Comments on: Thyroid tidbit: interesting comment from makers of Naturethroid http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/07/17/thyroid-tidbit-naturethroid/ Thyroid Treatment Scandal and Hypothyroid Mistreatment Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:43:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Alamada http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/07/17/thyroid-tidbit-naturethroid/comment-page-1/#comment-60316 Alamada Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:43:45 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=2928#comment-60316 Wanted to chime in that I brought up the idea of taking Armour with my doctor when I was diagnosed as hypothyroid, however I go to a low-cost clinic, and they are very "by-the-book." I'm happy they exist, as they initially did the lab work that diagnosed me as hypothyroid, but most of the people you'll see there are fresh out of med school, and, quite frankly, fairly un-knowledgeable and rigid in their approach...it pays to really do your research before you go there, or you could very well end up with a "treatment" that will do more harm than good! Initially, I was put on Synthroid, which just knocked me out! I'm flabbergasted that anyone can take it at all, because I spent my waking hours yawning, and my sleeping hours knocked out cold...I've never been more tired in my life! I was switched to Levoxyl, my dose has gone up and down, but I'm currently at 112 mg, against my wishes, I might add! I felt pretty decent at 150, however, my doctor said I was slightly hyperthyroid at that dose, and has been gradually lowering it since...I try to eat alot of raw food (so I'm consuming alot of goitrogens, which I'm very sensitive to) and I really would prefer to keep my thyroid meds high to prevent my hair from falling out, which it does on occasion, especially if I've been eating alot of goitrogenic foods, spinach, broccoli, etc...Lately I've been looking into doctors in my area who will prescribe natural thyroid supplements, and made a few appointments, only to back out, as they were so expensive, and I really just can't afford it...Thankfully, I came across this site and some others, and read quite a few discussions and reviews about Thyroid-S and Thiroyd from Thailand, which can be bought without a prescription, thank god...About a week and a half ago I ordered Thiroyd (as it presumably has no aluminum in it, unlike Thyroid-S) off of "edrug2.com." The manufacturer is Greater Pharma, and I bought 1000 60mg tabs for $120, plus $30 for express shipping and handling...in under two weeks I received a note in my mailbox to pick up the package at the post office, in spite of a note with the company to just leave the package at my door...I just picked it up today--it came in a white bottle with both English and Thai on it, and the pills were wrapped up inside...they're small, round and white, and they have a sweet but unappealing taste...but I'm happy to say that I took my first natural thyroid pill today!! It may be my imagination, but I swear within the day I felt a huge change in my mood and energy, which has been somewhat lethargic since my dose has been reduced...! I took 1 and a half grains today, and I figure since the Thiroyd is supposed to be a little weaker than it's competitors, that that may come out to about 125mg. of Levoxyl...I may eventually raise that dosage, it's something I'll have to consider...plus, I think I'll just keep my switch to myself, and continue to get the low-cost lab-work done at my doctors...shady, I know, but I just really want to be on the natural thyroid medication, and I don't have the funds to do it the official way...Just wanted anyone who's leery of ordering without prescription from abroad to know that so far I'm thrilled with the results, and I thank everyone who contributed the information that brought me to that decision!!! Thanks, Stopthethyroidmadness, you rock!! Wanted to chime in that I brought up the idea of taking Armour with my doctor when I was diagnosed as hypothyroid, however I go to a low-cost clinic, and they are very “by-the-book.” I’m happy they exist, as they initially did the lab work that diagnosed me as hypothyroid, but most of the people you’ll see there are fresh out of med school, and, quite frankly, fairly un-knowledgeable and rigid in their approach…it pays to really do your research before you go there, or you could very well end up with a “treatment” that will do more harm than good! Initially, I was put on Synthroid, which just knocked me out! I’m flabbergasted that anyone can take it at all, because I spent my waking hours yawning, and my sleeping hours knocked out cold…I’ve never been more tired in my life! I was switched to Levoxyl, my dose has gone up and down, but I’m currently at 112 mg, against my wishes, I might add! I felt pretty decent at 150, however, my doctor said I was slightly hyperthyroid at that dose, and has been gradually lowering it since…I try to eat alot of raw food (so I’m consuming alot of goitrogens, which I’m very sensitive to) and I really would prefer to keep my thyroid meds high to prevent my hair from falling out, which it does on occasion, especially if I’ve been eating alot of goitrogenic foods, spinach, broccoli, etc…Lately I’ve been looking into doctors in my area who will prescribe natural thyroid supplements, and made a few appointments, only to back out, as they were so expensive, and I really just can’t afford it…Thankfully, I came across this site and some others, and read quite a few discussions and reviews about Thyroid-S and Thiroyd from Thailand, which can be bought without a prescription, thank god…About a week and a half ago I ordered Thiroyd (as it presumably has no aluminum in it, unlike Thyroid-S) off of “edrug2.com.” The manufacturer is Greater Pharma, and I bought 1000 60mg tabs for $120, plus $30 for express shipping and handling…in under two weeks I received a note in my mailbox to pick up the package at the post office, in spite of a note with the company to just leave the package at my door…I just picked it up today–it came in a white bottle with both English and Thai on it, and the pills were wrapped up inside…they’re small, round and white, and they have a sweet but unappealing taste…but I’m happy to say that I took my first natural thyroid pill today!! It may be my imagination, but I swear within the day I felt a huge change in my mood and energy, which has been somewhat lethargic since my dose has been reduced…! I took 1 and a half grains today, and I figure since the Thiroyd is supposed to be a little weaker than it’s competitors, that that may come out to about 125mg. of Levoxyl…I may eventually raise that dosage, it’s something I’ll have to consider…plus, I think I’ll just keep my switch to myself, and continue to get the low-cost lab-work done at my doctors…shady, I know, but I just really want to be on the natural thyroid medication, and I don’t have the funds to do it the official way…Just wanted anyone who’s leery of ordering without prescription from abroad to know that so far I’m thrilled with the results, and I thank everyone who contributed the information that brought me to that decision!!! Thanks, Stopthethyroidmadness, you rock!!

