Re: Hello, I'm new here...

[Guest guest]

Oh dear one, you still have many years ahead and with Armour you can

combat many of the issues you state. And Caroline, Armour costs HALF

the amount that Synthroid does if you can get a prescription. Go to

the LINKS section and then to the Armour locate-a-doc and see who is

the closest doc to you that will prescribe Armour. I drive one hour

and 20 minutes to mine and it's worth it.

And if worse comes to worse, many folks here self-treat. Armour can

be gotten at myrxforless...but I'd like to see you try to get an

Armour doc first.

As far as the bursitis, I, too have it in my fingers (tendonitis),

shoulders etc, but have found near complete relief over and over by

taking 2 capsules of ginger daily. It can take at least 2-3 weeks

before you notice a difference, but when the difference comes, it is

truly amazing that something so simple can help. Ginger is a

wonderful anti-inflamatory substance that, for me, works.

But...Armour is even better for other issues you state. You will be

AMAZED what it can do for you. My life turned around 360 degrees

when I switched from Synthroid to Armour.

When you do start on Armour, stay in touch so we can help you. Funny

thing is that most of know MUCH more than most docs do on this

subject.

You hang in there sweet one. The Knight in Shining ARMOUR is your

hope. It works.

Janie in Colorado

> I'm a 67yo widow with multi-symptoms including chronic pain,

chronic fatigue, brittle nails, limp/fine hair, eyebrows/ body hair

losses, fibromyalgia symptoms, DDD, spondylitis, severe

osteoarthritis, severe osteopenia, congenital scoliosis/muscle

spasms, lordosis, bursitis in hip/shoulder, hypoglycemia,

hypothyroidism, candida albicans, scleroderma, allergies to

foods/dairy/ environmental, chemical sensitivities, hot

flashes/sweats, shortness of breath/windedness & recently my

acupuncturist said I have rheumatoid arthritis which is news to me &

not diagnosed by AMA physicians yet.

>

> I've been on Synthroid for about 5 years & despite upped dosages

based on lab tests, not getting much better in fact feeling

progressively worse. I'm also living alone for the first time in my

life which I'm not at all used to after having extended

family/siblings, parents, etc living nearby & raising 4 kids. Plus

two divorces to 2 men who later in marriages developed mental

illness & /or alcoholism/domestic violence & one 3rd spousal death.

>

> So I've become increasingly & extremely lonely the past 2 years

with much anxiety & some fear from having to move away from my

lifelong community & resources, family, friends & medical/health

connections I'm used to due to circumstances beyond my control. To a

small hick town financially depressed farming area where there's

little or no of the same types of resources I'm used to or as there

are available in larger cities or metropolitan areas.

>

> So I've kind of lost my will-to-live & self-discipline to take as

good care of myself as I used to seeing no further purpose to live

or be needed by anyone. And also lack the $funds$ &

resources/family/friends I used to have that supported me in doing

so. That's enough for now except to say that emotions/feelings & low

income do contribute to my dis-eases I've no doubt as I've been

sicker living here alone the past two years than I ever have in my

life & almost didn't make it through last winter due to low immune

system. My hope is that I can turn this around & find some kind of

life to live that's worthwhile & hoping that something like Armour

thyroid & other natural things might be the answer to at least

helping me cope & feel a bit better than I have been so that perhaps

I can start taking better care of myself other ways like I used to.

>

> Blessings,

> Caroline

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh dear one, you still have many years ahead and with Armour you can

combat many of the issues you state. And Caroline, Armour costs HALF

the amount that Synthroid does if you can get a prescription. Go to

the LINKS section and then to the Armour locate-a-doc and see who is

the closest doc to you that will prescribe Armour. I drive one hour

and 20 minutes to mine and it's worth it.

And if worse comes to worse, many folks here self-treat. Armour can

be gotten at myrxforless...but I'd like to see you try to get an

Armour doc first.

As far as the bursitis, I, too have it in my fingers (tendonitis),

shoulders etc, but have found near complete relief over and over by

taking 2 capsules of ginger daily. It can take at least 2-3 weeks

before you notice a difference, but when the difference comes, it is

truly amazing that something so simple can help. Ginger is a

wonderful anti-inflamatory substance that, for me, works.

