Re: Dr. Vladimir Grebennikov

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He started you WAY to high on the Armour.

Kate

At 03:02 PM 3/27/2006, you wrote:

>I used to see this doctor, and yes he is a good doctor BUT he is also the

>doctor that started me on 120 mg. of Armour AND a medrol dose-pak

>(steroids) when I was first diagnosed with Hashi's. That combination

>really threw my body off for a LONG time... I got anxiety/panic attacks so

>he tried to put me on Lexapro for it and that made me feel even worse.

>

>AND I waited over 3 hours a couple of times to be seen...

>

>that's just MY opinion though, some people think really highly of him

>

>andy_cruikshank wrote:

>Has anyone seen this Dr.? He is listed on this website

><http://www.thyroid-info.com/topdrs/texas.htm>http://www.thyroid-info.com/topdr\

s/texas.htm

>and has many good

>comments about him and the way he treats people.

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I know, I think that's why I'm super sensitive right now, plus Dr. R said that my adrenals got screwed up (he didn't say it like that, lol) because of the high dose of steroids as well.Kate Guynn wrote: He started you WAY to high on the Armour.KateAt 03:02 PM 3/27/2006, you wrote:>I used to see this doctor, and yes he is a good doctor BUT he is also the >doctor that started me on 120 mg. of Armour AND a medrol dose-pak >(steroids) when I was first diagnosed with Hashi's. That combination >really threw my body off for a LONG time... I got anxiety/panic attacks so >he tried to put me on Lexapro for it and that made me feel even worse.>>AND I waited over 3 hours a couple of times to be seen...>>that's just MY opinion though, some people think really

highly of him>>andy_cruikshank wrote:>Has anyone seen this Dr.? He is listed on this website><http://www.thyroid-info.com/topdrs/texas.htm>http://www.thyroid-info.com/topdrs/texas.htm >and has many good>comments about him and the way he treats people.

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I removed him from our list because he is now keeping many folks undermedicated, and because he is pushing chelation therapy at everyone. He used to be one of our better thyroid docs. andy_cruikshank wrote: Has anyone seen this Dr.? He is listed on this website http://www.thyroid-info.com/topdrs/texas.htm and has many good comments about him and the way he treats people.

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I don't think the steroids did it,. I think the high dosing of thyroid at

once did it. At medrol dose pack is a short term high dose steroid. You

aren't doing it long enough for you adrenals to shut down. The medrol with

a low dose of thyroid is what you needed.

Kate

At 03:33 PM 3/27/2006, you wrote:

>I know, I think that's why I'm super sensitive right now, plus Dr. R said

>that my adrenals got screwed up (he didn't say it like that, lol) because

>of the high dose of steroids as well.

>

>Kate Guynn wrote:

>He started you WAY to high on the Armour.

[Guest guest]

He gives that dose of Armour to everyone. It is too large a starting dose for many folks. I used to just tell folks to get a pill splitter, quarter the pills and add just one quarter at a time. And yes, the Medrol Dosepak can screw you up good, not just because of the large dose, but also because that prednisone is not bio-equivalent and does not act on the receptors in the same way as natural cortisone. I suspect that any longlasting effects have to do with it gumming up the receptors, not with it shutting down the adrenals. Kate Guynn wrote: I don't think the steroids did it,.

I think the high dosing of thyroid at once did it. At medrol dose pack is a short term high dose steroid. You aren't doing it long enough for you adrenals to shut down. The medrol with a low dose of thyroid is what you needed.KateAt 03:33 PM 3/27/2006, you wrote:>I know, I think that's why I'm super sensitive right now, plus Dr. R said >that my adrenals got screwed up (he didn't say it like that, lol) because >of the high dose of steroids as well.>>Kate Guynn wrote:>He started you WAY to high on the Armour.

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Thanks everyone. I think I'll give Dr. Launius a try as Dr. Noble

is going to retire sometime this year.

> >He started you WAY to high on the Armour.

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You might want to check out Launius. He dosn't take insurance, but

his very affordable. I never spend more the $120.00 a visit and that

includes Office Visit and Blood tests.

>

> Has anyone seen this Dr.? He is listed on this website

> http://www.thyroid-info.com/topdrs/texas.htm and has many good

> comments about him and the way he treats people.

>

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Dr. Launius will not address adrenal issues. I don't know if he will test, but I know for sure he will not treat. I suggest that you join the caravan to Lubbock. What happened to your plans to move back to Seattle? andy_cruikshank wrote: Thanks everyone. I think I'll give Dr. Launius a try as Dr. Noble is going to retire sometime this year.

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Another doc who may be worth looking at is V. Gonino in Rowlett. We do not know his position on adrenals, but he does prescribe Armour (if you ask for it) and bio-equivalent sex hormones. I will send him an email and see if I can get an answer out of him. Good alternative docs are loathe to reveal their protocols to someone they do not know.andy_cruikshank wrote: Thanks everyone. I think I'll give Dr. Launius a try as Dr. Noble is going to retire sometime this year.

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I'm still planning on moving sometime this year. It all depends on

finding a job.

> Thanks everyone. I think I'll give Dr. Launius a try as Dr. Noble

> is going to retire sometime this year.

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Wow, thank you very much Jan! I've actually heard of him as well.

Thanks everyone. I think I'll

give Dr. Launius a try as Dr. Noble

> is going to retire sometime this year.

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Where did you happen to hear of Gonino? If I had to see a doc in the DFW area, he would probably be the first one I would try. I will be interested to hear what he says about adrenals.andy_cruikshank wrote: Wow, thank you very much Jan! I've actually heard of him as well.>> Another doc who may be worth looking at is V. Gonino in Rowlett. We do not know his position on adrenals, but he does prescribe Armour (if you ask for it) and bio-equivalent sex hormones. I will send him an email and see if I can get an answer out of him. Good alternative docs are loathe to reveal their protocols to someone they do not

know.

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