Surprising to see all of these posts with so many of the common syptoms of gluten intolerance, including thyroid problems, aches and pains of all kinds, adrenal issues, and the list goes on...but no one has mentioned gluten intolerance or celiacs. I have removed gluten from my diet over the past few months and have already felt much better. I'm 57 and was beginning to think I was developing arthritis in my wrists, elbows, back and legs. I also had arm muscle weakness and pain if I lifted anything at all. I had stomach issues, and I now believe that the adrenal issues I had discovered through saliva testing may have been the result of gluten intolerance. Look into gluten intolerance and you may discover that the pain, fatigue, thyroid, adrenal and all other hormnal imbalances could actually be the product of allergy to this protein that is in many of the processed foods we eat. While I first thought my problems were the result of hormonal imbalance, now I think the first culprit is this allergy, which stresses the adrenals, and in turn affects many other bodily processes. I'm still working on the adrenals and thyroid...just saw a new doctor who did blood work and didn't find any thyroid imbalance there...but based on my symptoms she has prescribed Armour at the very smallest amount 3 x a week which I will start tomorrow. I'm also trying to nourish my adrenals back to health using high potency vitamin C by Dr. Joseph Wilson, adrenal specialist. Not saying this is everyone's problem, but certainly something to look into. In fact in my reading I saw information that a large percentage of Hashimoto's sufferers are gluten intolerant or Celiacs. I don't really mind not eating any bread, sweets, etc. Much healthier to eat natural fresh foods anyway. It is a huge adjustment for most people, but I have already had success, and it is far better to be able to feel good than to enjoy those foods. No more pain in my arms, wrists, or extremities. Just wish I could lose about 12 pounds that have appeared over the past year without cause at all. Hoping to lose that if I can get the thyroid and adrenals working properly again. Thanks and all the best to you...
I had RAI on my thyroid gland 20years ago. I have Graves. The Radiation you had I'm sure put your thyroid gland to rest. Anyway, my body reacted horrible with armour....BUT I loved the way I felt. My body rejected it and I developed Sjogrens and Thyroid eye disease from taking it....or that's what I believe. I would always recommend TRYING out natural!! I wish I could take armour. I wish your luck,,,,,,,but I think this is your answer!! Be well.
Laura
I am an active 46yr old single father who has been taking Levothyroxine (.175Mg) for the last six plus years. There has been a significant weight gain from the point my thyroid was removed to date. I went from 185 pounds to over 225 while still playing hockey several times a week. After extensive exercise and dieting I have only managed to drop down to my current weight of 212 pounds.
The thyroid was removed aprox 1 yr after a divorce. Six years later I find myself still depressed and just can't seem to get out of the funk. Recently my doctor prescribed 180 Mg of Armour and I am hoping this will help. I can't thank all of you enough for your contributions in that I have attributed a lot of my symptoms to hockey. I am one of those people who, prior to this condition, went to the doctor for stitches or broken bones mostly. I passed off a lot of what I now realize are symptoms of hypo as consequences of my still playing hockey at my age. I grew up playing and just love the sport so don't want to give it up just yet.
Tomorrow I start the Armour and am anxiously waiting to see if the aches and pains along with the headaches improves. Was also surprised to see that memory loss could be attributed to all of this and not my age! Sure am hoping that improves as well.
My question is this. I had Hodgkins lymphoma back in the 90's and my spleen was removed. The chemo and radiation cured the cancer but the radiation is what they say caused my Thyroid to go bad. I am wondering what Armour may do to my immune system? Also has anyone had any positive results in their work out program after switching to Armour? I have no problem making my ice time most of the time but it is VERY difficult to get motivated to hit the weights and stationary. Any thoughts on any of this would be greatly appreciated.
Starsfan
I am also on Armour and while not 100% yet but I have lost the constipation which is a huge relief.
I do feel I have more energy then before could still use tons more.
And I had horrible hair loss on levo and hives.
I am glad to have armour and would suggest to try it if it does not work with your body then try another.
I am also one who has PCOS and Fibrocystic Breasts, and adreanal fatigue, seveare lower back problems and take bio progesterone, hydrocortizone, and 3 grains armour.
Biggest improvement with the progesterone is the headaches I used to get daily they are no longer a problem.
And the hydrocortizone seems to help with the fatigue but has a very short life about 3 1/2 hours before I am dragging.
I just want to mention that the company that makes Armour changed the formula and alot of people are getting bad side effects from the new formula. There is another thyroid medicine that works as good as the old armour formula it is called Naturethroid, please try it if the old formula worked good for you but the new formula is not working.
Applesan, try Nature-Throid. It is made by RLC Labs. If you google Nature-Throid you will find all the information you need.