Hypothyroid Medication Choices

[@lynnpangburndc2062]

I'm a Chiropractor in Gilbert Arizona. When my Cholesterol was high, I argued that isn't the only measure of heart health, and NO I'm not taking a statin. I've lowered my total cholesterol, triglycerides and raised my HDL with lifestyle changes. Now I'm going to do the Carnivore diet with IF to get off my thyroid meds to prove to my endocrinologist that it can be done.

[@yellowdayz1800]

How is it going? I would love to get off thyroid medicine too.

[@kittypaws17]

Are you now off your thyroid meds?

[@allinonejohnson8643]

Im intrigued also

[@lynnpangburndc2062]

I got a cardiac calcium test. It showed that I had no plaquing in my arteries. I don't need a statin. Still working on a healthy diet. (Keto isn't good for me while it works for many. Just not me.

[@skinnydee1886]

​@@lynnpangburndc2062 Are you still taking thyroid meds? Thank you.

[@Kaloufie]

Im actually allergic to synthroid, levothyroxine. They damaged my heart and caused me to gain weight. Got on armour thyroid and feel so much better.

[@GurtGobain]

I just started on synthroid, can you tell me what allergic symptoms to look out for, how long did it take for them to develop, etc?

[@therealartvalero]

itching is one of the allergic reactions for men its jock itch

[@joan-annebross9217]

​@@therealartvalero I had itching & flaking skin on my face & scalp, thin weakened fingernails that split vertically, & my hair was falling out when it hadn't previously.

[@karischaefer3742]

I was on 125 mcg of levothyroxine since 2005, and I could not find a provider who would prescribe Armour Thyroid. Symptoms include weight gain, neck rash, itchiness, and moody, in 2024, I finally made the change and feel much better. You are your advocate for your health.

[@karischaefer3742]

Hot flashes

[@johnmontana18]

I was on Armour for about 20 years then a doctor switched me to synthetic. I did fantastic on Armour.

[@nancyarchibald9095]

Where's the 1000 x LIKE button?? Been on this rollercoaster since the mid 80's. I feel BEST on desicated porcine thyroid, as do 4 of our 7 kids. Thanks again Dr. Berry!! Again, you are the purveyor of truth, wisdom and common sense. ☆☆☆

[@patriciasalyers9875]

I have been trying to get some doctor to listen since 1963

[@monicad2393]

I was on Synthroid for years - and always had to take Brand Necessary because I didn't do well with generics. A few years ago I was switched to Armour Thyroid. What a difference that made! My hair doesn't fall out, my skin doesn't itch all the time. I can lose weight and sleep! My doc switched facilities - so I was forced by insurance to see someone else - and they REFUSED to prescribe Armour.. so I paid out of network for a while, then got a new job with amazing insurance and I can now see my awesome Dr!

[@Suzanna-wh3nr]

Are you in the uk?

[@monicad2393]

@@Suzanna-wh3nr No I'm in the US

[@ithacacomments4811]

My 66 year old brother and my 64 year old sister have been on thyroid meds for years. They have both recently been diagnosed with kidney cancer that has metastasized to their spines!

[@ithacacomments4811]

@@Mona_Lisa_80 Yes. "A 2021 study found that long-term use of levothyroxine was associated with an increased risk of kidney cancer, but the association was not statistically significant. Another Swedish study found that levothyroxine treatment increased the risk of all cancers, especially in women."

[@Britishhannah]

Stopped the thyroid madness changed my life! I was on T4 only for 18 years after having my thyroid removed for Graves’ disease. Now I’m on a low amount of T4 and a high amount of T3 and I feel better and look better at 43 than I did at 23! Thank you for being a dr that totally gets it!!!! I have been berated by endocrinologists for wanting to be on T3!

[@massmom8919]

what kind of doctor prescribed these to you?

[@lacecocoa6272]

❣️❣️

[@vicki7807]

Do you take synthroid

[@Britishhannah]

@@vicki7807 yes but a small amount

[@CCelia1953]

I was prescribed a Radio Active Iodene Capsule🤮 especially made for me😱 thirty years ago. Am on synthyroid 100mcg daily. If someone know whether the Thyroid gets destroyed with mentioned procedure please let me know! I desperately want to delete The BigP's meds it of my life. Thanks so much if you respond. B

[@christinah.8504]

I changed my thyroid situation around by sincerely and with real meaning by adding fish, shrimp and scallops. Radical change in two months.

[@pamelalong1288]

You may have been low on Iodine. I had that issue and it affected my Thyroid.

[@valmcturner]

Thank you for the this life changing information. I had no idea that I was on synthetic medication and only receiving T4. For a few years I’ve been telling my doctor that I have NO energy and he has offered to give me anti depression meds. I called and asked to be switched to the Natural Thyroid Meds and he did so without any hesitation. Dr Berry it has definitely made a big difference in my energy level and my life 😁👍🏼!

[@lisaa1463]

Been taking levothyroxine for years. I have a doctors appointment next week and I’m going to ask my doctor about the natural type. Thank you Dr. Berry for the information!

