Levothyroxine or Armour Thyroid for Hypothyroidism (Low Thyroid Symptoms)

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What can you do about Hypothyroidism? The standard treatment for symptoms of low thyroid is levothyroxine (Synthroid®) also known as T4, but that doesn't always help with the symptoms of low thyroid - fatigue, low libido, itchy dry skin, depression, brain fog.
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@Tinaleann_ Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. I have no thyroid due to having thyroid cancer. I’ve been on levothyroxine for YEARS. I got my endo to switch me to Armour. I get to start it soon as my blood test results are back. I can’t wait. Levothyroxine hasn’t worked for me at all…been taking it since 2012. Hope I see a change. Thank you for this information.

@demonincabare4337 6 ай бұрын

How are you now?

@veronicautter3916 Жыл бұрын

My Dr. switched me from Levothyroxine 100mcg and liothyronine 5mcg to Armour thyroid 90mcg, omg I’ve gained 25 pounds in 4 months, and I feel terrible, stomachache, headache, dizziness, muscle aches, tiredness, I couldn’t get enough sleep. I’m going back to Levo 100, and lio 5. I hope I can lose the 25 pounds

@lornapedersen5869 2 ай бұрын

Just the opposite happened to me.

@JLU-wm8ir 5 ай бұрын

excellent vedio thank you

@vv7584 3 ай бұрын

Excelent video sir. Very true informarion.

@mysiwilloughby115 2 жыл бұрын

Great information!

@SimpleHormones 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Glad to be helpful.

@smoothjazz1954 3 ай бұрын

Hi ! This is great.went to an Endocrinologist today. I’ve been on Armor for years. He doesn’t like it, I have all of those symptoms. He gave me 4 samples of different thyroid meds. 😱 I try each one every week. I don’t now where to start. I live in Texas, mid cities area between Dallas and Ft. Worth. 76039 . I am 69 years young, by the way. Doctor said at my age I shouldn’t use Armor. 😅😅😮😮 Thank you!! I live in the Grapevine, Southlake, area.

@SimpleHormones 3 ай бұрын

The best way to find a hormone specialist, somebody who really knows how to manage all your hormone issues and get you to optimal levels, is to visit this page on my website and fill out my Patient Referral Request Form here simplehormones.com/referral If you leave a referral request on KZbin or email it to me, it's extremely likely I'll drop the ball or it will fall through the cracks. Once you fill out the form, be sure to check your email for a message that says "Confirm your email address." Thanks!

@leighannehromcik6419 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I’m so glad I crossed paths with your channel & this video specifically. I’m in dire need to find another Dr. in the Houston area that is a supporter of Armour Thyroid and/or T3 in general. Unfortunately, my current Endo and I aren’t seeing eye to eye & I’m going backwards, not forward. Thank you!

@SimpleHormones 2 жыл бұрын

Endocrinologists often don’t believe T3 is necessary. They’re also sometimes misinformed.

@leighannehromcik6419 2 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHormones I’m definitely learning that throughout this journey. It’s becoming pretty evident that finding a Dr. who is doesn’t go by the lab work only to determine the course of treatment, but one that takes the clinical side into account from the patient (symptoms) as well. It comes down to quality of life & the risk factors associated with elevated cholesterol & other potential cardiac adverse effects to if it goes to long mistreated 😓.

@ATumblelinaTruth7777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Doc I’m In Idaho and have been struggling on NP for close to a year up and down hypo to hyper exhausted and scared frustrated

@SimpleHormones Жыл бұрын

You may want to talk with another hormone provider who can help you figure out what's going on with your thyroid.

@cristinamontoya223 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thanks for the video. I'm in Sydney, Australia and I need a good Dr. Thanks for your help ❤️

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Cristina - hey thanks for watching. Unfortunately, I don’t have any contacts in Australia. I wish I did.

@jennysmeaton6911 Жыл бұрын

@Simple Hormones oh dear, that's a pity

@EmmaDee Жыл бұрын

I really like this dude!! I’m in Florence, AL and we do not have crap here to help us. I’ve gotten my hands on some testosterone cream, and if I really want this to work, where’d be the best place to apply (wrist, inner thigh, neck?). I feel like I’m 80 years old physically, hurt from head to toe and currently don’t have anyone to have sex with so that’s the least of my worries. Feeling this damn bad, not having energy to wake up everyday sucks the life out of me. I’ve got 2mg Estridol, some thyroid med you mentioned in this video, and since I live in small town USA, I’ve got to take matters into my own hands or die miserable.

