Re: Armour and Weight Gain

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In a message dated 12/16/2004 10:15:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,

PlaysByTheSea@... writes:

> I am very unhappy with my appearance now and it is adding to my

> depression.

> I feel very hopeless.

>

these are hypo feelings. how long have you been on the Armour and how much

are you taking?

cindi

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/16/2004 10:15:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,

PlaysByTheSea@... writes:

> I am very unhappy with my appearance now and it is adding to my

> depression.

> I feel very hopeless.

>

these are hypo feelings. how long have you been on the Armour and how much

are you taking?

cindi

[Guest guest]

Hi Kerry,

I am 34.

Below are my test results and some info on my symptoms.

Hormone Test via Saliva Test

Hormone Test In Range Out of Range Range

> Estradiol 6.0 1.0-5.0 premenopausal (optimal 1.5-3)

> Progesterone 37 100-600 premenopausal-luteal (

Ratio: Pg/E2 6 50-200 Optimal, 200-1000 Progesterone Therapy

> Testosterone 42 20-50

> DHEAS 17.7 3-10

> Cortisol Morning 9.3 3-8

>

> Blood Test (I'm not sure how to read this but I will write it as it

> is on the test results)

> T4, Thyroxine 7.8 4.5-12.5 UG/DL

> T3 Uptake 34.5 27-37 %Uptake

> TSH (3rd Generation)

TSH (3rd Gen) 2.77 .300-5.700 uIU/mL

My blood tests did not reveal a thyroid problem, but after my doctor

saw my saliva

test she decided that I should go on Armour, Hydro Cortisone and

natural Progesterone Cream.

I started the Armour about a month ago and the progesterone cream Dec

11th.

I chose not to take the cortisone because it is a steroid and I didn't

want weight

gain and the other possible side effects.

I was experiencing irritability, fatigue and depression (especially

right before my period).

When I would comb my hair in the shower there would be A LOT.

Since starting the Armour my weight has increased and my breasts are

tender and

I'm still feeling the blues.

I have been taking 1/4 grain of the Armour every morning, but today I

took 30mg

(2 1/4 pills) of Armour. I don't think I should be on Armour.

I'm not sure why I would need my thyroid to make more hormone

especially if

I have too much estrogen hormone.

I hope you have some suggestions.

thank you.

On Thursday, December 16, 2004, at 07:20 PM,

NaturalThyroidHormones wrote:

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> Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 19:20:05 -0800 (PST)

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> Subject: Re: Armour and weight gain

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> How old are you? Are you sure all your other hormones are in balance?

> Could you possibly be estrogen dominant? We need more information

> about your general health. Thanks

>

> Kerry

>

> ATrulyFreeSpirit wrote:

> I submitted something similar earlier but haven't received any

> response.

> How come the Armour is causing my breasts to swell and become tender?

> And how come I am gaining weight?

>

> I think people should be warned if there is a possibility that this can

> happen.

> I am very unhappy with my appearance now and it is adding to my

> depression.

> I feel very hopeless.

[Guest guest]

I would suggest you check your sexual hormones - estrogen and

progesterone etc. I have finally lost weight on armour. 2 months -

10 lbs. 3 months on synthroid no relief - none! Thought my Mom lost

10 in 2 months on synthroid. Mind you I did exercise about 5 miles

a day. but before I did the same and didn't lose a single lb.

Wishing you health and happiness,

> I submitted something similar earlier but haven't received any

response.

> How come the Armour is causing my breasts to swell and become

tender?

> And how come I am gaining weight?

>

> I think people should be warned if there is a possibility that

this can

> happen.

> I am very unhappy with my appearance now and it is adding to my

> depression.

> I feel very hopeless.

[Guest guest]

I would suggest you check your sexual hormones - estrogen and

progesterone etc. I have finally lost weight on armour. 2 months -

10 lbs. 3 months on synthroid no relief - none! Thought my Mom lost

10 in 2 months on synthroid. Mind you I did exercise about 5 miles

a day. but before I did the same and didn't lose a single lb.

Wishing you health and happiness,

> I submitted something similar earlier but haven't received any

response.

> How come the Armour is causing my breasts to swell and become

tender?

> And how come I am gaining weight?

>

> I think people should be warned if there is a possibility that

this can

> happen.

> I am very unhappy with my appearance now and it is adding to my

> depression.

> I feel very hopeless.