[@DrAdrian1]

Lisa A hello. How did it go? What treatment did your doctor suggest you? Let us know

[@debbietaylor20]

In the UK we can only get levothyroxine under the NHS

[@piakozaris1432]

To Lisa A How did it work out did you get to switch to the natural thyroid meds ! I’m asking my doctor this week to ask the same thing to! Wish me luck ! Hope you are better!

[@joanallen5253]

I use the natural, but my insurance doesn't cover it. IF my doctor writes to the insurance company they cover for a year. I didn't bother this time because it is relatively inexpensive anyway.

[@KateOReilly-i6h]

@@debbietaylor20I’ve been on it for over 25 years, how can I tell if going on carnivore is repairing my thyroid as I take the tabs daily????this is a general question to anyone out there that can help.

[@audreyjackson9760]

My doctor refused to order me Armour thyroid. I had thyroid cancer so l have no thyroid at all. Took Armour for years but was changed when Armour was recalled. I liked it better.

[@amommamust]

There is ONE endocrinologist within 500 miles of me, and he is an arrogant prick who berated and belittled me for asking to have my T3 looked at, as I still felt l like hell even though my TSH was "normal" on synthroid. I am just going to self treat best I can, THANK YOU for the link to ordering labs.

[@sandragallo2283]

@@amommamust I saw an endocrinologist once…basically treat the same…never went back to him

[@alisondixon9864]

Hi, i was diagnosed in July 2000 with sub-acute Thyroiditis. After suffering from sever hyper thyroid for a few months it shifted quite sharply to hypo thyroid. In October of 2000, my internist in Calgary put me on synthroid. I saw him last in 2006, and even then, he said it would be best to keep my TSH levels at.02 or less. I have been "stable" for many years now, at 125 mcg per day. I started keto in May of 2017. I GAINED 25 lbs! I was hardcore for 4 months, then slacked off of the 10 cups of veggies per day, as per Dr. Berg. I gave up for a few months after seeing 3 different doctors. :,( In January, i went back to keto, having learned a few new things, and now i do proper IF 16/8 as well. I have been keto for 3.5 weeks now, and have not lost a SINGLE POUND!! Im 54, as of last Saturday, 5,7" and in reasonably good health, other than my thyroid issue. I weigh 183 and need to be down to at least 138-140. I have been skinny my whole life, good healthy diet/lifestyle, and i dont binge or eat for emotional reasons. Im not a fussy eater, and no allergies, either, but my son is severe celiac, so we have been completely gluten free for 4 years already. Im in menopause now for about a year, and no real lasting symptoms. Yay! BUT my weight issue basically started in 2009 when i was prescribed antidepressants because of a traumatic experience our family went through. I was on and off them 3 times in about 4 years, and i have been off of them for 5 years already. My weight has been completely stable at 183 since November last year. I am so discouraged now. Nothing seems to work. What does one do with sub-acute Thyroiditis? Any chance i can get off these meds or try something different? I was told the virus that triggered the Thyroiditis and the subsequent attack basically blew out my thyroid. Im told only 2 out of every 100 people diagnosed with sub-acute Thyroiditis remain on meds for life. Is this true? Not much info out there, so i keep going for blood tests every year and get a year's prescription. And i stay fat. Not much hope left...

[@TimR615]

Thank you for the great info Dr. Berry. I spoke with my Doc and he was glad to switch me to Desiccated Thyroid. I was on Levothyroxine 200mcg and he put me on Armour 180 mg. I started taking 1/2 a pill today and will work my way up to my full dose. I would love if you could do a video on Reverse T3. I have never heard of this, and it makes total sense how it could prevent weight loss no matter what you do. Thanks again Dr.

[@Rileygirl77]

I adopted the ketovore lifestyle just over 3 years, ago, and at 5'7" went from 177 pounds (my lifetime high), at age 67 to hovering between 143 to 146 pounds, today. Either my body wants me there or I've hit a plateau, but I feel fine. Not sure of the difference between Hashimoto's and low thyroid, but no doctor has used the "H" word for my low thyroid. I had a great outcome with synthroid, about 2 decades ago but when I was told my liver enzymes were slightly elevated, I felt that the medication and diet contributed. Long story short, I took myself off the synthroid and now take all the supplements and food that are recommended for bolstering the gland. The only symptom I have now is sensitivity to cold.

[@reigavale791]

I'm glad that your channel is growing so quickly, you deserved it. I think it is going to be difficult to answer every single question now in the commen section.

[@j.b.3894]

Finally… total explanation of thyroid medication types. Thank you so much for the video.

