Guest guest Posted June 9, 2002 Report Share Posted June 9, 2002 > > Did he test you for thyroid disease? Did he do a thyroid > auto-antibodies test? If so, did he levels come out hight? > > > I'd like to know more of why your doctor put you on that med. > > Thanks. > > Cathy Hiya Cathy... Dr did do a thyroid test...said levels were " normal " , but a lot of times the T3 will come back showing normal when actually it's not. Instead of ordering another round of expensiveve blood tests (this was my fifth) we thought we'd try it for 1 month. I go back to Dr Friday. I was having a flare the day I was at Dr. and didn't ask as many ?'s as I should have. This is my Fourth Dr. and the only one that understands Fibro so I put myself into his (and Gods) hands.His nurse also has it and is in the process of getting her C.E. credits in Fibro/Cf treatment. I know I cannot live the rest of my life like this. If it is deemed safe and my Dr agrees and watches over me I will try it. Life is too precious to watch it pas you by.... Calla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2002 Report Share Posted June 9, 2002 > > Did he test you for thyroid disease? Did he do a thyroid > auto-antibodies test? If so, did he levels come out hight? > > > I'd like to know more of why your doctor put you on that med. > > Thanks. > > Cathy Hiya Cathy... Dr did do a thyroid test...said levels were " normal " , but a lot of times the T3 will come back showing normal when actually it's not. Instead of ordering another round of expensiveve blood tests (this was my fifth) we thought we'd try it for 1 month. I go back to Dr Friday. I was having a flare the day I was at Dr. and didn't ask as many ?'s as I should have. This is my Fourth Dr. and the only one that understands Fibro so I put myself into his (and Gods) hands.His nurse also has it and is in the process of getting her C.E. credits in Fibro/Cf treatment. I know I cannot live the rest of my life like this. If it is deemed safe and my Dr agrees and watches over me I will try it. Life is too precious to watch it pas you by.... Calla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2002 Report Share Posted June 9, 2002 I wish my doctor would at least let me try it. He is good in understanding Fibro, and treating it (I know many that go to him for FM), but when it comes to this, he won't budge. My sister feels better since being on the Synthroid (?) but she was not diagnosed with FM, just had fatigue. I've changed doctors so many times, I just don't want to change again...who knows if I'll get a nasty one who doesn't even believe in Fibro. I need to go in again and have my thyroid tested again...the past 6 months have been bad as far as the fatigue goes...Fibro pain fluctuates, always worse because of the fatigue. Thanks for your answers. Wish more doctors would at least give this method a try. Koala-t hugs, Cathy > > > > > Did he test you for thyroid disease? Did he do a thyroid > > auto-antibodies test? If so, did he levels come out hight? > > > > > I'd like to know more of why your doctor put you on that med. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Cathy > > Hiya Cathy... > > Dr did do a thyroid test...said levels were " normal " , but a lot of > times the T3 will come back showing normal when actually it's not. > Instead of ordering another round of expensiveve blood tests (this > was my fifth) we thought we'd try it for 1 month. I go back to Dr > Friday. I was having a flare the day I was at Dr. and didn't ask as > many ?'s as I should have. This is my Fourth Dr. and the only one > that understands Fibro so I put myself into his (and Gods) hands.His > nurse also has it and is in the process of getting her C.E. credits > in Fibro/Cf treatment. > I know I cannot live the rest of my life like this. If it is deemed > safe and my Dr agrees and watches over me I will try it. Life is too > precious to watch it pas you by.... > Calla > > > SEND POST TO: fibromyalgia-cfs > > HOME PAGE:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/7127/fibromyalgia- > cfs.html > LIST OWNER: " Missy " Parrot004@...> > UNSUBSCRIBE:fibromyalgia-cfs-unsubscribe > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2002 Report Share Posted June 9, 2002 I wish my doctor would at least let me try it. He is good in understanding Fibro, and treating it (I know many that go to him for FM), but when it comes to this, he won't budge. My sister feels better since being on the Synthroid (?) but she was not diagnosed with FM, just had fatigue. I've changed doctors so many times, I just don't want to change again...who knows if I'll get a nasty one who doesn't even believe in Fibro. I need to go in again and have my thyroid tested again...the past 6 months have been bad as far as the fatigue goes...Fibro pain fluctuates, always worse because of the fatigue. Thanks for your answers. Wish more doctors would at least give this method a try. Koala-t hugs, Cathy > > > > > Did he test you for thyroid disease? Did he do a thyroid > > auto-antibodies test? If so, did he levels come out hight? > > > > > I'd like to know more of why your doctor put you on that med. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Cathy > > Hiya Cathy... > > Dr did do a thyroid test...said levels were " normal " , but a lot of > times the T3 will come back showing normal when actually it's not. > Instead of ordering another round of expensiveve blood tests (this > was my fifth) we thought we'd try it for 1 month. I go back to Dr > Friday. I was having a flare the day I was at Dr. and didn't ask as > many ?'s as I should have. This is my Fourth Dr. and the only one > that understands Fibro so I put myself into his (and Gods) hands.His > nurse also has it and is in the process of getting her C.E. credits > in Fibro/Cf treatment. > I know I cannot live the rest of my life like this. If it is deemed > safe and my Dr agrees and watches over me I will try it. Life is too > precious to watch it pas you by.... > Calla > > > SEND POST TO: fibromyalgia-cfs > > HOME PAGE:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/7127/fibromyalgia- > cfs.html > LIST OWNER: " Missy " Parrot004@...> > UNSUBSCRIBE:fibromyalgia-cfs-unsubscribe > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2002 Report Share Posted June 9, 2002 I wish my doctor would at least let me try it. He is good in understanding Fibro, and treating it (I know many that go to him for FM), but when it comes to this, he won't budge. My sister feels better since being on the Synthroid (?) but she was not diagnosed with FM, just had fatigue. I've changed doctors so many times, I just don't want to change again...who knows if I'll get a nasty one who doesn't even believe in Fibro. I need to go in again and have my thyroid tested again...the past 6 months have been bad as far as the fatigue goes...Fibro pain fluctuates, always worse because of the fatigue. Thanks for your answers. Wish more doctors would at least give this method a try. Koala-t hugs, Cathy > > > > > Did he test you for thyroid disease? Did he do a thyroid > > auto-antibodies test? If so, did he levels come out hight? > > > > > I'd like to know more of why your doctor put you on that med. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Cathy > > Hiya Cathy... > > Dr did do a thyroid test...said levels were " normal " , but a lot of > times the T3 will come back showing normal when actually it's not. > Instead of ordering another round of expensiveve blood tests (this > was my fifth) we thought we'd try it for 1 month. I go back to Dr > Friday. I was having a flare the day I was at Dr. and didn't ask as > many ?'s as I should have. This is my Fourth Dr. and the only one > that understands Fibro so I put myself into his (and Gods) hands.His > nurse also has it and is in the process of getting her C.E. credits > in Fibro/Cf treatment. > I know I cannot live the rest of my life like this. If it is deemed > safe and my Dr agrees and watches over me I will try it. Life is too > precious to watch it pas you by.... > Calla > > > SEND POST TO: fibromyalgia-cfs > > HOME PAGE:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/7127/fibromyalgia- > cfs.html > LIST OWNER: " Missy " Parrot004@...> > UNSUBSCRIBE:fibromyalgia-cfs-unsubscribe > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2002 Report Share Posted June 9, 2002 You can test for a low thyroid symptoms and keep a log to take to your doctor. Dr Lowe has a sight on it. I finally found an understanding doctor who looked at my FSH being low normal and just did a trial of amour thyroid...30mgs after I first took my basal temp for a week to call in my numbers. We monitor it by my temps and bloodwork. It helped a bit but not as much as I hoped. He also suggested NADH supplement for energy. It doesn't jangle me at all, just helps with the fog Dr Lowe has an extensive book on FM and thyroid but I can't afford it right now. Has anyone read it? Blessings, Marie www.anaturalplace.com ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2002 Report Share Posted June 9, 2002 You can test for a low thyroid symptoms and keep a log to take to your doctor. Dr Lowe has a sight on it. I finally found an understanding doctor who looked at my FSH being low normal and just did a trial of amour thyroid...30mgs after I first took my basal temp for a week to call in my numbers. We monitor it by my temps and bloodwork. It helped a bit but not as much as I hoped. He also suggested NADH supplement for energy. It doesn't jangle me at all, just helps with the fog Dr Lowe has an extensive book on FM and thyroid but I can't afford it right now. Has anyone read it? Blessings, Marie www.anaturalplace.com ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2002 Report Share Posted June 9, 2002 Does anyone know how I could go about finding a good doctor who understands FMS/CFS? I live in So Cal. Do we have access to any search engines for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2002 Report Share Posted June 9, 2002 Does anyone know how I could go about finding a good doctor who understands FMS/CFS? I live in So Cal. Do we have access to any search engines for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2002 Report Share Posted June 9, 2002 Does anyone know how I could go about finding a good doctor who understands FMS/CFS? I live in So Cal. Do we have access to any search engines for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2002 Report Share Posted June 15, 2002 > I understand that the thyroid often gets damaged by the mercury. I > have also read that it doesn't recover even when the mercury is > chelated from the body. Therefore the thyroid condition has to be > treated separately. Is this correct? The damage may or may not be permanent, but you do need to take thyroid hormone at least temporarily in many cases. Andy . . . .. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2002 Report Share Posted June 15, 2002 > I understand that the thyroid often gets damaged by the mercury. I > have also read that it doesn't recover even when the mercury is > chelated from the body. Therefore the thyroid condition has to be > treated separately. Is this correct? The damage may or may not be permanent, but you do need to take thyroid hormone at least temporarily in many cases. Andy . . . .. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 Lin~ Welcome to the group!! This group is wonderful, understanding people and they are full of information! Take care and hope to see future posts! Welcome!! ~ --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 Lin~ Welcome to the group!! This group is wonderful, understanding people and they are full of information! Take care and hope to see future posts! Welcome!! ~ --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2002 Report Share Posted September 3, 2002 < > Does this mean your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) tested high or low? I am assuming it tested low, and as a result your thyroid wasn't functioning properly? I'm very interested in this since my TSH recently dropped to the basement after 2 years of normal measurements. My doctor thinks it's a lab error! Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Please read " HYPOTHYROIDISM TYPE 2 : THE EPIDEMIC " by Mark Starr, MD. This book is very infomative, easy to understand, and will equip you to get well. cf young cfyoung4@...> wrote: > For the thyroid problem, I now take levothyroxin every day. It > helps, but I > > still don't feel 100%. I think because my adrenals are worn out > and > not > > working properly as well. I'm told my pituitary isn't sending the > right > > signals. For the adrenals, I'm taking an herbal formula > recommended > by my > > naturopath, called Adreno-Forte. Do you have your FT3 tested as well? You might benefit from adding cytomel to your synthroid, or switching to Armourl. The pituitary thing you mentioned is based on your TSH. Do you have the numbers, and what ranges your lab gives for normal? BTW, constipation is a big symptom of hypothyroidism. Having IBD complicates the meaning of constipation, but is something to bear in mind. .. Sure > > enough, the saliva test showed a severe thyroid problem, while the > > blood > > test said that everything was just fine!!! Go figure. Because of > this, I > > just don't trust the blood test. > Thyroid disorders can be more subtle than labs show, but a big part of the problem is that the most appropriate tests are often not given, or the wrong tests are given too much weight (like TSH) and then, to add insult to injury, old ranges for TSH are used. I'm on a few thyroid support groups and I've seen patients really able to make progress once they regularly get copies of all their labs, learn what the numbers mean, and start insisting on the best tests. Take care, Fay For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 I take a product called thyrostim from Biotics and have avoided going on synthroid, have a friend who went on Thyrostim and got off of synthroid altogether. Maybe that would help you. They also have a pituitary formula as well. Dana --- davis brandijacksondavis@...> wrote: > Please read " HYPOTHYROIDISM TYPE 2 : THE EPIDEMIC " > by Mark Starr, MD. > This book is very infomative, easy to understand, > and will equip you to get well. > > > > cf young cfyoung4@...> wrote: > > For the thyroid problem, I now take levothyroxin > every day. It > > helps, but I > > > still don't feel 100%. I think because my > adrenals are worn out > > and > > not > > > working properly as well. I'm told my pituitary > isn't sending the > > right > > > signals. For the adrenals, I'm taking an herbal > formula > > recommended > > by my > > > naturopath, called Adreno-Forte. > > Do you have your FT3 tested as well? You might > benefit from adding > cytomel to your synthroid, or switching to Armourl. > The pituitary thing you mentioned is based on your > TSH. Do you have the > numbers, and what ranges your lab gives for normal? > > BTW, constipation is a big symptom of > hypothyroidism. Having IBD > complicates the meaning of constipation, but is > something to bear in > mind. > > . Sure > > > enough, the saliva test showed a severe thyroid > problem, while the > > > > blood > > > test said that everything was just fine!!! Go > figure. Because of > > this, I > > > just don't trust the blood test. > > > Thyroid disorders can be more subtle than labs show, > but a big part of > the problem is that the most appropriate tests are > often not given, or > the wrong tests are given too much weight (like TSH) > and then, to add > insult to injury, old ranges for TSH are used. I'm > on a few thyroid > support groups and I've seen patients really able to > make progress once > they regularly get copies of all their labs, learn > what the numbers mean, > and start insisting on the best tests. > > Take care, Fay > > > For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, > please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ > by Elaine Gottschall and read the following > websites: > http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info > and > http://www.pecanbread.com > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:41:25 -0700 (PDT) davis brandijacksondavis@...