But...Armour is even better for other issues you state. You will be

AMAZED what it can do for you. My life turned around 360 degrees

when I switched from Synthroid to Armour.

When you do start on Armour, stay in touch so we can help you. Funny

thing is that most of know MUCH more than most docs do on this

subject.

You hang in there sweet one. The Knight in Shining ARMOUR is your

hope. It works.

Janie in Colorado

> I'm a 67yo widow with multi-symptoms including chronic pain,

chronic fatigue, brittle nails, limp/fine hair, eyebrows/ body hair

losses, fibromyalgia symptoms, DDD, spondylitis, severe

osteoarthritis, severe osteopenia, congenital scoliosis/muscle

spasms, lordosis, bursitis in hip/shoulder, hypoglycemia,

hypothyroidism, candida albicans, scleroderma, allergies to

foods/dairy/ environmental, chemical sensitivities, hot

flashes/sweats, shortness of breath/windedness & recently my

acupuncturist said I have rheumatoid arthritis which is news to me &

not diagnosed by AMA physicians yet.

>

> I've been on Synthroid for about 5 years & despite upped dosages

based on lab tests, not getting much better in fact feeling

progressively worse. I'm also living alone for the first time in my

life which I'm not at all used to after having extended

family/siblings, parents, etc living nearby & raising 4 kids. Plus

two divorces to 2 men who later in marriages developed mental

illness & /or alcoholism/domestic violence & one 3rd spousal death.

>

> So I've become increasingly & extremely lonely the past 2 years

with much anxiety & some fear from having to move away from my

lifelong community & resources, family, friends & medical/health

connections I'm used to due to circumstances beyond my control. To a

small hick town financially depressed farming area where there's

little or no of the same types of resources I'm used to or as there

are available in larger cities or metropolitan areas.

>

> So I've kind of lost my will-to-live & self-discipline to take as

good care of myself as I used to seeing no further purpose to live

or be needed by anyone. And also lack the $funds$ &

resources/family/friends I used to have that supported me in doing

so. That's enough for now except to say that emotions/feelings & low

income do contribute to my dis-eases I've no doubt as I've been

sicker living here alone the past two years than I ever have in my

life & almost didn't make it through last winter due to low immune

system. My hope is that I can turn this around & find some kind of

life to live that's worthwhile & hoping that something like Armour

thyroid & other natural things might be the answer to at least

helping me cope & feel a bit better than I have been so that perhaps

I can start taking better care of myself other ways like I used to.

>

> Blessings,

> Caroline

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh dear one, you still have many years ahead and with Armour you can

combat many of the issues you state. And Caroline, Armour costs HALF

the amount that Synthroid does if you can get a prescription. Go to

the LINKS section and then to the Armour locate-a-doc and see who is

the closest doc to you that will prescribe Armour. I drive one hour

and 20 minutes to mine and it's worth it.

And if worse comes to worse, many folks here self-treat. Armour can

be gotten at myrxforless...but I'd like to see you try to get an

Armour doc first.

As far as the bursitis, I, too have it in my fingers (tendonitis),

shoulders etc, but have found near complete relief over and over by

taking 2 capsules of ginger daily. It can take at least 2-3 weeks

before you notice a difference, but when the difference comes, it is

truly amazing that something so simple can help. Ginger is a

wonderful anti-inflamatory substance that, for me, works.

But...Armour is even better for other issues you state. You will be

AMAZED what it can do for you. My life turned around 360 degrees

when I switched from Synthroid to Armour.

When you do start on Armour, stay in touch so we can help you. Funny

thing is that most of know MUCH more than most docs do on this

subject.

You hang in there sweet one. The Knight in Shining ARMOUR is your

hope. It works.

Janie in Colorado

> I'm a 67yo widow with multi-symptoms including chronic pain,

chronic fatigue, brittle nails, limp/fine hair, eyebrows/ body hair

losses, fibromyalgia symptoms, DDD, spondylitis, severe

osteoarthritis, severe osteopenia, congenital scoliosis/muscle

spasms, lordosis, bursitis in hip/shoulder, hypoglycemia,

hypothyroidism, candida albicans, scleroderma, allergies to

foods/dairy/ environmental, chemical sensitivities, hot

flashes/sweats, shortness of breath/windedness & recently my

acupuncturist said I have rheumatoid arthritis which is news to me &

not diagnosed by AMA physicians yet.

