Many members here at metabolism.com have shared their thoughts and experience on ways to stop smoking. There have been many who feel defeated because they can’t beat the weight gain that accompanies their efforts. SweetiePie has a clear message about how not to beat yourself up while achieving the goal of a smoke free (and [...]
December 31, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Patti Keeps on Running Despite Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is one of the most common cancers of young adults. Many of these cancers have no symptoms until a routine exam reveals a lump in the neck. This was the case with Patti who shares her upbeat experience with us. The good news about this type of cancer is that despite spread to [...]
December 23, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Margie Reports Her Success with Armour Thyroid
Hello, Everyone I was diagnosed Hypothyroid 10 years ago, I have two sisters and several aunts with the same problem. I was prescribed synthroid and it was a Godsend for the first three years even though I was up and down, however I began to be more and more tired and just generally did not [...]
December 3, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Lovey Needs Encouragement to Deal with Her Condition
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 [...]
August 18, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Zach’s Treatment Success with Cytomel
Zach points out that most of the posts about thyroid treatment issues at metabolism.com are from women. That makes sense because autoimmune thyroid disease is approximately 10 times more common in women than men. But man or woman, thyroid hormone treatment is still the same and his success with Cytomel is something worth noting. Zach [...]
May 6, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Endocrinologists Take a Backward Step in the Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
When I became an endocrinologist in 1981 I was truly excited about the field. At that time it seemed that the science of endocrinology was expanding rapidly and new discoveries were on the horizon particularly in regards to the way hormones effect the brain, mood and the immune system. Was I ever wrong! It’s thirty [...]
March 7, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Dangerous Metabolic Supplements
A few weeks ago a new patient arrived at my office to discuss treatment for her thyroid disease. She was diagnosed with an under active thyroid several years prior but treatment with Synthroid was unsuccessful. She stopped using the medication on her own, at least a year ago. Blood tests obtained by another doctor a [...]
January 24, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
What You can Learn from Sarah’s Struggle With Hypothyroidism
Every so often I like to bring attention to someone who has struggled to get properly treated for hypothyroidism. Not everyone shares the same dilemma regarding treatment of hypothyroidism because T4 by itself may be sufficient in many instances. But for those who continue to experience symptoms of hypothyroidism despite T4 treatment, adding T3 can [...]
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 [...]
Trying to Cope with Symptoms of Low Testosterone
One of our members notes loss of sex drive, strength, motivation. He is concerned that this could be due to low testosterone levels; Here is his comment; I’m 64 years old. Excellent health. 6 ft tall, 177 pounds, work out three times a week…….finding my self depressed, losing strength…..haven’t had any sexual desire in last [...]