Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 In a message dated 12/9/2004 7:01:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wvyorkies@... writes: > She told me that Dr's DO NOT like to be told by a patient what is wrong > with them and how they should be treated, medically that is Well if they would get it right, we wouldn't have to. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 In a message dated 12/9/2004 7:01:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wvyorkies@... writes: > She told me that Dr's DO NOT like to be told by a patient what is wrong > with them and how they should be treated, medically that is Well if they would get it right, we wouldn't have to. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 In a message dated 12/9/2004 7:01:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wvyorkies@... writes: > She told me that Dr's DO NOT like to be told by a patient what is wrong > with them and how they should be treated, medically that is Well if they would get it right, we wouldn't have to. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 In a message dated 12/9/2004 7:01:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wvyorkies@... writes: > am confused about all this grain talk. Each tablet is 60 mg's. Should I > take 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 in the afternoon? Or just take the whole pill > in the morning like I was doing with my Synthroid? > I started with all mine first in the morning. then later on, when i found myself dragging still in the afternoon, I started adding an afternoon dose. I started with 1/2 in the morning...but starting with 1 grain (60 mg.) is okay. Or you could start with 1/2 and then in 10 days to 14 days, up it to the full grain. Some folks may tell you to go ahead and split the dose. And that's okay. But the thyroid gland does normally release its thyroid hormone in the morning...and for me, getting enough in the morning for my body was essential. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 In a message dated 12/9/2004 7:01:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wvyorkies@... writes: > am confused about all this grain talk. Each tablet is 60 mg's. Should I > take 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 in the afternoon? Or just take the whole pill > in the morning like I was doing with my Synthroid? > I started with all mine first in the morning. then later on, when i found myself dragging still in the afternoon, I started adding an afternoon dose. I started with 1/2 in the morning...but starting with 1 grain (60 mg.) is okay. Or you could start with 1/2 and then in 10 days to 14 days, up it to the full grain. Some folks may tell you to go ahead and split the dose. And that's okay. But the thyroid gland does normally release its thyroid hormone in the morning...and for me, getting enough in the morning for my body was essential. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 In a message dated 12/9/2004 7:01:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wvyorkies@... writes: > Can you believe that she thinks I am possibly heading towards > Alzheimer's!!!! Are they so determined to try and scare the crap out of us??? she said this to you? i can not believe the arrogance of some doctors. cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 In a message dated 12/9/2004 7:01:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wvyorkies@... writes: > Can you believe that she thinks I am possibly heading towards > Alzheimer's!!!! Are they so determined to try and scare the crap out of us??? she said this to you? i can not believe the arrogance of some doctors. cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 In a message dated 12/9/2004 8:07:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wvyorkies@... writes: > I hate pills as it is! If I find that I am tired later on, I can try 1/2 > mornings and afternoons. I hope the 60 mg will be enough because I doubt that > I could get her to up it! > kathy, i think that will work okay for you. let's get you going on that..and see how it goes. i hate pills too...but armour helped so much that i find i don't mind them at all. cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 In a message dated 12/9/2004 8:19:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wvyorkies@... writes: > Anyway, in this book that I have, The Thyroid Source For Women, under Poor > Memory and Concentration, it says that one of the most common causes of > so-called " senility " was undiagnosed hypothyroidism. (So before you shout > " Alzheimer's, " get a thyroid function test for the loved one who you suspect is > " losing it. " ) > > that's exactly right...i have read this too. cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 In a message dated 12/9/2004 8:19:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wvyorkies@... writes: > Anyway, in this book that I have, The Thyroid Source For Women, under Poor > Memory and Concentration, it says that one of the most common causes of > so-called " senility " was undiagnosed hypothyroidism. (So before you shout > " Alzheimer's, " get a thyroid function test for the loved one who you suspect is > " losing it. " ) > > that's exactly right...i have read this too. cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 In a message dated 12/9/2004 8:19:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wvyorkies@... writes: > Anyway, in this book that I have, The Thyroid Source For Women, under Poor > Memory and Concentration, it says that one of the most common causes of > so-called " senility " was undiagnosed hypothyroidism. (So before you shout > " Alzheimer's, " get a thyroid function test for the loved one who you suspect is > " losing it. " ) > > that's exactly right...i have read this too. cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Kathy, how much $ynthroid were you on? One grain could be too much to start. The half-life of the T4 in $ynthroid is eight days so it will gradually move out of your body over a week to two. Armour has a fairly immediate effect. In six weeks, I'd get FT3, FT4 and TSH from www.healthcheckusa.com Then you can get what you want. The TSH is quite good for me. Whenever, I go below 0.40, I get very hyper even with a low FT3. Doc sounds like a real loser. Val I can't wait to start my Armour!!!! I have to go back in 6 weeks for a TSH, only. According to her, that is all that is necessary! She just shook her head when I mentioned the Free T4 and T3 testing. Is it any wonder people are loosing trust in Dr's?? I know I sure have. I am confused about all this grain talk. Each tablet is 60 mg's. Should I take 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 in the afternoon? Or just take the whole pill in the morning like I was doing with my Synthroid? By the way, I didn't dare mention this group! That would not have went over to well. I could tell you a lot more of what she said, but it is late. I'm tired and looking forward to an Armour tomorrow!! :-)) Oh, the cost, only $12.99. No wonder they want us all on Synthroid! They make more money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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