Comments on: Little clues we might be seeing a return of desiccated thyroid?? http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/09/15/a-return-of-desiccated-thyroid/ Thyroid Treatment Scandal and Hypothyroid Mistreatment Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:08:11 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kristie L http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/09/15/a-return-of-desiccated-thyroid/comment-page-1/#comment-45090 Kristie L Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:04:46 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3538#comment-45090 I too have been on Armour for 5+yrs after an awful time on Synthroid... took my health into my own hands and have been involved ever since. I am now having a local pharmacy compound NDT for me... my dosage had been the same ( 1.5 grains ) with Armour and suddenly my symptoms are back and I've gained 20 lbs in the 2 months since this all started!!! My Dr raised me to 2 grains which I start tomorrow and I'm also going to add Thyroid Essentials to help give things a boost...... Remember, there are SEVERAL places online/health food stores to get "raw" thyroid (bovine and porcine) and several supplements that many of us have had LOTS of benefits from! Good luck!!! I too have been on Armour for 5+yrs after an awful time on Synthroid… took my health into my own hands and have been involved ever since. I am now having a local pharmacy compound NDT for me… my dosage had been the same ( 1.5 grains ) with Armour and suddenly my symptoms are back and I’ve gained 20 lbs in the 2 months since this all started!!! My Dr raised me to 2 grains which I start tomorrow and I’m also going to add Thyroid Essentials to help give things a boost…… Remember, there are SEVERAL places online/health food stores to get “raw” thyroid (bovine and porcine) and several supplements that many of us have had LOTS of benefits from! Good luck!!!

]]> By: Brooke http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/09/15/a-return-of-desiccated-thyroid/comment-page-1/#comment-44998 Brooke Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:53:52 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3538#comment-44998 I ordered thiroyd from Thailand about 20 days ago, does anyone know how long the wait is? I ordered thiroyd from Thailand about 20 days ago, does anyone know how long the wait is?

]]> By: Colleen http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/09/15/a-return-of-desiccated-thyroid/comment-page-1/#comment-44115 Colleen Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:54:31 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3538#comment-44115 10/14/2009 Went to Dr. yesterday - got Armour prescription - Filled today at Epic Pharmacy - no problems. The Force is with me! 10/14/2009 Went to Dr. yesterday – got Armour prescription – Filled today at Epic Pharmacy – no problems. The Force is with me!

]]> By: Margaret http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/09/15/a-return-of-desiccated-thyroid/comment-page-1/#comment-43380 Margaret Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:06:00 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3538#comment-43380 I have some of the Erfa Thyroid and some of the Thyroid-s. Can I use them interchangeably? Thank you! (yes) I have some of the Erfa Thyroid and some of the Thyroid-s. Can I use them interchangeably? Thank you!

(yes)

]]> By: Dr. Jim Lane http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/09/15/a-return-of-desiccated-thyroid/comment-page-1/#comment-43372 Dr. Jim Lane Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:34:51 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3538#comment-43372 I called a pharmacy in Progresso, Mexico and was told that Armour thyroid is not available in Mexico. I called a pharmacy in Progresso, Mexico and was told that Armour thyroid is not available in Mexico.

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/09/15/a-return-of-desiccated-thyroid/comment-page-1/#comment-43335 Kathleen Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:47:34 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3538#comment-43335 I can't use Synthroid, doesn't work, and I've been on Armour Thyroid for years. Unfortunately Thyroid-S contains povidone, and I have an anaphylactic reaction to that as a tablet binder. Funny thing is when Synthroid made false advertising claims back in the 90s, there was a class action suit, and I got a $70 check from the settlement. Not much for having had to retire early on disability in part because of ineffective Synthroid. I can’t use Synthroid, doesn’t work, and I’ve been on Armour Thyroid for years. Unfortunately Thyroid-S contains povidone, and I have an anaphylactic reaction to that as a tablet binder. Funny thing is when Synthroid made false advertising claims back in the 90s, there was a class action suit, and I got a $70 check from the settlement. Not much for having had to retire early on disability in part because of ineffective Synthroid.

