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Endocrinologist - Armour Thyroid?

I have been taking Armour Thyroid for over 18 yrs having it first prescribed by Dr Skinner and ever since by my GP. I have continued to feel very well on Armour. I have just been informed that I can no longer have it prescribed by my GP unless I see an endocrinologist and he prescribes it.I have been taking Armour Thyroid for over 18 yrs having it first prescribed by Dr Skinner and ever since by my GP. I have continued to feel very well on Armour. I have just been informed that I can no longer have it prescribed by my GP unless I see an endocrinologist and he prescribes it.

chrysanthin Thyroid UK

Alopecia aretera in hashimoto thyroid

Switched to nature and now Armour thyroid In hope of regaining my hair, after using minoxidil for months I have very new growth though less hair fall. Any one has any success stories? My thrichologist said hair loss due to lack of vitamins.Switched to nature and now Armour thyroid In hope of regaining my hair, after using minoxidil for months I have very new growth though less hair fall. Any one has any success stories? My thrichologist said hair loss due to lack of vitamins.

Suzi_in Thyroid UK

LOW T3

LOW T3 My doctor won't increase my Armour thyroid from 60 mg. He wants to add Levothyroxine ( I think that is how you spell it) He would like to take me off Armour al together - I don't want to do that. I told him I am not taking Levo I want to increase the Armour - he said no.LOW T3 My doctor won't increase my Armour thyroid from 60 mg. He wants to add Levothyroxine ( I think that is how you spell it) He would like to take me off Armour al together - I don't want to do that. I told him I am not taking Levo I want to increase the Armour - he said no.

Mermaid238in Thyroid UK

New progress

Great new, after 10 years of taking synthroid and deal with so much side effects my doctor took me of and put me on Armour thyroid 120mcg. I feel like a new person. I have energy to exercise and i’m finally losing the weight. I feel really good like my old self. Will test in the new year.Great new, after 10 years of taking synthroid and deal with so much side effects my doctor took me of and put me on Armour thyroid 120mcg. I feel like a new person. I have energy to exercise and i’m finally losing the weight. I feel really good like my old self. Will test in the new year.

MONALISAWILLIAMSin Thyroid UK

About to start Armour Thyroid - any tips/advice appreciated...

Hello I am about to start a trial on Armour Thyroid (endocrinologist prescribed). Has anyone got any advice or tips about anything I should know/should be doing to enhance its chances?Hello I am about to start a trial on Armour Thyroid (endocrinologist prescribed). Has anyone got any advice or tips about anything I should know/should be doing to enhance its chances?

Dee1in Thyroid UK

Feeling very tired and rundown, latest blood test results

My endo says results area within range so continue on Armour thyroid 30 mg as I have been for a few years. Any answers to the puzzle? Any one else feel low energy with their hoshimoto? Thanks Suzi-My endo says results area within range so continue on Armour thyroid 30 mg as I have been for a few years. Any answers to the puzzle? Any one else feel low energy with their hoshimoto? Thanks Suzi-

Suzi_in Thyroid UK

Mid/lower back ache and armour thyroid

Hi all, two weeks ago I switched from thyroxine (125 daily) to armour thyroid (90 daily). On Wednesday I because unwell with cold and flu like symptoms. On Friday I Began taking Sudafed to clear sinuses as I had a lot of face pain.Hi all, two weeks ago I switched from thyroxine (125 daily) to armour thyroid (90 daily). On Wednesday I because unwell with cold and flu like symptoms. On Friday I Began taking Sudafed to clear sinuses as I had a lot of face pain.

Elmo218in Thyroid UK

Armour Thyroid

Hi folks I have had an underactive thyroid over 30 years and always taken thyroxine ,I was fortunate over 6 months ago as my gp said I could have Armour ,i started 1 and 1/2 grain and about 6 weeks ago i started on 2 grain ,i feel its not enough and i cant even lose a pound in weight ,i really do everythingHi folks I have had an underactive thyroid over 30 years and always taken thyroxine ,I was fortunate over 6 months ago as my gp said I could have Armour ,i started 1 and 1/2 grain and about 6 weeks ago i started on 2 grain ,i feel its not enough and i cant even lose a pound in weight ,i really do everything

Rvalin Thyroid UK

Swelling & Weight Gain - Newly Diagnosed on Armour Thyroid

I was put on Armour Thyroid 30mg once daily. I have been taking it for 60 days and have horrible swelling (edema) in my feet, ankles, thighs and stomach and have gained weight with constipation issues that aren't responding to magnesium or stool softeners.I was put on Armour Thyroid 30mg once daily. I have been taking it for 60 days and have horrible swelling (edema) in my feet, ankles, thighs and stomach and have gained weight with constipation issues that aren't responding to magnesium or stool softeners.

mebolsonin Thyroid UK

Armour thyroid... 3grain

So I’ve got my private repeat prescription from my doctor for 100 x 180mg armour thyroid but can’t source them from anywhere?! I’ve not had no trouble in the past, have been taking them since January... I don’t know what to do as I ran out today!So I’ve got my private repeat prescription from my doctor for 100 x 180mg armour thyroid but can’t source them from anywhere?! I’ve not had no trouble in the past, have been taking them since January... I don’t know what to do as I ran out today!