]]> By: Teresa http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/07/17/thyroid-tidbit-naturethroid/comment-page-1/#comment-43558 Teresa Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:40:33 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=2928#comment-43558 I have been fighting with tooth and nail to try to get my hypothyroidism properly treated for fourteen years. I have even on several occasions had tests done for other completely different problems because doctors keep telling me my tests are normal; so they won't give me higher doses of thyroid replacement. I realize now I need to get on a desciated thyroid. I have tried them before but I believe that I didn't have enough (they were MDs so probably going by the TSH test normal ranges instead of symptoms). Now there is the question of being able to find the Nature or Westthroid. I also wish there was a way for me to just buy it through a different country. I have suffered sooooo much and actually since I was five years old of not being properly diagnosed and treated. My latest doctor reduced my T4/T3 and naturally I have been declining with many symptoms. She isn't listening and just keeps ordering numerous drug prescriptions for different symptoms and conditions (which I won't pick up). I will be leaving my present HMO at the end of the year. Now I am using my naturopathic physician whom has only one bottle of naturethroid left so isn't jumping for joy to start me on it.I have had to pay for several tests with my own money even though I cannot afford it. Anyhow any suggestions on obtaining some Naturethroid would be appreciated. (From Janie: you can obtain Naturethroid via a prescription, and here's how to find a good doc who might prescribe it: www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/how-to-find-a-good-doc We are also having a shortage for a few months, and here are options: www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/options-for-thyroid-treatment ) I have been fighting with tooth and nail to try to get my hypothyroidism properly treated for fourteen years. I have even on several occasions had tests done for other completely different problems because doctors keep telling me my tests are normal; so they won’t give me higher doses of thyroid replacement. I realize now I need to get on a desciated thyroid. I have tried them before but I believe that I didn’t have enough (they were MDs so probably going by the TSH test normal ranges instead of symptoms). Now there is the question of being able to find the Nature or Westthroid. I also wish there was a way for me to just buy it through a different country. I have suffered sooooo much and actually since I was five years old of not being properly diagnosed and treated. My latest doctor reduced my T4/T3 and naturally I have been declining with many symptoms. She isn’t listening and just keeps ordering numerous drug prescriptions for different symptoms and conditions (which I won’t pick up). I will be leaving my present HMO at the end of the year. Now I am using my naturopathic physician whom has only one bottle of naturethroid left so isn’t jumping for joy to start me on it.I have had to pay for several tests with my own money even though I cannot afford it. Anyhow any suggestions on obtaining some Naturethroid would be appreciated.