>

> I've been on Synthroid for about 5 years & despite upped dosages

based on lab tests, not getting much better in fact feeling

progressively worse. I'm also living alone for the first time in my

life which I'm not at all used to after having extended

family/siblings, parents, etc living nearby & raising 4 kids. Plus

two divorces to 2 men who later in marriages developed mental

illness & /or alcoholism/domestic violence & one 3rd spousal death.

>

> So I've become increasingly & extremely lonely the past 2 years

with much anxiety & some fear from having to move away from my

lifelong community & resources, family, friends & medical/health

connections I'm used to due to circumstances beyond my control. To a

small hick town financially depressed farming area where there's

little or no of the same types of resources I'm used to or as there

are available in larger cities or metropolitan areas.

>

> So I've kind of lost my will-to-live & self-discipline to take as

good care of myself as I used to seeing no further purpose to live

or be needed by anyone. And also lack the $funds$ &

resources/family/friends I used to have that supported me in doing

so. That's enough for now except to say that emotions/feelings & low

income do contribute to my dis-eases I've no doubt as I've been

sicker living here alone the past two years than I ever have in my

life & almost didn't make it through last winter due to low immune

system. My hope is that I can turn this around & find some kind of

life to live that's worthwhile & hoping that something like Armour

thyroid & other natural things might be the answer to at least

helping me cope & feel a bit better than I have been so that perhaps

I can start taking better care of myself other ways like I used to.

>

> Blessings,

> Caroline

>

>

[Guest guest]

Caroline, I'm so glad to see you made it. I've filled you in somewhat about how

I've had to deal with self medicating, but I think Armour is so worth it. I'm

like Janie, I'd love to see you find a dr who will give you the prescription,

but when all else fails, there is a way. I can so relate to hurting, not

getting any relief, and in my case the dr just looking at me and saying, you

don't need any thyroid medication, cuz your in the 'normal' range. he was only

looking at TSH (sigh). I was so disgusted, I could have slapped him! lol.

His insistance, and my symptoms, with no relief are what helped me to find this

site. I have no clue who I heard about this site from, but I will be forever

grateful! It took a while of reading and trying to digest it all, but I finally

took the plunge in April 2004, and ordered the Armour when I couldn't get a

prescription. I wouldn't give up my Armour now, for any amt of money!

And as somebody just mentioned, I agree, Endo's are idiots! :-)

SandyE~Houston

Hello, I'm new here...

AMA physicians yet.

I've been on Synthroid for about 5 years & despite upped dosages based on lab

tests, not getting much better in fact feeling progressively worse. resources

I'm used to or as there are available in larger cities or metropolitan areas.

So I've kind of lost my will-to-live & self-discipline to take as good care of

myself as I used to seeing no further purpose to live or be needed by anyone. My

hope is that I can turn this around & find some kind of life to live that's

worthwhile & hoping that something like Armour thyroid & other natural things

might be the answer to at least helping me cope & feel a bit better than I have

been so that perhaps I can start taking better care of myself other ways like I

used to.

Blessings,

Caroline

[Guest guest]

Please, switch to Armour and if you can, slowly adjust the dose up

untill you feel best. The doses most common before the TSH test were

between 3 and 5 grains, with some people needing more. The healthy

thyroid produces around 4-1/2 to 5 grains a day. You cannot overdose

on less. This is because your thyroid will drop production by

whatever you are taking to keep blood levels below 4-1/2 to 5

grains. People have huge differences in thyroid needs, so these

numbers above are general.

If you have problems with smaller doses of thryoid, this usually

means that you have adrenal fatigue or anemia or other problems

interfering. This means then that you will need to increase doses

very slowly and in very small increments, whatever you can tolerate.

Adrenal fatigue is very common in long standing hypothyroidism.

I really think that many of your health problems will improve

greatly. Especially joint problems. It sure did for me. Your mental

health should also improve if you can get your dose up high enough.

Depression is a symptom of low thyroid. The brain is being deprived

of oxygen and energy.

I would suggest that you add meditation, yoga, or Tai Chi, and

skilled relaxation to your daily routine. These can all be learned

from library books and so don't cost anything. This is very

important for someone who has become sort of cut off due to illness.

