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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
High Iron a concern on Armour for Hashimoto's?
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
High Iron a concern on Armour for Hashimoto's?
by liazmom, Apr 04, 2007 12:00AM
SHould elevated iron be of concern? Is this due to Armour? I'm on 150mg once in the AM. DX hypothyroid and experienced anxiety, cold, dry, tingling extremities before treatment one year ago. Have a HX of prolactinoma and joint pain & grandparent with severe rheumatoid arthritis.
My sister and I both have hx of red upper chest...??
Thanks much
My sister and I both have hx of red upper chest...??
Thanks much
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Apr 05, 2007 12:00AM
, Apr 05, 2007 12:00AM
High iron is not due to thyroid/armour -- consider asking to be tested for hemochromatosis.
Thanks