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Well Steph, I know it will take almost a month for the thyroid meds to kick in, but yes, if your blood work is still way off it is ok to increase the dose of Armour. I was on 2 grains (120 mg) at one time. Did you get a copy of your thyroid blood results? (I hope.) You see why I say get a copy of all blood results? If you had had a copy and learned a little about what the numbers mean (all that kind of info is on those web sites I gave you) you'd know that what the office gal/nurse told you was NOT right!! We have to be our own watchdogs!!!

As to the Epstine-Barr I don't know much, only what I've read, but know I'll be tested for that too, down the road.

It's only been what, about 2 weeks now you've been on the Armour so may be a bit soon to tell.

As to gamma gobulin shots I believe they use them a lot with lupus patients, and it is to spike the blood but with what I don't know...........Do a google search and get some answers before you go get one. I would have guessed it was for your Epstine-Barr not thyroid.........never heard of that one, but will look into it. BTW, what meds are you on for the E-Barr? Just curious.

Don't worry, you have a GOOD doc, like me, and he will get you straightened out. The bad part is that there is no "quick fix" it takes time..............and in the meantime WE SUFFER!!!

Rest when you can..............I think of you often....and wish you only the best............

Kandee

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