Thyroid-S?

[AnfMac]

Hi,

A few months ago I ordered Thyroid S and have tried taking it twice but feel horrendous on it! I just wondered if anyone else had the same experience? I did have Naturethroid before and felt good on that so will give it a try again. I just can't stick on Levothyroxine as feel like my whole body is sort of drying up and I'm living half the life I used to as I can't be bothered! Had an unsuccessful appointment with an endo a week or so ago who said the usual that everyone seems to be told and refused to prescribe NDT.

[Marz]

How are your levels of B12 - Ferritin - Folate - VitD ? So often reported here that thyroid meds do not work well if the levels of the above are low in range .....

[AnfMac in reply to Marz]

Thank you. I'm embarrassed to say I have no idea! I will ask for blood test results and see if that tells me about B12!

[Marz in reply to AnfMac]

..... and the Ferritin - Folate and VitD

[AnfMac in reply to Marz]

Thank you. It's a lot to learn but learn I must as the doctors don't seem too bothered!

[Marz in reply to AnfMac]

.......it is the only way ...

thyroiduk.org

The above link takes you to the main website of this Forum where you will learn everything you need to know about the thyroid - testing - vitamins and so on. Information is power - so read on .....

Many of us who have found wellness have done it by reading and learning - following or at least trying out the advice given here. It can be a long journey - and bumpy at times - no instant results

[beh1]

I felt very unwell on thyroid S. Have you tried thiroyd? This was better for me ( but at higher doses gave me tinnitus), felt quite warm and energetic. Quite cheap too. Now on levo, lio combo.

[AnfMac in reply to beh1]

I haven't, no. I'll keep a note of it. Interesting you felt unwell on it too. It's a bloody minefield trying to get it right!! Thanks for that.

[Treepie]

I felt worse on Thyroid S but suspect I have increased too much and too fast.

[AnfMac in reply to Treepie]

It's difficult to know the correct dosage. Am on my own with it as docs won't or can't prescribe and the endo said he definitely would not prescribe it.

[Sandra600]

I felt unwell on Thyroid S as it increased my depression and muscle pain. I tried it twice to be sure and it happened both times.

[AnfMac in reply to Sandra600]

So disappointing, isn't it? It wasn't muscle cramps but I did feel depressed and just horrid on it.

[Kiwidel]

I started taking it at the end of Nov after having been on Levo. I had been supplementing iron, Vit B12 and Vit D prior to starting as these being optimal seem to be a precursor to it working well. I also take selenium and magnesium.

The first time I took it (1 grain) I felt a rush I think from the T3 but that went after a day.

I gradually increased to 2 grains and initially at that level I felt odd - heart palps etc, but because I'd had something similar when I started taking Levo I persevered and it went after a couple of weeks. I think sometimes it takes a while for your body to adjust and now I feel fine on it.

I don't know that it works for everyone, but I would maybe confirm you are optimal with vitamins and iron / ferritin before giving up on it completely.

[AnfMac in reply to Kiwidel]

I'm glad to hear you've managed to suss your dosage and are feeling fine on it. I think you're right, I need to go and ask for my blood test results and check everything out. Thank you!