It will help with the losses. The reason is that in chronic fatigue,

there seems to be an element of loss and/or sometimes trauma that

plays into it. It has an effect on the brain, which carries into the

energy systems of the body. Sadness, losses and trauma seem to

overwhelm the pituitary and hypothalamus and they are the master

endocrine controllers.

Meditation is capable of clearing out some of this disturbance. I

became sick myself after a family tragedy and several losses in a

short period. Many specialists have found that people with chronic

fatigue and fibromyalgia have a common denominator of sad, painful,

truamatic events and of deep losses, especially loss of love. Some

have said that people who suffer from this have had a lifetime of

being concerned with others to the exclusion of themselves, and of

type A behavior and demanding perfection from themselves. They say

the disease is a wake up call that it is time to take time out for

yourself and to care for yourself. It is also thought that it is a

kind of burnout.

Anyway, I think there is hope as I have seen it. When you are sick,

it is very difficult to fight to turn it around. There just is no

energy for it. After a long time of sickness, it starts to seem like

no efforts on your part makes any difference. But, I do think there

is hope for a life to go in a direction never imagined and to become

totally new. Try to do as much as you can to try and get out of the

black hole.

Tish

[Guest guest]

Hi Caroline! Soooo happy to see you over here too!! I see more of your

history here, and the spousal abuse and bad marriages I can identify with.

Yrs of this kind of stress help to cause the things that have happened to

our bodies, and the diseases we have. It looks like you have at least 3

autoimmune diseases---Hypo (if autoimmune), Rheumatoid, and Scleroderma, at

least. We have these things sitting on our chromosomes, but the things that

happen to us bring them forward more. I believe that the cause of much of

your symptoms is chronic undertreated thyroid disease, maybe as far back as

the back problems you were describing earlier.

Hello, I'm new here...

> I'm a 67yo widow with multi-symptoms including chronic pain, chronic

fatigue, brittle nails, limp/fine hair, eyebrows/ body hair losses,

fibromyalgia symptoms, DDD, spondylitis, severe osteoarthritis, severe

osteopenia, congenital scoliosis/muscle spasms, lordosis, bursitis in

hip/shoulder, hypoglycemia, hypothyroidism, candida albicans, scleroderma,

allergies to foods/dairy/ environmental, chemical sensitivities, hot

flashes/sweats, shortness of breath/windedness & recently my acupuncturist

said I have rheumatoid arthritis which is news to me & not diagnosed by AMA

physicians yet.

>

> I've been on Synthroid for about 5 years & despite upped dosages based on

lab tests, not getting much better in fact feeling progressively worse. I'm

also living alone for the first time in my life which I'm not at all used to

after having extended family/siblings, parents, etc living nearby & raising

4 kids. Plus two divorces to 2 men who later in marriages developed mental

illness & /or alcoholism/domestic violence & one 3rd spousal death.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Caroline!

Welcome to the group! So glad to have you join us! Armour can make a big

difference in how you feel. Also bio-identical hormones can make a

difference if you are low in progesterone, testosterone and or estrogen.

Best to you!

in Va.

I'm a 67yo widow with multi-symptoms including chronic pain, chronic

fatigue, brittle nails, limp/fine hair, eyebrows/ body hair losses,

fibromyalgia symptoms, DDD, spondylitis, severe osteoarthritis, severe

osteopenia, congenital scoliosis/muscle spasms, lordosis, bursitis in

hip/shoulder, hypoglycemia, hypothyroidism, candida albicans,

scleroderma, allergies to foods/dairy/ environmental, chemical

sensitivities, hot flashes/sweats, shortness of breath/windedness &

recently my acupuncturist said I have rheumatoid arthritis which is news

to me & not diagnosed by AMA physicians yet.

I've been on Synthroid for about 5 years & despite upped dosages based

on lab tests, not getting much better in fact feeling progressively

worse. I'm also living alone for the first time in my life which I'm not

at all used to after having extended family/siblings, parents, etc

living nearby & raising 4 kids. Plus two divorces to 2 men who later in

marriages developed mental illness & /or alcoholism/domestic violence &

one 3rd spousal death.

So I've become increasingly & extremely lonely the past 2 years with

much anxiety & some fear from having to move away from my lifelong

community & resources, family, friends & medical/health connections I'm

used to due to circumstances beyond my control. To a small hick town

financially depressed farming area where there's little or no of the

same types of resources I'm used to or as there are available in larger

cities or metropolitan areas.