[@god-inspiredpeacecontentme6162]

Interesting topic. I had a total thyroidectomy years ago. I studied the thyroid drugs at that time then asked my endocrinologist for natural dessicated thyroid pills instead of the synthetic, she flatly refused to prescribe them for me. So I informed her I would follow up with my PCP for the meds. The endo got to him before me. Supposedly i was uncooperative, non-compliant, and as I had decided to just go to my PCP for my thyroid medication needs, she obviously placed my PCP in the middle of what she viewed as a conflict. I think he was sympathetic but he wouldn't prescribe natural meds after getting an ear full from her. I knew that trying natural thyroid was worth a try but no one would let me so now my health is wrecked. I believe that I could have been much healthier had they only let me. Obease, fatty liver, high cholestetol, depression, statins, antidepressants, stress. Overwhelmed. I'm 64 years old and feel my life is over. Hoping for a chance in another life to be healthy and happy... So much for patient rights.

[@G.G.8GG]

Dear Poster, I see you commented a year ago. So many of us in the same boat can relate. I sincerely hope in the interim you have found a medical professional who is helping you the way you deserve. With all the vast medical resources in our country, no one should be made to feel hopeless.

[@lacecocoa6272]

Damn you better than me I would have cussed her out and switch doctors. They do not have the right to deny OU medical needs. I think a lot of people have fear but no I would have switched my dr. As soon as I go back to my new doctor Friday I'm getting a new endocrinologist.

[@lacecocoa6272]

@@G.G.8GG I agree with you. I'm switching my endocrinologist I'm going to see a new doctor this Friday. Which happens to be tomorrow. And I want a referral to a new endocrinologist. A lot of these people suck and they're not good doctors. If you don't listen to the patient then what's the purpose of you. And right now I'm taking this new medication and I'm starting to feel better back to my old self again. But they tried to rush me into making two decisions that I was not going to make. I feel like you shouldn't just let the doctor pressure you into radioactive iodine treatment or surgery until you know what you going to do after those two things happen. The first thing is radioactive iodine treatment is going to kill your thyroid and then on top of that if you get surgery your thyroid is gone forever there's nothing you can do to come back from that. It's people out here I've had thyroidectomies who didn't even need it they could have just lived with taking medication and having a nodule on their thyroid but know these doctors wanted to just take it away so I can give them medication for the rest of their life. It's really a scary boat you're in when it comes to these doctors which is why I never make a decision based off what they tell me I do my own research. They diagnosed me with hyperthyroidism about a month now and I've been taking medication in the first thing they wanted me to do is do radioactive iodine treatment and I said no. I want to go see a whole another doctor and got medication because I wasn't going to jump and make a big decision that I might not even need if I could just take the medication for six months or a year and it brings by levels down to normal

[@CCelia1953]

How rude they are. Pretending they own our bodies and our health

[@GurtGobain]

Recently had bloodwork done and my TSH is 14, normal T4 so my doc wants to put me on thyroid meds. I asked my doctor and he said he's only had 2 patients who tried the natural version, both later ended up on synthetic anyway. Then again I mentioned selenium to my doctor and he seems totally oblivious that low selenium can cause thyroid issues. So I was started on 25mcg synthroid and have to do bloodwork in 6 weeks to see how it's going, I'm going to try to also reduce my hypothyroidism myself between now and then by supplementing brazil nuts for selenium, seaweed for iodine, and meditation to reduce my stress and anxiety, plus as close to gluten and dairy free / keto diet as I can get. He explicitly said he's starting me on the lowest possible dose and doesn't expect it to do anything yet, so if I can significantly reduce my TSH myself then I can show him a more natural approach may be possible. He seems very quick to write off the possibility of it going into remission and says he's only ever had one patient come off thyroid medication once they went on, and its for life.

[@kruyle1973]

Listen to this man, he speaks the truth. I know from personal experience.

[@baletommy7320]

I have been struggling with hypothyroidism and lost of smell,I didn't know what to do felt so confused then a friend of mine introduce me to Dr iyaremoses on KZbin channel who helped me get back to normal.

[@StayingStrong4mygirls]

I had my thyroid ( total)removed when I was 24 because of thyroid cancer. Took levothyroxine for probably 14 years, I started letting my PCP take care of my management of "thyroid, well lack of one ". I had mental fog, weight change, lack of energy, hair and skin changes. Spoke to my pcp about changing to Armour.. and all I can say is I wish I had done it years ago. Even though Amour doesn't give me enough T4 and have to take a small dose of levothyroxine, it still is a life changer.

[@susiewaddell5905]

I have given up on going to the doctor for my thyroid medicine. It was a nightmare getting switched over to dessicated thyroid and then my dosage was too low or too high according to TSH results. Also no insurance companies cover these medications which is very frustrating. I ended up having to get 3 different dosages to alternate a 90mg dosage and 75mg to please my nurse practitioner. But I always felt better on a 90mg dosage. She would not budge. So now I take Thyroid Gold which makes me feel amazing. I won't test anymore, I will trust my symptoms or lack of. I have no history of heart problems or osteoporosis so I am taking care of myself. I learned of this supplement in that great book you mentioned.

[@kristendaley4431]

Where do you purchase this Thyroid Gold

[@mamajo005]

I wish you were my doctor. Doctors wont help me, they're like, "you have a thyroid problem which may or may not be linked to your itchy skin disease, here some lotion even though you told us 5 times that lotion doesn't help. Ok, bye." Ugh. I'm so miserable.