@cherrycola3653 2 жыл бұрын

I am always so hot. I gain weight so easy and my brain is so foggy. 😢 My doctors fight me all the time about not wanting to switch me to Amror from Levo. I just found out I have Hashimoto two years ago. I finally got them to approve me to Amror so I hope it works.

@JohnDoe-nz6bk Жыл бұрын

I had the same symptoms with levo. Switched to armour a few months ago and I feel much better.

@GodWokeMeUp Жыл бұрын

I get really hot and I gain weight. I have recently started desiccated thyroid and I'm praying it works. Thank you for the video, it's really helpful.

@flugmodus9214 Жыл бұрын

All the best🙏🏼🌺 i am about to embark on that journey as well

@Freebird65 Жыл бұрын

How has it been so far??? I'm thinking about trying it out

@amybretto636 3 жыл бұрын

Minneapolis MN

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Amy - Thanks for watching! I'm pretty sure I just connected with a hormone provider in Eden Prairie. Click this link to go to my website and submit a request for a referral and I'll see if I can connect you: www.simplehormones.com/find-hormone-optimization-specialist

@richardfeleccia7224 3 ай бұрын

Hello, I have had RAI and I s'pose the next step will be treating the low thyroid. I'm in NE PA and would love to see a specialist, not an endo doc... NYC is a short drive away. Thanks for your insights.

@SimpleHormones 3 ай бұрын

@MastaSergeantShelly Жыл бұрын

Do you give the numbers for optimal T3?

@javajoe8644 2 жыл бұрын

love your vids! I live in Ct. Can you guide me in my Area please?

@SimpleHormones 2 жыл бұрын

The best way to find a hormone specialist near you, somebody who really knows how to manage all your hormone issues and get you to optimal levels, is to visit this page on my website and fill out my Patient Referral Request Form here simplehormones.com/referral If you leave a referral request on KZbin or email it to me, it's extremely likely I'll drop the ball or it will fall through the cracks. Once you fill out the form, be sure to check your email for a message that says "Confirm your email address." Thanks!

@verneshial684 3 жыл бұрын

Columbus, GA 31909 Thanks for the information

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have any contacts that close to you in Columbus, but I do have a couple in Atlanta. They might be able to see you via telemedicine. Place a request through my website and I'll see what I can do. www.simplehormones.com/find-hormone-optimization-specialist/

@angie1549 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, came across this video after searching for answers to my ongoing hypothyroid issues. I would appreciate any assistance with locating a hormone optimization physician. I live in Las Cruces, NM. Thank you for the great info you put out.

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I do know of a provider somewhat close to you. It would be best if you click this link and request a referral through my website. Thanks www.simplehormones.com/find-hormone-optimization-specialist/

@loricalass4068 2 жыл бұрын

Look into natural thyroid from beer from New Zealand. That’s what worked the best for me.

@carolbyers6625 2 ай бұрын

Carol Byers Westbend, Wisconsin. I just hope there is one near me. I can't take this too much longer.

@SimpleHormones 2 ай бұрын

@carolbyers6625 - Fill out my Patient Referral Request Form here to find a hormone specialist: simplehormones.com/referral If you leave a referral request on KZbin or email it to me, it's extremely likely I'll drop the ball or it will fall through the cracks. Thanks!

@guylainelahaie3003 5 ай бұрын

I live in Quebec, bas St-Laurent, Trois-Pistole, G0L 4K0 I really need help, noweone wants to prescribe other than synthroid, wich doesnt do any changes in me.

@CatsAreNiceMeow Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Subscribed! I gained tons of weight since I started levothyroxine ten years ago. I had to fire my endocrinologist due to med errors. I would love to know if you know of an endocrinologist in Rhode Island or Southern New England who is well versed in treating hypothyroidism. Thank you in advance!

@SimpleHormones Жыл бұрын

@robsolo4024 2 жыл бұрын

I had my pituitary tumor removed after that I had many complications and I am on all synthetic hormones since my pituitary does not work at all since then I have zero libido my testosterone level is at 900 my thyroid and all my other hormones are supposedly in the normal range but I do not have a libido looking for help my Endocrinologist does not know why

@yellowdayz1800 Жыл бұрын

What do we do when the medicine keeps us awake at night? I need some sleep. Been awake for a few years... The Dr said it is better I don't sleep. But this will kill me. What a I to do?

@neddienamakando3295 2 жыл бұрын

I m neddie from Zambia and I have a thyroid.i need help.

@marshasharaf3238 2 ай бұрын

doc on thytiod medd feel sick im in nj area have medicaid help

@julieellis6793 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Knoxville, Tennessee and am 77 yrs old. I've been on Thyrovanz(non rx) for several yrs but I don't feel like my thyroid is balanced. Do you have a provider here that takes Medicare Advantage plan?