> writes: > Please read " HYPOTHYROIDISM TYPE 2 : THE EPIDEMIC " by Mark Starr, > MD. > This book is very infomative, easy to understand, and will equip you > to get well. > > Could you tell me more about the book? (Please feel free to contact me off list.) I've never been hypo myself but am on lists with many hypo people and know that Shomon's book, Living Well with Hypothyroidism, and the Shameses' Thyroid Power are quite helpful. I'd love to add to the list. Take care, Fay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 I have a feeling that my condition is more complicated than just hypothyroidism. I've been taking levothyroxin for months now, and I do feel better, but still suffering from fatique (I believe mainly from reactions to foods). I sensitize to foods incredibly fast. Re: Re: Thyroid > > > On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:41:25 -0700 (PDT) davis > brandijacksondavis@...> writes: >> Please read " HYPOTHYROIDISM TYPE 2 : THE EPIDEMIC " by Mark Starr, >> MD. >> This book is very infomative, easy to understand, and will equip you >> to get well. >> >> > > Could you tell me more about the book? (Please feel free to contact me > off list.) I've never been hypo myself but am on lists with many hypo > people and know that Shomon's book, Living Well with Hypothyroidism, > and the Shameses' Thyroid Power are quite helpful. I'd love to add to the > list. > Take care, Fay > > > > For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book > _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following > websites: > http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info > and > http://www.pecanbread.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hi Fay The book is comprehensive: it discusses history, etiology, research, and treatment. Even though Dr. Starr is an MD, the book is brutally honest about allopathic medicine and how it's failed approximately 80% of the population. Dr, Starr does not recommend synthetic drugs, instead he reccomends natural dessicated thyroid, which is, and has been proven more effective. The treatment can resolve many problems including neurological, vascular, and others. There is also information about adrenals. I've personally met Mark, he is open to alternative/complementary health treatments for himself and his family. This book is significant. cf young cfyoung4@...> wrote: On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:41:25 -0700 (PDT) davis brandijacksondavis@...> writes: > Please read " HYPOTHYROIDISM TYPE 2 : THE EPIDEMIC " by Mark Starr, > MD. > This book is very infomative, easy to understand, and will equip you > to get well. > > Could you tell me more about the book? (Please feel free to contact me off list.) I've never been hypo myself but am on lists with many hypo people and know that Shomon's book, Living Well with Hypothyroidism, and the Shameses' Thyroid Power are quite helpful. I'd love to add to the list. Take care, Fay For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Dear Marilyn Your condition may be more complicated, but the book explains neurologcal, vascular, autoimmune conditions and others. You are on a synthetic medication that commonly does not address all of the symptomatology of hypothyroidism. Get the book; it will help you. Marilyn Sawyer marilyn1972@...> wrote: I have a feeling that my condition is more complicated than just hypothyroidism. I've been taking levothyroxin for months now, and I do feel better, but still suffering from fatique (I believe mainly from reactions to foods). I sensitize to foods incredibly fast. Re: Re: Thyroid > > > On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:41:25 -0700 (PDT) davis > brandijacksondavis@...> writes: >> Please read " HYPOTHYROIDISM TYPE 2 : THE EPIDEMIC " by Mark Starr, >> MD. >> This book is very infomative, easy to understand, and will equip you >> to get well. >> >> > > Could you tell me more about the book? (Please feel free to contact me > off list.) I've never been hypo myself but am on lists with many hypo > people and know that Shomon's book, Living Well with Hypothyroidism, > and the Shameses' Thyroid Power are quite helpful. I'd love to add to the > list. > Take care, Fay > > > > For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book > _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following > websites: > http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info > and > http://www.pecanbread.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 OK - here I go to the bookstore again! But seriously, thanks to all who have responded. marilyn Re: Re: Thyroid > > >> >> >> On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:41:25 -0700 (PDT) davis >> brandijacksondavis@...