People w/bad thyroids: What if we run out of Levothyroxine due to supply chain breaks? | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 17952191 United States 05/04/2020 10:04 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Search for dessicated bovine thyroid, order stuff from New Zealand. They also sell porcine, but the armor thyroid brand does need a prescription. They also sell sheep thyroid. If you think outside the box you can get LEVOTHYROXINE. From a Mexican or Indian pharmacy, but these are things you should have done long ago. I have at least 5 years worth. Your doctor will probably write a 90 day supply right now, then order some dedicated thyroid off Ebay. I've had no thyroid since 2012 and asked the doctor on the first visit how to get extra meds |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77505643 United States 05/04/2020 10:22 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Question for the scientists/doctors out there. Quoting: InTheGLPHood Any advice on what we people that don't have thyroids (or malfunctioning ones) do if we run out of levothyroxine (supply chain issues). I've searched & searched online to no avail for natural substitutes, i.e. pig hormones (still need a prescription) etc. and can't find anything I can stockpile. My doctor will will not let me get an extra prescription to set aside in case of emergency which I think is BS considering I'm stable with my daily dose (I'm not the local drug dealer, but maybe I should make friends with one huh?). Biology isn't my strong point, are there any knowledgeable people online that could advise anon.? In a hypothetical life/death situation (before falling into coma from lack of hormones) are there any natural (beside pig hormones) substitutes? Or any other animal thyroid glands that could be used to produce something that would at least keep you alive for awhile. Any help appreciated, and thanks for all replies. Why would fluoride be added to our water if eu-thyroid-ness was an objective, or even allowed ? Do hope you get some helpful answers though. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 77505643 United States 05/04/2020 11:06 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | a typically glowing testimonial to this fine synthetic product with no T3 : Marion says: August 28, 2019 at 8:10 pm I hear a lot of people saying T3 are a great help, I have hypothyroid suffered now for 3 years, totally miserable and feel unwell unfortunately in Scotland they don’t test for T3 nor will you get them, I’m so sad and feel I’m slowly dying and probably am so glad some are feeling better it gives abit of hope, we don’t get T 3 because it’s too expensive. My weight has increased by 3 stone, and now have fybromyalga, vit D deficiency, anemia, planter fascitis and higher blood pressure, before I was sporty active happy loved life, now isolated in pain can barely walk always tired can’t stand noise and bright lights can’t go out in sunshine, what an existance, [link to rxisk.org (secure)] |
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InTheGLPHood (OP) User ID: 78535263 United States 05/04/2020 11:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Search for dessicated bovine thyroid, order stuff from New Zealand. They also sell porcine, but the armor thyroid brand does need a prescription. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 17952191 They also sell sheep thyroid. If you think outside the box you can get LEVOTHYROXINE. From a Mexican or Indian pharmacy, but these are things you should have done long ago. I have at least 5 years worth. Your doctor will probably write a 90 day supply right now, then order some dedicated thyroid off Ebay. I've had no thyroid since 2012 and asked the doctor on the first visit how to get extra meds Thank you so much! You're right, should have done sooner, but yeah, wasn't expecting coronavirus :) |
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InTheGLPHood (OP) User ID: 78535263 United States 05/04/2020 11:38 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | a typically glowing testimonial to this fine synthetic product with no T3 : Marion says: August 28, 2019 at 8:10 pm I hear a lot of people saying T3 are a great help, I have hypothyroid suffered now for 3 years, totally miserable and feel unwell unfortunately in Scotland they don’t test for T3 nor will you get them, I’m so sad and feel I’m slowly dying and probably am so glad some are feeling better it gives abit of hope, we don’t get T 3 because it’s too expensive. My weight has increased by 3 stone, and now have fybromyalga, vit D deficiency, anemia, planter fascitis and higher blood pressure, before I was sporty active happy loved life, now isolated in pain can barely walk always tired can’t stand noise and bright lights can’t go out in sunshine, what an existance, [link to rxisk.org (secure)] I know, I have no T3 and I have these problems too as well as a bum foot that's been reconstructed to the best of the Dr.s ability (couldn't have ankle replacement due to the damage to rest of foot, long story about 35 years ago). Lucky I still have the foot I guess and can hobble around (therapists said amputation might be better, uhh no, not going there) but then add in the CRPS (nerve damage, chronic high level pain/spasms) on top of the thyroid issues and fused neck, and yeah... I used to be super active too, working, swimming, riding (had to rehome my beloved horses), working around my little farmette...now I'm reduced to small raised garden (my husband does the in-ground stuff) my dogs, and in-house stuff on one level, me and stairs don't get along well. Biggest concern really is what happens if the meds run out. And you're right the lack of T3 just makes it all worse! Hang tough friend, that's all we can do. |