[@rosewood513]

Thank you for suggesting that Tinnitus may be a symptom of low thyroid. The problem I have now is I cannot take medications because it causes a severe increase in the level. I have had tinnitus for 57 years. I was a young girl. I wanted to try Armorthroid and Naturethroid he refused. I told him I was paying him but he would not so I walked out.

[@teresajames2725]

Hi, were you able to switch over, and if so, how do you feel?

[@HOPROPHETA]

Dr. Berry. Armour thyroid kicks levothyroxine's butt! Thanks for enlightening us on these facts.

[@kimikonamikaze5792]

I need to talk to my Endo to switch my med Levothyroxine

[@skinnydee1886]

HOPROPHETA, Did your doctor prescribed Armour for you? And what's the dosage? Thank you.

[@KMH9459]

Trying to get my Endo to RX Armour thyroid 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤❤❤

[@gingercameronfordcrouch7057]

Oh wow I've had tinnitus over 30 yrs plus I know at least since college. Never had it checked out. Just found out in September I have a low thyroid TSH number.

[@craigm6745]

I’ve been on levothyrox for quite a few years just recently changed brands only to go from 30. Something to 41.3i haven’t had it under control for years. My endo rolled her eyes at the suggestion of dedicated thyroid

[@ResQmomKim]

I've been on Levothyroxen for decades. Where do you get the natural medicines?

[@KateOReilly-i6h]

Same here. all I can get where I live. Can you truly come off Levothyroxine with diet change? My doctor says absolutely not??

[@AleeshaSattva]

If you are switching to NDT please check your iron and cortisol levels first - and don't take longer than two weeks to increase your dosage of NDT. You can have a huge crash if your iron, cortisol levels are good and if you take too long to increase. It happened to me... be careful please. (that said, NDT is a million times better than synthetic) - Check out Stop the Thyroid Madness for more info.

[@roxanne83]

Congratulation on being a good and open minded doctor!

[@ketolisciouslife]

Dear to my heart!! I only take dessicated. Armour and have also taken naturethroid. Will never go back to synthetic!!

[@Tonetwisters]

I have taken all of it and nothing makes much difference. Armour was good a long while back, then the formulation was changed and was not even as good as levothyroxine ... none of them are really all that. They go about 60% and fall short the rest of the way.

[@ketolisciouslife]

@@Tonetwisters I do better on Naturethroid. I think ever since my NP switched me to Armour I think i'm doing worse again. I want to go back on Naturethroid.

[@imogenemckee4525]

Thank you Dr.BERRY FOR THIS VIDEO!

[@lindseysreptiles]

I am on levothyroxine but felt terrible. Added t3 liothyronine and feel amazing now

[@vicki7807]

How much t3 did you add

[@lindseysreptiles]

@@vicki7807 my doctor has me on 10mg in am and 5mg in afternoon

[@vicki7807]

@@lindseysreptiles Thank you....thinking about talking to doc

[@lindseysreptiles]

@@vicki7807 it was the best thing i did. I was on levothyroxine (t4) for years and felt crappy. Make sure your doctor is testing t3 t4 and tsh. Also check out stopthethyroidmadness site. Lots of good info. They have optimal blood lab levels too on there to show what they should be

[@IamThatiAm420]

@@lindseysreptiles I finally found a doctor who prescribes liothronine. I have energy once again at 57.

[@loarmesl69]

Thank you, Dr. Berry! God bless you and your family! 🙏🏻💥

[@questfortruth665]

A very close friend of mine just passed away after taking thyroid meds for the last forty years and ended up destroying her liver. Knowing her, she swallowed everything the doctors told her, that it was harmless.

[@vicki7807]

Bottom line some people have got to take thyroid meds. It's possible something else contributed to her liver problem

[@CCelia1953]

​@@vicki7807, ...my endocrinologist has seen me for observation after prescribing some meds. Within a few months I found myself having to see him regularly..... The meds contributed to liver damage.... I researched. There and then I got myself off all the crap and refused any pills and potions. He actually made me feel like it's my fault maybe drinking too much or whatever... Which I didn't😮

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

That's very sad, was she on levothyroxine only?? Her body was probably low on Free T3 which can cause an early death.

[@jackestevez6754]

Thank you Dr. B. I don't know of this video was a result of my comment/question on the 7 things you didn't know about the thyroid video but this video answers a bunch of fallow up questions. You are a blessing to many of us. Keep it up for as long as you can.

[@HOPROPHETA]

You are very helpful Dr. Berry.

[@carrie2550]

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's about 20 years ago and have been on levothyroxine almost the entire time (from PCP). I saw an endocrinologist and was on the levothyroxine and a T3 for a short time. My PCP alters my med by only testing my TSH. This is the first I am hearing about dessicated

[@carrie2550]

and am not happy that no one ever suggested it. Will visit the website and learn more prior to my appt next month. Thanks!

[@DeborahSutherlandDebinPei]

Wish my doc would give me some options other than Synthroid. More than a decade my numbers are decent but my symptoms never improved. Great video, thanks for sharing

[@HOPROPHETA]

Deb InPEI : All too common!

