Armour Dosing

December 22, 2003

Hi Patti and EveryOne,

Patti wrote:

>>>>Dear Bev

I have been told by my doc that 300 mg's or 5 grains is considered the

amount for replacement dose. I am 360 mgs or 6 grains daily and I still have

my thyroid...so yes...it is an individual thing: )<<<<

Thanks for that information Patti. Now another question? Why would you need

more than a full replacement dose even though you still have your thyroid?

Is it " thyroid resistance " - the thyroid hormone not actually getting into

the cells? Is it some other reason?

Currently I am feeling quite good on 3 grains a day, though I may split the

last one in half and take half at dinner time and half at bedtime. I plan to

gradually increase that amount if I feel I need it. One of the things I

noticed when I went from 2 1/2 to 3 grains was increased circulation in my

feet. My feet are warmer. In the winter that is a nice benefit!

However, I also notice that if more than 6 hours go by without taking the

Armour I start to feel internally cold and I don't like that feeling! That

is why I am planning to split that last dose in two to take it more

frequently. Evidently, I am not converting T4 to T3 very well, or I have

thyroid resistance or else I am not yet on my optimum dose. Any thoughts

about this would be most welcome............

Take it easy everyone and enjoy this special time. May Peace Be With You.

Peace, Love and Harmony,

Bev

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December 22, 2003

HI Bev, Well at my next blood draw we are going to find out why I have to be on

such a high dose.

I am not sure...yet if I go lower I feel terrible. And remember I am on generic

Armour also...it does make a difference. I've been on both and I know for a

fact that the Armour is much stronger. So probably if I could afford the brand

name I would be on 300/5 grains. Which is still replacement levels. My docs

nurse looked at me in shock when I told her what I was on at my last visit last

February. I thought to myself...oh dear Lord please don't tell me I have to

decrease because you are going to stick to " procedure " . He wanted to drop me a

little and I told him absolutely NOT. I've since made up my mind that I am

going back to Georgia to the man that diagnosed me in the first place. He would

NEVER look at the levels of Armour before looking at how I feel.

I left seeing him because of the possibility of having a good doc here in

Michigan...well I should have never left. I've talked with Doc Milton in

Georgia and he can't wait to see me again...says we have lots of catching up to

do. He is the gentleman that told me I am the poster child for Armour because I

respond so well to it. He works aggressively...(which I needed, and some women

do too)

He will get to the bottom of why I need so much.

Now I did start taking my meds sublingually again. (I stopped because the

generic tastes absolutely horrible compared to the brand name Armour) I got out

of the habit. Since I've been taking sublingually and spreading my dosage

out...I am feeling a lot better. I take my normal 180 sublingually in the AM.

The I take 30 more at noon, 30 more at 3 , 30 more at 6 and 90 an hour before

bed. It is making all the difference in the world...and who knows I may have to

cut back. I'll be watching my temp to see how it does. If I start getting over

a 98.0 reading from basal temp I'll know I am on a little too much of my meds.

Usually when there is a resistance of any kind to any meds...insulin, armour,

anything.....Your cells need to be " cleaned out " and the best thing to do is to

detox. There are many forms of detox...some are extremely hard, some aren't.

I've sent a few women to Doctor Milton in Georgia, he would have them detox if

there was a resistance and he would see that in their blood work up, muscle

testing etc...He put one lady on raw vegi's only. She was absolutely 100%

better in a matter of a month. Now each woman is different. You may need

detoxing yet I am not sure which one. Detoxing allows your body to " clean it

self up " from processed foods that clog cells not letting absorbsion occur.

Anything white is considered death. White sugar, salt, flour, anything

processed or " enriched " . Is very very bad for us. Celtic Sea Salt is the best

form of salt for anyone...especially us thyroid sufferers and it is excellent

for adrenal disfunction also. Pure sugar in the raw form is best, and

unbleached organic flour is a must. IF a person tends to deliberately stay away

from anything processed or " white " they will automatically begin to feel better.

It is hard to do as we are surrounded by processed foods. My family and I tried

to go this route, not only is it very expensive, it doesn't taste as good. LOL

That is just the plain facts. WE felt better, looked healthier and lost much

weight too! My hubby is insulin resistant and when he follows his

detox/resistant diet....he does so much better. I also believe that your blood

type makes a difference in what you should eat also. But that is a whole other

ball game LOL

I hope I've helped in some way Bev. If you are anywhere near Georgia, you may

consider seeing my doc. He has made such a difference in so many womens'

lives..he is truly a God send. He saved my life. I'll be happy to give any

info about him to anyone that requests it. If you have a top doc list I'd love

to add him to it. (if he isn't already)

Hugs..PattiSue 29:11