(From Janie: you can obtain Naturethroid via a prescription, and here’s how to find a good doc who might prescribe it: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/how-to-find-a-good-doc We are also having a shortage for a few months, and here are options: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/options-for-thyroid-treatment )

]]> By: Lisa http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/07/17/thyroid-tidbit-naturethroid/comment-page-1/#comment-42693 Lisa Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:25:25 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=2928#comment-42693 I have been on Armour Thyroid for the past four years -- Worked great for me -- I felt good. Last month when I tried to refill my Armour, the pharmacy told me they couldn't get it and they didn't know when it would be available. I called my doctor's office and left a message for the doctor to call me -- and while I was waiting for his return call, I started doing some research on my own. I found good info on Nature-Throid and decided to try it. I called RLC Labs and they told me that Nature-Throid would not be available for 90 days that she gave me the number of two pharmacies -- one being Knowles Apothecary in Kensington MD. I called my doctor back again -- and the nurse told me that my doctor had called in a RX for Synthroid. I told her I didn't want that and that I wanted to talk to the doctor about Nature-Throid. She said she would give message to doctor. The next afternoon, the nurse (not the doctor) called me back to tell me that the doctor had written up a RX for Nature-Throid 65 MG and that I could pick it up at the front desk. I told her that 65 was too much and that I needed 1/2 grain (32.5) -- she proceeded to tell me that I was wrong and that all medications were formulated differently and that I needed the 65 MG of Nature-Throid (that this was comparable to Armour 30 mg). I called Knowles Apothecary and told her I had the RX from the doctor but that I felt it was not right and told her that I had been on Armour 30mg. She told me that I could split the tablets in half. I received the Nature-Throid from Knowles within four days from sending them my prescription. I have not yet started on them but will start taking Nature-Throid this weekend. I have been on Armour Thyroid for the past four years — Worked great for me — I felt good. Last month when I tried to refill my Armour, the pharmacy told me they couldn’t get it and they didn’t know when it would be available. I called my doctor’s office and left a message for the doctor to call me — and while I was waiting for his return call, I started doing some research on my own. I found good info on Nature-Throid and decided to try it. I called RLC Labs and they told me that Nature-Throid would not be available for 90 days that she gave me the number of two pharmacies — one being Knowles Apothecary in Kensington MD. I called my doctor back again — and the nurse told me that my doctor had called in a RX for Synthroid. I told her I didn’t want that and that I wanted to talk to the doctor about Nature-Throid. She said she would give message to doctor. The next afternoon, the nurse (not the doctor) called me back to tell me that the doctor had written up a RX for Nature-Throid 65 MG and that I could pick it up at the front desk. I told her that 65 was too much and that I needed 1/2 grain (32.5) — she proceeded to tell me that I was wrong and that all medications were formulated differently and that I needed the 65 MG of Nature-Throid (that this was comparable to Armour 30 mg). I called Knowles Apothecary and told her I had the RX from the doctor but that I felt it was not right and told her that I had been on Armour 30mg. She told me that I could split the tablets in half. I received the Nature-Throid from Knowles within four days from sending them my prescription. I have not yet started on them but will start taking Nature-Throid this weekend.

]]> By: Michael http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/07/17/thyroid-tidbit-naturethroid/comment-page-1/#comment-42438 Michael Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:03:10 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=2928#comment-42438 My Dr. did let me have the Armour I haven't been on it a week yet and can tell I'm sleeping better already.Will see what the next few weeks bring. My Dr. did let me have the Armour I haven’t been on it a week yet and can tell I’m sleeping better already.Will see what the next few weeks bring.