[@babygirlpink73]

Deb InPEI , Yes!! I have been on Synthroid or levothyroxine for 22 years and I really don't feel better ... I first had Graves disease hyperthyroidism and I literally died giving birth to my twins thank God that I have a Praying family because I was okay they removed my thyroid with the iodine pill or something that you take the radioactive iodine so ever since then I have only been on synthetic thyroid medication I did try armor once and I think it made me kind of sick I don't know of anybody else had this issue but I'm seriously wanting to go back because if you watch his other video with his wife and thyroid medications and what they do it's amazing things that is like wow we as patients know so much more about our bodies than these doctors so without making it too long my levels have just gone way up and I believe that started because of my ketogenic diet which I love and I'm not going back so my TSH level is 11.9 normal range is between 4 and 5 we're supposed to treat T3 and the only medication that does that is the natural thyroid medication like Armour I think there's another one new something for give me I don't know the name so it's extremely crazy because they don't tell you this stuff I think us as thyroid patience with the issues that we need to start demanding that they listen to us!!!

[@jrowlove7328]

babygirlpink73 good thyroid doctors are very rare.

[@bammini8986]

Compounded time release T-3 and smarter Dr!

[@jrowlove7328]

babygirlpink73 my doctor added Cytomel T3 to my Synthroid. It helped A LOT!

[@janhunt6214]

Thank you for the knowledge and excellent information sources. 💕💕. Love your channel.

[@deelicious1610]

I couldn’t get my levels in T4 and T3 optimal ranges with dessicated products. And one as recalled for having only 10%, yes 10%, of what was claimed to be in the product. That was in 2022 or so, so the problem can happen with any med at any time. I definitely know more about thyroid than doctors I have encountered!!

[@CinderellaRaptured333]

Armour is the only thing that works for my hypo. But I cannot for the life of me understand why it is that when my labs are all over the board, I feel great. When they are ‘normal’ , I feel like 💩. My docs always say my T3 is too high, but I feel great. When they look at my labs and lower my dose, I feel like crap! WITH high T3, my blood pressure is normal, weight stabilized (at 20 lbs over but I’ll live with it), no shakiness, and actually I’m still lifeless to be honest, but it’s better than comatose on a lower dose! I’ve been there done that. I know what’s best for me. Although I’ve FINALLY found a doctor who listens to me, recently…….i appreciate the docs in the world that listen to the patient more than they listen to the labs. And yes- I get 15,000-20,000 steps in a day, drink water, eat right, etc.

[@therealartvalero]

when blood labs are in the normal range a lot of patients feel like crap, i did as well. When my blood labs are on the high side if feel my best. patients need to focus getting their labs on the high side refereed to "optimal range" especially for those who have had a thyroidectomy.

[@maal5927]

Finally, i found a doctor who understand me .

[@jakemontell.7415]

Been on synthroid for a few years. It worked quite well for a few years. Now a days i cant seem to loose weight no matter what i do. Gonna see my dr about trying a more natural thyroid med.

[@PraiseHolyTrinity]

I am a pediatrician. Thank you so much Dr. Berry for really taking good care of your patients and sharing your updated medical knowledge. God bless you more and more. I need to try the natural dessicated thyroid and hoping to stop my synthetic levothyroxine. I learn a lot from your videos and will share it to my patients. cheers!!! would you advise taking selenium supplement? thank you once again.

[@lisarkippen2182]

You are awesome and we all love what you share. Thank you so very much!

[@baletommy7320]

I have been struggling with hypothyroidism and lost of smell,I didn't know what to do felt so confused then a friend of mine introduce me to Dr iyaremoses on KZbin channel who helped me get back to normal.

[@reginapotts2120]

Thank you Dr.. Much appreciated

[@G.G.8GG]

This matches my experience so truly. I went through 8 different med types before finding one I could tolerate (autoimmune issues.) Further problems when moving to a new state & later having a doctor retire so had to go with a new one, then another because they would a) write the script for NDT but treated me with disdain or b) treated me with disdain & refused to write it. I now have an endocrinologist who will write it but refuses to give me the dose I can function on, so I have supplement as best I can with an internet product & tell her I do it. Frustrating! Without a sufficient dose I am bed bound.

[@catniplemon]

Each and every single time I switch to a natural form (I did extremely well on Armour) the manufacturers seem to come up with a sudden shortage and all the pharmacies don't have it in stock. Forcing me back on the synthetic form. I have just given up and am taking synthetic now. Not that this comment makes one bit of difference to anyone at all. Hell I don't even know why I bothered to type it. meh, whatever.

[@Gowiththeflow111]

Oh my! I wish I’d found this but glad I did even if it’s 5 years later. I’ll take my prescription and also supplement mid day with desiccated and I feel better after I take the natural than in the prior part of my day. Thanks for this information!

