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Only if I can find one that would give it to me. I'm in a relatively small urban area so my selection is limited. I was clearly told that ALL the doctors in the facility will not write a script for Armour. Hopefully my Rx will be ready in the morning and I can put his experience behind me.
Deb
"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead, where there is no path, and leave a trail.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
2007 CC
2013 thyroid cancer- total thyroidectomy
2013 Hashimoto's - numbers always "normal"
2017 Lyme's Disease
"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead, where there is no path, and leave a trail.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
2007 CC
2013 thyroid cancer- total thyroidectomy
2013 Hashimoto's - numbers always "normal"
2017 Lyme's Disease
Did you consider the list of Wisconsin doctors who actually listen to patients, and will work with them, that I posted a little over a week ago in this thread?Deb wrote:Only if I can find one that would give it to me. I'm in a relatively small urban area so my selection is limited.
Unfortunately I've since discovered that there is no guarantee that the doctors on that list will prescribe Armour, but at least they come highly recommended by patients.
WISCONSIN:
THYROID TOP DOCTORS DIRECTORY
How about this one from that list, for example?
\Dr. John Carroll, Aspirus Westhill Medical Specialists, 2720 Plaza Dr, Ste 1400, Wausau WI 54401, (715)847-2004 or 1-888-593-6250
"A hypothyroid co-worker recommended Dr. Carroll. I drive 50+ miles to see him, because he is great! My family doctor was only testing my blood once a year and he always told me I was fine - my levels were normal. I suspected all along that my medication needed to be adjusted. So I went to Dr. Carroll. He was thorough, talked to me, and adjusted my medication. My old doctor had me on a generic medication. Dr. Carroll switched me to a name-brand and writes "medically necessary" on my prescriptions so my insurance will cover the cost. He also had me come back for follow-up visits. He didn't stop until my levels were normal. Best of all, he asks me how I feel - he doesn't just go by the numbers. He adjusted my medication so precisely that he has me take a full pill 5 days a week and a half pill two days a week because I am one of those lucky people who falls just in between two doses (one dose was too high, the next too low). I feel great (FINALLY). He also knows I'm trying to conceive, and he told me to definitely come back to see him once I'm pregnant because he is aware how pregnancy can affect thyroid levels. If you live in the Central Wisconsin area, definitely check out Dr. Carroll!" (August 2007)
Here's one who will prescribe Armour, but you would have to drive all the way to Green Bay:
How about this one in La Crosse? She's a long way away, but she sounds like a winner.Green Bay
Dr. Eleazar Kadile, Difficult to treat cases - Center for Integrative Medicine, 1538 Bellvue Street, Green Bay, WI, 920-468-9442/fax 920-468-9714. This is a Barnes doctor who will prescribe Armour. (updated 1/04)
A reader writes:
"He saved my life - he looks at the whole picture of you and he listens. Dr. Kadile keeps close contact and addresses all of your symptoms. Yes, it sometimes takes time, but I was noticing improvement consistently. THANKS TO DR. KADILE for giving me back my life!" (Added 4/04)
And of course Dr. Kroker is also located in La Crosse:La Crosse
Dr. Mary Morris, Allergy Associates of La Crosse, 615 S. 10th St., La Crosse, WI, 54601 (608) 782-2027 allergyassociatesoflacrosse.com
A reader writes:
"Dr. Mary Morris is one of the best allergists in the United States! She and her colleagues practice sublingual immunotherapy, which is basically taking drops under the tongue instead of shots. Much safer and can be administered to more populations. Drops can be taken at home, too. She diagnosed my Hashi's in my initial visit after a thorough exam-I had complained of candida-like symptoms as well as achy joints, etc. I have a family history of thyroid problems and other autoimmune disorders and she was able to get me started on Armour right away. I never had to deal with the T4 only meds, thank goodness! She is a colleague of Dr. Kroker who is mentioned already." (March 2009)
TexLaCrosse
Dr. George Kroker, Allergy Specialist, Allergy Associates of LaCrosse, 615 S. 10th St., LaCrosse, WI 54601 (800)-950-9740. A reader writes: "Dr. Kroker ordered a T3 test on me the 1st time I saw him. When he discovered I had a T3 problem he immediately changed my prescription to Armour after previous Dr.'s had erroneously medicated me with Synthroid for 9 years - never testing me for anything except T4! I recently moved to CA and he returned my call immediately to put me in touch with a Doctor who would acknowledge me as a patient. My allergies & Candidiasis has improved about 80% since Dr. Kroker began treating me for all 3 conditions. I highly recommend him!"
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Thanks for the reminder Tex,
I saved that post to view later. I have so many things on hold right now that I will need an additional week to catch up on my To Do list.