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Julie - Hey thanks for watching. I do know of one provider in Kingston, TN. Not sure if they take Medicare Advantage plans or not. I suspect the answer is no. The best way to get a referral is to visit this link www.simplehormones.com/find-hormone-optimization-specialist I get a whole lot of patients requesting referrals and it's hard for me to keep track of all of them. I just finished emailing out 9 of them TODAY!

@adriaticseaeyes 2 жыл бұрын

I've been suffering from dysphagia and choking/difficulty swallowing for 2 years now..my ENT just confirmed goiter of my thyroid. Do you know of any specialists in North Florida? Thank you for this informative presentation.

@SimpleHormones 2 жыл бұрын

I might know some hormone specialists in North Florida. The best way to request a referral is through my website at www.simplehormones.com/find-hormone-optimization-specialist/ Filling out the form on that page helps me not let any requests fall through the cracks. Thanks

@adriaticseaeyes 2 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHormones ok- just did thank you sir!

@FitWithRyan_ Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m at the VA in LA and my thyroid was great until last year and now everything is out of whack. It went from graves to hashimotos and now it’s still low. All they tell me is “reduce your methimozole.” They haven’t even told me about other meds and wanted to take it out! Do you know of any good specialists who take Tricare in LA? I’m on the 91406 area but I’m willing to travel. God bless! 🙏🏼

@SimpleHormones Жыл бұрын

@FitWithRyan_ Жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHormones Thank you!

@sarahgordon2597 2 ай бұрын

i live in tuckerton nj, 08087. i have extrmee low t4 and t3 and low tsh i am battling to get ndt or armour because levo made levels wore, nobod is listening, i feel horrible

@yolandasalazar2741 3 жыл бұрын

Hi...I live in Las Vegas, any hormone optimization Doctor?

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. I know several. Visit my website at www.simplehormones.com/find-hormone-optimization-specialist/

@mstewie9718 Жыл бұрын

I have mild Hashimotos. Short term feeling good is temporary with ERFA and Armour. I took ERFA 60mg for years and while I felt good in the short term, after 6 months, I eventually felt like crap. Plus, the ERFA 60mg eventually lead me to skipped heart beats, face rash and oily skin, which is a sign of too much. so I would turn it down to 30mg and then i would go Hypo. ERFA made me bounce between low and high and there was never a happy medium. With Levo, T4 only, it was more consistant, I felt mbetter and It allowed my body to raise and lower the T3 daily as it saw fit. T4 mono hands down is better than the T3 dessicated.

@SimpleHormones Жыл бұрын

Interesting observations. There's not necessarily a one-size-fits-all thyroid treatment. In the US, Armour® Thyroid (the equivalent of ERFA®) is available in 1.5 Grain or 45MG tablets. Not sure if ERFA is available in that in-between dosage. As I mention in the video, a significant percentage of people can't convert T4 into T3, which makes T4 much less useful for them.

@kellyv.ricojr5278 2 жыл бұрын

I have hypothyroidism and my doctor removed my thyroid.. i taking a levothyroxine 75mcg and i gain so much weight and i feel so sleepy everytime i take the levothyroxine.. can i switch my medicine and what medicine it is? Thank you❤ 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

@peggysheerin-hamill4860 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Cary NC. Any hormone optimization docs here? Thanks.

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

I checked my database and I don't see anyone that close to Raleigh-Durham that I know. I'll keep my eyes peeled though. I may reach out to a few doctors I don't know to see if they might be a fit. Wish I had better news.

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Peggy - Just got a phone call today from a hormone doctor in Cary, NC that I met several years ago. Click this link to get me your contact information www.simplehormones.com/find-hormone-optimization-specialist/

@seanrowe1333 3 жыл бұрын

I have been on thyroid meds for a while now and I don't seem to notice anything while I'm on it..And I'll run out of it and not a have a refill so sometimes it takes few days to get it..I still don't notice anything different when off..I understand the importance of this drug.

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

If you're taking just levothyroxine, it's possible you're one of those people who doesn't convert T4 (levothyroxine) into the active thyroid hormone T3. That could explain why levothyroxine may not make you feel any different.

@gloriajames5510 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dr I'm in St Louis Missouri are there any thyroid specialists here. I take levothyroxin 5o mg. I've been on it 10 years

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I have a great hormone provider in St. Louis. I got your email and I’ll forward her information to you. Thanks for watching!

@kolincindykouhout5278 Жыл бұрын

We're in Raleigh, NC. Any hormone therapy specialist in NC that we can see?!

