Sticking Out Our Necks, March 2007, Thyroid Disease News Report, From Mary Shomon -- Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Cancer, Nodules, Weight Loss, Metabolism

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STICKING OUT OUR NECKS -- March 2007
Thyroid News for People Who Want to Live Well
"We're Patients...Not Lab Values!"~ Patient Advocate Mary Shomon

March 23 / New York Open Center

If you're in the New York, New Jersey or Connecticut area, I hope you'll join me for an upcoming Thyroid Seminar, scheduled for Friday March 23rd, at the New York Open Center.

The Open Center is the nation's leading holistic health center and there I'll be leading a seminar on my book, The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough: Overcoming Sexual and Hormonal Problems at Every Age. We'll talk about holistic approaches to identifying, diagnosing and resolving thyroid-related hormonal problems including infertility, PMS, menopausal problems, low sex drive, and more. And we'll have a lively question and answer session as well, as I've done for previous Open Center Classes.

The class is Friday, March 23, at 7:15pm, Course #: 07WHH75P, Cost: Open Center Members $20 / Nonmembers $22 (includes handouts). Book your space now, before the class fills up!

You can get more information and register online or register by phone by calling 212 219 2527, extension 2

Major Controversy: Thyroid Testing For Pregnant Women

Researchers are recruiting women for a new clinical trial looking at the value of treating an underactive thyroid during pregnancy.

But I have to ask why the trial is even necessary, when research already shows the dangers of failing to treat thyroid conditions in pregnancy. Find out more about the trial, and whether it's fair to women and their unborn children here...

And then take a look at these guidelines that will help all women deal with thyroid and hormonal conditions and have a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Is Armour Thyroid Going Off The Market?

Since I became a thyroid patient advocate in 1996, a week doesn't go by that I don't receive a frantic email from a fellow thyroid patient asking whether Armour's going off the market. What's the story?

Thyroid Symptoms, Thyroid Checklists & Risk Factors

If you want to check out a helpful page that features links to symptoms lists and Thyroid Risks/Symptoms Checklists for hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and more, take a look at this page.

Pop-top Can Food Poses Thyroid Danger To Your Cat

If you have a kitty at home (we have the lovely little Calico you see here) you'll want to find out about the link between pop-top canned cat food and your cat's thyroid health.

If You Take Pfizer Medications, You May Be Eligible For Help

If you're uninsured and need help paying for Pfizer-made drugs, Pfizer is helping people without prescription coverage save on many Pfizer medicines, no matter your age or income. If you're on a limited income, you may even qualify to get your Pfizer medicines for free. Find out more now.

Be Careful Using Antithyroid Drugs When You're Having Radioactive Iodine

You'll want to be especially careful taking antithyroid drugs (i.e., Tapazole, methimazole, PTU) in the time frame around when you're having radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment. Researchers have just reported in the British Medical Journal that being treated with antithyroid medication is linked to an increased risk of failed radioiodine treatment treatment if the medications are given in the week before or after radioiodine treatment. Learn more.

Thyroid Hormone Replacement Drugs: Equivalence Chart

Is your doctor switching you from Synthroid to Armour and you want to know what your new dose probably will be? This following chart outlines the approximate equivalent strengths of various thyroid hormone replacement drugs, including Armour Thyroid, Thryolar, Cytomel, Synthroid, Levoxyl, and other levothyroxine drugs. View the chart.

How To Stay A Safe Patient

You have to play a part in ensuring your own safety when it comes to your health care. The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), the leading organization in advancing the safety of patients, has helpful tips on how you can become better informed and proactive when interacting with your health care team.

Supplements For Good Thyroid Health

What do I consider the basics? A great multi-vitamin, a probiotic, zinc, selenium, tyrosine, guggul, and essential fatty acids. Find out more now.

Notes from Mary

Dear Readers,

Dear Readers, I have a great deal of respect for Dr. Ted Friedman. Dr. Friedman is not only one of the nation's leading endocrinologists, but he teaches at UCLA medical school, and so he is responsible for training the next generation of doctors. Now, you don't usually hear me going on about how wonderful an endocrinologist is, but Dr. Friedman truly is different. Despite being respected by the mainstream, he is willing to take chances, buck the system, and really listen to patients, and do things differently. Here is a doctor, himself hypothyroid, who is willing to work with T3 drugs and Armour thyroid, and is known as a diligent and sympathetic detective who tracks down and solves thyroid problems. That's why I'm so pleased that he decided to write a thyroid book, one I can highly recommend. If you're looking for a great overview book that covers the whole gamut of thyroid problems broadly, "The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease," is a great addition to your bookshelf.

You can order it now from Amazon.com at a discounted price!

Live well,

Mary

"Sticking Out Our Necks" email edition is published regularly by Mary Shomon, patient advocate and New York Times best-selling author books on health, as well web sites, newsletters and other health advocacy communications.

Mary Shomon is the author of: The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough: Overcoming Sexual and Hormonal Problems at Every Age * Living Well With Hypothyroidism * The Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss * Living Well With Graves' Disease & Hyperthyroidism * Living Well With Autoimmune Disease * Living Well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
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