Armour from MyRXforless came today

[Guest guest]

Actually my Armour got here Saturday, but I had to sign for it so

couldn't get to the Post Office until this afternoon. I think it took

about two weeks exactly to get here.

So I take half after breakfast and half later in the day?

Thanks, Darrin

You all are the best!

[Guest guest]

It would depend on if you are going to be swallowing it or doing it sublingually. If you swallow, it has to be on an empty stomach and then wait at lease an hour before you eat.... If you take it sublingually (under the tongue) you can eat as soon as it's dissolved.

I take mine sublingually and then usually do breakfast pretty soon after its gone.... I have my pill box on the night stand and pop it in as soon as I wake.

Others have different routines. You need to pick what is best for you... you'll be doing it for a long while, so find a routine that suits you. Which ever way you choose, it should be consistent from day to day.

Topper ()

On Mon, 09 Aug 2004 23:10:58 -0000 "darringirl" writes:

Actually my Armour got here Saturday, but I had to sign for it socouldn't get to the Post Office until this afternoon. I think it tookabout two weeks exactly to get here.So I take half after breakfast and half later in the day?Thanks, DarrinYou all are the best!

[Guest guest]

Thanks Topper - OK. I'm going to go try to split a pill now....they

sure are stinky! I think I'll do the sublingual thing and find out if

they taste as good as they smell! ;-)

Darrin

> It would depend on if you are going to be swallowing it or doing it

> sublingually. If you swallow, it has to be on an empty stomach and then

> wait at lease an hour before you eat.... If you take it sublingually

> (under the tongue) you can eat as soon as it's dissolved.

>

> I take mine sublingually and then usually do breakfast pretty soon after

> its gone.... I have my pill box on the night stand and pop it in as soon

> as I wake.

>

> Others have different routines. You need to pick what is best for you...

> you'll be doing it for a long while, so find a routine that suits you.

> Which ever way you choose, it should be consistent from day to day.

>

> Topper ()

>

> On Mon, 09 Aug 2004 23:10:58 -0000 " darringirl " <darringirl@y...>

> writes:

> Actually my Armour got here Saturday, but I had to sign for it so

> couldn't get to the Post Office until this afternoon. I think it took

> about two weeks exactly to get here.

>

> So I take half after breakfast and half later in the day?

>

> Thanks, Darrin

>

> You all are the best!

[Guest guest]

Thanks Topper - OK. I'm going to go try to split a pill now....they

sure are stinky! I think I'll do the sublingual thing and find out if

they taste as good as they smell! ;-)

Darrin

> It would depend on if you are going to be swallowing it or doing it

> sublingually. If you swallow, it has to be on an empty stomach and then

> wait at lease an hour before you eat.... If you take it sublingually

> (under the tongue) you can eat as soon as it's dissolved.

>

> I take mine sublingually and then usually do breakfast pretty soon after

> its gone.... I have my pill box on the night stand and pop it in as soon

> as I wake.

>

> Others have different routines. You need to pick what is best for you...

> you'll be doing it for a long while, so find a routine that suits you.

> Which ever way you choose, it should be consistent from day to day.

>

> Topper ()

>

> On Mon, 09 Aug 2004 23:10:58 -0000 " darringirl " <darringirl@y...>

> writes:

> Actually my Armour got here Saturday, but I had to sign for it so

> couldn't get to the Post Office until this afternoon. I think it took

> about two weeks exactly to get here.

>

> So I take half after breakfast and half later in the day?

>

> Thanks, Darrin

>

> You all are the best!

[Guest guest]

That's funny, they don't taste too bad to me at all. Guess you'll get used to them. BTW I subling between cheek and gum rather than under tongue. You don't taste it that way and can still drink while waiting for it to dissolve.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

-----Original Message-----From: darringirl Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 6:20 AMTo: The_Thyroid_Support_Group Subject: Re: Armour from MyRXforless came todayThanks Topper - OK. I'm going to go try to split a pill now....theysure are stinky! I think I'll do the sublingual thing and find out ifthey taste as good as they smell! ;-)Darrin

[Guest guest]

You get used to it pretty quickly, there aren't any taste buds under your tongue... just tuck it way back under.. if you are having trouble with the taste you can put something on top of your tongue, tic tac, lifesaver... it's okay to sip liquids too.

