A positive post.

[Incoguto]

Hello everyone,

I think I am ready to post some outcomes of my Armour + Levo treatment.

I am still not quite there, but I have come a long way and need to write this to state that there is hope, that we can persevere almost anything and document improvements.

I remember times only a few months ago when I couldn't walk a lot due to horrible water retention in my legs. Many months before that I lived in bed for half of the day. I couldn't hold a job.

I know now that without Armour or any NDT, I can't manage to feel almost normal. I can add a smidgen of Levo, but most of my dose has to be NDT.

I can perform daily tasks, I can walk, jump, withstand cold weather, recover quickly from colds, bend knees and arms without pain, make it through the day okay, have shiny hair that doesn't tangle so much, drink a cocktail when I want to and don't feel like I need to go to bed straightaway. I can eat most foods on most days, I can have a bowel movement! I can hold a conversation, I can meet people, I can help others, I can smile and take care of myself. I don't lose balance or feel dizzy. I don't have excruciating breast pain (I used to sleep in a sports bra it was so bad). I don't cry anymore for no reason. I rarely feel pain in my wrists, joints, muscles, feet. I can be more patient and wait longer for blood tests. I can taste and smell better. I don't wake up with blocked nose or ears. I don't feel so tired anymore.

I can have a cup of coffee without feeling so ill.

My vitamins, my female hormones are great, my cholesterol has finally moved downwards from 280 to 240 (range until 190) in the last 2 months.

My weight was 86.9 kgs in September 2021, it is now 77-78 kgs (with days of 75-76 kgs). My glucose is perfect, so is my insulin.

This is massive for me.

Yes - I still don't sleep well, I still can get irritated, stressed too much and get tired mentally. My body can get too hot and itchy or dry. And sometimes I'm a bit hungry.

But I see how much better I am now. It took me over 4 years of experimenting with different meds. And I still have a bit to go. I am more resilient now.

We can do it. All of us. We need time and tools.

Thank you for everyone helping me throughout this journey. You have big ❤ 💕 ❤

[Mst27]

Thank you for your positivity. I needed to hear that this morning!

[RedSonja]

This is fantastic Incoguto! I'm so happy for you🍷🍾. It gives hope to everyone struggling to get better, especially those of us who are severely ill and can't even hold a job.

I hope you continue to improve!

Do you mind me asking what dose Armour and levo you are taking?

Thanks for posting, cheered me up this morning!

[Incoguto in reply to RedSonja]

I'm so happy to hear that my post helped. I have been to the hell and back!I take 2.88 grains of Armour and 6.25 mcg Levo. I know it's a strange combo, I might remove Levo and just take Armour. Will see how it goes!

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Great to hear that you have found what works for you and have made such improvements. Just goes to show, one size does not fit all! It would be nice if doctors understood this and treated us as individuals.

[Incoguto in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thank you and fully agree!My doctor is great (at least he does not interfere and listen plus gives me prescriptions), but of course he is private!!