RE NDT/Armour?

[Gillybean129]

I am thinking of trying this, how much would it cost me per month to do this? I don't think my GP will support me but my pharmacist has said I should try on my own. Also should I try levo and NDT together to wean myself off the Levo?

[PinkNinja]

You don't need to wean off levo because it has quite a long half-life. I stopped my levo one day and then started with 1/2 grain of NDT a day for a couple of days. I had no adverse reactions so increased to 1 grain. I was able to increase by 1/2 grain every week until I got to 2.5 grains at which point I had to wait a couple of weeks. After 3 grains I found I needed to wait 4 weeks before I could successfully increase.

As regards price, I don't get mine on prescription (although GP is supporting me) so I'm not sure. Hopefully someone else will be able to answer that one for you

Carolyn x

[shaws Administrator]

These are two links which may be helpful for the changeover:-

thyroid.about.com/library/d...

stopthethyroidmadness.com/m...

[Gillybean129]

Thank you....Carolyn did you have to find a supportive GP and change? Do you get Armour for free? I am seriously thinking of trying this, I have so many days when I feel achey and sluggish forgotten what it feels like to be pain free! I just know my GP will not be receptive as they just tell me as it's hormonal my bloods will fluctuate. I have them taken today so I will find out on Friday what the results are, basic as they are...

[PinkNinja in reply to Gillybean129]

He's supportive but isn't allowed to prescribe NDT or T3 even though he was quite willing to, so I have to pay for my NDT. I am planning to change GP purely because it's more convenient to where I live and work. I'm hoping they might be a bit more open to prescribing!

[Gillybean129 in reply to PinkNinja]

How is it then that some people are able to get it prescribed on the NHS in the UK? I am sure I have read this somewhere, is NDT expensive?

[PinkNinja in reply to Gillybean129]

Yes, some people do get it on prescription so it is always worth trying. It will depend on the thoughts of your GP practice and/or the PCT. The senior partners overruled my GP but I don't know whether this was their decision or whether it came from the trust.

[sandi in reply to Gillybean129]

My GP does a private prescription and I then buy my NDT. Just paid £44 inc delivery for 150x 1grain (60mg) Erfa.

This does not appear to go in my notes so am hoping she never leaves, goes on maternity or under a bus!

Hope this gives you some idea of what it costs in this country.