@SimpleHormones Жыл бұрын

@sangeetasrivastav4704 3 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon Doctor I have been on Eltroxin 50 mcg for 15 years now... But now as I age to 50...I am concerned about my low hormone levels and to learn that it is actually T4 .. Can I switch to taking T3 directly ...I live in muscat ,,oman... Also I am going through Perimenopause and today only my doctor have tested me for estradiol and progesterone ,,besides many others... Please advice Have a nice day !!!🙏

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Sangeeta - Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm definitely not that familiar with thyroid replacement products in Oman. I would suspect that the availability is more limited there though. If I were you, I might ask for Cytomel or whatever T3 might be called in your country, in addition to T4. It would be necessary to have your blood tested for T3, T4, and TSH to make sure your levels are just right. In a lot of situations, doctors may be less willing to prescribe T3 if they're not as familiar with it. I wish I had something more helpful. Best of luck with your thyroid and perimenopause issues. Estradiol and progesterone are definitely the best treatment for menopause.

@peggysheerin-hamill4860 3 жыл бұрын

Tsh normal, free t3 and free t4 low. On t4 and t3 meds. But ...when doc ups my cytomil the least bit above 10 cytomil, my tsh get suppressed. 0.08. and I still feel blah. On synthroid and cytomil. Very frustrating. Would taking armour or other thyroid meds make a difference ? Been on synthroid for 25 years . Thank you.

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. That must be a real bummer to be on Synthroid® for so long and feel like it's not making much of a difference. You're not alone in that experience. I hear a lot of other people tell a similar story. The key is your low T3. Adding T3, either through Armour® or Cytomel® or any other form probably would make a difference. It would be best to have a hormone specialist take a look and treat the whole picture - not just worry about the TSH.

@nicoletteohara1025 3 жыл бұрын

Watching from New castle PA anyone available around here?

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Nicolette - Hey thanks for watching. Don't know about providers in your area off the top of my head. If you visit my patient referral page, I can check it out for you. It's the best way for me to keep track of all the patient referral requests I get. Thanks! www.simplehormones.com/find-hormone-optimization-specialist/

@BeachPleez 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info! Any in Springdale, AR 72762?

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you for watching. If you could fill out this referral request form on my website, that helps me organize all the requests and helps me not drop the ball on any of them. Thanks! www.simplehormones.com/find-hormone-optimization-specialist/

@adinarhoden7159 3 жыл бұрын

What can be used for the shedding of the hair?

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

The best treatment for thinning hair that comes from low thyroid is optimizing both T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Other treatments may help a little, but they're unlikely to get to the root problem, which is the loss of your hormones. There could be lots of other reasons for thinning hair, but an experienced hormone optimization provider would be able to determine if that's the case.

@Johnsaki214 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, any recommendations for specialists in the Los Angeles area?

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Melissa - Hey thanks for watching. I do know some providers I recommend around LA. I'd suggest you click this link, go to my website, and enter your information and I'll get back to you. www.simplehormones.com/find-hormone-optimization-specialist

@sunnydays316 2 жыл бұрын

I am in the Tarpon Spring Florida area. Do you happen to know anyone close by?

@SimpleHormones 2 жыл бұрын

Sharlene - Thanks for watching. You know, I've gotten over 80 patient referral requests over the past several weeks. I get a bit nervous that I'm going to drop the ball on some of them. The best way to request a referral is by visiting my " *Find a Provider* " form on my website. That helps keep all the requests in one place. Thanks! www.simplehormones.com/find-hormone-optimization-specialist

@adinarhoden7159 3 жыл бұрын

Are there natural. Stuff remedies that can. Be used to treat the thyroid problem?

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Adina - Thanks for watching. There may be a few things that can stimulate your thyroid into working a bit better, including increasing iodine intake in your diet. Many of us avoid table salt, which is a major source of iodine. Getting iodine back may help in some cases. If iodine insufficiency isn't the issue, then the only effective treatment for low thyroid issues is taking a thyroid hormone replacement.

@stephanieromano7357 3 жыл бұрын

Hello thanks for the info. I have to say my pharmacist switched me from Armour to NP. I’m actually seeing a difference. I have more energy and less fatigue on NP. Why is this? Is it the fillers? I have been using armour for 4-5 years and have felt tired most of the time. never connected it to the armour.

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Some people do better on Armour, some do better in NP. In my experience, they’re “roughly” equivalent but switching from one to the other may require a dosage adjustment. As I may have mentioned, there are constant supply problems with thyroid hormones which sometimes means we’re forced to make a switch. That’s just the way it is.