InTheGLPHood (OP) User ID: 78535263 United States 05/04/2020 11:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A bad Thyroid is mostly due to immune system attacks. Most immune system attacks are due to Modern Gluten Protein. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 68560474 Stop eating Gluten. Period. I know that now, but I had my thyroid removed (I was hyperactive originally) and all I have left are 2 parathyroids. Dr. accidentally removed the bottom two because they didn't know my thyroid was as big/inflamed/bleeding as it was when they went in to remove it due to very large goiter(s) plural (that they did biopsy and ultrasound) but I couldn't stabilize on drugs & they were afraid it was about to turn cancerous...anyway, because of the size, inflammation & bleeding, surgeon accidentally removed the bottom two. I only have two parathyroids left. Thank you for info. though! |
InTheGLPHood (OP) User ID: 78535263 United States 05/04/2020 11:44 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have hasimoto's and I am now on no meds. When gluten free 5 years ago. I never cheat. Don't needs the synthroid anymore. What relief. I recommend it. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21423850 TU, I don't have a thyroid at all now. I had Graves, or hyperactive, before it was removed. Wish I had known all this stuff previously. |
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seekinginformation User ID: 53473141 United States 05/04/2020 11:51 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Question for the scientists/doctors out there. Quoting: InTheGLPHood Any advice on what we people that don't have thyroids (or malfunctioning ones) do if we run out of levothyroxine (supply chain issues). I've searched & searched online to no avail for natural substitutes, i.e. pig hormones (still need a prescription) etc. and can't find anything I can stockpile. My doctor will will not let me get an extra prescription to set aside in case of emergency which I think is BS considering I'm stable with my daily dose (I'm not the local drug dealer, but maybe I should make friends with one huh?). Biology isn't my strong point, are there any knowledgeable people online that could advise anon.? In a hypothetical life/death situation (before falling into coma from lack of hormones) are there any natural (beside pig hormones) substitutes? Or any other animal thyroid glands that could be used to produce something that would at least keep you alive for awhile. Any help appreciated, and thanks for all replies. IODINE! Nascent Iodine Iodine from Kelp Seekinginformation |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 73318475 United States 05/04/2020 12:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Question for the scientists/doctors out there. Quoting: InTheGLPHood Any advice on what we people that don't have thyroids (or malfunctioning ones) do if we run out of levothyroxine (supply chain issues). I've searched & searched online to no avail for natural substitutes, i.e. pig hormones (still need a prescription) etc. and can't find anything I can stockpile. My doctor will will not let me get an extra prescription to set aside in case of emergency which I think is BS considering I'm stable with my daily dose (I'm not the local drug dealer, but maybe I should make friends with one huh?). Biology isn't my strong point, are there any knowledgeable people online that could advise anon.? In a hypothetical life/death situation (before falling into coma from lack of hormones) are there any natural (beside pig hormones) substitutes? Or any other animal thyroid glands that could be used to produce something that would at least keep you alive for awhile. Any help appreciated, and thanks for all replies. IODINE! Nascent Iodine Iodine from Kelp That is great for people with simple hypo... however people with immune systems attaching the thyroid is not a result of low iodine or selenium etc... its your own immune system working its damage on the thyroid... |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 77597914 United States 05/04/2020 03:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | is the supply chain breaking? I saw where France is not allowing exporting of levothyroxine, but we don't import Levothyroxine from France do we? is there a shortage on levothyroxine? what about just taking Synthroid? |
