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Avatar f tn First - thyroid supplementation is for an underactive thyroid, bot an overactive thyroid. Both Armour Thyroid and levothyroxine are thyroid supplements - levothyroxine is T4, which is the form of hormone produced by the thyroid gland, and which is converted to the active T3 form. Armour Thyroid contains both T4 and T3. Some patients don't seem to convert T4 to T3 quite the way they should and this may explain why some feel better on Armour Thyroid.
1716230 tn?1313581933 I recently had some bloods done and results came back as: TSH 0.55, T4 9.0 and T3 6.3. I was originally on 200mcg of Levothyroxine back in February this year when I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism - TSH was 35 then. Had lots of problems with Levothyroxine and GP refused to refer me to an endocrinologist as my TSH had come down to 6.7 which he said was normal.......NOT!
Avatar f tn I am wondering about armour thyroid as I have actually taken it before, albeit not very successfully, as a few years ago I saw Dr Peatfield in the UK as I suspicioned that my symptoms were caused by my thyroid. He started me on armour and after 2 weeks on 2 grains I noticed a definite improvement - my head felt clearer and I no longer needed to sleep in the afternoons. But it only lasted a few days and then I was back to square one again.
Avatar f tn And armour I have sent for is recommended on another very well known site it is not from uk. If you know of any doc in this area then I would be grateful I may give mine one last go I am due for tests soon so might try and request ft3 ft4 and tag and ask them for switch to armor .
Avatar f tn If you plan on starting your day at 830 AM in the UK, and will be in the UK for a few days - week, i would take it at 830 AM UK and then every morning at 830 AM UK while you are there.
Avatar m tn 1st welcome. 2nd you said you are in the UK and others on this site have described issues with the national health care in the UK and getting proper treatment so you are going to have to be VERY patient and persistent and you may have to do a lot of educating of yourself. Next I would ask if at all possible to get a copy of the blood lab results. In the USA the Dr's must by law provide the patient with a copy but I don't think that is true in the UK.
1716230 tn?1313581933 I normally see an endo in Germany as I am not satisfied with treatment for thyroid disorders here in the UK. Levothyroxine is the ONLY med available. Since switching to Armour earlier this year, I feel great, my depression has gone. GP here and my cardiologist wanted to put me on anti-depressants. I told them where they could put their diagnosis.
4764932 tn?1359844198 Hey ourmarnie. I had pacific beach sand therapy last week. Good for the feet and the soul! lol! For Plantar faciitis: Prolotherapy a few injections but not too spread apart, Sombro natural analgesic,containing capsaicin, aloe vera and herbs. Stretching, massage and icing help as well. For getting a script for Armour do a search for "thyroid UK" and contact them for a thyroid friendly doctor open & willing to help you.
Avatar f tn If you took the Armour before the blood test, it would show a falsely high FT3, though FT4 result wouldn't change because of the long 1/2 life of the T4 in the Armour. Your latest blood work shows TSH too high, but some people are okay with higher than normal TSH. Your FT4 is at the very bottom of the range, which is not good, and FT3 is only slightly above mid range. Looks like you might need a slight increase in dosage.
Avatar f tn My understanding is that in the UK, like many other areas, you cannot obtain thyroid meds without a prescription. So you are going to have to prevail on your doctor to accept that TSH is affected by so many variables that it is totally inadequate as the sole diagnostic for thyroid issues.
Avatar f tn The reason is that these meds are more consistent than either a generic form of levothyroxine or a desiccated thyroid med like Armour Thyroid. From what I’ve come across, including here on this forum, Armour Thyroid does seem like a harder med to regulate. And it’s the ‘natural’ aspect that seems to be the biggest issue. I understand this is mostly due to the natural inclusion of T3 hormone - present regardless of whether or not needed and/or occurring in uncontrollable amounts.
Avatar f tn I think Armour goes by another name in the UK. Sorry I can't remember - possibly Thyroid-S. I'll do some research and try to get back with you.
Avatar n tn If you live in the UK, how did you pursuade your GP to prescribe Armour for your thyroid problem? I have begged my doctor in the past to prescribe Armour for me but he said they do not use it in the UK. It's frustrating, because I feel that Levothyroxine does not suit me. I have been taking 100mcg for 15 years and it hasn't really eased my symptoms.
440728 tn?1234645302 I have been off levithroxin for 5 weeks and now am on Armour Thyroid 30 mg. Is there a period of adjustment from beginning the new thyroid med until it reaches max effect??:? If so approx how long.
Avatar f tn we do not recommed thbe prescribing of additional Tri-iodothyronine (t3) in any presently available forumlation, including Armour Thyroid, as it is inconsistent with normal physiology, has not been unequivolcally proven to be of any benefit to patients, and may be harmful." So they concluded that i didnt' need to attend the thyroid clinic. What can i do now? And has anyone else in the UK had this problem? I can't believe how hard work it is just to get rid of the symptoms i have!
Avatar n tn Really bad fibromyalgia, heart palpitations, and weight gain. Eventually I switched to Armour and Synthroid, then Armour only, then Naturethroid, then finally NP Thyroid by Acella. It seems to work the best. It is hard to tell you where to start exactly when it comes to switching. All I can suggest is you start at 30mg and slowly increase. If you find you have a bad reaction, DO NOT get discouraged. You can't hurt yourself from taking too much Desiccated Thyroid.
738890 tn?1232214279 Also, he sounds incompetent to me. Pig thyroid extract (Armour) was the de facto treatment for hypothyroidism for over a hundred years since the condition was first diagnosed in the 1800's. To say he doesn't believe in it is stupid beyond belief; it's ignorant and arrogant beyond measure. To also describe your intolerance to Levothyroxine Sodium, (and associated symptoms), as psychosomatic is ignorant and lacking in any kind of diagnostic acumen.
Avatar m tn Thyrolar is usually more common in Canada and UK for treatment. Armour thyroid is more commonly known here and a little easier to get. SOunds like your doctor wants to keep you on the Synthetic though. Some doctors are available and will be open to Armour - you just need to find one. Call around - and interview the receptionists. say you are looking for a doctor that is open to Armour meds.