So I've kind of lost my will-to-live & self-discipline to take as good

care of myself as I used to seeing no further purpose to live or be

needed by anyone. And also lack the $funds$ & resources/family/friends I

used to have that supported me in doing so. That's enough for now except

to say that emotions/feelings & low income do contribute to my dis-eases

I've no doubt as I've been sicker living here alone the past two years

than I ever have in my life & almost didn't make it through last winter

due to low immune system. My hope is that I can turn this around & find

some kind of life to live that's worthwhile & hoping that something like

Armour thyroid & other natural things might be the answer to at least

helping me cope & feel a bit better than I have been so that perhaps I

can start taking better care of myself other ways like I used to.

Blessings,

Caroline

[Guest guest]

Hi, Caroline!

Welcome to the group! So glad to have you join us! Armour can make a big

difference in how you feel. Also bio-identical hormones can make a

difference if you are low in progesterone, testosterone and or estrogen.

Best to you!

in Va.

I'm a 67yo widow with multi-symptoms including chronic pain, chronic

fatigue, brittle nails, limp/fine hair, eyebrows/ body hair losses,

fibromyalgia symptoms, DDD, spondylitis, severe osteoarthritis, severe

osteopenia, congenital scoliosis/muscle spasms, lordosis, bursitis in

hip/shoulder, hypoglycemia, hypothyroidism, candida albicans,

scleroderma, allergies to foods/dairy/ environmental, chemical

sensitivities, hot flashes/sweats, shortness of breath/windedness &

recently my acupuncturist said I have rheumatoid arthritis which is news

to me & not diagnosed by AMA physicians yet.

I've been on Synthroid for about 5 years & despite upped dosages based

on lab tests, not getting much better in fact feeling progressively

worse. I'm also living alone for the first time in my life which I'm not

at all used to after having extended family/siblings, parents, etc

living nearby & raising 4 kids. Plus two divorces to 2 men who later in

marriages developed mental illness & /or alcoholism/domestic violence &

one 3rd spousal death.

So I've become increasingly & extremely lonely the past 2 years with

much anxiety & some fear from having to move away from my lifelong

community & resources, family, friends & medical/health connections I'm

used to due to circumstances beyond my control. To a small hick town

financially depressed farming area where there's little or no of the

same types of resources I'm used to or as there are available in larger

cities or metropolitan areas.

So I've kind of lost my will-to-live & self-discipline to take as good

care of myself as I used to seeing no further purpose to live or be

needed by anyone. And also lack the $funds$ & resources/family/friends I

used to have that supported me in doing so. That's enough for now except

to say that emotions/feelings & low income do contribute to my dis-eases

I've no doubt as I've been sicker living here alone the past two years

than I ever have in my life & almost didn't make it through last winter

due to low immune system. My hope is that I can turn this around & find

some kind of life to live that's worthwhile & hoping that something like

Armour thyroid & other natural things might be the answer to at least

helping me cope & feel a bit better than I have been so that perhaps I

can start taking better care of myself other ways like I used to.

Blessings,

Caroline

[Guest guest]

Hi, Caroline!

Welcome to the group! So glad to have you join us! Armour can make a big

difference in how you feel. Also bio-identical hormones can make a

difference if you are low in progesterone, testosterone and or estrogen.

Best to you!

in Va.

I'm a 67yo widow with multi-symptoms including chronic pain, chronic

fatigue, brittle nails, limp/fine hair, eyebrows/ body hair losses,

fibromyalgia symptoms, DDD, spondylitis, severe osteoarthritis, severe

osteopenia, congenital scoliosis/muscle spasms, lordosis, bursitis in

hip/shoulder, hypoglycemia, hypothyroidism, candida albicans,

scleroderma, allergies to foods/dairy/ environmental, chemical

sensitivities, hot flashes/sweats, shortness of breath/windedness &

recently my acupuncturist said I have rheumatoid arthritis which is news

to me & not diagnosed by AMA physicians yet.