Ladybee80sin Thyroid UK

Armour and Levothyroxine

Hi - my blood work shows that I can convert T4 just fine but my Dr wants to try me on Armour thyroid because of my symptoms. (Foggy brain, tried upon waking and throughout the day, dry hair/Skin) I was taking Levothyroxine.Hi - my blood work shows that I can convert T4 just fine but my Dr wants to try me on Armour thyroid because of my symptoms. (Foggy brain, tried upon waking and throughout the day, dry hair/Skin) I was taking Levothyroxine.

Lilyrae215in Thyroid UK

Blood test result

My A1c is better 5.9( 4.6-5.9) My endo won’t raise my Armour thyroid dose from 0.45 mg, risk of heart etc in my age! ThanksMy A1c is better 5.9( 4.6-5.9) My endo won’t raise my Armour thyroid dose from 0.45 mg, risk of heart etc in my age! Thanks

Suzi_in Thyroid UK

Which NDT is currently working the best for people?

After many years on Armour Thyroid, I switched to Naturethroid after Armour began having huge problems. Did very well on Naturethroid for years until they retooled and went south. Have been on NP by Acella for a little over a year and now they too are having problems.After many years on Armour Thyroid, I switched to Naturethroid after Armour began having huge problems. Did very well on Naturethroid for years until they retooled and went south. Have been on NP by Acella for a little over a year and now they too are having problems.

Donna5658in Thyroid UK

Spirulina

Does anybody know if I can take spirulina if I’m on armour Thyroid? Will it cause any side affects?Does anybody know if I can take spirulina if I’m on armour Thyroid? Will it cause any side affects?

eilsin Thyroid UK

Lymphedema?

I woke up with severe swelling and pain from left toes to knee the day after my first dose of armour thyroid. Only left side. Was eventually diagnosed as stage 1 lymphedema and likely irreversible.I woke up with severe swelling and pain from left toes to knee the day after my first dose of armour thyroid. Only left side. Was eventually diagnosed as stage 1 lymphedema and likely irreversible.

Kristenlkin Thyroid UK

Armour Thyroid Sourcing

My latest results before starting the Armour TSH 10.76 ( this has jumped up from 1.7 6 months ago FT4 <3.2 it’s always this as only take T3 FT3 3.6 this has dropped from 6.1 6 months ago B12 612 My question is, where do people get their Armour Thyroid from please?My latest results before starting the Armour TSH 10.76 ( this has jumped up from 1.7 6 months ago FT4 <3.2 it’s always this as only take T3 FT3 3.6 this has dropped from 6.1 6 months ago B12 612 My question is, where do people get their Armour Thyroid from please?

Fibefmin Thyroid UK

Blood test result on Hashimoto thyroid

I am on 45 mg of Armour thyroid, 50,000 iu of Vitamin D weekly plus iron 45 mg as I am low in D and anemic. This test was done today January 21,20, 9 hours after taking Armour and 2 hours after lunch.I am on 45 mg of Armour thyroid, 50,000 iu of Vitamin D weekly plus iron 45 mg as I am low in D and anemic. This test was done today January 21,20, 9 hours after taking Armour and 2 hours after lunch.

Suzi_in Thyroid UK

I’m still quite new here, wanting information about sourcing T3

I’m still quite new here, wanting information about sourcing T3 or Armour Thyroid (not sure yet which way would be best) and also best place for fingerprick blood tests so I can monitor.I’m still quite new here, wanting information about sourcing T3 or Armour Thyroid (not sure yet which way would be best) and also best place for fingerprick blood tests so I can monitor.

dangermousemein Thyroid UK

Taking Hydrocortisone with NDT - Timing of Hydrocortisone doses

Currently taking 3 grains of Armour Thyroid at 7am along with 5mg Hydrocortisone. I then take another 5mg Hydrocortisone at 11am. My GP has now increased my daily Hydrocortisone from 10mg to 15mg but has written on the prescription to take 10mg in the morning and 5mg at night.Currently taking 3 grains of Armour Thyroid at 7am along with 5mg Hydrocortisone. I then take another 5mg Hydrocortisone at 11am. My GP has now increased my daily Hydrocortisone from 10mg to 15mg but has written on the prescription to take 10mg in the morning and 5mg at night.

BreifneKingin Thyroid UK

I take armour thyroid meds. My tsh got low low, but my t3 is beyond lower and t4 is lower. Anyone here truly unable take any t3?

I take armour thyroid meds. My tsh got low low, but my t3 is beyond lower and t4 is lower. Even more Than when hypo?! I am now low t3/t4 despite tsh low low now. I swear thyroid meds effect me not help me?! My Chinese dr agrees with me.I take armour thyroid meds. My tsh got low low, but my t3 is beyond lower and t4 is lower. Even more Than when hypo?! I am now low t3/t4 despite tsh low low now. I swear thyroid meds effect me not help me?! My Chinese dr agrees with me.

Jo1884in Thyroid UK