Armour Thyroid for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal User Reviews (Page 2)

• Cal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2021

"I had a total thyroid removal in February and was started on Levothyroxine 125 mcg. In March, my TSH was 7.5, so my NP increased it to 175 mcg. I began to have terrible side effects and possible allergic reactions. She switched me to a low dose of Armour. I was feeling terrible after a week. My TSH had increased to 32.9. She increased my dose to 60 mg twice a day. I started having horrible side effects, depressed, anxious, BP increased, very irritable, could not sleep. I stopped taking it for 24 hours and already feel better. Now I will have to try something else."

• Zer...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 2, 2017

"Complete Thyroidectomy for cancer and two HUGE goiters with several nodules; which were crushing my esophagus. Immediately put on Thyroxine and became deathly ill within 2 days. I malabsorb Thyroxine and am severely allergic to lactose, acacia (grass), and sugar. Dr. insisted on increasing dosage, rather than listening to me; as seems to be the usual. I am still looking for a Dr. with more knowledge about Armour Thyroid than me, because I am still very ill. But, I would have DIED on Thyroxine and IF I had kept WATCHING my goiter. The surgeon came out shocked by the 'grapefruit' size. Cancer was almost secondary. Drs. aren't even being taught about Armour Thyroid today. So sad and SO FRIGHTENING. Is this a way to kill off more seniors?"

• ele...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2016

"Prescribed 1 grain split daytime dosage of Armour Thyroid. After the 2nd day, each time I took the 1/2 dosage, I had a slight sore throat and eyes itching and irritated. This happened every time and became progressively worse daily until 8 days later, I could not take the side effects anymore and had to stop taking it. Allergist tested positive for allergy to egg whites and dairy. I had ingested both of these products in one way or another on the days that I took the Armour, so figured it was the egg/dairy allergy and not the Armour. Allergist took skin/oral test with the Armour and no signs of an allergic reaction to it. Tried it again, 1 hour after each dose, same symptoms, no more Armour for me!!! Now I seem to be allergic to everything!!"

• Max...
• November 28, 2020

"I was diagnosed with 2 thyroid nodules in Sep 2019. My endo immediately recommended total removal. Said the nodules would eventually obstruct my ability to swallow and breathe. Oh yeah, the biopsy was non-cancerous. Had the surgery in Oct 2019. Since then, my life has been a roller coaster of symptoms and problems: digestive, muscle aches and pains, vision, anxiety, and depression. I was started on Levothyroxine 137 mcg. Did not work. Switched to Synthroid 137 mcg. After one month, the doc added Cytomel (T3) 25 mcg. Had palpitations right after I started taking it. Was told to take half the T3 pill. Now I developed acid reflux problems and was prescribed Protonix. Feel tired all day, nauseous, lightheaded with a metallic taste in my mouth. Lastly, my labs keep coming back perfect. I am so desperate. I want to try Armour Thyroid but am afraid of the unknown. Thoughts? I need help. I’m 50 years old and the sole breadwinner of my family."

• pin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 28, 2021

"I had my right thyroid removed 4 years ago. They started me out on levothyroxine 50 mg. My side effects were itchy eyes, brain fog, and tired every day around 4:00. The doctor changed my medication to Armour 30 mg and 15 mg. I loved it for 3 years. The start of my 4 years was good until July 2021. Side effects were bad weight gain, brain fog so bad I was having trouble with having a conversation. I was tired too. I just did not put two and two together and realized it was my thyroid medication. Saw the doctor in October, told her my side effects, told her I stopped taking the 15 mg Armour, and the side effects lessened. My blood work came back with my TSH off the charts. She now has me on Armour 30 mg and levothyroxine 50 mg. My side effects now are losing my hair, tired, cold, weight gain. I have only been on this for a month and a half. I am hoping it will lessen over time."

• Don...
• January 6, 2015

"My energy is back to where it used to be. I feel normal."

• kal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2013

"Armour Thyroid gave back my happy life."