Guest guest Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 I take my armour under the tongue and it's gone in 10 minutes. If I have coffee, I'll have it right after that. I don't drink much coffee because your adrenals hate it. I also took 1 grain at 5:00- 6:00 AM and 1 grain at 2:00 or 3:00 and 1 grain at bedtime but have been dragging lately so changed my dose to 1 1/2 grains at my morning dose and 1 1/2 grains at the 2:00 PM dose and I feel better already. Today I took 2 grains and I'll take 1 grain about 2:00 PM and see if that'll get me back to working out. It seems like adding more to the morning has helped with energy. Sue > > I do Kim, and it is the only way I have ever taken it, It just made sense > if so many things interfere with its absorption, I am new to this whole > thing so its all I have known. > > > > > > I am sure I am not supposed to have coffee in the morning but I do. Does > anyone out there have a bad thing about coffee? > > > > Sublingual Armour > > > > I am getting close to my first three month check with Dr R. Boy am I > dragging! I'm having a hard time thinking, etc. I think I am really going > to be ready for a dosage increase. > > > > I know Sue was asking! if anyone takes their Armour sublingually. I thought > I would try it for the afternoon dose. I think there might have been a bit > more of a kick! I'm going to try it again tomorrow. > > > > Kim in Aubrey > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 I found that if I place it in-between the outside of my teeth and the cheek just to the side of my mouth, that it stays in place until it is completely dissolved. This is even with eating and drinking. Kim From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of mylilsuzyqsSent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 10:04 AMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Sublingual Armour I take my armour under the tongue and it's gone in 10 minutes. If I have coffee, I'll have it right after that. I don't drink much coffee because your adrenals hate it. I also took 1 grain at 5:00- 6:00 AM and 1 grain at 2:00 or 3:00 and 1 grain at bedtime but have been dragging lately so changed my dose to 1 1/2 grains at my morning dose and 1 1/2 grains at the 2:00 PM dose and I feel better already. Today I took 2 grains and I'll take 1 grain about 2:00 PM and see if that'll get me back to working out. It seems like adding more to the morning has helped with energy.Sue> > I do Kim, and it is the only way I have ever taken it, It just made sense> if so many things interfere with its absorption, I am new to this whole> thing so its all I have known. > > > > > > I am sure I am not supposed to have coffee in the morning but I do. Does> anyone out there have a bad thing about coffee?> > > > Sublingual Armour> > > > I am getting close to my first three month check with Dr R. Boy am I> dragging! I'm having a hard time thinking, etc. I think I am really going> to be ready for a dosage increase.> > > > I know Sue was asking! if anyone takes their Armour sublingually. I thought> I would try it for the afternoon dose. I think there might have been a bit> more of a kick! I'm going to try it again tomorrow.> > > > Kim in Aubrey> > > > > > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Sort of like snuff, huh?Kim Hanson wrote: I found that if I place it in-between the outside of my teeth and the cheek just to the side of my mouth, that it stays in place until it is completely dissolved. This is even with eating and drinking. Kim From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of mylilsuzyqsSent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 10:04 AMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Sublingual Armour I take my armour under the tongue and it's gone in 10 minutes. If I have coffee, I'll have it right after that. I don't drink much coffee because your adrenals hate it. I also took 1 grain at 5:00- 6:00 AM and 1 grain at 2:00 or 3:00 and 1 grain at bedtime but have been dragging lately so changed my dose to 1 1/2 grains at my morning dose and 1 1/2 grains at the 2:00 PM dose and I feel better already. Today I took 2 grains and I'll take 1 grain about 2:00 PM and see if that'll get me back to working out. It seems like adding more to the morning has helped with energy.Sue> > I do Kim, and it is the only way I have ever taken it, It just made sense> if so many things interfere with its absorption, I am new to this whole> thing so its all I have known. > > > > > > I am sure I am not supposed to have coffee in the morning but I do. Does> anyone out there have a bad thing about coffee?> > > > Sublingual Armour> > > > I am getting close to my first three month check with Dr R. Boy am I> dragging! I'm having a hard time thinking, etc. I think I am really going> to be ready for a dosage increase.> > > > I know Sue was asking! if anyone takes their Armour sublingually. I thought> I would try it for the afternoon dose. I think there might have been a bit> more of a kick! I'm going to try it again tomorrow.