[@lorraineroberts3981]

Hi was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 18 yrs ago Started taking meds right away Took years to regulate and I’m taking high dosage I’m also taking antidepressants and relaxers for anxiety Let’s just I’m all bandage up with meds Just recently getting into the keto diet but finding it hard the stick with the ketogentic diet Wish you were in my area where I could have a knowledgeable doctor!

[@DrAdrian1]

Lorraine Roberts hello. We know how hard is to live with hypothyroidism. How are you doing? How’s is keto going? Do you feel better?

[@terrimaslonka1240]

Love your videos, so helpful

[@jrowlove7328]

The book Stop The Thyroid Madness is invaluable.

[@toni-elaine2733]

Zero Connie thank god for janie Bowthorpe & dr berry !!

[@empty4570]

Thank you for pointing me to this video.

[@ChauntelleARussell]

Thank u so much for sharing yr knowledge. I really needed this information. God Bless U

[@jolombardi4763]

Please do a video on hyperPARAthyroidism and the PARAthyroid glands located behind the thyroid.

[@Luckey900]

Thanks Doctor Berry ! Jim Canada

[@donnayoung9215]

Thank you! I wanted to see which one you recommended and that's the one she gave me the natural

[@mikebreler9724]

I don't thing I got the name(s) of the most commons natural desiccated thyroid products. Thank you.

[@debbieshadrix4756]

Hello love your honesty. Wanted to ask if the natural medication is more expensive and if insurance companies cover the cost? Just started me to and it has been challenging for sure especially with no support but I need to do this for better health. Thank you for all you do.

[@JackiePatti]

There's also T3-only meds, which some find necessary to feel well, either as an addition to dessicated thyroid, or on it's own.

[@213krm]

He did mention that too

[@illuminatedgalaxies7777.]

I'm on t3. Only have been twenty years I was extremely ill on deaths door when I was on t4 originally for ten years never ever well I got worse and worse I cannot convert thyroxin liothyronine T3 saved my life and I do well on it .💕one size does not fit all that's for sure 🌹

[@adriennerobinson6393]

ILLUMINATED GALAXIES. I recently got put on this med, I can’t sleep at all and I’m on a low dose only 5 mcg ! Did that happen to you at first ?

[@illuminatedgalaxies7777.]

@@adriennerobinson6393 yes to start with it did for a couple of weeks but your body should adjust to this medication I sleep ok but please bear in mind that many other worries can keep us awake especially at this moment in time give yourself time and see how you get on hope this helps 🙏😊I'm on the perfect dose for me half a tablet 3x daily 20 micrograms for life a good organic diet will all help it does me take care and look after yourself as best you can everything will be ok💜

[@333zee]

My doctor has just started me on t3. How long were you on it before you started to feel better ?

[@illuminatedgalaxies7777.]

@@333zee I felt better almost immediately but fully well about a week it was the best thing the drs did for me I had to be really ill for them to put me on T3 ..

[@StringShredder05]

My healthcare provider was happy to take me off the synthroid to the Armour. However, she warned me that the Armour can affect my heart (which is healthy thanks to keto). Anyone else been told this?

[@robertlamb5105]

Dr. Berry Are there any nonprescription thyroid supplements that one could take to improve their overall thyroid health, or should one first have a thyroid panel done and reviewed by a doctor before beginning supplementation?

[@chiquitafeldberg8512]

Do you have to keep taking meds or only till it's fixed? How long does it take to fix the thyroid, if possible?

[@marylamb8771]

I have watched several of your videos and I have thoroughly learned a lot from them I have not learned what area your office is located I would love to be a patient of yours thank you so much for your time

[@Lynda-777]

After 20 years of thyroid issues the doctors ignored (previously detected), I was finally sent to endocrinologist. Labs and ultrasound diagnosed chronic autoimmune thyroiditis. The specialist said since it has gone on so long, I don’t need treatment!! No advice, just come back to see me in 6 months!! NO. No other specialists or the medical school here are taking new patients. 😢😢 EP cardiologist and GI both say this affects my conditions. I don’t know what to do.

[@LemonLimes99]

start working with a functional doctor. traditional doctors basically have no treatment for it.

[@lidiaandrianova7704]

Thank you for posting this. In Finland it is very hard to get prescribed to other drug then basic synthetic. I am not feeling well 1 year back removed thyroid. Doctors just say that tsh and t4 are ok you should feel "good"

[@lacecocoa6272]

Sorry that happened to you. That's why I'm never moving my thyroid until I get all the information that I need to have the T3 and T4. And I want natural remedies.

[@europegirllostincalifornia6032]

Thank you for being so awesome.

[@absorbingcreativity]

some ladies in my keto group sent me your way. Hypothyroid for 15 yrs, newly dx hashi... endo raised my synthryroid dose to try and help me feel better, but the last raise has me feeling like I am losing my mind, and constantly cheating on my 2 year keto lifestyle. Calling today to ask to switch to armour

[@francescaa8331]

So glad I subscribed. Thanks again.

