question for drjmw , other docs
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the Lion said:
not a flame, but if you're not real sure about something, just don't post on the topic. years from now, someone doing a search might read this wrong info, and make a (wrong) decision based on bad info.
Most T3/T4 drugs are synthetic replacements for what the body normally manufactures in the thyroid gland, and they function in similar manner in the body. Armour thyroid is a _natural_ T3/T4 replacement. Its actually dessicated porcine thyroid gland.
Dizzy
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I was wondering if using the T3 + T4 products were any better, or safer than just T3 or T4 by themselves. Nandi12 and jboldman had some interesting opinions.
http://www.sculptedbyiron.com/forum/showthread.php3?s=&threadid=4370
http://www.sculptedbyiron.com/forum/showthread.php3?s=&threadid=4370
A single 30mg tab of Armour provides about 5mcg of T3 and 20mcg of T4. You really won't induce supression in anoyone with a single tab of Armour each day. Many Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) docs dose it this way, with great results. in fact, that is how I take it, and I have come to enjoy great benefits from same.
That is why I have no problem letting my patients have it.
That is why I have no problem letting my patients have it.
Armour is both t3 and t4. It is kinder to the thyroid and easier to dose. I find it to be an excellent ancillary to HGH-induced hypothyroidism. As far as prescribing it for true hypothyroidism, it is up to the individual doc and his interpretation of the blood tests. Some docs only prescribe synthroid (t4), some cytomel (t3) and some armour (t3/t4 combo). I have seen nothing but success with Armour as an adjunct to HGH.
I agree, DrJMW, the stuff is great.
Even with a "normal" TSH, I have been suffering that "I-want-to-always-lie-down" feeling. By the second day on a half grain of Armour, my energy level rose dramatically, and have not felt that same fatigue since.
Some people do not convert T4 into T3 adequately (even though TSH may be fine, as may be T4). For them, I think the Armour provides an optimal blend of T4/T3.
Even with a "normal" TSH, I have been suffering that "I-want-to-always-lie-down" feeling. By the second day on a half grain of Armour, my energy level rose dramatically, and have not felt that same fatigue since.
Some people do not convert T4 into T3 adequately (even though TSH may be fine, as may be T4). For them, I think the Armour provides an optimal blend of T4/T3.
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Yo Tengo Madera?
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Docs, do you think it is possible to take a full grain of Armour per day and still have no real suppression?
A fair bit of the T4 converts to T3 in a normal person. However once the T3 elevates high enough, a normal person will slow or halt the conversion until the T3 drops a bit. So it is my understanding that it is really impossible to elevate thyroid activity through higher doses of T4 since the body will simply halt the conversion? To really elevate the thyroid exogenously one needs T3.....correct?
A fair bit of the T4 converts to T3 in a normal person. However once the T3 elevates high enough, a normal person will slow or halt the conversion until the T3 drops a bit. So it is my understanding that it is really impossible to elevate thyroid activity through higher doses of T4 since the body will simply halt the conversion? To really elevate the thyroid exogenously one needs T3.....correct?
Yo Tengo Madera?
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caladin said:
Try this link to know how to convert from synthroid to Armour.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=U&start=1&q=http://www.drumlib.com/dp/000016.htm&e=7207
simpllyhuge
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this is intresting. I would like to try it cause i am always tired all the time. i cant remeber the last time i had a lot of energy.
simpllyhuge
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does any one know anyhting about a new thyroid test? i heard somthing about it on the radio?
