Why not increase the dosage? - Tina

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I suspect that the reactions of dogs and humans are similar in many

cases; as are those of mice. I know in some cases there are

differences; specifically regarding anesthesia, as I believe some that

humans tolerate are fatal to dogs.

I'm sure at some point I have seen references to the dangers of adrenal

suppression. I think I was probably incorrect in attributing the same

to the thyroid. I don't know if I actually read something about thyroid

suppression dangers or if I somehow transferred what I read about

adrenals to the thyroid. Given what I presume to know now I would still

be VERY leery of suppressing my adrenals, but not so much my thyroid.

Message: 11

Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 19:34:22 -0000

From: " & Gail on " <harrison@...>

Subject: Re: Why not increase the dosage? - Tina

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I am lucky in that it seemed to me pretty definitive that I had

Hashimoto's, as being the most common form (as it is in dogs too).

Much of what I know, is gleaned from canine AIT. I am willing to bet

that human thyroids will regain whatever function they had when

medication began, if you take away that medication--as it is in dogs.

I suspect (but do not know) that adrenals may be different. But that

is because I have read it in articles by respected doctors. I am led

to believe that adrenal fatigue is usually secondary to the primary

thyroid problem. Therefore it makes sense to me that you suppress the

dying thyroid, but help, or top up, the secondary adrenal

insufficency if necessary, such that the adrenals are again able to

fulfil their function. From what I understand, it is unneccesary and

counter-ptoductive to override adrenal function in most cases. I do

not know from my experience whether it would be possible to for the

adrenals to regain function after having been suppressed.

Gail

>> Hi, Gail. Based upon what you, Chuck, and Gracia have said I

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>> supplements is misplaced; and that my implication was wrong [see my

>> previous apology to Gracia and the list]. I believe that the

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>> that says the same for the thyroid.

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>> I fully agree that while tests are important the interpretation of

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>> you have that same knowledge in at least your specific experiences.

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>> I personally would be afraid to overmedicate for my indicated

>> hypothyroidism partially because my symptoms are in conflict; and

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>> I'm glad you have your personal situation well in hand; I wish I

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>> mine the same. Unfortunately I'm still in the struggling or

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hopefully

>> I will not contribute more in the future! [ggg]

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