Windsage User ID: 77763753 United States 05/04/2020 03:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Question for the scientists/doctors out there. Quoting: InTheGLPHood Any advice on what we people that don't have thyroids (or malfunctioning ones) do if we run out of levothyroxine (supply chain issues). I've searched & searched online to no avail for natural substitutes, i.e. pig hormones (still need a prescription) etc. and can't find anything I can stockpile. My doctor will will not let me get an extra prescription to set aside in case of emergency which I think is BS considering I'm stable with my daily dose (I'm not the local drug dealer, but maybe I should make friends with one huh?). Biology isn't my strong point, are there any knowledgeable people online that could advise anon.? In a hypothetical life/death situation (before falling into coma from lack of hormones) are there any natural (beside pig hormones) substitutes? Or any other animal thyroid glands that could be used to produce something that would at least keep you alive for awhile. Any help appreciated, and thanks for all replies. First, read this article which tells you a work-around for possibly obtaining a several month supply of your regular thyroid meds: [link to survivalblog.com (secure)] I discussed this issue with a friend who had her thyroid removed, suggesting that she try to obtain a back-up supply of meds due to possible shortages. She told me she takes Armour thyroid medicine which is made in USA, and her pharmacist recently informed her that there is a huge supply of it, and since it is a natural product and made in USA, there is very little likelihood of them ever running out. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 78090287 United States 05/04/2020 03:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My DIL has recently been finally diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Damn doctor told her when initial dose was not effective (25mg., nothing much) "You know it's like speed, don't you?" What utter BS. The war on drugs causes lots of suffering. No sleep, no sudafed for sinus, no muscle relaxers for strained backs or pain meds for broken legs. No thyroid meds now. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 76749660 United States 05/04/2020 04:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I recently filled a 90 day for Synthroid. Co-pay was $90. I need to switch to generic. I am also experimenting with no-A/low-A diet which by definition is gluten free as bread and all grains are discouraged. There is evidence that vitamin A toxicity is linked to auto-immune problems. Hashimoto's is auto-immune, so I am hoping to see thyroid benefits from the no-A/low-A. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 70175259 United Kingdom 05/04/2020 04:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have hasimoto's and I am now on no meds. When gluten free 5 years ago. I never cheat. Don't needs the synthroid anymore. What relief. I recommend it. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21423850 TU, I don't have a thyroid at all now. I had Graves, or hyperactive, before it was removed. Wish I had known all this stuff previously. Mine was 'probably Graves', but upon removal it was a tumour. I haven't been able to get NDT for a while now. Levo is a survival strategy. I bought my emergency stash from Russia. |
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Vril Phantom User ID: 73377229 United States 05/04/2020 04:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Question for the scientists/doctors out there. Quoting: InTheGLPHood Any advice on what we people that don't have thyroids (or malfunctioning ones) do if we run out of levothyroxine (supply chain issues). I've searched & searched online to no avail for natural substitutes, i.e. pig hormones (still need a prescription) etc. and can't find anything I can stockpile. My doctor will will not let me get an extra prescription to set aside in case of emergency which I think is BS considering I'm stable with my daily dose (I'm not the local drug dealer, but maybe I should make friends with one huh?). Biology isn't my strong point, are there any knowledgeable people online that could advise anon.? In a hypothetical life/death situation (before falling into coma from lack of hormones) are there any natural (beside pig hormones) substitutes? Or any other animal thyroid glands that could be used to produce something that would at least keep you alive for awhile. Any help appreciated, and thanks for all replies. Order Thyrovanz on line, fast shipping, great natural products and reputable company. Survival stockpile for your freezer or Mad Max bunker. |
joeym User ID: 78875714 United States 05/04/2020 04:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My DIL has recently been finally diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 78090287 Damn doctor told her when initial dose was not effective (25mg., nothing much) "You know it's like speed, don't you?" What utter BS. The war on drugs causes lots of suffering. No sleep, no sudafed for sinus, no muscle relaxers for strained backs or pain meds for broken legs. No thyroid meds now. I have Hashimoto's disease and I take 75mcg of Levothyroxine daily. I guess if worse comes to worst, I can go to Mexico to get thyroid meds. (We live only a few hours from the border). I agree with the statement that the "War on Drugs" has been waged at the expense of people who legitimately need pain medication, muscle relaxers, Sudafed, etc. Many doctors, because of the Opioid Act, require drug tests for THC before they will prescribe any psychiatric drugs. In our state, medical marijuana is legal. I left my psychiatrist who treats me for panic disorder/PTSD because of the stupid mandatory THC tests. Fortunately, not all doctors interpret the law so strictly. Sorry, I got on a rant. |