[@hollynapier1473]

Calling my Dr tomorrow and making an appointment with Dr Berry

[@lnmemoryofjohnmordaunt7386]

mine was picked up on when I was pregnant with my eldest son, but it was left untreated because the doctor was so stupid he didn't know what the test results meant. My son is lucky to be here from what I have read. I have levothyroxin and I'm fine with it, but I know others who it just doesn't make a jot of difference to.

[@LSPoet]

Thank you!

[@nessieness5433]

What about other hormones and antibiotics in the pigs, cows that provide thyroids for dessicated thyroid hormone?

[@aprilek6003]

dr. berry you freakin rock!!!! Knowing about the natural dessecated medicine is priceless

[@noahjbourk]

Hello Dr. Berry. I would first like to say that your videos are both informative and enjoyable. I am newbie to the keto lifestyle. I have a few questions, which I can’t seemed to get answered elsewhere. 1. Does caffeine blunt the effects of ketosis by increasing cortisol levels, which can raise insulin levels? And 2. Will excessive amounts of protein trigger GNG, thus hindering the work it takes to enter and stay in ketosis? I look forward to your insight. Thank you for your time.

[@oceanbreezehj]

Good doc use easy words, Some doc using difficult words that l hard to understand thanks

[@adeshpersaud6998]

Dr can u make a video on why our body attacks our immune system

[@jrowlove7328]

Adesh Persaud I Have Hashimoto’s too.

[@Janie77-2]

Which brand of Black Seed Oil and dose please you recommend to lower antibodies?

[@christimarshall1190]

I have been unable to find a doctor (have asked 5 in 25 years) who will prescribe anything but levothyroxine.....

[@ketolisciouslife]

christi marshall check with your local pharmacy and ask for a doc in your area that perscribes dessicated!! Stopthethyroidmadness.com has a find a dr locator too. Hope you find someone!! I see a pa for mine!!!

[@Ev-vh3pf]

That is unreal, synthetic is just awful, hair loss etc. Not sure where you're at, but here in CA docs will prescribe any of the natural options. I hope you find a doc that will change you out soon.

[@MrEmichan]

Same here.

[@PMcCoy-sp9gk]

Same here!

[@erikab1501]

@@Ev-vh3pf We have to ask them to take it too, and see how they feel. Makes me so mad. How can anything get restore when our own Doctors are killing us and taken all our dollars. Makes me sick, and they call us hormonal, crazy, and other words. Because we are smart and we want what's right and honest. I can detect dishonesty 1 mile away, and now a days people hide under their degrees and internet. I hope Dr. Berry doesn't get bought by the "diablo".

[@barbaracoyle72]

I read that website to educate myself. My sister has hypothyroidism. IMO doctors in my area are very ignorant. For me if I can find a more natural way to solve a problem that's what I'm gonna do. Keto on. My family and sister and dad do keto woe.

[@Eman_jordan]

How are you now.??? I am on keto for 2 years now

[@barbaracoyle72]

I'm still on keto. Unfortunately my little sister and dad went to live with my older sister and that was it. My little sister with hypothyroidism fell off keto along with my dad. Thank you for asking. How you doing.

[@miabeia3117]

Which natural one do you like the best? I’m taking Armour. Thanks!

[@SunQueen444]

Dr. Berry... Armor has two types of sugar in the ingredients. Is that okay for carnivores??

[@paulf.5261]

Hi. Mum asked me recently if there was any natural based product to replace Thyroxine which she’s been on for 40yrs due to having her thyroid removed. Is the desiccated thyroid you mention worth looking at 🤷‍♂️🙂🙏

[@eve66able]

Is there any natural product out there, instead of hormones? Like Vitamins, Minerals and so on?

[@miraclebaby3028]

Why is there Talc in synthroid Along with dyes etc? Is it beneficial to the body?

[@RamonaHiggs]

Hey, from Canada! Love learning about this new way of life! Thank you! I have hypo and am on 75 Synthroid. I can’t tell that it helps much as I still have symptoms. In Canada, the Medical Services Plan will not do further thyroid testing IF the T4 is within range. My T4 tests in the lower T4 range, hence no further testing. ERFA is available here, but it seems a huge jump to go to 30grams which is the lowest dose available. Do you have any suggestions? Btw, I started Keto 5 days ago, have hypertension, hoping to reverse that and not become diabetic. Also, I’m 63, postmenpause, full hysterectomy, Plus morbidly obese; weight loss has been a lifelong battle. Thanks again for your part in changing lives!

[@kaza5360]

Hi Ramona. Have you been able to find different type of thyroid pill than Synthroid? I am also in Canada and have problems getting to anything other than that. Thanks!

[@skinnydee1886]

​@@kaza5360 Same with me!

[@skinnydee1886]

@RamonaHiggs, Are you still taking Synthroid or switched to another thyroid medication? Thank you.

[@davidandclaudiaphoenix495]

Thank you so much dr Barry. I just got metavive and because I had adrenal cortisol burnout I have adrenavive too..desicated adrelals...habnt started that yet coz I'm waiting on my cortisol saliva test to arrive..which should be tomorrow or soon..but im wondering can I take both at the same time? Don't know if you have any info. Really appreciate your work

[@redhatpat9387]

My formulary stopped covering Armour so I opted for taking BOTH T3 & T4 to replace it.