Since I started doing this, it's been at least a year. I've gotten into the habit of brushing the top and bottom of my tongue and the roof of my mouth when I brush my teeth..... boy, does food ever taste fabulous now!

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 11:20:11 -0000 "darringirl" writes:

Thanks Topper - OK. I'm going to go try to split a pill now....theysure are stinky! I think I'll do the sublingual thing and find out ifthey taste as good as they smell! ;-)Darrin

[Guest guest]

Sublingual means under the tongue.

Tucking it in your cheek... I've not yet heard the proper term for that and the absorption is less.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 07:15:16 -0500 Debbie K writes:

That's funny, they don't taste too bad to me at all. Guess you'll get used to them. BTW I subling between cheek and gum rather than under tongue. You don't taste it that way and can still drink while waiting for it to dissolve.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

[Guest guest]

Sublingual means under the tongue.

Tucking it in your cheek... I've not yet heard the proper term for that and the absorption is less.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 07:15:16 -0500 Debbie K writes:

That's funny, they don't taste too bad to me at all. Guess you'll get used to them. BTW I subling between cheek and gum rather than under tongue. You don't taste it that way and can still drink while waiting for it to dissolve.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

[Guest guest]

Sublingual means under the tongue.

Tucking it in your cheek... I've not yet heard the proper term for that and the absorption is less.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 07:15:16 -0500 Debbie K writes:

That's funny, they don't taste too bad to me at all. Guess you'll get used to them. BTW I subling between cheek and gum rather than under tongue. You don't taste it that way and can still drink while waiting for it to dissolve.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

[Guest guest]

hmmm..... I thought it made no difference. Must have read that on another board.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

-----Original Message-----From: topper2@... Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:47 AMTo: The_Thyroid_Support_Group Subject: Re: Re: Armour from MyRXforless came today

Sublingual means under the tongue.

Tucking it in your cheek... I've not yet heard the proper term for that and the absorption is less.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 07:15:16 -0500 Debbie K writes:

That's funny, they don't taste too bad to me at all. Guess you'll get used to them. BTW I subling between cheek and gum rather than under tongue. You don't taste it that way and can still drink while waiting for it to dissolve.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

[Guest guest]

hmmm..... I thought it made no difference. Must have read that on another board.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

-----Original Message-----From: topper2@... Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:47 AMTo: The_Thyroid_Support_Group Subject: Re: Re: Armour from MyRXforless came today

Sublingual means under the tongue.

Tucking it in your cheek... I've not yet heard the proper term for that and the absorption is less.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 07:15:16 -0500 Debbie K writes:

That's funny, they don't taste too bad to me at all. Guess you'll get used to them. BTW I subling between cheek and gum rather than under tongue. You don't taste it that way and can still drink while waiting for it to dissolve.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

[Guest guest]

Just another note: I've been doing mine in cheek b/c when under the tongue, I wind up salivating a lot and it most of it just seems to wash down my throat anyway. I just want to do the most possible to bypass the stomach acids b/c they destroy the calcitonin. The only reason my docs have given for not wanting the TSH to be so low is the danger of osteoporsis. There is a drug out now called Miacalcin which is calcitonin in a nasal spray. It is prescribed for osteoporsis. I think it is logical that if I can take the armour in a way that will not destroy the calcitonin, I will avoid that and their fears are unfounded.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

-----Original Message-----From: topper2@... Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:47 AMTo: The_Thyroid_Support_Group Subject: Re: Re: Armour from MyRXforless came today

Sublingual means under the tongue.

Tucking it in your cheek... I've not yet heard the proper term for that and the absorption is less.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 07:15:16 -0500 Debbie K writes:

That's funny, they don't taste too bad to me at all. Guess you'll get used to them. BTW I subling between cheek and gum rather than under tongue. You don't taste it that way and can still drink while waiting for it to dissolve.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

[Guest guest]

Just another note: I've been doing mine in cheek b/c when under the tongue, I wind up salivating a lot and it most of it just seems to wash down my throat anyway. I just want to do the most possible to bypass the stomach acids b/c they destroy the calcitonin. The only reason my docs have given for not wanting the TSH to be so low is the danger of osteoporsis. There is a drug out now called Miacalcin which is calcitonin in a nasal spray. It is prescribed for osteoporsis. I think it is logical that if I can take the armour in a way that will not destroy the calcitonin, I will avoid that and their fears are unfounded.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

-----Original Message-----From: topper2@... Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:47 AMTo: The_Thyroid_Support_Group Subject: Re: Re: Armour from MyRXforless came today

Sublingual means under the tongue.

