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Armour Thyroid - How do I find a doc who will prescribe Armour?
I do not trust TSH tests and want to TRY Armour after complete thyroid removal 20 years ago. After thyroid removal, my surgeon put me on Synthroid for 16 years and i felt super. Then my insurance plan dripped coverage of Synthroid and I was put on levothyroxine. Changed docs, who lowered my... read more
Armour Thyroid - Re: armour dosage messing up my sleep?
Hi... I've been on 3 grains (180 mg) of armour thyroid for about 2 yrs now (taking it all in the morning). Thought I was doing great. Hair was super thick, & lots of energy... sleep wasn't great & pulse rate a little high. Kept me up at night if I took it twice a day & I... read more
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
How long does levothyroxine stay in your system?
Can you still have blood work done, if you took your thyroid medicine beforehand?
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
TSH value high with normal FT3 and FT4?
Recent investigation report shows FT3 2.9Pg/ml (ref range- 2.0 - 4.4) FT4 1.0 ng/dl (ref range- 0.93 - 1.7) TSH 11.6 IU/ml (ref range- 0.27 - 4.2). Doctor has prescribed company - macleods pharmaceuticals ltd, thyroxine sodium tablet - Thyrox-50. Am I on right treatment?
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
Does anyone have any issues with thier TSH levels going low & then high & low & then high again?
Back in 2010 I was diagnosed with Graves Disease. I started taking methimazole and my TSH levels went to normal. Then I decided to see a homopathic Dr. and she put me on Thyroid II natural medicine. My TSH levels conitinued to go down as I was taking less and less of the methimazole. Then in Nov.... read more
Can I take only half of my 10 mg Xarelto medication a day because the whole 10mg bothers me too muc?
When I take the whole 10mg on a consistent basis, after a few days I feel very anxious and nervous. Is there anything that I can do that will lessen this effect. I have had thyroid cancer which was successfully treated but I have a difficult time taking thyroid medication also. Any help you can... 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!
Ozempic - What do I do if weight loss stops?
I gained 50 kilos from Hashimotos, an under active thyroid problem. Ozempic has helped me lose 20 kilos in 4 months but the weight loss has stopped even though I am barely eating. I need to lose at least another 15-20 kilos to be a healthy weight and to help with other health problems. Has anyone... read more
What is the best time of day to take Metamucil?
I take thyroid medicine the first thing in the morning, wait an hour, eat breakfast, and then take prescription medications. I also take prescription medications at 4:00 p.m. and bedtime.
Why thyroid levels keep changing?
Had my blood work this wk and my thyroid level was down again. I do not have a thyroid. My level stayed the same for 7 yrs. After I had my breakdown it drops everytime I get my blood work, I started at 100mcg and it has changed 4x, now I'm on 50mcg. I ask the doc why, he said it was hard to... read more
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