Where to talk to other patients
Need others to talk to who understand being hypothyroid, having adrenal fatigue, or other issues related? The following sites are those where you can interact with other patients. For myself, as owner of this site (as well as for most of my hypothyroid friends) it was other patients who steered me towards Armour and set me on the path to find a MUCH better doc and feeling wonderful again!!
PLEASE NOTE: by referring you to these sites, understand that these are run by patients, for patients. And though you are going to get some excellent feedback, comments and/or support, use your own intelligence and intuition, as well, and don’t hesitate to find a good doctor to work with (and I do emphasize “work with”, as the last doctor you want is one who fails to remember that YOU have intelligence about what is right for your body, too. It’s a RELATIONSHIP, NOT a dictatorship).
STTM is not recommending this sites as a substitute for a relationship with a good doctor. Thus, STTM takes no responsibility for your decisions in using these sites–that is your responsibility, or between you and your doctor. Also, the list below is not in any order. You just need to find the one that you like the best…for YOU! Enjoy!
realthyroidhelp.com This is a website of forums based on being hypothyroid and related issues. Created by Deborah, and assisted with several intelligent moderators. You will need to register before you can post.
Natural Thyroid Hormone Users Yahoo group: This yahoo group has been in existence since 2002, and focuses on the use of desiccated thyroid like Armour and other brands. You have to request membership and give information about yourself.
NTH Adrenals Group: This is a sister group to the above, but it focuses on adrenal fatigue. Run by Valerie, a thyroid/adrenal patient who is quite knowledgeable about adrenal fatigue, and she has members who are knowledgeable as well. You will need to request membership and give information about yourself.
International Hormone Society forums New as of August 2007, these forums address hypothyroid and adrenal issues, and have an international touch.
T3 Resistance/Reverse T3 group This group is for those who have a high Reverse T3 lab, and/or don’t seem to be getting enough free T3 no matter how high their desiccated thyroid is.
Iodine group Run by a thyroid cancer patient who beat the cancer, this is a group that focuses on the use of iodine for good health.
Thyroidless group For those completely without a thyroid, whether through RAI, surgical removal or other issues, this group is run by the vivacious Sam who has regained her health and well-being with desiccated thyroid and support of her adrenals.
This bible of hypothyroid treatment contains most everything you will find on this site, plus a whole lot more, including a chapter on T3, an explosive doctor chapter, historical information on desiccated thyroid as well as T4, an entire chapter on the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hooey), how to interpret your cortisol labs, extra details in two adrenal chapters, and more!
You can order the book from the publishing website here:
www.laughinggrapepublishing.com
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