Well, got my prescription for my Armour
Posted By: Lacie on 2007-03-17
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instead of the Synthroid and the dose is 90 mg now as compared to 150 mcg for the Synthroid. I am so hoping this will give some assistance in this terrible hair loss- anyone else that has a dosage like this or higher and when you were switched from another preparation did your dosage go down a little? Thanks!
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When I was switched to Armour, my dose--sm
was also lower, as they tend to start you low, just as they did with synthroid, and then increase it slowly until you reach your best level where your TSH levels normalize. I hated this part, as it was like starting all over again, but you'll get there sooner than you think. Also Armour comes in different measurments, so some docs are not sure how to change over from mcg to mg. Keep him advised of your symptoms and maybe he will raise the level a little sooner. At present time, I am at 120 mg of Armour.
Armour thyroid supplement..sm
it is a natural, not synthetic or man made, form of thyroid replacement hormone. It contains T3 and T4 hormones, where synthroid only has T4.
Fran is right..Tends to run in families. If you are, dont bother with Synthroid..I went to Armour
thyroid and never looked back. I tried Synthroid for over a year and they could never get my thyroid back in..I struggled with cold intolerance, fatigue, dry skin, and the worse..weight gain..like 30 pounds and then a doctor put me on a more "natural" thyroid which was Armour. I got my energy back, lost weight etc..I would never use Synthroid or any other synthetic again. Be aware that a huge number of doctors dont like prescribing Armour but I insist that it's the only thing that works for me and they do prescribe it..Good luck to you..
I have a prescription for this and
on my bottle it has warning about the possibility of causing dizziness or drowiness.
Is that only prescription?
Thanks
No, have to have prescription and
out before long. The person in the article used to work for a plastic surgeon who asked her to give it a try. They had the before and after and like Chiapet says below, her mother used and saw what longer and fuller lashes she had. I love it when prescriptions supposed to do 1 thing and then find out works for other things. The lady in article said applied at night to roots of upper and lower and she said almost ashamed to wear mascara as it accented so much and did not want to look "flashy" I guess with those long, long lashes. I am ready for my closeup though!
My prescription ran out a long time SM
ago (for ADD), but I may go back to the doctor after the New Year for a refill. My life's been utter chaos since I ran out of medication a year ago. It helps me focus/stay on task--i.e., make my lines--,stay better organized, etc. (a nice side effect is the help it gives me in staying awake during the day). I was diagnosed a couple of years ago and although I've felt a little awkward about the whole situation (with doc and with pharmacist), it really does help me. I only jokingly suggested Ritalin to the OP. I know that's a medication that should not be taken lightly.
It's almost 2 a.m.! I better get to sleep as I start work in a few hours! (See? That's more than likely a major contributing factor to my symptoms...poor sleep hygiene!)
Goodnight and sweet dreams!
Chickadee
could be eye strain - might need glasses or new prescription -
xx
Does any one know of any prescription assistance plans? sm
I need help with paying for medication that my husband needs that costs $150 a month and of course insurance isn't covering it. I know that Walmart has the $4 prescription plan for generic medications, but his medicine doesn't come in the generic form. Are there any other programs out there to help us?
Thanks
Where I go the prescription is only good for a year - sm
so that would mean a yearly exam if you want to get new glasses, or contacts. I don't have a problem with it. Now before I had insurance I only went every couple of years, but luckily it was added to my husband's insurance 3 years ago, so now going yearly....I am 43 so on the cusp of bifocals....have been squeaking through so far but next year may not.
I also read abuse of prescription drugs.
Legal, illegal- does that really matter how it is obtained?
get him a prescription for Chantix. It will give him a 44% better chance of quitting. nm
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