Comments on: Is Cellulose the real problem in desiccated thyroid meds for many? http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/11/11/is-cellulose-the-real-problem/ Thyroid Treatment Scandal and Hypothyroid Mistreatment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:02:13 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Alixe http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/11/11/is-cellulose-the-real-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-49415 Alixe Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:15:32 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3928#comment-49415 Marie Poling - or anyone else who reads this - what pharmacies can compound without any fillers? Marie Poling – or anyone else who reads this – what pharmacies can compound without any fillers?

]]> By: KK http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/11/11/is-cellulose-the-real-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-46156 KK Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:29:35 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3928#comment-46156 Has anyone experimented with opening their compounded thyroid (with microcrystalline cellulose as filler) capsule and letting it absorb sublingually? Has anyone experimented with opening their compounded thyroid (with microcrystalline cellulose as filler) capsule and letting it absorb sublingually?

]]> By: Judith http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/11/11/is-cellulose-the-real-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-46102 Judith Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:06:16 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3928#comment-46102 Alternative filler material--I was confused by the spelling, "acidophiles." It might be good to change it to "acidophilus," although the link spells it correctly. Seems like a great idea. Are there other filler materials in addition to this and ginger? Alternative filler material–I was confused by the spelling, “acidophiles.” It might be good to change it to “acidophilus,” although the link spells it correctly. Seems like a great idea. Are there other filler materials in addition to this and ginger?

]]> By: Judith http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/11/11/is-cellulose-the-real-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-46101 Judith Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:04:36 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3928#comment-46101 Jessica Williams--Could you share where your compounding pharmacy is that gets porcine material from New Zealand? Thanks! Jessica Williams–Could you share where your compounding pharmacy is that gets porcine material from New Zealand? Thanks!

]]> By: MH http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/11/11/is-cellulose-the-real-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-45848 MH Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:56:36 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3928#comment-45848 I have a question for you Janie, and anyone else who want to reply. What filler(s) would you recommend in capsules? I guess there has to be something? I plan to open them and take the medication sublingually. (From Janie: if compounded, acidophiles.) I have a question for you Janie, and anyone else who want to reply.

What filler(s) would you recommend in capsules? I guess there has to be something?

I plan to open them and take the medication sublingually.

(From Janie: if compounded, acidophiles.)

]]> By: Kelly http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/11/11/is-cellulose-the-real-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-45845 Kelly Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:34:45 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3928#comment-45845 I don't think Cellulose was the issue for me with Armour. I had two great months and then two really awful months when the formula changed (worse than before medication). I had my levels checked and they were almost the same as prior tests, even though I felt terrible. I then switched to Nature Thyroid and felt better within 2 days. Of course, now this is in short supply as well so I have been on the compounded capsules, rather than tablets, for nearly three months and I have never felt better. I don’t think Cellulose was the issue for me with Armour. I had two great months and then two really awful months when the formula changed (worse than before medication). I had my levels checked and they were almost the same as prior tests, even though I felt terrible. I then switched to Nature Thyroid and felt better within 2 days. Of course, now this is in short supply as well so I have been on the compounded capsules, rather than tablets, for nearly three months and I have never felt better.

]]> By: Sue McGuire http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/11/11/is-cellulose-the-real-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-45728 Sue McGuire Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:35:14 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3928#comment-45728 (From Janie: For clarification: not all facilities mistreat their pigs.) I am new to this blog. I was just diagnosed and today ordered my pills called ERFA's "Thyroid" from canadadrugs.com. Shipping is free whereas it is more expensive to order directly from ERFA. Genevieve the rep from ERFA said that the pig material in "Thyroid" is from American pigs...(I agree they are not treated well and we need to stop animal abusers!) and the problem that Armour was reformulated was because some people had an adverse reaction to the fillers. She said the pills are actually made in Belgium and sent back to Canada. ERFA's fillers are different from the reformulated Armour. (From Janie: For clarification: not all facilities mistreat their pigs.)

I am new to this blog. I was just diagnosed and today ordered my pills called ERFA’s “Thyroid” from canadadrugs.com. Shipping is free whereas it is more expensive to order directly from ERFA. Genevieve the rep from ERFA said that the pig material in “Thyroid” is from American pigs…(I agree they are not treated well and we need to stop animal abusers!) and the problem that Armour was reformulated was because some people had an adverse reaction to the fillers. She said the pills are actually made in Belgium and sent back to Canada. ERFA’s fillers are different from the reformulated Armour.

]]> By: Andy http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/11/11/is-cellulose-the-real-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-45710 Andy Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:05:34 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3928#comment-45710 Been having digestive issues on the Nutri-meds Thyroid (but...I am awake!) Because of this article I started taking it with yogurt, no more stomach problems! Thank-you much! Been having digestive issues on the Nutri-meds Thyroid (but…I am awake!) Because of this article I started taking it with yogurt, no more stomach problems! Thank-you much!

]]> By: Tom @ Wheat Fiber http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/11/11/is-cellulose-the-real-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-45698 Tom @ Wheat Fiber Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:57:43 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3928#comment-45698 I know it's a sad thing when a company doesn't listen to it's customers, but the reason is most likely to increase profits, as cellulose fiber can be cheaper than sugars to add for companies. I know it’s a sad thing when a company doesn’t listen to it’s customers, but the reason is most likely to increase profits, as cellulose fiber can be cheaper than sugars to add for companies.

]]> By: Jessica Williams http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2009/11/11/is-cellulose-the-real-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-45461 Jessica Williams Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:10:46 +0000 http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/?p=3928#comment-45461 To Leah, re ERFA and "Thyroid from Canada": http://thyroid.erfa.net/ and http://www.erfa-sa.com/thyroid_en.htm And please, we all need to stock up and keep the meds cool, dry, and stored in different containers from the ones we open and close daily. My research says no to refrigeration, but if anyone knows otherwise, let me know. jessica@jessicawilliams.com To Leah, re ERFA and “Thyroid from Canada”:
http://thyroid.erfa.net/
and
http://www.erfa-sa.com/thyroid_en.htm
And please, we all need to stock up and keep the meds cool, dry, and stored in different containers from the ones we open and close daily. My research says no to refrigeration, but if anyone knows otherwise, let me know.
jessica@jessicawilliams.com

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