I found out this morning I have enough energy to get ready for work (did a trial run for tomorrow) but now am ready for a nap. At least it's just one day, then I'll have the weekend. I should get my meds this morning and hopefully will get back on track sooner than the 4-6 weeks timeframe referenced to see results.
Wausau is my backyard and a relief to know I have options should things not work out. I did laugh because Aspirus is the facility that failed me by ignoring my MC and thyroid concerns. I pray everyday to let go of that anger. I'm currently seeing Dr. Kulstad from Ministry Health/Marshfield Clinic. I am very satisfied with him so far except for the Armour refusal. It sounds like it is a facility wide rule to ban the use and not just one particular doctor. I don't know if that makes me feel better or not. He is very down to earth and willing to take the time to listen to what I have to say. It's a lesson learned that I cannot depend on anyone but myself when it comes to ensuring my food sensitivities are addressed. I'll just have to accept it instead throwing a fit every time it happens.
It's odd how one facility varies com another. In the hospital everything I said about food issues was taken very seriously. They banded my arm immediately with everything listed.
Green Bay isn't out of the question. I traveled there when I sought treatment using alternative medicines. LaCrosse is a bit further but still an option. I have to drive 2 1/2 hours to take my son to his specialist. I don't like the drive but sometimes there are no options when it comes to getting qualified healthcare.
It's good to hear from other MCers that they are able to take the synthetic. I have lots to learn now. I started reading some of the info on Stop the Thyroid Madness site and am looking into my lab results now. My Ferritin is at 15 right now. I read females should be at 70-90. I am really beginning to dislike those normal ranges and the fact doctors don't address possibly alleviating some symptoms by raising the numbers within the normal range. I'm hoping a little knowledge won't be a dangerous thing.
On a typical MC day, for me, I would have been in the bathroom at least four times by now and that's a good day of me being on entocort. So far, one almost Norman! It will be interesting to see how returning to work will effect my routine.
You are amazing! The work you do collecting and organizing data to help people everywhere is awesome.
I saved that post to view later. I have so many things on hold right now that I will need an additional week to catch up on my To Do list.
I found out this morning I have enough energy to get ready for work (did a trial run for tomorrow) but now am ready for a nap. At least it's just one day, then I'll have the weekend. I should get my meds this morning and hopefully will get back on track sooner than the 4-6 weeks timeframe referenced to see results.Wausau is my backyard and a relief to know I have options should things not work out. I did laugh because Aspirus is the facility that failed me by ignoring my MC and thyroid concerns. I pray everyday to let go of that anger. I'm currently seeing Dr. Kulstad from Ministry Health/Marshfield Clinic. I am very satisfied with him so far except for the Armour refusal. It sounds like it is a facility wide rule to ban the use and not just one particular doctor. I don't know if that makes me feel better or not. He is very down to earth and willing to take the time to listen to what I have to say. It's a lesson learned that I cannot depend on anyone but myself when it comes to ensuring my food sensitivities are addressed. I'll just have to accept it instead throwing a fit every time it happens.
It's odd how one facility varies com another. In the hospital everything I said about food issues was taken very seriously. They banded my arm immediately with everything listed.
Green Bay isn't out of the question. I traveled there when I sought treatment using alternative medicines. LaCrosse is a bit further but still an option. I have to drive 2 1/2 hours to take my son to his specialist. I don't like the drive but sometimes there are no options when it comes to getting qualified healthcare.
It's good to hear from other MCers that they are able to take the synthetic. I have lots to learn now. I started reading some of the info on Stop the Thyroid Madness site and am looking into my lab results now. My Ferritin is at 15 right now. I read females should be at 70-90. I am really beginning to dislike those normal ranges and the fact doctors don't address possibly alleviating some symptoms by raising the numbers within the normal range. I'm hoping a little knowledge won't be a dangerous thing.
On a typical MC day, for me, I would have been in the bathroom at least four times by now and that's a good day of me being on entocort. So far, one almost Norman! It will be interesting to see how returning to work will effect my routine.
You are amazing! The work you do collecting and organizing data to help people everywhere is awesome.
Deb
"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead, where there is no path, and leave a trail.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
2007 CC
2013 thyroid cancer- total thyroidectomy
2013 Hashimoto's - numbers always "normal"
2017 Lyme's Disease
"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead, where there is no path, and leave a trail.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
2007 CC
2013 thyroid cancer- total thyroidectomy
2013 Hashimoto's - numbers always "normal"
2017 Lyme's Disease
Deb wrote:On a typical MC day, for me, I would have been in the bathroom at least four times by now and that's a good day of me being on entocort. So far, one almost Norman!
That's very encouraging, to say the least.And thank you for the kind words. You gave my day a terrific boost.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.