- More lab results 22nd July 2008
... was on levothyroxine for a year and then moved to Armour , which I could not tolerate. I think I was already...
- Please Help - Feeling Hopeless -Adrenal +Thyroid Issues 18th July 2008
... so I couldn't take it anymore. Then I switched to Armour , which as you noted, raised my T3, left my T4 exactly ... I'm not sure if I feel more depressed since on the Armour . I feel like I've been depressed for a while now...
... so I couldn't take it anymore. Then I switched to Armour , which as you noted, raised my T3, left my T4 exactly ... taking), synthroid, etc.
It is possible that the Armour , even though it is a low dose and may be suppressing...
- Why I am Having Difficulty with HC Replacement? 14th July 2008
... COLOR="Magenta"]GREAT for the short time I was on Armour . Prior to that, no doing to shabbily on levothyroxine...
... I just wish I could get back on thyroid meds, esp Armour .
I have not had a stim test, but from what I have...
... Armour is a great drug, but it has a very high ratio of T3 ... you can control how much T3 you get or add T4 to the armour .
DHEA sulfate, IGF-1, prolactin, renin, aldosterone...
... the geriatric population :)
I am still thinking Armour is too high T3 for me, as you point out. I was thinking ... of doing the thyroxine/ Armour combo.
Incidentally, I tried to go back on thyroxine...
... wanting to go on HC replacement in order to get my Armour up, however I wouldn't be able to do it if my ferritin...
... going is when I reflect on how wonderful I felt on Armour . Not only did I have energy, and had started to see ... sublingual.
What is your adrenal situation and current Armour dose? I am always glad to compare notes with a fellow...
... hon
I am currently just tolerating 1 3/4 grains of Armour , I am having problems with anxiety too when I raise ... that as a major issue if you have problems tolerating armour or t3 and I do believe Janie says why in her book ... suitable doc. One thing that did happen since I went on Armour which is worth a million, is that I no longer take...
- Toronto Doc's/ my TSH,T3,T4 22nd June 2008
... restless on 100mcg t4. I would be open to try cytomel or armour . Any advice? I think adrenals may be affected.. I...
- Concern over hydrocortisone side effects and blood tests.... 15th May 2008
... after the removal) I have had amazing results with Armour thyroid has given me a 30 day supply until she figures ... are normal
TSH/total t3 is still slightly high on Armour thyroid - we will make no changes at present and discuss...
... illness! Is the stress you are undergoing like that?
Armour has a lot of T3 in it... so if you added a tiny bit...
... will not even THINK about adding something to the armour ...she wants me off of it and when I asked about a ... combo she said we can take you off armour and switch you to synthroid....just like that. *UGH...
... hopefully someone will chime in but if you look at the armour site, I do believe they list the doctors that prescribe ... know that T4 alone is not enough. However, the T3 in armour is super high and may not be suitable for you based...
- Effects of Pregnenolone, DHEA and Isocort on Sex Hormone Tests 24th April 2008
... new dr, went up to 100 mcg thyroxine. Wanted to try armour , went to new dr. Switched to 45 mg. Then had ER visit ... Results "normal". Saw new dr, put me back on 30 mg Armour and recommended the DHEA. No biopsy, no uptake. Just...
- Just Diagnosed with Addison's 22nd April 2008
... that is why he put me on cortisol acetate.
I take armour thyroid (2 grains). My tsh level was 7 (yikes! now...
- Skin pigmentation question 8th April 2008
... get into and work with. I found my rare gem on the Armour thyroid physician locator database. everyone else...
- Finally got cortisol results - Please help interpret 3rd April 2008
... luck on your search for a new MD. Have you tried the Armour thyroid physician database. Most that prescribe Armour...
- Need Help...which do I get tested DHEA or DHEA Sulfate? 11th March 2008
... not mean optimal for you. Have you looked to the Armour physician locator database for a thyroid/endocrine ... too. What city in IL do you live in.. I will dig up Armour approved MDs in your area and list them by name and...
- Safety of DHEA supplements 27th February 2008
... and hyper and still have the exhaustion. I am on armour thyroid and have been for quite some time after switching...
- Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency? 25th January 2008
... months, after I had such fantastic initial success with Armour , I knew I was in trouble.
Over the summer I had...
- Please Help! Are my Adrenals In Trouble Can't Tolerate Thyroid Meds Anymore 22nd December 2007
... happened recently after a trial of a few months on Armour . Now, I can't hardly take a small dose of thyroxine...
... thyroid medication - levothyroxine, levoxyl, synthroid, armour and cytomel - and every permutation of dosages. ... :(
Today, I am on a small does of levoxyl and armour . I feel exhausted and my heart is pounding. I also ... range free T4 and a TSH of 2. something. (on 45 mg Armour )
Every time I need to move up the dose to feel...
