Painful joints

In 1989 I had surgury on my thyroid to remove what appeared to be a lump in my throat.  I turned out that the lower left lobe of my thyroid had, as the surgeon put it,"died and dried up."  I have been on thyroid medication since.  I have been having a lot of joint pain especially in my hip joints. I exercise 2-3 times per week and experience more pain the next day with stiffness and soreness.  About six months ago I started to pass a lot of ammonia through my kidneys and my right kidney stays sore and aches.  I am presently taking Armour thyroid since changing from synthetic thyroid hormone. I am under the care of a doctor,DO. Can it be corrected with diet and natural supplements?  I suspect that I may also have a uric acid problem as well?  Can you help me?

[english bulldog]

Have you gone on the thyroid site?
There are lots of people who have undergone the same op as you and they may be able to suggest something for you!
Good luck!