Re: Hi, new here...wondering if anyone could help gi...

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/30/2004 5:31:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,

artsy897@... writes:

> I am wondering if I could

> have low adrenals, which from what I read should be

> checked and medicated first before starting

> Armour...right?

>

>

This is right. And although you should go at least two weeks at the 60 mg.

of Armour before upping...it does sound like you may have some adrenal problems

that need addressing. Unfortunately most docs don't seem to know too much

about this. The best test is really a saliva test that measures your cortisol

4x during the day. See if your doc has these. But don't despair...you can

treat your adrenals on your own if need be.

About all you can say to your doc is that you're concerned that your symptoms

when you try to up sound like your adrenals need some support as you know

that when the thyroid has become out of balance the adrenals often are too...and

need some support for a while.

All you can do is try with the doctor...some of them understand it, some of

them don't.

don't give up hope. it is a frustrating road at times...but it can get

better. the support of folks here is the best part.

cindi

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/30/2004 5:31:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,

artsy897@... writes:

> I am wondering if I could

> have low adrenals, which from what I read should be

> checked and medicated first before starting

> Armour...right?

>

>

This is right. And although you should go at least two weeks at the 60 mg.

of Armour before upping...it does sound like you may have some adrenal problems

that need addressing. Unfortunately most docs don't seem to know too much

about this. The best test is really a saliva test that measures your cortisol

4x during the day. See if your doc has these. But don't despair...you can

treat your adrenals on your own if need be.

About all you can say to your doc is that you're concerned that your symptoms

when you try to up sound like your adrenals need some support as you know

that when the thyroid has become out of balance the adrenals often are too...and

need some support for a while.

All you can do is try with the doctor...some of them understand it, some of

them don't.

don't give up hope. it is a frustrating road at times...but it can get

better. the support of folks here is the best part.

cindi

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/30/2004 5:31:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,

artsy897@... writes:

> My Cholesterol are high...291 100-200

>

this will probably go back down after you're able to be on Armour for a

little while and get your dosage up. my cholesterol was high too..and it went

back

to normal.

cindi

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/30/2004 5:31:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,

artsy897@... writes:

> What about when to take my medicine? I am going to fast in case

> he wants to do labs which I suspect he will. Does it matter when I

> take my meds?

>

I would skip the meds the day you have your lab. Armour apparently gives

some high readings sometimes that get docs all upset..and then they want to

lower

your dosage.

Cindi