> > > > Kim in Aubrey> > > > > > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 And how long does it take to dissolve? And does this make it more effective? From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of Kim Hanson Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 11:14 AM To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: RE: Re: Sublingual Armour I found that if I place it in-between the outside of my teeth and the cheek just to the side of my mouth, that it stays in place until it is completely dissolved. This is even with eating and drinking. Kim From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of mylilsuzyqs Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 10:04 AM To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Sublingual Armour I take my armour under the tongue and it's gone in 10 minutes. If I have coffee, I'll have it right after that. I don't drink much coffee because your adrenals hate it. I also took 1 grain at 5:00- 6:00 AM and 1 grain at 2:00 or 3:00 and 1 grain at bedtime but have been dragging lately so changed my dose to 1 1/2 grains at my morning dose and 1 1/2 grains at the 2:00 PM dose and I feel better already. Today I took 2 grains and I'll take 1 grain about 2:00 PM and see if that'll get me back to working out. It seems like adding more to the morning has helped with energy. Sue > > I do Kim, and it is the only way I have ever taken it, It just made sense > if so many things interfere with its absorption, I am new to this whole > thing so its all I have known. > > > > > > I am sure I am not supposed to have coffee in the morning but I do. Does > anyone out there have a bad thing about coffee? > > > > Sublingual Armour > > > > I am getting close to my first three month check with Dr R. Boy am I > dragging! I'm having a hard time thinking, etc. I think I am really going > to be ready for a dosage increase. > > > > I know Sue was asking! if anyone takes their Armour sublingually. I thought > I would try it for the afternoon dose. I think there might have been a bit > more of a kick! I'm going to try it again tomorrow. > > > > Kim in Aubrey > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I don't know. Once I put it there I don't even notice it. I have just noticed that if I do my morning dose that way, I have a tiny amount left before brushing my teeth. Is it more effective? I think that is the question! I don't think anyone has posted a scientific study...just personal experience and information that has been passed along. Kim in Aubrey From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of Judy GarzaSent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 8:20 PMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: RE: Re: Sublingual Armour And how long does it take to dissolve? And does this make it more effective? From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of Kim HansonSent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 11:14 AMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: RE: Re: Sublingual Armour I found that if I place it in-between the outside of my teeth and the cheek just to the side of my mouth, that it stays in place until it is completely dissolved. This is even with eating and drinking. Kim From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of mylilsuzyqsSent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 10:04 AMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Sublingual Armour I take my armour under the tongue and it's gone in 10 minutes. If I have coffee, I'll have it right after that. I don't drink much coffee because your adrenals hate it. I also took 1 grain at 5:00- 6:00 AM and 1 grain at 2:00 or 3:00 and 1 grain at bedtime but have been dragging lately so changed my dose to 1 1/2 grains at my morning dose and 1 1/2 grains at the 2:00 PM dose and I feel better already. Today I took 2 grains and I'll take 1 grain about 2:00 PM and see if that'll get me back to working out. It seems like adding more to the morning has helped with energy.Sue> > I do Kim, and it is the only way I have ever taken it, It just made sense> if so many things interfere with its absorption, I am new to this whole> thing so its all I have known. > > > > > > I am sure I am not supposed to have coffee in the morning but I do. Does> anyone out there have a bad thing about coffee?> > > > Sublingual Armour> > > > I am getting close to my first three month check with Dr R. Boy am I> dragging! I'm having a hard time thinking, etc. I think I am really going> to be ready for a dosage increase.> > > > I know Sue was asking! if anyone takes their Armour sublingually. I thought> I would try it for the afternoon dose. I think there might have been a bit> more of a kick! I'm going to try it again tomorrow.> > > > Kim in Aubrey> > > > > > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I've heard some people complain about dissolving the armour between your gum and cheek and how it can cause some dental problems but not if you dissolve it under the tongue. I asked the pharmacist and they said it's best to do it under the tongue vs the gum and cheek. Must be something in it? I would have asked more about it but the line was kinda long and I thought I heard someone sigh. Oops! lol Maybe I'll ask next time. Sue > > > > I do Kim, and it is the only way I have ever taken it, It just > made sense > > if so many things interfere with its absorption, I am new to this > whole > > thing so its all I have known. > > > > > > > > > > > > I am sure I am not supposed to have coffee in the morning but I > do. Does > > anyone out there have a bad thing about coffee? > > > > > > > > Sublingual Armour > > > > > > > > I am getting close to my first three month check with Dr R. Boy am > I > > dragging! I'm having a hard time thinking, etc. I think I am > really going > > to be ready for a dosage increase. > > > > > > > > I know Sue was asking! if anyone takes their Armour sublingually. I > thought > > I would try it for the afternoon dose. I think there might have > been a bit > > more of a kick! I'm going to try it again tomorrow. > > > > > > > > Kim in Aubrey > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 It takes your saliva to aid in the absorption from anything in your mouth. You would not want a dry mouth, as this would set you up for tooth decay and the like, and you would not absorb your med as well. It will absorb. Sublingual Armour > Dr. told me that I could take my Armour sublingually. He said > it can increase the absorption and be more beneficial, since it's not > exposed to the gastric juices attack which is pretty harsh on it. He > said that Europeans have been taking their Armour this way for a long > time. This frees me up from timing my food and other meds. > > I've started doing this, and wondered about the voluminous saliva I > seem to produce. I can taste the Armour seeping out and wondered if > this is a problem. Do those of you who take the Armour sublingually > have this saliva problem? > > The taste isn't that bad to me, and I really like the freedom from > timing my meds and food. > > Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 But if you swallow the saliva with the armour in it, isn't that like just swallowing the armour pill only the pill is mostly dissolved in the saliva? Re: Sublingual Armour It takes your saliva to aid in the absorption from anything in your mouth. You would not want a dry mouth, as this would set you up for tooth decay and the like, and you would not absorb your med as well. It will absorb. Sublingual Armour > Dr. told me that I could take my Armour sublingually. He said > it can increase the absorption and be more beneficial, since it's not > exposed to the gastric juices attack which is pretty harsh on it. He > said that Europeans have been taking their Armour this way for a long > time. This frees me up from timing my food and other meds. > > I've started doing this, and wondered about the voluminous saliva I > seem to produce. I can taste the Armour seeping out and wondered if > this is a problem. Do those of you who take the Armour sublingually > have this saliva problem? > > The taste isn't that bad to me, and I really like the freedom from > timing my meds and food. > > Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 I would suspect some will end up in the stomach and be absorbed there. But a lot will still be absorbed by the tissues in the mouth. I did an internet search on how you are supposed to chew aspirin, if you suspect that you have had a heart attack (sorry I don't have the link handy). They had a group of patients who swallowed the aspirin whole, a group that swallowed the aspirin dissolved (I think it was like Alka Seltzer) and a group chew it up in their mouth. The group that chewed the aspirin the mouth faired much better. To me this suggests that quite a bit is absorbed in the mouth. I know that the study I read was about aspirin not Armour. There are other medications that are taken sublingually like nitroglycerin for angina. Again not the same drug. Kim Re: Sublingual Armour It takes your saliva to aid in the absorption from anything in your mouth. You would not want a dry mouth, as this would set you up for tooth decay and the like, and you would not absorb your med as well. It will absorb. Sublingual Armour > Dr. told me that I could take my Armour sublingually. He said > it can increase the absorption and be more beneficial, since it's not > exposed to the gastric juices attack which is pretty harsh on it. He > said that Europeans have been taking their Armour this way for a long > time. This frees me up from timing my food and other meds. > > I've started doing this, and wondered about the voluminous saliva I > seem to produce. I can taste the Armour seeping out and wondered if > this is a problem. Do those of you who take the Armour sublingually > have this saliva problem? > > The taste isn't that bad to me, and I really like the freedom from > timing my meds and food. > > Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Hi Sara, I take my Armour sublingually in the afternoon so as not to interfere with lunch. I still swallow whole in the morning since it's at least an hour before I eat. Rather than place the Armour under my tongue, I put it between the cheek and gum. It doesn't break down as fast or produce as much saliva that way. I still like the smell better than the taste. Cheerio > > Dr. told me that I could take my Armour sublingually. He said > it can increase the absorption and be more beneficial, since it's not > exposed to the gastric juices attack which is pretty harsh on it. He > said that Europeans have been taking their Armour this way for a long > time. This frees me up from timing my food and other meds. > > I've started doing this, and wondered about the voluminous saliva I > seem to produce. I can taste the Armour seeping out and wondered if > this is a problem. Do those of you who take the Armour sublingually > have this saliva problem? > > The taste isn't that bad to me, and I really like the freedom from > timing my meds and food. > > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Huh. Didn't know you could do that! I'll try it. I think it's taste over smell for me. Thanks! > > Hi Sara, > > I take my Armour sublingually in the afternoon so as not to > interfere with lunch. I still swallow whole in the morning since > it's at least an hour before I eat. Rather than place the Armour > under my tongue, I put it between the cheek and gum. It doesn't > break down as fast or produce as much saliva that way. I still like > the smell better than the taste. > > Cheerio > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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