]]> By: Michele http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/07/17/thyroid-tidbit-naturethroid/comment-page-1/#comment-42251 Michele Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:09:53 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=2928#comment-42251 As I reading these comments about the desiccated thyroid shortage, I have tears of frustration welling up in my eyes. I am having a horrible time, getting the proper prescription filled because nobody has any. My Dr. who didn't want me to switch to desiccated thyroid in the first place refuses now to prescribe anymore to me until I have my lab work done and schedule an office visit. After feeling so great on desiccated thyroid, this last batch has left me feeling so awful...exhausted, weight gain, brain fog, etc..I FOUND THAT AFTER STOPPING synthetic thyroid I am not having migraines and hairloss...I found a pharmacy who has been waiting on their order of Westhroid..I will check again tomorrow... As I reading these comments about the desiccated thyroid shortage, I have tears of frustration welling up in my eyes. I am having a horrible time, getting the proper prescription filled because nobody has any. My Dr. who didn’t want me to switch to desiccated thyroid in the first place refuses now to prescribe anymore to me until I have my lab work done and schedule an office visit. After feeling so great on desiccated thyroid, this last batch has left me feeling so awful…exhausted, weight gain, brain fog, etc..I FOUND THAT AFTER STOPPING synthetic thyroid I am not having migraines and hairloss…I found a pharmacy who has been waiting on their order of Westhroid..I will check again tomorrow…

]]> By: angela http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/07/17/thyroid-tidbit-naturethroid/comment-page-1/#comment-42170 angela Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:24:11 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=2928#comment-42170 I am in Minneapolis Mn and wanted to try Armour -now I am afraid to - My Doc will not prescribe Nature Throid and I can't afford to go to a doctor who will prescribe it - I will have to pay hundreds of dollars to see the one I found. Is there anyway to get it online without a prescription? I don't know what else to do -I am miserable...single mom..working two jobs and going to school full time - was diagnosed last fall and it's been a roller coaster...I feel terrible..weight gain..fatigue...and I eat healthy and workout ..well I try to workout I get so exhausted now...but I do force myself to go...I have put on 15 pounds in ten months and have never been overweight in my life...would really like to try Naturethroid so if anybody could help I would appreciate it! Thank you PS...I see a post above me found a site without a script..I will go there..but if there is anyone who has been using one of these sites for their meds ..is it working? Do you feel better? I am in Minneapolis Mn and wanted to try Armour –now I am afraid to — My Doc will not prescribe Nature Throid and I can’t afford to go to a doctor who will prescribe it — I will have to pay hundreds of dollars to see the one I found. Is there anyway to get it online without a prescription? I don’t know what else to do –I am miserable…single mom..working two jobs and going to school full time — was diagnosed last fall and it’s been a roller coaster…I feel terrible..weight gain..fatigue…and I eat healthy and workout ..well I try to workout I get so exhausted now…but I do force myself to go…I have put on 15 pounds in ten months and have never been overweight in my life…would really like to try Naturethroid so if anybody could help I would appreciate it! Thank you PS…I see a post above me found a site without a script..I will go there..but if there is anyone who has been using one of these sites for their meds ..is it working? Do you feel better?

]]> By: Bronwen http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/07/17/thyroid-tidbit-naturethroid/comment-page-1/#comment-42064 Bronwen Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:12:34 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=2928#comment-42064 Allison, I'm wondering if you received your order yet? Allison, I’m wondering if you received your order yet?

]]> By: beano http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/07/17/thyroid-tidbit-naturethroid/comment-page-1/#comment-42057 beano Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:04:09 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=2928#comment-42057 HI CATY- you posted on Aug 14th- are you any better now? I am interested in switching from Armour to Nature-throid because I have had recent problems on the Armour-- but I am having the symptoms you have on Nature-throid-- have your symptoms gone away now?? I hope to take nature throid but i dont want to experience that! HI CATY– you posted on Aug 14th– are you any better now? I am interested in switching from Armour to Nature-throid because I have had recent problems on the Armour– but I am having the symptoms you have on Nature-throid– have your symptoms gone away now?? I hope to take nature throid but i dont want to experience that!

