Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
Hi Everyone,
I have seen a lot of people say that armour works better for them than synthetic thyroid. But the thing I wonder is why do certain people push it so hard on us? Most people I know who have thyroid issues do fine on synthetic thyroid. Why do people like mary shomon try so hard to push for something that endocrinologists say is usually not necessary?
Why isn't there an actual endocrinologist who will publicly support this amour craze? Why are they almost all 'natural' doctors?
Additionally, I noticed that armour changed their formulation a few years ago and it caused a LOT of problems for a lot of people. Since the reason endocrinologists prefer synthetic thyroid is that the dosage is more regulated, and since most studies DO NOT conclude that T3 combined with T4 works better for most, why was my initial impression after visiting Mary Shomon's thyroid-info.net website that I might as well not even bother getting help unless I found a doctor who wanted to give me armour right off the bat?
Logic seems to indicate that a good doctor will at least try the safer synthetic thryroid medication before trying another option.
What am I missing, does anyone have any hard data? I realize "testimonials" are considered valid to some, but if that was the case I'd imagine endicrinologists would eventually catch on too, when so far they have not. Granted, the medical community is slow to catch on to things, but what is the point in creating mistrust towards doctors? If i had trusted doctors, I would have tried harder to get treatment years ago for my symptoms.
I have been to third world countries where vaccinating children is such a problem because the village leaders don't trust doctors. But I guess the point I'm rambling on about is that if I care enough about people to be an 'advocate' I will get myself through medical school and earn a respected place in a medical community where my opinions and concern would be the most valuable.
WHat is your opinion about this, and do please support it with any data you'd care to share.
I have seen a lot of people say that armour works better for them than synthetic thyroid. But the thing I wonder is why do certain people push it so hard on us? Most people I know who have thyroid issues do fine on synthetic thyroid. Why do people like mary shomon try so hard to push for something that endocrinologists say is usually not necessary?
Why isn't there an actual endocrinologist who will publicly support this amour craze? Why are they almost all 'natural' doctors?
Additionally, I noticed that armour changed their formulation a few years ago and it caused a LOT of problems for a lot of people. Since the reason endocrinologists prefer synthetic thyroid is that the dosage is more regulated, and since most studies DO NOT conclude that T3 combined with T4 works better for most, why was my initial impression after visiting Mary Shomon's thyroid-info.net website that I might as well not even bother getting help unless I found a doctor who wanted to give me armour right off the bat?
Logic seems to indicate that a good doctor will at least try the safer synthetic thryroid medication before trying another option.
What am I missing, does anyone have any hard data? I realize "testimonials" are considered valid to some, but if that was the case I'd imagine endicrinologists would eventually catch on too, when so far they have not. Granted, the medical community is slow to catch on to things, but what is the point in creating mistrust towards doctors? If i had trusted doctors, I would have tried harder to get treatment years ago for my symptoms.
I have been to third world countries where vaccinating children is such a problem because the village leaders don't trust doctors. But I guess the point I'm rambling on about is that if I care enough about people to be an 'advocate' I will get myself through medical school and earn a respected place in a medical community where my opinions and concern would be the most valuable.
WHat is your opinion about this, and do please support it with any data you'd care to share.
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My 6mo twin DD's are EBF and just started rice cereal on the first. Everything has been going fine except this morning one of them had a diaper rash (lots of redness around her anus). I read this as one of the signs of an allergy. BUT I did just buy a different brand diaper yesterday (which they have used randomly before w/no issues). Do you think its the cereal or the diaper? Im ready to start...
I was just asking questions and providing my point of view based on what info I could VERIFY.
Based on what I have read (and I have read PLENTY and continue to keep READING, thank you very much), MOST people convert T4 without a problem. I find it interesting that you think there is some vast conspiracy to simply cover up the truth Yet not unruprisingly you provide no actual sources for your 'data'. I will lump that little gem of info with the rest of your tyrade.
ENDOCRINILOGISTS and trials published in respected journals are saying in these things in public... which is why I asked for comparable DATA . Unless you understand this idea and can come forward without being rude, don't expect me to respond to you again going forward.
Armour only Levothyroxine and am doing just fine on it.
I understand that you were just asking questions and not trying to be "an authority" on the subject. Sometimes people need to take a breath and think twice before they respond too emotionally and hurt someones feelings.
We need to remember ths is a support site and we are all here to help each other and educate each other the BEST we can and not tear each other down:-)
Letmerest, I did not feel you were trying to be an "authroity" on this either, you were just asking questions like Candlegal said, and letting us know what you have found on the topic. Barbell, I think you mean well, but I feel you could just try and let people know what you have found out about this topic, and while it's ok to be passionate about it, realize others may have found something that works well for them, and that is ok too.
I hope that those involved don't take this as an attack on them. I am simply expressing how I feel. No attack or bad feeling intended :).
And again for the record I am not really trying to argue my point, but to share a perspective based on FACTS, and to ask for other perspective based on FACTS. If you don't agree with my approch there is no need to single me out for challenging an idea. Clearly others here don't agree with your tone either.
People are on this site for help and helpful information, not to be decried for their opinions. And what makes your opinion so valid, as it has been said, you provide no real evidence to confirm your stand. Underneath the comment box, there is a message that says "do promise to be nice" READ IT!
Tishka
My dad recently started natural thyroid from a compounding pharmacy and said he is feeling no different. I think it just depends person to person.
I guess what I still don't understand is why mary shomon is convined that synthetic thyroid is no good when apparently it works for most people as far as actual doctors are concerned (based on what I can find).
I was very tempted to start out on armour and am glad I didn't take her advice so far...