> writes: >>> Please read " HYPOTHYROIDISM TYPE 2 : THE EPIDEMIC " by Mark Starr, >>> MD. >>> This book is very infomative, easy to understand, and will equip you >>> to get well. >>> >>> >> >> Could you tell me more about the book? (Please feel free to contact me >> off list.) I've never been hypo myself but am on lists with many hypo >> people and know that Shomon's book, Living Well with Hypothyroidism, >> and the Shameses' Thyroid Power are quite helpful. I'd love to add to the >> list. >> Take care, Fay >> >> >> >> For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book >> _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following >> websites: >> http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info >> and >> http://www.pecanbread.com >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 > > Dear Marilyn > > Your condition may be more complicated, but the book explains neurologcal, vascular, autoimmune conditions and others. You are on a synthetic medication that commonly does not address all of the symptomatology of hypothyroidism. Get the book; it will help you. > > There is a more natural thyroid extract from pigs. Another major controversy in the treatment of hypothyroidism concerns the use of natural glandular concentrates or extracts containing thyroid hormone (e.g., Armour Desiccated Thyroid Hormone, Nathroid, Westhroid, and other brands derived from the thyroid gland of the pig) vs. synthetic (laboratory-made) thyroid (e.g., Synthroid, Levothroid, levothyroxin, etc.). Not surprisingly, most conventional physicians prefer the synthetic product, which is widely promoted by pharmaceutical companies. (Synthroid is the third leading drug sold in the U.S.) Whether it is superior is open to serious question, however. Armour Thyroid and other natural thyroid preparations contain natural thyroid hormone. Although these preparations have been criticized by some for being " impure " or " inconsistent " from dose to dose, it should be noted that Armour Thyroid and most natural thyroid preparations are made to standards approved by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), which helps assure that its potency is accurately stated on the label. They contain T4, T3, T2, and T1 and most closely resemble natural human thyroid hormone. At the proper dose, natural thyroid hormone works quite well and are preferred by nearly all " natural " or " alternative " physicians. And you will need to see a physician to get it. Carol F. SCD 5 years, celiac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Dear Carol Thanks for being so detailed. There is significant evidence demonstrating the superiority of the natural thyroid preparation, in the book, " HYPOTHYROIDISM TYPE 2: THE EPIDEMIC, by Mark Starr, M.D. The pharmaceutical companies can't make a big profit off of the natural thyroid preparations, so most conventional M.D.s don't know about or promote them. carolfrilegh c.frilegh@...> wrote: > > Dear Marilyn > > Your condition may be more complicated, but the book explains neurologcal, vascular, autoimmune conditions and others. You are on a synthetic medication that commonly does not address all of the symptomatology of hypothyroidism. Get the book; it will help you. > > There is a more natural thyroid extract from pigs. Another major controversy in the treatment of hypothyroidism concerns the use of natural glandular concentrates or extracts containing thyroid hormone (e.g., Armour Desiccated Thyroid Hormone, Nathroid, Westhroid, and other brands derived from the thyroid gland of the pig) vs. synthetic (laboratory-made) thyroid (e.g., Synthroid, Levothroid, levothyroxin, etc.). Not surprisingly, most conventional physicians prefer the synthetic product, which is widely promoted by pharmaceutical companies. (Synthroid is the third leading drug sold in the U.S.) Whether it is superior is open to serious question, however. Armour Thyroid and other natural thyroid preparations contain natural thyroid hormone. Although these preparations have been criticized by some for being " impure " or " inconsistent " from dose to dose, it should be noted that Armour Thyroid and most natural thyroid preparations are made to standards approved by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), which helps assure that its potency is accurately stated on the label. They contain T4, T3, T2, and T1 and most closely resemble natural human thyroid hormone. At the proper dose, natural thyroid hormone works quite well and are preferred by nearly all " natural " or " alternative " physicians. And you will need to see a physician to get it. Carol F. SCD 5 years, celiac For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 > > Dear Carol > > Thanks for being so detailed. There is significant evidence demonstrating the superiority of the natural thyroid preparation, in the book, " HYPOTHYROIDISM TYPE 2: THE EPIDEMIC, by Mark Starr, M.D. The pharmaceutical companies can't make a big profit off of the natural thyroid preparations, so most conventional M.D.s don't know about or promote them. > > Unfortunately many conventional M.D.s don't know about or promote SCD but do become interested when patients explain what is helping them recover. Carol F. SCD 5 years, celiac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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