PCOS-DIET Messages for February, 2003: Re: PCOS-Hypothyroidism-Pregnant

Re: PCOS-Hypothyroidism-Pregnant

From: Cindi (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 17:53:39 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 1 Dec 2000, Heidi wrote: >
>Hi Lisa,
>
>The armour thyroid is a natural thyroid medication that most doctors
>WILL NOT prescribe because they get paid more to prescribe the synthetic
>drugs. I would suggest switching to armour thyroid they have found
>nothing wrong with it at this point and it has been used for years. I
>take 4 grains which equals 240 mg/day. This is a drug that if you start
>taking it you must continue it for the rest of your life, even during
>pregnancy.
>
>The phentermine is an amphetamine. It is used to raise your metabolism,
>and as an appetite suppresant. You need a prescription for this. I was
>taking 30 mg/day. Some people only need 17.5 mg/day. I had never felt
>awake, or active until I began taking this medication.
>
>The L-tyrosine is an aminoacid. I don't remember exactly what it is
>supposed to do. I always felt happy after taking it, and without it I
>would cry for hours on end. You can get this in the natural foods
>section of almost any store. It runs $10/bottle for 50, 5000 mg.
>capsules of which you should take 3 a day.
>
>I'm not quite sure what the 5-HTP is. It may also be another amino
>acid. What that does is it acts as an antidepressant, appetite
>suppresant, and helps you sleep at night.
>
>My doctor also had me on a multivitamin because I was on the low carb
>diet.
>
>My schedule has been:
>Breakfast:
>180 mg armour thyroid
>500 mg L-tyrosine
>
>Lunch:
>180 mg armour thyroid
>500 mg L-tyrosine
>Kolace (for nice B.M.'s)
>
>Dinner:
>500 mg L-tyrosine
>Multivitamin
>
>Bedtime:
>2 capsuls of 5-HTP
>
>I hope this helps. Just to let you know. Doctors are very reluctant to
>help women with thyroid and weight problems. They still recommend the
>food pyramid, and lots of exercise. I recommend high protein diet, the
>above medications, lots of exercise, and good nights rest.
>
>Good Luck.

Heidi, How long have you been taking all these meds and have they helped you lose weight? I have been in a long battle with doctors for the past 5 years in trying to get Hypothyroid and PCOD diagnosed. I am very close, the doctor I have now has done a complete hormonal work up and 3 hour glucose test. I feel he will find out really what is going on inside me. I don't want to leave everything up to chance and take for granted that he is going to prescribe exactly what I need and what works so I am trying to get as much info as possible about medications that work. Please send me anything that will help! Thank you.

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