Tucking it in your cheek... I've not yet heard the proper term for that and the absorption is less.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 07:15:16 -0500 Debbie K writes:

That's funny, they don't taste too bad to me at all. Guess you'll get used to them. BTW I subling between cheek and gum rather than under tongue. You don't taste it that way and can still drink while waiting for it to dissolve.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

[Guest guest]

Just another note: I've been doing mine in cheek b/c when under the tongue, I wind up salivating a lot and it most of it just seems to wash down my throat anyway. I just want to do the most possible to bypass the stomach acids b/c they destroy the calcitonin. The only reason my docs have given for not wanting the TSH to be so low is the danger of osteoporsis. There is a drug out now called Miacalcin which is calcitonin in a nasal spray. It is prescribed for osteoporsis. I think it is logical that if I can take the armour in a way that will not destroy the calcitonin, I will avoid that and their fears are unfounded.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

-----Original Message-----From: topper2@... Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:47 AMTo: The_Thyroid_Support_Group Subject: Re: Re: Armour from MyRXforless came today

Sublingual means under the tongue.

Tucking it in your cheek... I've not yet heard the proper term for that and the absorption is less.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 07:15:16 -0500 Debbie K writes:

That's funny, they don't taste too bad to me at all. Guess you'll get used to them. BTW I subling between cheek and gum rather than under tongue. You don't taste it that way and can still drink while waiting for it to dissolve.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

[Guest guest]

Do you tuck it way in back next to that little web/membrane? Odd... I get less salivation putting it there than anywhere else.

We each have to do what works best for us.... That's part of what we are all here to figure out. Learning what other folks have tried, and the results, to determine what we feel we should try.

So if that is the best method for you, stick with it.... The important part is to be consistent in how you do it so that your absorption is also consistent.. that will give you the most even dosing and the most predictable results.

IMHO, of course.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 08:25:30 -0500 Debbie K writes:

Just another note: I've been doing mine in cheek b/c when under the tongue, I wind up salivating a lot and it most of it just seems to wash down my throat anyway. I just want to do the most possible to bypass the stomach acids b/c they destroy the calcitonin. The only reason my docs have given for not wanting the TSH to be so low is the danger of osteoporsis. There is a drug out now called Miacalcin which is calcitonin in a nasal spray. It is prescribed for osteoporsis. I think it is logical that if I can take the armour in a way that will not destroy the calcitonin, I will avoid that and their fears are unfounded.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

[Guest guest]

Do you tuck it way in back next to that little web/membrane? Odd... I get less salivation putting it there than anywhere else.

We each have to do what works best for us.... That's part of what we are all here to figure out. Learning what other folks have tried, and the results, to determine what we feel we should try.

So if that is the best method for you, stick with it.... The important part is to be consistent in how you do it so that your absorption is also consistent.. that will give you the most even dosing and the most predictable results.

IMHO, of course.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 08:25:30 -0500 Debbie K writes:

Just another note: I've been doing mine in cheek b/c when under the tongue, I wind up salivating a lot and it most of it just seems to wash down my throat anyway. I just want to do the most possible to bypass the stomach acids b/c they destroy the calcitonin. The only reason my docs have given for not wanting the TSH to be so low is the danger of osteoporsis. There is a drug out now called Miacalcin which is calcitonin in a nasal spray. It is prescribed for osteoporsis. I think it is logical that if I can take the armour in a way that will not destroy the calcitonin, I will avoid that and their fears are unfounded.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

[Guest guest]

Do you tuck it way in back next to that little web/membrane? Odd... I get less salivation putting it there than anywhere else.

We each have to do what works best for us.... That's part of what we are all here to figure out. Learning what other folks have tried, and the results, to determine what we feel we should try.

So if that is the best method for you, stick with it.... The important part is to be consistent in how you do it so that your absorption is also consistent.. that will give you the most even dosing and the most predictable results.

