Those of you on Erfa, do you find it to work better than right after the reported problems a couple of years ago? Or did you never have any problems to begin with? I know there is a lot of into on the STTM about this but I think it's too biased and therefore would prefer to hear from people here who are actually on Erfa (if I remember correctly, the STTM moderators all decided to boycott Erfa at some point). Did you need to raise it after production was moved from Belgium to Spain (pointing to some sort of reformulation affecting its absorption)?
Just out of curiosity: how many of you on Erfa used to be on Armour (before it was reformulated)?
I would be really interested in feedback. Am currently on nature thyroid but customs becoming a nightmare and I have prescription for ERFA from Belgium which is really straightforward for delivery and price much cheaper.
Same here...the pharmacy in Belgium I have ordered from in the past carries Erfa in 500 ct bottles, which makes it much more cost effective than Armour (and possibly even Thai thyroid which I currently order from the UK at a much higher cost than if I had ordered it directly from Thailand). So, taking Erfa would really make life much easier in so many ways...and, I try to tell myself that, even if Erfa changed somehow, that does not necessarily make it bad. The problem with Armour seems to be that the addition of cellulose makes it harder for the body to absorb, as cellulose seems to bind to thyroid hormone, thus decreasing the effectiveness of the drug.
That's why I'd really love some feedback as well from Erfa users!
Yes I have prescription for 500 tabs as well. Just waiting for my naturethroid to run out before I order. Not sure I have much choice but to proceed and hope for the best. The price of naturethroid has rocketed and my packages are always getting stopped...
So, Naturethroid seems to have suffered the same fate as Armour...the price of Armour has tripled in the past year or so, and my doctor has patients who could no longer afford it. Anyway, I hope Erfa is still a good enough drug, no matter what the STTM claims...! Are you seeing a doctor in Belgium?
Hey im using erfa and feeling great on it! But now its seems to be becoming more and more expensive in Belgium! And harder to get! Ive lost 10 kilos of weight going on erfa and im feeling great! Armour just didnt seem to work for me kind regards Stephanie
Interesting...maybe I should give Erfa a chance. It's just that there has been so much written about it not working the same after production was moved from Belgium to Spain a few years back, and how patients switched to other brands of NDT...that it's becoming more and more expensive in Belgium comes as no surprise to me, as Armour has tripled in price in recent years and the reason is said to be that the raw material has become more expensive...so other brands should be affected as well.
Hi Vicksters. I'm totally new to this site but I just noticed you are located in Portugal (as am I) and on EFRA. I just started EFEA a week ago - diagnosed by Dr Hertoghe's sister - Dr Teresa Hertoghe! - but I purchased my first perscription in Brussels when visiting her. What doctor do you attend inPortugal and where do you purchase your EFRA in Portugal? Thanks so much! fg
I've been on Erfa for 3 years with no problems. I am changing to Thyroid-S in a month when I run out as it is becoming increasingly expensive & harder to buy.
Interesting...harder to buy as well? I stumbled upon the webpage of a UK supplier of NDT (requires prescription), and it seems Erfa is completely out of stock...it just says "notify me when back in stock", and that goes for all three strengths (30, 60, and 125 mg). I wonder why it's getting increasingly difficult to find...shortage of raw material...?
Just out of curiosity: can I ask why you opted for Thyroid-S, rather than Thiroyd or TR?
I have been doing well on Erfa for over a year and a half. I was prescribed it on the NHS, but their supply chain has broken down for the second time this year. I will be changing to Thiroyd from Thailand when my current prescription runs out.
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