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Another reason to question taking T4 meds without T3—your liver

May 9, 2009

By Janie Bowthorpe

…In other words, continued hypothyroidism (which being on T4-only meds has promoted, say patients for years) and undiagnosed hypothyroidism (because of the inadequacy of the TSH lab test) can ‘potentially’…

The irony of the Oprah debacle for thyroid patients

June 7, 2009

By Janie Bowthorpe

…because the TSH lab test says so (when we were far from it), that desiccated thyroid is outdated, unreliable, ineffective, and a ten ton load of other ridiculous comments from…

Yes, Jessica Terry, it’s weird to have to self-diagnose, but thyroid patients have had to do the same thing!

June 15, 2009

By Janie Bowthorpe

…God Almighty, and the TSH lab test was just as holy. And thanks to thyroid patients around the world who had the gall to use the internet and join patient…

Doctor questions if adrenal fatigue is real….so is it??

July 20, 2009

By Janie Bowthorpe

…that they are doing, as do the ones listed on the Recommended Labwork page which do not need a doctor’s prescription), and 2) it tests us at four key times…

How are YOU doing with the current desiccated thyroid shortages?

November 6, 2009

By Janie Bowthorpe

…in the most popular brand–Armour by Forest Labs. Patients worldwide in groups and forums reported a serious return of their hypothyroid symptoms on this product. A huge disappointment. Second came…

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