IMHO, of course.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 08:25:30 -0500 Debbie K writes:

Just another note: I've been doing mine in cheek b/c when under the tongue, I wind up salivating a lot and it most of it just seems to wash down my throat anyway. I just want to do the most possible to bypass the stomach acids b/c they destroy the calcitonin. The only reason my docs have given for not wanting the TSH to be so low is the danger of osteoporsis. There is a drug out now called Miacalcin which is calcitonin in a nasal spray. It is prescribed for osteoporsis. I think it is logical that if I can take the armour in a way that will not destroy the calcitonin, I will avoid that and their fears are unfounded.

Blessings,

Debbie K.

[Guest guest]

Yes, you're right. Some people think that the saliva is a barrier, but that is not the case, it is rather a vehicle for absorption.

Re: Re: Armour from MyRXforless came today

Sublingual means under the tongue.

Tucking it in your cheek... I've not yet heard the proper term for that and the absorption is less.

Topper ()

[Guest guest]

Yes, you're right. Some people think that the saliva is a barrier, but that is not the case, it is rather a vehicle for absorption.

Re: Re: Armour from MyRXforless came today

Sublingual means under the tongue.

Tucking it in your cheek... I've not yet heard the proper term for that and the absorption is less.

Topper ()

[Guest guest]

Yes, you're right. Some people think that the saliva is a barrier, but that is not the case, it is rather a vehicle for absorption.

Re: Re: Armour from MyRXforless came today

Sublingual means under the tongue.

Tucking it in your cheek... I've not yet heard the proper term for that and the absorption is less.

Topper ()

[Guest guest]

Yes, the saliva liquifies it so that it can pass through the membrane... but the trick is to tuck it where you won't be so incredibly 'juicy' as to cause the tab to disintegrate and the grit go down the throat... it's easy to tell when that is happening.. for me it's gritty and triggers me to cough.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 11:31:49 -0500 " " writes:

Yes, you're right. Some people think that the saliva is a barrier, but that is not the case, it is rather a vehicle for absorption.

[Guest guest]

Yes, the saliva liquifies it so that it can pass through the membrane... but the trick is to tuck it where you won't be so incredibly 'juicy' as to cause the tab to disintegrate and the grit go down the throat... it's easy to tell when that is happening.. for me it's gritty and triggers me to cough.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 11:31:49 -0500 " " writes:

Yes, you're right. Some people think that the saliva is a barrier, but that is not the case, it is rather a vehicle for absorption.

[Guest guest]

Yes, the saliva liquifies it so that it can pass through the membrane... but the trick is to tuck it where you won't be so incredibly 'juicy' as to cause the tab to disintegrate and the grit go down the throat... it's easy to tell when that is happening.. for me it's gritty and triggers me to cough.

Topper ()

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 11:31:49 -0500 " " writes:

Yes, you're right. Some people think that the saliva is a barrier, but that is not the case, it is rather a vehicle for absorption.

[Guest guest]

Thanks again for all the advice. It's been two days now and I feel

relieved to be done with Synthroid. Has anyone ever compared the list

of possible side effects from Synthroid to those of Armour? Armour

doesn't have any!

I tried Armour sublingually yesterday, breaking it in half to take one

half AM & one half PM. Was in a rush this morning so just swallowed a

whole one. So far no tremors or anything wierd. But I didn't expect

any. Tomorrow I will take one whole sublingually.

Darrin

> Do you tuck it way in back next to that little web/membrane? Odd...

I get

> less salivation putting it there than anywhere else.

>

> We each have to do what works best for us.... That's part of what

we are

> all here to figure out. Learning what other folks have tried, and the

> results, to determine what we feel we should try.

[Guest guest]

Thanks again for all the advice. It's been two days now and I feel

relieved to be done with Synthroid. Has anyone ever compared the list

of possible side effects from Synthroid to those of Armour? Armour

doesn't have any!

I tried Armour sublingually yesterday, breaking it in half to take one

half AM & one half PM. Was in a rush this morning so just swallowed a

whole one. So far no tremors or anything wierd. But I didn't expect

any. Tomorrow I will take one whole sublingually.

Darrin

> Do you tuck it way in back next to that little web/membrane? Odd...

I get

> less salivation putting it there than anywhere else.

>

> We each have to do what works best for us.... That's part of what

we are

> all here to figure out. Learning what other folks have tried, and the

> results, to determine what we feel we should try.