... thyroid medication - levothyroxine, levoxyl, synthroid, armour and cytomel - and every permutation of dosages. ... :(
Today, I am on a small does of levoxyl and armour . I feel exhausted and my heart is pounding. I also ... range free T4 and a TSH of 2. something. (on 45 mg Armour )
Every time I need to move up the dose to feel ... But if you are suspecting adrenal fatigue t3 meaning armour or cytomel is going to drag your adrenals down more...
...
I wne to see an integrative med dr, and he is Armour all the way. I decided to follow his treatment protocol ... land and all "buzzy".
The dr recommended 30 mg armour . I decided to start on 15 and go thing I did. I was ... seemed to ameliroate the "hyper" dizzy feeling of the Armour and hopefully, is helping the hormone to go where...
...
I wne to see an integrative med dr, and he is Armour all the way. I decided to follow his treatment protocol ... land and all "buzzy".
The dr recommended 30 mg armour . I decided to start on 15 and go thing I did. I was ... seemed to ameliroate the "hyper" dizzy feeling of the Armour and hopefully, is helping the hormone to go where...
- Help with Lab results 29th November 2007
... time even after a work out. He is on testosterone, armour , cortef and adrenal grandulars for Adrenal Fatigue...
- Adrenal vs. Thyroid Management? 17th November 2007
... switch to Time-Release T3 75mcg about a month ago, from Armour 180mg).
I know about some of the more common symptoms...
... replacement. Have you considered doing Synthroid vs. Armour . I found that this worked real well for me combined...
- Adrenal Fatigue affecting Thyroid Medication Efficiency??? 6th October 2007
... zone) found my cortisol was low. He started me on Armour (Thyrolar was not available) and when I first took ... down hill. Even though I reached 90mg(1.5 grains) of Armour I had severe headaches, fatigue, worse body aches...
- Sick and desperate 5th October 2007
... that prescribe florinef. Same thing if you want an armour doctor. I am a firm believer if they don't prescribe...
- hi new here need help with adrenal issue asap 2nd October 2007
... bad(i also have hyppthyroidism and high RT3 was on armour had to stop),,CAN I JUS take isocort were my adrenal...
- Any suggestions 27th September 2007
... chronic myofascail pain.
I take: 4 grains (240mg) Armour thyroid, 25 mg cortef (split dosing), 2 10/325 hydrocodone...
- Elevated DHEA-s, all other tests normal 21st September 2007
... towards asking the doc for a trial perscription of Armour to see if it helps, but I don't want to confuse the...
- Saliva Test Results - Borderline Adrenal Fatigue? 15th September 2007
... unintentional weight loss when I was on 3/4 grains of Armour . Lost 13 pounds in a month! While the weight loss ... ve talked with other folks who have dealt with both Armour and AF. Apparently the Armour put strain on the adrenals ... that does. I'm hoping to be able to get back on the Armour again, since my FreeTs are still low.
Btw, woke...
... just me. It just seems that you have an odd rhythm.
Armour is heavy on the T3 side...more heavy than most but ... you can control the amount of T3 or add a T4 to your armour .
Fatigue like that happens with cortisol issues...
... This time including DHEA.
Even when I was on the Armour , my FTs were still below midrange, although TSH was...
- blurred or double vision 28th August 2007
... wrong. I only had the double vision when I took the Armour . One dr told me that it had to be an allergic reaction...
- Cortrosyn Stim test... Labs question 15th August 2007
... Hashimoto's ( thyroid levels are really good ) and take Armour for this.
Can anyone here offer me some thoughts...
... Hashimoto's ( thyroid levels are really good ) and take Armour for this.
Can anyone here offer me some thoughts...
- Has anyone gone from brand name Florinef to generic? 8th August 2007
... Thanks kmatthew. Yes, I'm on 180mg Armour thyroid, 45mg cortef, 0.15 fludro, 120mg pregnenolone...
- do you have Addison's & Hashimoto's 6th August 2007
... list), and am on nearly full thyroid replacement ( Armour ). It is important that your adrenal function is properly...
- Is this secondary addisons? 23rd July 2007
... for almost 1.5 years now. I am also on synthroid and armour thyroid. Trying to get my thyroid to produce a little ... mostly it is given through the synthroid. Before the armour I was on 150mcg of synthroid. I also take a total...
- Question about DHEA? 14th July 2007
... or two.
Also, do I need to take it apart from my Armour ?
Any comment or advice will be greatly appreciated...
- Can adrenal problems cause high testosterone in women? 5th July 2007
... cysts.
I do have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and take Armour Thyroid.
What symptoms would indicate an adernal...
- lab results reflect AF, need some advice. 3rd July 2007
... I have so much trouble tolerating smallest dose of Armour .
Are you on thyroid meds and how much do you take...
... thanks,
looks like we are very similuar. Yes I take Armour for my thyroid and I take 90mg right now. I keep upping...
... I have so much trouble tolerating smallest dose of Armour .
Are you on thyroid meds and how much do you take...
... taking it any more.
I am also on a very low dose of Armour because I just can't tolerate anything. So my thyroid...