I've been on Synthroid for about 5 years & despite upped dosages based

on lab tests, not getting much better in fact feeling progressively

worse. I'm also living alone for the first time in my life which I'm not

at all used to after having extended family/siblings, parents, etc

living nearby & raising 4 kids. Plus two divorces to 2 men who later in

marriages developed mental illness & /or alcoholism/domestic violence &

one 3rd spousal death.

So I've become increasingly & extremely lonely the past 2 years with

much anxiety & some fear from having to move away from my lifelong

community & resources, family, friends & medical/health connections I'm

used to due to circumstances beyond my control. To a small hick town

financially depressed farming area where there's little or no of the

same types of resources I'm used to or as there are available in larger

cities or metropolitan areas.

So I've kind of lost my will-to-live & self-discipline to take as good

care of myself as I used to seeing no further purpose to live or be

needed by anyone. And also lack the $funds$ & resources/family/friends I

used to have that supported me in doing so. That's enough for now except

to say that emotions/feelings & low income do contribute to my dis-eases

I've no doubt as I've been sicker living here alone the past two years

than I ever have in my life & almost didn't make it through last winter

due to low immune system. My hope is that I can turn this around & find

some kind of life to live that's worthwhile & hoping that something like

Armour thyroid & other natural things might be the answer to at least

helping me cope & feel a bit better than I have been so that perhaps I

can start taking better care of myself other ways like I used to.

Blessings,

Caroline

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thanx for the response. What are bio-identical hormones & where do you get them?

Blessings,

Caroline

RE: Hello, I'm new here...

Hi, Caroline!

Welcome to the group! So glad to have you join us! Armour can make a big

difference in how you feel. Also bio-identical hormones can make a

difference if you are low in progesterone, testosterone and or estrogen.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thanx for the response. What are bio-identical hormones & where do you get them?

Blessings,

Caroline

RE: Hello, I'm new here...

Hi, Caroline!

Welcome to the group! So glad to have you join us! Armour can make a big

difference in how you feel. Also bio-identical hormones can make a

difference if you are low in progesterone, testosterone and or estrogen.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thanx for the response. What are bio-identical hormones & where do you get them?

Blessings,

Caroline

RE: Hello, I'm new here...

Hi, Caroline!

Welcome to the group! So glad to have you join us! Armour can make a big

difference in how you feel. Also bio-identical hormones can make a

difference if you are low in progesterone, testosterone and or estrogen.

[Guest guest]

H i, Caroline,

Bio-identical hormones are hormones that are made from soy or yams and

made identical to our hormones in the lab. However, they are not

synthetic like the drug companies. (Premarin is natural but it's

bio-identical to horses not us.) We have 3 estrogens: estradiol,

estrone, & estriol. But horses have 7 estrogens. These bio-identical

hormones work in our bodies the way our hormones produced by the body

always worked. I was tested by ZRT labs for mine.

But you can either check with them for doctors in your area who

prescribe bio-identical hormones or check with the women's international

pharmacy. Check Google.com for their addies. Hope this helps.

Best to you!

in Va.

Hi ,

Thanx for the response. What are bio-identical hormones & where do you

get them?

Blessings,

Caroline

[Guest guest]

Okay thx . Sounds like if I've been taking only the estradiol, I've been

missing out on estrone & estriol so still have had a hormonal imbalance. Does

that sounds right? I will try ZRT labs for doctors in my area first. But if

this gets much more complicated, I'll just give up altogether. I'm already in

overwhelm here & can't keep up with all this.

Caroline

RE: Hello, I'm new here...

H i, Caroline,

Bio-identical hormones are hormones that are made from soy or yams and

made identical to our hormones in the lab.

[Guest guest]

Okay thx . Sounds like if I've been taking only the estradiol, I've been

missing out on estrone & estriol so still have had a hormonal imbalance. Does

that sounds right? I will try ZRT labs for doctors in my area first. But if

this gets much more complicated, I'll just give up altogether. I'm already in

overwhelm here & can't keep up with all this.

Caroline

RE: Hello, I'm new here...

H i, Caroline,

Bio-identical hormones are hormones that are made from soy or yams and

made identical to our hormones in the lab.

[Guest guest]

N ot necessarily. My pharmacist was going to give me the estradiol cream

but asked about the estriol because it is better at preventing cancer so

he gave me Bi-est which contains both. He says that estradiol does a

better job at fighting the side effects of estrogen deficiency like hot

flashes etc. You are taking progesterone, right? Natural progesterone,

that is. I think you know how important that is if you are using

estrogen. I sure hope you find something that works for you!

in Va.

