Guest guest Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 : " Yes, for you, this is very likely. " Thanks, Val! I am reading Peatfield's book, and I had hypoT symptoms even in childhood- early menstruation, painful menstruation. It makes me really angry that I have been dealing with this and adrenal problems for so long and it was never caught by anyone. I never really had problems with weight gain though. I think my adrenals were so bad, which would usually cause weight loss, and my thyroid was so bad, which would cause weight gain, that the two just kind of evened themselves out in that area. I see a new doctor tomorrow, who is supposed to be very knowledgeable about all of this stuff and prescribes Armour and HC. I hope she can help. I am going to talk to her about testing my aldosterone, or my sodium and potassium, at the very least. Thanks! -Olif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Yes, Olif, that is what it is. You are on a tiny amount of Armour and the HC supporting your adrenals is highlighting your hypo symptoms. Maybe try a small increase? I do my Armour 4 hours apart; maybe you could try that also and see how it works. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 : " Maybe try a small increase? " Thanks, ! I just increased yesterday from 1/4 to 1/2 grain (divided into 2 doses). I did feel a lot better yesterday. I will increase again in about another week. When I do, should I add a third dose or increase the first dose? Are you dosing 3 times a day, ? I am not sure if I can fit 3 doses in before 1 p.m. I am also adding iodine now and hoping it will go okay. I am only doing one drop of Lugol's right now (1/2 Iodoral). I started this about 4 days ago. So far, I think it is working well. I am going to try slowly increasing the iodine as I increase the Armour. If I am okay on the 1/2 grain, which I think I am, I will try 2 drops of Lugol's in a couple days. Thanks, Olif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Olif..... i've not had weight gain so much as i have to now be soooo careful what and how much i eat. i do have a flab issue now. not sure if it is because i am taking it easier workout wise now or what. i do work out but no longer weight train like i did. but even the working out i am doing isn't dealing with this flab thing. i'm on 27.5 hc.5 3/4 armour. i do not think this is a hypo issue for me. i'm not optimized yet, but can't be far off. it is clearly the hc doing this. plus i have low testosterone. makes me think i ought to add back in my t bhrt. i am not liking this part of my " new health " at all! ag > > Sun May 13, 2007 7:55 am (PST) > I have been gaining weight since being on the HC. I am on 25 mg, and > I really don't think it is too much for me, because I still can't go 4 > hours in between doses. > > Could the weight gain be from being hypo? I am only on 1/2 grain > Armour. Maybe getting the adrenals supported is making the hypo > symptoms show more??? > > I got rid of all my " fat pants " several months ago, and now I am > wishing I had them back! :-( > > Thanks, > Olif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Are we supposed to dose all of our Armour before 1 p.m.?? Olif wrote: : " Maybe try a small increase? " Thanks, ! I just increased yesterday from 1/4 to 1/2 grain (divided into 2 doses). I did feel a lot better yesterday. I will increase again in about another week. When I do, should I add a third dose or increase the first dose? Are you dosing 3 times a day, ? I am not sure if I can fit 3 doses in before 1 p.m. I am also adding iodine now and hoping it will go okay. I am only doing one drop of Lugol's right now (1/2 Iodoral). I started this about 4 days ago. So far, I think it is working well. I am going to try slowly increasing the iodine as I increase the Armour. If I am okay on the 1/2 grain, which I think I am, I will try 2 drops of Lugol's in a couple days. Thanks, Olif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 No, I use the oils straight. For Onyx we used 3 or 4, plus a hot pack on top to drive the oils in. I will have to try and remember which oils; I think Aroma Seiz, Lemongrass, and peppermint last; we massage them in and then apply a hot towel and have her " stay " laying down for a while. She has been through obedience training with the three of us as as a puppy, so she stays when told to stay, for the most part. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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