Guest guest Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Judy, I'm glad to hear you're feeling good so far on Armour. I'm on my 9th day with Armour and so far I'm feeling pretty good, although I think I will definitely need a dose increase next time I see my doctor. I'm experiencing mild fatigue and mild intolerance to cold, which I didn't have while on the generic/synthetic T4. The fatigue could be due in large part to the fact that I started a new sleeping and working schedule this past week (and that I'm about due for my period ); but the mild cold intolerance I believe is definitely hypothyroid-related. I used to work in an office where the temperature was kept pretty cool, and it didn't bother me one bit (though everyone around me -- especially the women -- kept complaining about how cold it was). The office I'm working in now at my new assignment is probably kept at about the same temperature, and I have to wear a light jacket to keep from feeling cold. Of course it doesn't help that the warehouse is very warm and that any amount of time spent there has me sweating. Then I go back into the cold office and the perspiration still on my body gives me chills. *sigh*Other than that I'm good. ~Chelle>> I'm on my 4th day of Armour and so far so good. I'm just taking the 1> grain to start and splitting it between the morning and mid afternoon.> Some things are happening that may or may not be a result of the> switch, but all in all I'm feeling pretty good. > > I have noticed a recurrence of my PVCs and I'm wondering if anyone> else had a similar experience. I do have them from time to time> obviously, but I hadn't had an episode for at least two months now. > Just this week I've had a couple bouts each day. They don't last> long, and I try to ignore them, but it's still very annoying.> > Do any of you have PVCs (Premature Ventricle Contractions) and if so,> did you notice an increase with the Armour? I'm hoping it will just> pass as I get adjusted... JudyP> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I'm glad to here that your new job is going well. I'm on day 6 now of just 1 grain but I'm not having a good day today. The palpitations seemed to have stopped, I didn't have any yesterday or this morning, so that's good. My legs are puffy from the knee down and feel slightly tingly and cool. I'm also having diarrhea and cramping this morning. I'm not tired, so that's good. My temp is 97.3 and I just feel bloated and crampy all over. I think it's time for an increase so I may try 1.5 today in .5 increments. Some place really over air condition and that's so hard to take especially when it's so hot outside. I keep my thermostat at 78 all day and I really like it that way. I know a sweater helps in those situations, but it's never quite enough is it. Thanks for the update... JudyJudy, I'm glad to hear you're feeling good so far on Armour. I'm on my 9th day with Armour and so far I'm feeling pretty good, although I think I will definitely need a dose increase next time I see my doctor. I'm experiencing mild fatigue and mild intolerance to cold, which I didn't have while on the generic/synthetic T4. The fatigue could be due in large part to the fact that I started a new sleeping and working schedule this past week (and that I'm about due for my period ); but the mild cold intolerance I believe is definitely hypothyroid-related. I used to work in an office where the temperature was kept pretty cool, and it didn't bother me one bit (though everyone around me -- especially the women -- kept complaining about how cold it was). The office I'm working in now at my new assignment is probably kept at about the same temperature, and I have to wear a light jacket to keep from feeling cold. Of course it doesn't help that the warehouse is very warm and that any amount of time spent there has me sweating. Then I go back into the cold office and the perspiration still on my body gives me chills. *sigh*Other than that I'm good. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Deborah, I don't really have any good ideas for you that haven't already been offered. Just sympathy. I'm that way too, but I'm not in your stressful work situation. People in my house have had to suffer with my narrow comfort range for years. It's a small thing, relatively speaking. Carol >> I am still suffering through a strong intolerance to heat. I have to question whether it is because it is so hot at work. Airplanes on cement heat up a lot more than normal. I don't know what to do about this. It's embarrassing at work. > > My poor son freezes when I am home because I turn the thermostat down to 75. I hope this will pass soon. > > Deborah> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Kim, I'm the same, go to bed cold and wake up sweatin' my brains out, but I'm way older than you and post-menopausal. Carol > >> > I am still suffering through a strong intolerance to heat. I have to> question whether it is because it is so hot at work. Airplanes on cement> heat up a lot more than normal. I don't know what to do about this. It's> embarrassing at work. > > > > My poor son freezes when I am home because I turn the thermostat down to> 75. I hope this will pass soon. > > > > Deborah> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 You might laugh at me! I actually put a cold wet washcloth on my chest under my shirt!!! It does not show because I wear a vest over the shirt, but it helps so much!!! I do have a rose spray mist from the Vitamin Shoppe that is wonderful! It helps a lot. Re: Armour Update Deborah - I don't know how you do it! Yes, the heat is draining most of us right now. I think it's effecting our adrenals. And the air is more polluted (not to mention the jet fuel you must be breathing), and has less oxygen in it.Could you wear one of those sports cool packs around your neck while you work? There might even be some designed to wear around your waist. I can't remember for sure. Are you getting enough water? Can you