]]> By: beano http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/07/17/thyroid-tidbit-naturethroid/comment-page-1/#comment-42056 beano Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:00:59 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=2928#comment-42056 I'm afraid of the Thyroid-s made in Thailand- just because i read the ingredient profile and it contains a lot of aluminum additives-- all i need now is Alzheimer's I’m afraid of the Thyroid-s made in Thailand– just because i read the ingredient profile and it contains a lot of aluminum additives– all i need now is Alzheimer’s

]]> By: Peggy O. http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/07/17/thyroid-tidbit-naturethroid/comment-page-1/#comment-42043 Peggy O. Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:00:26 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=2928#comment-42043 Reading everyone's stuff here is enlightning to know that I'm not alone but super frustrating to know that there are so many of us out there, suffering for sooo long with no end in sight! I'm 48 years old and have suffered from what I'll call a 'sensitive thyroid'since I was a teenager. It didn't just outright quit until after my hysterechtomy when I was 40. So, for the past 8 years I've been trying to educate myself and find the perfect combination of Dr., pills and pharmacy. What I've found out the hard way(trial and error) is that I have almost acceptable results if I use a Compounding Pharmacy, taking a combo T3/T4 capsule, I also use compounded Progesterone/testosterone cream, and an Estrogen tablet, all to the tune of about $240. a month. Not covered on any insureance plan. I just got done( I hope) with the nightmare of trying to use manufactured Thyroid and Estrogen again for the 3rd time. My insurance covers it for $4. a month...but I'm dying here. I have all the fatigue and fog symptoms that Paula listed above. It's a slow steady spiral to the bottom of that black pit. I have a fabulous Nurse Practitioner who has been working with me for many years now. She understands my delima with the cost and has prescribed every combination on earth that my insurance will cover, trying to find something that my body will recognize and absorb to no avail. Regardless of any shortage or restructure...that stuff doesn't work for me anyway. Does anyone know why not?? Is it the fillers they use?? Monday, I start back on the compounded formula at $240. a month. I can't afford that but I can't live like this either. I typed all this to let other people know that I'm out here too and also, maybe someone else has experienced this and has any sort of suggestion(s). I'll never give up... I remember the gal I used to be and I love her!! Reading everyone’s stuff here is enlightning to know that I’m not alone but super frustrating to know that there are so many of us out there, suffering for sooo long with no end in sight! I’m 48 years old and have suffered from what I’ll call a ‘sensitive thyroid’since I was a teenager. It didn’t just outright quit until after my hysterechtomy when I was 40. So, for the past 8 years I’ve been trying to educate myself and find the perfect combination of Dr., pills and pharmacy. What I’ve found out the hard way(trial and error) is that I have almost acceptable results if I use a Compounding Pharmacy, taking a combo T3/T4 capsule, I also use compounded Progesterone/testosterone cream, and an Estrogen tablet, all to the tune of about $240. a month. Not covered on any insureance plan. I just got done( I hope) with the nightmare of trying to use manufactured Thyroid and Estrogen again for the 3rd time. My insurance covers it for $4. a month…but I’m dying here. I have all the fatigue and fog symptoms that Paula listed above. It’s a slow steady spiral to the bottom of that black pit. I have a fabulous Nurse Practitioner who has been working with me for many years now. She understands my delima with the cost and has prescribed every combination on earth that my insurance will cover, trying to find something that my body will recognize and absorb to no avail. Regardless of any shortage or restructure…that stuff doesn’t work for me anyway. Does anyone know why not?? Is it the fillers they use?? Monday, I start back on the compounded formula at $240. a month. I can’t afford that but I can’t live like this either. I typed all this to let other people know that I’m out here too and also, maybe someone else has experienced this and has any sort of suggestion(s). I’ll never give up… I remember the gal I used to be and I love her!!

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