THYROID User ID: 77678440 United States 05/05/2020 12:57 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Question for the scientists/doctors out there. Quoting: InTheGLPHood Any advice on what we people that don't have thyroids (or malfunctioning ones) do if we run out of levothyroxine (supply chain issues). I've searched & searched online to no avail for natural substitutes, i.e. pig hormones (still need a prescription) etc. and can't find anything I can stockpile. My doctor will will not let me get an extra prescription to set aside in case of emergency which I think is BS considering I'm stable with my daily dose (I'm not the local drug dealer, but maybe I should make friends with one huh?). Biology isn't my strong point, are there any knowledgeable people online that could advise anon.? In a hypothetical life/death situation (before falling into coma from lack of hormones) are there any natural (beside pig hormones) substitutes? Or any other animal thyroid glands that could be used to produce something that would at least keep you alive for awhile. Any help appreciated, and thanks for all replies. Go to the grocery store and buy Iodized Salt. Get on the internet and research thyroid friendly foods. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 76749660 United States 05/05/2020 08:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Iodine is not recommended for people with Hashimoto's. Gluten free is probably good, though it might actually be the glyphosate in grains that is causing the problems. I am a couple of months into a no-A/low-A diet, which is by default very low in grains. Hoping to see some improvement of auto-immune issues. |
PabloDeGales User ID: 20302559 United Kingdom 05/05/2020 09:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They dont use liothyronine in the UK too expensive £6,000 per person per year so if your T3 is low (which is most people with thyroid problems) tough $h*t Btw if you are exhausted all the time for no obvious reason liothyronine is the answer "We each have the key to our own freedom", "it's in the way we act and think"! Dr Courtney Brown - Farsight |
Whiskey*Tango User ID: 78883479 United States 05/05/2020 09:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Search for dessicated bovine thyroid, order stuff from New Zealand. They also sell porcine, but the armor thyroid brand does need a prescription. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 17952191 They also sell sheep thyroid. If you think outside the box you can get LEVOTHYROXINE. From a Mexican or Indian pharmacy, but these are things you should have done long ago. I have at least 5 years worth. Your doctor will probably write a 90 day supply right now, then order some dedicated thyroid off Ebay. I've had no thyroid since 2012 and asked the doctor on the first visit how to get extra meds Thank you so much! You're right, should have done sooner, but yeah, wasn't expecting coronavirus :) I switched from levothyroxine to armour 4 years ago, started myself on thyroid gold 6 months ago. Feel better and lost 10 pounds. Google it. |
Zorwog User ID: 77713188 United States 05/05/2020 09:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Question for the scientists/doctors out there. Quoting: InTheGLPHood Any advice on what we people that don't have thyroids (or malfunctioning ones) do if we run out of levothyroxine (supply chain issues). I've searched & searched online to no avail for natural substitutes, i.e. pig hormones (still need a prescription) etc. and can't find anything I can stockpile. My doctor will will not let me get an extra prescription to set aside in case of emergency which I think is BS considering I'm stable with my daily dose (I'm not the local drug dealer, but maybe I should make friends with one huh?). Biology isn't my strong point, are there any knowledgeable people online that could advise anon.? In a hypothetical life/death situation (before falling into coma from lack of hormones) are there any natural (beside pig hormones) substitutes? Or any other animal thyroid glands that could be used to produce something that would at least keep you alive for awhile. Any help appreciated, and thanks for all replies. Order Thyrovanz on line, fast shipping, great natural products and reputable company. Survival stockpile for your freezer or Mad Max bunker. Does the Thyrovanz contain thyroxine? I've found that several of the "glandular extracts" and "natural thyroid" products don't actually contain the active hormone. Most will say on the label that they are "thyroxine-free" when the product doesn't contain it, but not all of them reveal this. |