carry a small hand-held fan and some nicely scented water in a small sprayer in your carry bag? I spray my face and neck and use my hand fan when I have to go out in the heat for very long. I guess not so great for make-up though.Our AC konked out and we now have a system with individual room controls. While the rest of the house is set at 80 degrees, DH is having to sleep in his bedroom set at 74, but I am down to 70 in mine. And I'm not wearing nightclothes, either. I don't sleep well unless it's really refreshingly cool. DH would be in his long johns. I have to breathe cool air to feel calm, and I think my body just won't trigger into sleep without it.I'm so sorry you are having to feel like this in such a stressful job. I keep looking at the calendar and calculating how many more days until Sept. 21st, when summer is over, and we (hopefully) start to see a few days in the 80s.Sara>> I am still suffering through a strong intolerance to heat. I have to question whether it is because it is so hot at work. Airplanes on cement heat up a lot more than normal. I don't know what to do about this. It's embarrassing at work. > > My poor son freezes when I am home because I turn the thermostat down to 75. I hope this will pass soon. > > Deborah> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 That is what he just started me on. Kim From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of carol77096Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 7:59 PMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Armour Update Dr. R. actually prescribes a vitamin B12, B6 and Folate, Metanx. It helps a lot. Carol >> I am in peri-menopause right now. My estrogen is high, but progesterone is low. I take progesterone. It does not help at all anymore. I am not sure that it was supposed to help with hot flashes or not. I know it was supposed to help with my awful periods. It isn't though. Oh well. This too shall pass! That is what I tell myself everyday about symptoms I suffer from Hashi's and peri-menopause. I have to work and go on regardless. I do find that if I take extra B vitamins, I feel much better. More energetic. > Deborah> > > RE: Re: Armour Update> > > Recent Activity> a.. 6New Members> b.. 5New Photos> Visit Your Group > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Deborah, If you are peri-menopausal you should have all of your hormones tested including LH and FSH. I have battled " hot flashes " and sweating for almost 20 years, since my early 30's. At times I feel like I am going to burst into flames. I think I am the longest suffering " hot flasher " on record. LOL. The only thing I have found to help me is DHEA. You can get your doc to check your levels and see if this may help you. It doesn't rid me of the the symptoms, but they are at least to a point I can tolerate them. In the summer time I have to stay inside to be able to make it through. From another Deborah, Debbie Hope this helps. --- Deborah from FW wrote: > I am in peri-menopause right now. My estrogen is > high, but progesterone is low. I take progesterone. > It does not help at all anymore. I am not sure > that it was supposed to help with hot flashes or > not. I know it was supposed to help with my awful > periods. It isn't though. Oh well. This too shall > pass! That is what I tell myself everyday about > symptoms I suffer from Hashi's and peri-menopause. > I have to work and go on regardless. I do find that > if I take extra B vitamins, I feel much better. > More energetic. > Deborah > > > RE: Re: Armour > Update > > > Recent Activity > a.. 6New Members > b.. 5New Photos > Visit Your Group > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 I have to take it with food. Do you? Carol > >> > I am in peri-menopause right now. My estrogen is high, but progesterone is> low. I take progesterone. It does not help at all anymore. I am not sure> that it was supposed to help with hot flashes or not. I know it was supposed> to help with my awful periods. It isn't though. Oh well. This too shall> pass! That is what I tell myself everyday about symptoms I suffer from> Hashi's and peri-menopause. I have to work and go on regardless. I do find> that if I take extra B vitamins, I feel much better. More energetic. > > Deborah> > > > > > RE: Re: Armour Update> > > > > > Recent Activity> > a.. 6New Members> > b.. 5New Photos> > Visit Your Group > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Debbie, Thanks. I do take DHEA. I think it is just too hot at work, period. I can't wait for winter!!! I do feel like I will "burst into flames" sometimes too. I actually feel dizzy from the heat. Here is the results of my LH and FSH last year: DHEA 91 range 44-352 FSH 2.0 range 2.5-10.2 LH 2.1 range 1.9-12.5 Progesterone 19.4 range not sure testosterone total 25 range 20-76 Estradiol 106 range 11-212 Sex Hormone Binding Globulin 85 range 17-120 Deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Deborah, From the look at your levels I would ask your doc if you can take more DHEA. I started at 50 mg, and I am down to 30 - 35 now. I do feel for you, I know first hand how horrible it can feel. If it were up to me I would lock a couple of these docs up in a boiler room for a couple of hours and I bet they would come with some answers. Whew that felt good to get off my chest. Debbie --- Deborah from FW wrote: > Debbie, > Thanks. I do take DHEA. I think it is just too > hot at work, period. I can't wait for winter!!! I > do feel like I will " burst into flames " sometimes > too. I actually feel dizzy from the heat. > Here is the results of my LH and FSH last year: > DHEA 91 range 44-352 > FSH 2.0 range 2.5-10.2 > LH 2.1 range 1.9-12.5 > Progesterone 19.4 range not sure > testosterone total 25 range 20-76 > Estradiol 106 range 11-212 > Sex Hormone Binding Globulin 85 range 17-120 > > Deborah __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 I have been taking it with food. I have not tried it on an empty stomach. My stomach is easily upset so I'll