... T3 thyroid supplementation, such as is contained in Armour , IS usually contraindicated until cortisol levels...
- saliva cortisol results, what do you think? 13th June 2007
... 4-1.0
I am on a very small dose of Armour and I am having hard time increasing it. This has...
- Addisons and high blood pressure??? 26th May 2007
... I stood up :) . I am not on Cortisone yet...just Armour thyroid and blood pressure pills.
Dang drs. anyhow...
- Missing Something? 4th March 2007
... falling to the floor, then stick with it.
Your Armour has room to go up. 3 grains or 180 mg is the minimum ... feel, otherwise you are doomed to fail in dosing the Armour optimally. Check with the Thyroid forum.
Are you...
... past, especially anytime while adjusting steriods or Armour , I've also kept a temperature index (like Dr. Rind...
- Adrenal Insufficiency Symptoms/labs 23rd February 2007
... were above 5, that is the cut off I use for Hashi's. Armour thyroid can usually keep antibodies in check, but...
- ACTH test results and treatment ? 14th February 2007
... words, if he gets thyroid treatment (I only recommend Armour ), then his low aldosterone symptoms may get worse...
- adrenal fatigue?? Pregnancy 16th January 2007
... would ever "okay" something like that...she believes Armour thyroid should be pulled off the market:) ). What...
- What should I do? 15th December 2006
... thyroid med was changed last week from thyroxine to Armour and for 3 days felt 'normal' again. A heart rate...
- WandaB...question about labs 2nd December 2006
... anything to help me. At least I am told this dr will use Armour for the thyroid problem. I have not had my sugars...
... control better and is changing me from thyroxine to Armour and adding in DHEA, pregnenolone and fish oil. He...
- Is this Addison's ? 9th October 2006
... labs are ALL in range for my thyroid.I have tried ARMOUR , CYTOMEL wiyh NO improvement I have LOW serum cortisol...
- Adrenal insufficient - now Addison's? Need lab help! 8th September 2006
... daughter in 2001, which is 75mcg of Levoxyl and 90mg of Armour . I had my second child in August 2005, and blood levels ... ago, with no lab numbers yet, I dropped off one 30mg Armour , bringing me to my current dose of 60mg Armour and ... been in the past - probably since I dropped 30mg of Armour . Besides the heart palps, I've also been unable to...
- Maybe you can help me.... 4th September 2006
... looks like I'm hyper. I take a combo of Synthroidand & Armour to regulate my T3, but it's not enough.
I paid...
- Could this be Addison's (or another adrenal issue) 27th July 2006
... not feeling well, you may want to check into trying Armour Thyroid instead. A lot of people on the thyroid board...
- HC vs. pred 10th July 2006
... have hypoT plus weak adrenals. Can't tolerate my armour even though I'm taking 35 mg HC. Some have suggested...
- stress dosing 6th July 2006
... been trying for over a year now to find the right armour dose (plus 2 years before that when my adrenal insuff ... doubled my HC for 3 days...no help. Then I lowered my armour - which caused a thryoid crash on top of my adrenal...
... taking HC has only imporved my ability to tolerate armour a little.
What about my strong cravings for sugar...
... Do others with adrenals issues have to raise their armour slower than normal?...
- early addisons? early pigmintation signs? 3rd July 2006
... work with you. Although my endo supports the use of Armour thyroid, he does not recognize adrenal stress. My...
- What is bovine addrenal supplement? 19th June 2006
... control all that, and your thyroid. I have been taking Armour thyroid for 3 years now. Maybe I can now decrease...
... used in combo with HC. I'm already taking HC and armour but I still can't raise without crashing. Starting...
- adrenals and in pain?? 18th June 2006
... adrenals were. I also have hashis/hypoT. I was on armour for over 2 years before a adrenal dx....pure hell...
- Cortisol reference levels 24th May 2006
... reference ranges? I'm also hypothyroid and taking Armour thyroid 120 mg each morning. Can't shake that dead ... the list...and this after 2 years on this dose of Armour ??? New doc said these were "normal" values. I don...
... means, in my book, is that he is not going to nix my Armour thyroid. He also uses Chinese medicine and is at ... get him to do it, I'm afraid my endo (who handles my Armour thyroid) is going to be a deadend. He's already told...
- Can you help me understand my ACTH 16th May 2006
... the level in your body. Investigate the benefits of Armour Thyroid (has T4, T3, T2, T1 and calcitonin). I've ... seen no one on Armour say they wanted to switch back to synthroid, but there ... on synthroid trying to find a doc to prescribe them Armour . Low cortisol has to be treated first though, so...
- ACTH question 26th April 2006
... thyroid and still a low dose (usually 30 or 60 mg. of Armour thyroid?) so you end up feeling worse than before ... and Free T3, if on the low side for both, start on Armour thyroid 90 mg. (Synthroid will probably NOT work well ... so I don't have those huge ups and downs. I take Armour thyroid 120 mg daily and feel so well that it's a...