[@shannonbarnett5536]

I started out taking Nascent iodine but switched to Lugols 2% .. I have bad detox on Lugols.. what is your opinion on Nascent vs Lugols?

[@yellowdayz1800]

Is that all you take for a low thyroid? Lugols is best from what I know.

[@stevenmartinez3690]

Lost my regular doctor , new doctor will not prescribe any thyroid medicine because my tsh is low, my t4 and free t3 are normal, I guess my hypothyroidism is gone, fill like crude 1 week after not taking armour, love these muscle cramps, and the light headedness.

[@kathleengrant4341]

Can hypothyroidism be cured with diet, or do you have to take medication for the rest of your life no matter what?

[@erikab1501]

Kathleen Maulorico- Grant I wonder as well. Too bad Dr. Berry can’t respond, I realized this is from a year ago and I need to know. He probably has too many followers. Well, our doctors don’t care other wise we wouldn’t have to ask such question. No dialogue at all, just prescribe this and that. Keep you not dead, but depending on them. Lets face it, we are the only ones who used to believe that they want us well. I wonder if their precious child is close to dying, would they be that inefficient and detached?

[@oliviaeverett8212]

No. Not a doctor but No.

[@c8Lorraine1]

Kathleen Maulorico- Grant No, because by the time your test indicated low thyroid, it’s too late. The gland once dead, can’t be revived by food. Meds replace the hormone no longer made by the thyroid gland.

[@mattmason4589]

@@c8Lorraine1 just because you're not producing optimal levels does not mean your thyroid is dead. Address the gut an mineral deficiencys and any thing is possible

[@lacecocoa6272]

@@c8Lorraine1 I disagree with you when I first went to the doctor back in 2019 and they diagnosed me with hypothyroidism now in 2022 I have hyperthyroidism. I feel like your thyroid can be fixed through eating well because your liver and what goes into your bloodstream affects your whole body. If you eat well take your medication for a while and start exercising you should be just fine. But if you don't take care of and you don't stop to take it serious at some point that it can never be better

[@swomic]

I have been on desiccated thyroid for years, all brands except Armour because I can not afford it, Insurance does not pay. The last 2 or 3 years there have 3 recalls that have left me a mental, emotional and physical mess so I am back on synthetic and feel like crap.

[@linseyray8503]

Thank you so much! I have been ok Aroum for 3 years and I feel so much better. One question I wanted to ask if I’m currently 5 weeks pregnant and did IVF. My TSH is 2.09 and my thyroid Antibodies have raised from normal range to 29 which is HIGH. Also my T4 is 38.9 normal range is 5-11.9 ) any advise ?? I’m scared this will make me miscarry

[@mandyt.9449]

When I first got diagnosed with hypothyroidism I was having 'thyroid storms' where I'd go to the doctor with laryngitis, sore throat and fever. I would be testing for strep, the flu and several other possibilities and they would give me an antibiotic even though they couldn't find an diagnosis. The antibiotic would work for a short period of time and than like a week later I'd end up back at the doctor with the same symptoms yet again and still test negative for all the tests so finally they decided to test my thyroid and it came back that my tsh was 3.73 so they put me on 50mg of levothyroxine which has worked for the first two months and now it doesn't feel like I've had any thyroid storms for awhile the last one was before I started levothyroxine but I still am expirencing the tired, cold, and stomach digestive issues. Now I don't know for sure if all the digestive issues are related to the hypothyroidism due to Ulcertive Colitis and crohn's running in the family as well. I am not completely sure but I have a feeling it is hashimotos disease but I sure wish I could get a more clearer diagnosis.

[@baletommy7320]

I have been struggling with hypothyroidism and lost of smell,I didn't know what to do felt so confused then a friend of mine introduce me to Dr iyaremoses on KZbin channel who helped me get back to normal.

[@333zee]

I’ve been prescribed bio identical T3 for my hypothyroidism as it’s my T3 that’s low. Have only just started so will see how it goes

[@Boo-jy5ju]

Throidinum, calcaria iode, sulphur iode,naturum iode. Iodium and Spongia. An Indian Dr on YT said he get great results w these.

[@Bellywoodstudios_diadance]

Thank you so much for sharing this information. This is incredible stuff! How does one go about getting desiccated thyroid medicine?

[@TerriblePerfection]

My naturopathic doctor sent me links to buy it online. Desiccated pig thyroid. 👍

[@bethany23419]

I’ve had my thyroid removed for about two years due to multiple modules pressing on my airway- biopsy was negative but did find I had Hashimotos. I’ve been on Levothyroxine and find it works well for me (150mcg). I started my Keto journey 2 months ago and have about 10-15 more pounds to lose. Are there any negative effects on the body long term with synthetic thyroid meds? I’m thinking the natural meds are a great choice but I also don’t want to screw up how I feel by changing meds and doses. Thanks!

[@nancygordon7190]

Did you ever get any replies?