Comments on: Dennis Wonders if Armour Thyroid Can Create Thyroid Hormone Dependency.

By: Dr. G. Pepper

Dr. G. Pepper — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:15:41 +0000

Dani

Although I cannot diagnose or treat you via the internet, I am concerned that your symptoms do not seem typical of thyroid related problems. The fact that switching thyroid preparations did not help you tells me that something else may be the root of your problem. There are so many other possibilities that I can’t give any easy answers but it would seem wise to look to your gastrointestinal tract for clues about what the problem is. It might be something as simple as food intolerance, gluten or lactose for example. Let us know what you and your doctor find.

Good luck.

By: Dani

Dani — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:02:10 +0000

I hope you can help me understand if the symptoms I’m having are to be expected coming off thyroid medication. I have been feeling progressively ill over the past 4 months. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid (TSH 6.8) 1/10 and put on Synthroid 25 mcg increased to 37.5 in 3/11. In hindsight I believe that the “episodes” (vaso-vagal – diaphoresis, chills/shaking cycles) I was having that were getting progressively worse were related to the Synthroid. I switched to Armour in September with worse results. My endocrinologist agreed to take me off the AT and told me I won’t die even if my TSH goes to 16 (10/15/11 TSH: 1.03 still on AT). I stopped the AT last week and although have not had any “episodes”, am continuing to experience uncomfortable symptoms – simply not feeling well and GI – anorexia, nausea, bloating, frequent BMs – some days worse than others. Thank you in advance for your advice.

By: Peggy Rickard

Peggy Rickard — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:06:49 +0000

Been without a thyroid for 8 years. Never had the same dose of synthroid for lon. Want to be healthy again. Most doctors just tell you take your pill and you will be fine. That isnt enough-I want more.