probably continue taking it with food. Kim From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of carol77096Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 10:31 AMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Armour Update I have to take it with food. Do you? Carol > >> > I am in peri-menopause right now. My estrogen is high, but progesterone is> low. I take progesterone. It does not help at all anymore. I am not sure> that it was supposed to help with hot flashes or not. I know it was supposed> to help with my awful periods. It isn't though. Oh well. This too shall> pass! That is what I tell myself everyday about symptoms I suffer from> Hashi's and peri-menopause. I have to work and go on regardless. I do find> that if I take extra B vitamins, I feel much better. More energetic. > > Deborah> > > > > > RE: Re: Armour Update> > > > > > Recent Activity> > a.. 6New Members> > b.. 5New Photos> > Visit Your Group > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Kim, I took it on an empty stomach the first day and it made me queasy all day. With food, definitely. Carol > > >> > > I am in peri-menopause right now. My estrogen is high, but progesterone> is> > low. I take progesterone. It does not help at all anymore. I am not sure> > that it was supposed to help with hot flashes or not. I know it was> supposed> > to help with my awful periods. It isn't though. Oh well. This too shall> > pass! That is what I tell myself everyday about symptoms I suffer from> > Hashi's and peri-menopause. I have to work and go on regardless. I do find> > that if I take extra B vitamins, I feel much better. More energetic. > > > Deborah> > > > > > > > > RE: Re: Armour Update> > > > > > > > > Recent Activity> > > a.. 6New Members> > > b.. 5New Photos> > > Visit Your Group > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Thanks for the info. Does it really take 10 days for the Cortisol to come from WI? I cannot start back on the Armour until it arrives. Meanwhile I'm day by day going more hypo with return of more and more symptoms. Kim From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of carol77096Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 11:08 AMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Armour Update Kim, I took it on an empty stomach the first day and it made me queasy all day. With food, definitely. Carol > > >> > > I am in peri-menopause right now. My estrogen is high, but progesterone> is> > low. I take progesterone. It does not help at all anymore. I am not sure> > that it was supposed to help with hot flashes or not. I know it was> supposed> > to help with my awful periods. It isn't though. Oh well. This too shall> > pass! That is what I tell myself everyday about symptoms I suffer from> > Hashi's and peri-menopause. I have to work and go on regardless. I do find> > that if I take extra B vitamins, I feel much better. More energetic. > > > Deborah> > > > > > > > > RE: Re: Armour Update> > > > > > > > > Recent Activity> > > a.. 6New Members> > > b.. 5New Photos> > > Visit Your Group > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 I'm not on Cortisol "yet". He didn't say why. But he did prescribe DHEA and it did take about 10 days from WI. The Doc was a little concerned about meds arriving by mail in the heat, that it would be a melted mess. We have a mail slot and if there's anything large the mailman always rings the bell. Not a problem. How many more days? Take your Metanx and vitamins, rest and hang on. Carol > > > >> > > > I am in peri-menopause right now. My estrogen is high, but> progesterone> > is> > > low. I take progesterone. It does not help at all anymore. I am not sure> > > that it was supposed to help with hot flashes or not. I know it was> > supposed> > > to help with my awful periods. It isn't though. Oh well. This too shall> > > pass! That is what I tell myself everyday about symptoms I suffer from> > > Hashi's and peri-menopause. I have to work and go on regardless. I do> find> > > that if I take extra B vitamins, I feel much better. More energetic. > > > > Deborah> > > > > > > > > > > > RE: Re: Armour Update> > > > > > > > > > > > Recent Activity> > > > a.. 6New Members> > > > b.. 5New Photos> > > > Visit Your Group > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Sharon mentioned that the meds would be a melted mess if it was left in an outside mailbox. So I'm having it sent to my husband's work. I'm trying to be very consistent on taking iron, too. He tested me for DHEA and felt that I was adequate for now. Thanks for sharing, Kim From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of carol77096Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 11:35 AMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Armour Update I'm not on Cortisol "yet". He didn't say why. But he did prescribe DHEA and it did take about 10 days from WI. The Doc was a little concerned about meds arriving by mail in the heat, that it would be a melted mess. We have a mail slot and if there's anything large the mailman always rings the bell. Not a problem. How many more days? Take your Metanx and vitamins, rest and hang on. Carol > > > >> > > > I am in peri-menopause right now. My estrogen is high, but> progesterone> > is> > > low. I take progesterone. It does not help at all anymore. I am not sure> > > that it was supposed to help with hot flashes or not. I know it was> > supposed> > > to help with my awful periods. It isn't though. Oh well. This too shall> > > pass! That is what I tell myself everyday about symptoms I suffer from> > > Hashi's and peri-menopause. I have to work and go on regardless. I do> find> > > that if I take extra B vitamins, I feel much better. More energetic. > > > > Deborah> > > > > > > > > > > > RE: Re: Armour Update> > > > > > > > > > > > Recent Activity> > > > a.. 6New Members> > > > b.. 5New Photos> > > > Visit Your Group > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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