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sueq said:How frustrating. I've faced a similar dilemma but fortunately the doctor caved in response to my nagging. I have different challenges when it comes to online ordering, a big one being it would probably not get through customs. Find a more sympathetic doctor?
Are you in South Africa Sue? I think it's the same here in Canada, if you order from any online pharmacy it isn't "allowed". The first time my package from Mexico slipped through, but then next orders got confiscated and I got a warning letter from the govt.
The only way I got Erfa (Canadian NDT) before was from nagging my doctor, but she would only agree to do it temporarily, pending constant blood tests. We have a doctor shortage here so it's next to impossible to find one who is taking new patients. I actually have one of the "good ones" lol.
I tried a few NDs before, as some can get you source of thyroid, but I then I realized they didn't fully get it, and I was paying $100+/hr to listen to advice about adrenal support, fish oil, juicing, vegan diet, estrogen supps, blah blah blah
Other option is bioidentical hormone MDs but here they cost $800 for initial visit and full workup of tests. Then they force you to go on their expensive compounded thyroid hormone. I tried it once and it did nothing at all. Not sure what the point is when Erfa is cheap here and so much stronger!
I kind of had bad experiences with doctors all my life, so I guess I gave up on ever finding one who can actually help me! I get really nervous now when I have to see any medical person, I'm just used to arrogance, condescension, intimidation, bleak predictions of my future, etc....... yuck!
/rant over