Lovey posts this sad message to metabolism.com. Many of the members here have been through this type of paralyzing doubt and have found a way to get the help they need. So, if you have a minute to spare, in the spirit of the season, why not offer Lovey a message that will help her [...]
October 30, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Will T-3 Help Dana with her weight, hair, skin and mood?
Although we often speak of the metabolic effects of thyroid hormone, we are really referring to the fact that this hormone helps to regulate the function of every system in the body. A system that is often a source of concern is known as the integument; the hair, skin and nails. The effects of disease [...]
June 17, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Michelle Gets a Boost from T3 (Cytomel)
Michelle shares her success story with T3. Michelle’s story demonstrates how combination therapy with T4 and T3 can be clinically superior to T4 (Synthroid, Levothyroxine) alone. In her story she mentions Wilson’s syndrome which I personally think is a “made up” diagnosis to help Dr. Wilson’s retirement fund but I do think her experience is [...]
April 28, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Suzi’s Amazing Blood Pressure Response to Cytomel (t3)
Suzi has hypothyroidism and high blood pressure. She sends the following story describing how t3 treatment appeared to help normalize her blood pressure. This is the first time I have come across this effect and thought it would be helpful to share her story on the main blog. Does anyone else have a similar (or [...]
July 25, 2010 By Dr. G. Pepper
Patient Advocacy Group Needs Help to Counter “t4″ Only Therapy.
A patient advocacy group in the UK is fighting for recognition of combination therapy (t4 plus t3) to treat hypothyroidism (low thyroid levels). They are asking for people who have benefited from combination therapy to visit their website and demonstrate their support for this form of treatment. Why not have a look and decide for [...]
November 26, 2009 By Dr. G. Pepper
Dennis Wonders if Armour Thyroid Can Create Thyroid Hormone Dependency.
Dennis wonders if Armour thyroid hormone treatment can create a dependency on the medication. In his post (http://www.metabolism.com/2009/08/25/armour-thyroid-shortage-nation-wide-problem/#comment-2177) he suggests that this might explain why people experience such discomfort when trying to switch medication or go off. Thanks Dennis for your thoughts, as I imagine others share your concern. Below I offer my response to [...]
November 4, 2009 By Dr. G. Pepper
LA Falls Through a Crack in Our Health Care System and Finds Armour Shortage Crisis
LA lives in rural America and has no health insurance. After 30 years of effective therapy with Armour Thyroid she is unable to obtain this medication any longer. Her story is a sad reminder of just how far we need to go to provide meaningful health care to the citizens of this country. LA tells [...]
October 3, 2009 By Dr. G. Pepper
Breakthrough Discovery: Need For t3 Could Be Genetic
Do you wonder if you need t3 (Cytomel, triiodothyronine, liothyronine) added to your thyroid hormone treatment to feel normal again? The answer could be in your genes. Recent discoveries reviewed by Antonio C. Bianco, M.D., Ph.D. at the recent American Thyroid Association meeting, reveal how genetic differences influence the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement. Dr. [...]
September 26, 2009 By Dr. G. Pepper
Armour Draws Laughs During Year’s Biggest Meeting of Thyroid Doctors
I am reporting to you from this year’s meeting of the American Thyroid Association now taking place at the opulent Breaker’s Hotel in balmy Palm Beach, Florida. Cushy job if you can get it, I’d say. Not a lot of laughs during the typical lecture at this three day meeting of the world’s experts on [...]
September 7, 2009 By Dr. G. Pepper
Mele is Out of Armour and Out of Options
Below, Mele describes her plight struggling to adjust to the disappearance of Armour from U.S. pharmacies. She discovered what was explained in my post, “Behind the Disappearance of Armour”. Forest Pharmaceuticals and Medicare are both responding in their own ways to the FDA decree that Armour Thyroid submit an application (NDA) as if it were [...]
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