Is it really worth the change?

[nisha76]

I am a 31 year old female, in the US Army. I had my thyroid completely removed in 2001. Ever since I have been on Synthroid. Mind you before the surgery I never had a weight problem. I have since gained over 60-80lbs. The Military keep giving me the run around and won't prescribe my Armour. I am about to go to a privte doctor to see if I can get the prescription. I still no matter what have all the bad symptoms that synthroid is suppose to stop. Is it worth the change?


This discussion is related to Alternatives to synthroid.

[Venora Moonwind]

Hi There. I am very familiar with the army runaround.I am an army brat,AirForce vet and wife of retired AF man
Are you on tricare? If you are you can get a referral to an endocrinlogist that specializes in thyroids and try to get the armour.
Dont give up. I just went to my doc on base and I had to tell him how to treat my thyroidlessness.Just press and press til you get what you need.Print out stuff from here on the forum and hit em over the head  with it.
Good luck to you. Let me know how it turns out.
Blessed Be
Venora

[stella5349]

Yes it is worth the change - IFyou want to try a different medication

I found it very helpful and it took sometime to find a doctro to give it to me.

[Super_sally888]

What is your TSH level?  What are your FT3 and FT4 levels.  Need to make sure these are optimal.

Some people benefit from armor and some don't.  However if you have symptoms and can give armor a try, no reason why not - to see if helps.  So yes, push for it.

Best wishes....