Okay thx . Sounds like if I've been taking only the estradiol, I've

been missing out on estrone & estriol so still have had a hormonal

imbalance. Does that sounds right? I will try ZRT labs for doctors in

my area first. But if this gets much more complicated, I'll just give up

altogether. I'm already in overwhelm here & can't keep up with all this.

Caroline

[Guest guest]

N ot necessarily. My pharmacist was going to give me the estradiol cream

but asked about the estriol because it is better at preventing cancer so

he gave me Bi-est which contains both. He says that estradiol does a

better job at fighting the side effects of estrogen deficiency like hot

flashes etc. You are taking progesterone, right? Natural progesterone,

that is. I think you know how important that is if you are using

estrogen. I sure hope you find something that works for you!

in Va.

Okay thx . Sounds like if I've been taking only the estradiol, I've

been missing out on estrone & estriol so still have had a hormonal

imbalance. Does that sounds right? I will try ZRT labs for doctors in

my area first. But if this gets much more complicated, I'll just give up

altogether. I'm already in overwhelm here & can't keep up with all this.

Caroline

[Guest guest]

No...I'm not now & never have taken progesterone because I had a hysterectomy

that caused the estrogen deficiency & no more periods with no uterus. I'm have

horrible hot flashes/sweats since I've been off the Estradiol, about two months

now. What I need is a good doctor who knows how to test & prescribe for ALL my

hormonal needs, thyroid, adrenals include. Lotsa luck, huh? What are the chances

I'll ever find one I can get to? Might as well kiss my life goodbye at this

rate.

RE: Hello, I'm new here...

N ot necessarily. My pharmacist was going to give me the estradiol cream

but asked about the estriol because it is better at preventing cancer so

he gave me Bi-est which contains both. He says that estradiol does a

better job at fighting the side effects of estrogen deficiency like hot

flashes etc. You are taking progesterone, right?

[Guest guest]

Progesterone does a lot more than just taking care of the uterus, and it is

the first hormone that most of us lose. Uterus or not, I'm doing the

progesterone cream, with good results, but I haven't been on it but the 30

days, so far. It has improved my sleep tremendously.

Re: Hello, I'm new here...

>

> No...I'm not now & never have taken progesterone because I had a

hysterectomy that caused the estrogen deficiency & no more periods with no

uterus. I'm have horrible hot flashes/sweats since I've been off the

Estradiol, about two months now. What I need is a good doctor who knows how

to test & prescribe for ALL my hormonal needs, thyroid, adrenals include.

Lotsa luck, huh? What are the chances I'll ever find one I can get to? Might

as well kiss my life goodbye at this rate.

[Guest guest]

Progesterone does a lot more than just taking care of the uterus, and it is

the first hormone that most of us lose. Uterus or not, I'm doing the

progesterone cream, with good results, but I haven't been on it but the 30

days, so far. It has improved my sleep tremendously.

Re: Hello, I'm new here...

>

> No...I'm not now & never have taken progesterone because I had a

hysterectomy that caused the estrogen deficiency & no more periods with no

uterus. I'm have horrible hot flashes/sweats since I've been off the

Estradiol, about two months now. What I need is a good doctor who knows how

to test & prescribe for ALL my hormonal needs, thyroid, adrenals include.

Lotsa luck, huh? What are the chances I'll ever find one I can get to? Might

as well kiss my life goodbye at this rate.

[Guest guest]

Progesterone does a lot more than just taking care of the uterus, and it is

the first hormone that most of us lose. Uterus or not, I'm doing the

progesterone cream, with good results, but I haven't been on it but the 30

days, so far. It has improved my sleep tremendously.

Re: Hello, I'm new here...

>

> No...I'm not now & never have taken progesterone because I had a

hysterectomy that caused the estrogen deficiency & no more periods with no

uterus. I'm have horrible hot flashes/sweats since I've been off the

Estradiol, about two months now. What I need is a good doctor who knows how

to test & prescribe for ALL my hormonal needs, thyroid, adrenals include.

Lotsa luck, huh? What are the chances I'll ever find one I can get to? Might

as well kiss my life goodbye at this rate.