:

---------------------------------

Courtenay - I'm probably your mom's age. Give me her

phone number.

I'd like to have a nice little chat with

her.....grrrrr..... >:-(

Sara

[Guest guest]

Betsy--

You are SO sweet. I hope that you'll be driving soon.

Not being able to drive can make you feel so

vulnerable.

When I was at my worst of the worst (May 2004 to last

May), I didn't want to go anywhere except the library

on Mondays and the therapist's office on Fridays,

courtesy of friends with varied work schedules.

I occasionally went grocery shopping, accompanied by

my husband or a friend. My DH also took me to the

video store 1/2 a mile from the house.

So, to get in a car and drive two miles to my

acupuncturist appointment is a really heady

experience. I've even been grocery shopping by

myself, three miles from home!

Best--

Courtenay.

--- Betsy wrote:

>

> Boy, the driving alone must give you a big feeling

> of freedom and

> accomplishment. I'm not driving while off meds, and

> it's frustrating to have

> to plan everything, and not be able to just jump in

> the car and run an

> errand. Luckily for my mental state, I don't really

> feel like running

> around.

>

> Hope things keep on improving for you.

>

> Betsy

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think the hydrocortisone has made a difference in how I am tolerating armour. before any little increase I couldn't handle. Now I can

steph

[Guest guest]

In order for me to find optiminal, I had to mix dose levels until I

found the right blend. Right now 127.5 mcg synthroid. The pill doses

are too far apart in my opinion, so I cut and blend.

wrote:

I am now on 100 mcgs of Eltroxin, plus 30 mgs Armour. I take a B

Complex

sublingual plus a tablet form of xtra Bs. I've also gotten back on my

Ginkgo Biloba, which helps with the brain fog, and Omega 3s and

magnesium,

slight amt. I've certainly improved over the last 3 yrs, but optimal?

No.

I don't know, but have strongly suspected adrenal problems, but haven't

been

tested for this, and I do know about the saliva tests, yes. When a

major

event comes up, I feel very strong, but then feel wiped out completely

days

later or around a week or so later (adrenal reserve, probably, just

guessing). If I rest constantly, don't overdo on my work schedule, and

have

no tormenting factors, then I feel fairly well, but certainly not

optimal at

all. I've been working on this for quite some time now, but haven't

reached

that magic thing.

Survey: thyroid meds?

> 1) Which thyroid medicines you are taking?

>

> 2) What are the dosages of each of them?

>

> 3) How do you feel: fully cured, partially cured, no improvement?

[Guest guest]

"If I rest constantly, don't overdo on my work schedule, and haveno tormenting factors, then I feel fairly well, but certainly not optimal at all." .

Ahhhh , I could't have described my situation better than you did. Especially the "tormenting factors". Bless you. Thanks.

Your Armour is sorta low. Have you tried increasing that?

Marilyn A.

wrote:

I am now on 100 mcgs of Eltroxin, plus 30 mgs Armour. I take a B Complexsublingual plus a tablet form of xtra Bs. I've also gotten back on myGinkgo Biloba, which helps with the brain fog, and Omega 3s and magnesium,slight amt. I've certainly improved over the last 3 yrs, but optimal? No.I don't know, but have strongly suspected adrenal problems, but haven't beentested for this, and I do know about the saliva tests, yes. When a majorevent comes up, I feel very strong, but then feel wiped out completely dayslater or around a week or so later (adrenal reserve, probably, justguessing). If I rest constantly, don't overdo on my work schedule, and haveno tormenting factors, then I feel fairly well, but certainly not optimal atall. I've been working on this for quite some time now, but haven't

reachedthat magic thing. Survey: thyroid meds?> 1) Which thyroid medicines you are taking?>> 2) What are the dosages of each of them?>> 3) How do you feel: fully cured, partially cured, no improvement?

[Guest guest]

What occurs with intolerance of Armour? I just increased from a mix of 3 Grains plus .125 or levoxyl to complete Armour at 6 grains - from one day to the next without batting an eye. Is there something wrong with me?sle816@... wrote:

I think the hydrocortisone has made a difference in how I am tolerating armour. before any little increase I couldn't handle. Now I can

stephThanks!**************K.A.sFuture Independent Sales Director Kay Cosmeticswww.marykay.com/kastevens "The most valuable gift that you can give your children is not money; it is the ability to think positively." - Kay Ash

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Me, too.sle816@... wrote:

I think the hydrocortisone has made a difference in how I am tolerating armour. before any little increase I couldn't handle. Now I can

steph

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me three.

anyone on this board 6 mos ago remembers what a terrible time I had

with t3/armour thyriod (even though I needed more desparately).

Now, I am taking 2.5 grains with no rpoblem.

niucole

I think the hydrocortisone has made a difference

in how I am tolerating armour. before any little increase I couldn't

handle. Now I can

> steph

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1-2:I am taking:

150mg armour thyeoid

100mg progersterone cream

4mg testsosterone cream

10mg hyrdropcortisone

45mg feosol or 54mg ferrous sulfate

metanx (folic acid/b12/b6)

3. I feel slight improvement but not much. Despareately need more

thyroid. I will see Dr. in november for my secosnd round of

blood work. first round was terrible. hopefully next round will be

better.

please hnote-once i took a combination of 250mcg synthetic t4 with

30mg armuor nd i felt great.

sorry for typos but I am not joking my rist is really interfering

with typing. the smart thing to do would be for me to get off of the

stupfid computer.

Nicolwe

> 1) Which thyroid medicines you are taking?

>

> 2) What are the dosages of each of them?

>

> 3) How do you feel: fully cured, partially cured, no improvement?