My doctor prescribed me medication that is derived from pork? Help?

You might want to find another doctor. My daughter had a thyroid condition and hers improved with Syntheroid after a couple of years she was able to go off of it.

There are things which may be affecting thyroid function such as fluoride in water (drink filtered water only), fluoride is said to block the absorption of iodine. Also such things as a chronic stress can affect thyroid function. Canola, soy and corn oils block iodine absorption and it is best to avoid those including anything deep-fried in them such as chips or French fries. I use olive oil and real butter (no margarine) for most of my cooking. Omega-3 fatty acids help thyroid function, foods such as salmon & other fatty fish, fish oil supplements & flaxseed meal all contain good quantities of the oil. Also plastic food containers can affect hormone functions in humans and causing weight gain, it's better to buy fresh foods and not use canned ones.

I am sure your doctor will understand your hesitancy to use an animal product. However, there is a caveat you’ll have to accept: patients who have tried taking synthetic T4/T3 (non-animal/pig thyroid meds) report they simply didn’t get the excellent results they got when they tried desiccated natural thyroid, which contains exactly what your own thyroid would be producing: T4, T3, T2, T1 and calcitonin.

Many orthodox and conservative Jews obviously would have the same problem with anything that is derived from a pig. Perhaps the words of an orthodox rabbi (Silverman) will help you. He stated that if indeed Armour is unique and required to save a life or mind (and it is definitely a unique medication that works!), he could see two ways that it would be fine to take Armour. First, it must be swallowed and not taken sublingually. This way it doesn’t violate the Dietary Laws. Second, if it is necessary for saving a life/mind, this always takes precedence. He suggested to talk this over with your own rabbinical authorities, but he said he’d be happy to talk with any Jewish people who are concerned about this.

I know that unlike you, Orthodox and Conservative Jews eat kosher meat, but the idea of eating anything derived from a pig is as vile to them as eating meat products is to you.

First of all, it won't hurt to try to ask him for a synthetic, but the reality of the medical community is that for any drug to be approved for human use, they are tested on (many) animals beforehand.

I understand your reluctance to taking medication if you are vegetarian; I am vegan and I go through the same thing if I am prescribed medication.

For me, I think about the risks to not taking the medication (i.e. do I have a headache or do I have a life threatening condition?). For example, if I have a cold, I don't buy cold medication, but I have an eye condition that if left untreated I will become blind. If I were blind, I would not be able to continue my rescue work with animals.

I included a search for "alternatives" for that medication..... BUT I AM IN NO WAY SUGGESTING THAT YOU DO NOT TAKE THE MEDICATION PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DOCTOR.... just giving you a little more information.

I wish you well.

Of course your doctor would understand! It definitely won't hurt to ask.

Just be prepared: there isn't always a vegetarian option available when it comes to medication. And thyroid issues are usually serious enough for medication not to be optional.

Your doctor will understand.

Call as soon as the office is open and see if another prescription can be phoned in.

If you need it for your health, take it. Stop letting your anorexia and protein-free, low-nutrition diet get in the way of your overall well-being.

You claim you don't have an ED, yet your endless diet postings (you biked four miles while sick-- WTF?) belie that.

Forget the endo and get to a psychiatrist, you need to get your head on straight.

He would understand....or go to a organic medication place and ask if they have a substitute

if its is very important and you NEED to take it,then you have no other choice,OR ask your doctor for some organic medicine (if he has some)

Take 2 pork rinds and call me in the morning.