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edel · 08-08-2006, 04:38 PM

hi, i drank radioactive iodine approx 2yrs ago my thyroid is now nonexistint it took my docs all 6 before i was told i had extreme hyperthyrodism i also had a tumour that was benign the first med they put me on was eltroxin but was so sick they switched me to synthyroid well iam still not regulated!!!! every 3 to 6 months there are changing my doseages and iam sick most of the time headaches upset stomach ,muscle aches very tired all the time . i was told about armour is any one out there on it is it better???? maybe i just cant take synthetic meds HELP!!!!!

Lady50 · 08-09-2006, 04:52 AM

Hi, I took the radioactive iodine Feb. 2004 and now am taking 2 grains of Armour plus 50mcgs of levoxyl.

I just bet you either need Armour or some Cytomel to go with your regimen to make your feel better. Some patients do not convert T4 to T3 very well and need some T3 added.

edel · 08-09-2006, 05:33 PM

thankyou!!!! i have

a doc appt in a couple weeks will talk to him about this !!!!thanks again

sudufu · 08-10-2006, 07:16 AM

I felt HORRID the 7 weeks I took Synthroid: insomnia, felt like I was taking depressants, FOGheaded, etc. Winthin 2 days of starting Armour, I could see glimpses of the old me

peeking through. I've been taking Cytomel the last 3 months and am doing GOOD

So I agree with Lady50. Getting some T3's could be the answer for you. Many patients feel complete (better) after adding some T3's to their medication.

good

luck,
Sue

edel · 08-10-2006, 12:24 PM

thanks again i will be talking to my doc soon i will let you know how i make out.

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