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To Low or to High Thyroid
Jun 19, 2008 02:01PM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
Personally I would hold off on treatment unless you are experiencing some of the more serious symptoms of hyperthyroidism. The reason I say that is because. I was way high and wasn't experiencing any symptoms and I decided to go on Methimazole and have RAI. Big mistake I used to be a little petite person and the meds made me gain weight and I am a pretty heal...
Which Meds Dr. Lupo?
Jun 19, 2008 01:43PM in the Thyroid Expert Forum
Hi, I take Armour and I really don't feel the difference from synthetic. Some people swear by it. I just think it give you a little high for about an hour and then your back to normal. It's nothing special in my opinion and it smells bad. Also your more prone to not being able to sleep at night.
No sleep
Jan 15, 2008 04:25PM in the Thyroid Expert Forum
Hello again, I have been taking the first half of the dose at 7:00am and the second half between 12:00pm and 1:00pm. With Armour I still get the burnout in the afternoon and evening. However, when bedtime rolls around I can't seem to fall asleep. Last night I had an hour and a half of sleep before I had to get up for work. I also took a sleeping pill at 9:...
Side effects
Jan 15, 2008 05:35AM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
Hello, This is not a normal side affect of Armour. In fact that seems like the opposite. Armour is a T3/T4 combo drug. So it should in actuality give you a boost during the day instead of causing lethargy. Armour is dessicated pig hormone so it is more natural. Before you become sleepy do you feel a burst of energy or sense of being "high" for about an hou...
Thyroid and Infertility
Jan 15, 2008 12:00AM in the Fertility / Infertility Expert Forum
So should I be going to an OBGYN eventhough I am not sexually active. Or can I wait until just before I get married? sorry for the weird questions. I'm from Utah we don't talk about this kind of stuff. I am kind of airy on it. Thanks
RAI and a steriod pack
Jan 14, 2008 03:39PM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
I had RAI done about 4 years ago. I didn't have any reactions to having it done. Your doctor may have had patients who have experienced reactions such as gum swelling. I would dig up a little more dirt on why he wants you to have the steroid pack. Ask if it is because he had other patients how have experienced that side affect. Ask if it is really a necessity...