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Armour Thyroid - Help! Armour is now causing numerous unbearable side effects for me!?
HELP!! I am really suffering here! I was diagnosed with Graves' disease in 1996. Had to swallow radioactive iodine, which I now deeply regret after learning more. I am now turning 46 years old. I spent 15 years on synthroid which resulted in many negative, intolerable side effects and my... read more
Armour Thyroid - Ringing in the ears?
Does anyone else get a buzzing or ringing in the ears from Hashimoto's or after using armor? I never had it before and it getting progressively worse. I have taken armor for about five years and felt fine for the first three years or so. Then I started having feelings of anxiety, rapid... read more
Do not take armour thyroid if you are allergic to pork!
I was put on Armour Thyroid by my physician about 2 years ago even though I informed him that I had been diagnosed with a pork allergy. I did not realize that Armour Thyroid came from pigs. I developed some very unpleasant symptoms including a daily fever (101-103) every day for over seven... read more
My doctor recently changed the dosage on my levothyroxine from 2 112 mcg to 2 88 mcg per day. Why?
I've had hypothyroidism for almost 20 years. But my doctor lowered the dosage on my levothyroxin, even though my test results showed my thyroid was still on the lower end. I'm still getting really tired all the time. I don't have the cold belly any more like I used to, but the lack... read more
Can I take diet supplements/fat burners with Oroxine (levothyroxine)?
I have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid for the last twelve months and have been prescribed 50mg Oroxine (levothyroxine) by my Doctor. I have not been able to lose any weight and wish to lose 20lbs. Can I take diet fat burners/diet supplements to assist in my weight loss. I am on a low carb... read more
NP Thyroid - Has anyone experienced a bad vaginal smell with this medication?
The medicine is Thyroid NP. I once noticed a fishy odor from my vagina while taking a GNC product for women/weightless. As soon as I stopped taking it the odor went away. That's what made me think this medication might be the culprit of my current odor because the medicine stinks!
What happens if I have no thyroid and do not take synthroid medication?
Meaning, i have been off of thyroid medication for 8 weeks. How long can I survive without any thyroid medications in my system? What are the symptoms to be expected?
Side effects of too little thyroid med - Synthroid?
Old symptoms pre-diagnosis returning or synthroid just isn't working well.
Does seroquel cause hot flashes?
I'm taking 400 mg of seroquel 300mg of lithium 20 mg of lexapro plus Xanax and thyroid meds. I've been getting really bad hot flashes. Everyone else will be freezing and I will be sweating. I want to know if anyone else has expirenced this? And if so is it a serious side effect?
Will methimazole help with weight loss & loss of hair?
Over-active thyroid however I've had weight gain & of course hair loss... will methimazole be of benefit?
Thyroid Suppression Test - can I drink coffee while I'm taking levothyroxine?
I am 38 years start taking the levothyroxine.. I felt headache because I stop drinking coffee because I need to stop this kind of habit. Do you think can affect if I drink coffee? Please I need your answer. thanks
Thyroid meds and diuretic meds, can I take them together and when is the best time?
taking thyroid med and high blood pressure med when should they be taken? Is it safe to take both at once?
Can I take Garcinia Cambodia Extract while on Levothyroxine, Zoloft and abilify?
I'm having trouble losing weight, and a magazine said this can end your weight loss problems. I think it's my thyroid. D: So is it safe? I don't have a doctor's appointment for like, another 2 months or I'd just ask them. Plus my doctor says it's okay to take things... read more
Hashimoto's Disease - What, if any, are the risks with having a sore throat with hashimotos?
I have a cough with a very sore throat, it feels like its hard to breathe, my neck feels tight and the more I cough the tighter it seems to be getting - problem is, I suffer from hashimotos thyroiditis. Should I be alarmed? Do I need to go to the doctor?
Is it safe to just quit taking Levothyroxine 88 MCG I still have my thyroid?
I've been on levothyroxine for over 5 years by my private family doctor... never increased or decreased my dosage I'm not even sure if I needed this I remember I used to feel good back before I used to take this medicine now I'm tired all the time bloated headaches... I would love to... read more
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