]]> By: Fran http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/09/15/a-return-of-desiccated-thyroid/comment-page-1/#comment-43334 Fran Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:44:59 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3538#comment-43334 Has anyone been taking the Thyroid S from Thiland or the ERFA thyroid from Canada sublingualy and if so what kind of results have you been having. I take armour sublingualy and they told me the Canadian is not sublingual and shouldn't be chewed and swallowed either. Has anyone been taking the Thyroid S from Thiland or the ERFA thyroid from Canada sublingualy and if so what kind of results have you been having. I take armour sublingualy and they told me the Canadian is not sublingual and shouldn’t be chewed and swallowed either.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/09/15/a-return-of-desiccated-thyroid/comment-page-1/#comment-43323 Lisa Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:58:29 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3538#comment-43323 For Jay : I was NOT baffled by the packaging. It may have been repackaged,it may have been bootleg either way there is NO way to know if it is safe so I didn't want other people to use the site like 12buys. It has been blacklisted on other online pharmacy rating sites. It may be perfectly good. But as an American I am used to safety seals and ingredient labels. I am sick enough. I don't need to take risks with "dodgey" meds. There is PLENTY of dessiccated thyroid out there. Also, your posts seem very paniced. With a little effort and a credit card, you can order virtually any brand you may need. In any quanity. The good news and I why I am here posting again today. Is I have found Nature-throid available again online in half grain tablets. So, I am sure the trickle everyone is seeing will soon become a flood. In the meantine there is plenty of medication available from other sources. I took Kathleen's advice above and have more than enough to hold me over from her source until our pharmacies are restocked. Big Pharma is fueling paranoia, don't buy into it. There is enough for everyone. Thanks for all of your help Janie. For Jay : I was NOT baffled by the packaging. It may have been repackaged,it may have been bootleg either way there is NO way to know if it is safe so I didn’t want other people to use the site like 12buys. It has been blacklisted on other online pharmacy rating sites. It may be perfectly good. But as an American I am used to safety seals and ingredient labels.
I am sick enough. I don’t need to take risks with “dodgey” meds.
There is PLENTY of dessiccated thyroid out there.
Also, your posts seem very paniced. With a little effort
and a credit card, you can order virtually any brand you may need. In any quanity.

The good news and I why I am here posting again today. Is I have found Nature-throid available again online in half grain tablets.
So, I am sure the trickle everyone is seeing will soon become a flood.
In the meantine there is plenty of medication available from other sources.
I took Kathleen’s advice above and have more than enough to hold me over from her source until our pharmacies are restocked.
Big Pharma is fueling paranoia, don’t buy into it.
There is enough for everyone.
Thanks for all of your help Janie.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/09/15/a-return-of-desiccated-thyroid/comment-page-1/#comment-43215 Lynn Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:10:32 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3538#comment-43215 Lisa I know the thiroyd product looks dodgy with the typed label and all, but it really is good. I have been using it since January and it is effective and works well. Lisa

I know the thiroyd product looks dodgy with the typed label and all, but it really is good. I have been using it since January and it is effective and works well.

]]> By: Jay http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/09/15/a-return-of-desiccated-thyroid/comment-page-1/#comment-43191 Jay Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:07:51 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3538#comment-43191 (From Janie: Hi Jay. I appreciate your concern. The Canadian option was simply the first one that patients were excited about as they emailed me and as result, was the first one on the list as I compiled it, here: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/options-for-thyroid-treatment And I did think that Erfa was extremely friendly & generous towards us, don't you? And yes, I have expressed my disappointment in what appeared to be gouging. If your assumption that they are protecting Canadians is correct, which I never thought of, it makes sense. I'll hope it's that. As far as cautioning patients: I personally wouldn't hesitate to use the same thyroid-s tabs that came so haphazardly packaged.) "a few Cana­dian phar­ma­cies have dou­bled their pri­ces!! Ouch. I find that very nasty and unethi­cal." Janie.......you are making me nervous in a supply and demand sense. Our supplies rely on hog farming. The hog farming industry has been losing money big time and is in big trouble. 1)You more than anyone has caused a massive RUN on Canadian meds. Now you are bashing the people that are saving our lives? They must have saw their supplies taking a massive hit and decided to up the prices to have availability to their Canadian patients. 2) I have not heard you caution people about wasting meds. Our friend Lisa above bought some Thyroid-S and it did not come in the original manufacturers bottle so it sounds like she was baffled by the Thai packaging and so perfectly good Thyroid-S may go to waste. (From Janie: Hi Jay. I appreciate your concern. The Canadian option was simply the first one that patients were excited about as they emailed me and as result, was the first one on the list as I compiled it, here: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/options-for-thyroid-treatment And I did think that Erfa was extremely friendly & generous towards us, don’t you? And yes, I have expressed my disappointment in what appeared to be gouging. If your assumption that they are protecting Canadians is correct, which I never thought of, it makes sense. I’ll hope it’s that. As far as cautioning patients: I personally wouldn’t hesitate to use the same thyroid-s tabs that came so haphazardly packaged.)

“a few Cana­dian phar­ma­cies have dou­bled their pri­ces!! Ouch. I find that very nasty and unethi­cal.”

Janie…….you are making me nervous in a supply and demand sense. Our supplies rely on hog farming. The hog farming industry has been losing money big time and is in big trouble.

1)You more than anyone has caused a massive RUN on Canadian meds. Now you are bashing the people that are saving our lives? They must have saw their supplies taking a massive hit and decided to up the prices to have availability to their Canadian patients.

2) I have not heard you caution people about wasting meds. Our friend Lisa above bought some Thyroid-S and it did not come in the original manufacturers bottle so it sounds like she was baffled by the Thai packaging and so perfectly good Thyroid-S may go to waste.

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