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

On the question about "fillers" . . . A lot of people have the idea that some medications have fillers and some don't. The reality is that NP® Thyroid and Armour® Thyroid consist of desiccated porcine thyroid, from dried pig thyroid glands, plus other ingredients that allow for the proper dosage as well as that allow the tablet to be a consistent, swallowable size. Both of these thyroid products necessarily contain fillers, most notably calcium stearate, dextrose, and mineral oil. Without fillers, you might have a super tiny tablet that was too small to handle (or even see!) or that might crumble very easily and you'd end up with a prescription bottle full of powder and no visible thyroid tablets. Armour® contains microcrystalline cellulose where NP® does not. Microcrystalline cellulose is extremely commonly used in drug tablets and has almost zero impact on the action of any drug, for the most part. It's possible that "fillers" could be the difference between these 2 brands, but I don't think it's all that likely. More likely is the technical difficulties of getting exact doses of thyroid hormones T3 and T4 from dried pig thyroids. It's a difficult process and there are bound to be variations between manufacturers, even though the tablets are tested vigorously. Hope that helps.

@victoriaobu5055 2 жыл бұрын

I started taking the medication I bought from Dr igho on KZbin & surprisingly it was working gradually and in 9days everything stopped. I am really happy that you helped me cure my Thyroid naturally, I pray that God strengthen you Dr Igho

@sandracora7788 Ай бұрын

I live in Middleburg Hts., Ohio. Who do you recommend in my area? Im on levothyroxin and feel lousy!

@SimpleHormones Ай бұрын

@sandracora7788 - Fill out my Patient Referral Request Form here to find a hormone specialist: simplehormones.com/referral If you leave a referral request on KZbin or email it to me, it's extremely likely I'll drop the ball or it will fall through the cracks. Thanks!

@claudiakey1854 Жыл бұрын

I have hypothyroidism and have been on levothyroxine for 20 years. The only tests my PCP doctor and endocrinologist do are the TSH and T4 which are normal. I have been complaining to both doctors for the past 2 years that I have severe fatique and brain fog. Do you know of a good hormone doctor near Silver Spring, MD? I am very frustrated and tired of living this way. Thank you.

@SimpleHormones Жыл бұрын

I absolutely DO know a great doctor not only near but in Silver Spring.

@SimpleHormones Жыл бұрын

@prashanthit4664 3 жыл бұрын

Hi sir iam using thyronam 100mg plus tmax 25mcg is ok to treat my hypothyroidism

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Prasanthi - Thanks for watching. I'm not as familiar with brand names of thyroid hormones in countries other than the US. However, it looks like Thyronorm 100mcg is a version of T4 and TMax 25mcg is a version of T3. As long as your blood T4 and T3 levels (especially Free T3) are in the optimal range, those should be good options for treatment.

@loricalass4068 2 жыл бұрын

You can legally buy non-prescription thyroid made from cows in New Zealand. I have found that it works the best.

@SimpleHormones 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. I wasn't aware of that. Unfortunately, there is such a thing as HYPERthyroidism. That's an extremely serious issue that's caused by taking too much thyroid. My concern with an OTC thyroid hormone is that patients (probably) won't be getting their thyroid (T3 and T4) hormone levels tested. That could be a major problem. If you're taking that, I'd strongly recommend getting your levels tested to make sure they're optimal. Thanks for mentioning that.

@aprilepp74 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you so much!! What to do if Free t3 and Free t4 are good but TPO is high and TSH is low? Also, I was using NP thyroid and had terrible gut issues and when I changed to Levothyroxine it completed disappeared. I was even told by my doctor that I had Crohns according to my symptoms.

@SimpleHormones 2 жыл бұрын

TPO stands for thyroid peroxidase. It's an indicator that your body might be attacking itself, which is called an autoimmune response. When it causes thyroid problems, it's often diagnosed as Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Crohns is a different type of autoimmune disease that attacks your intestines instead of your thyroid. Funny you should mention "gut issues" and Crohns. There can be a relationship between what happens in your gut with the bacteria in there and your immune system, something called "leaky gut." It would be a great idea to have someone who really knows about that check you out. It could be that thyroid AND Crohns problems are originating in your gut?

@JBFX-Trades Жыл бұрын

I also started taking np thyroid and I’m experiencing gut issues and extreme tiredness

@aprilepp74 Жыл бұрын

@@JBFX-Trades I’m on a compounded T3 and T4 combination capsule now and am doing great, levels are best they’ve been and it gives me no gut problems. Good luck!

@madlenj.4644 Жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHormones what do you think of TSH 4,9 mlU/l , ft4 14 pmol/l, ft3 4,71 pmol/l ?

@organicfireorganicfire1236 10 ай бұрын

@@aprilepp74how was your TSH level

@peppysarge8377 2 ай бұрын

Hello. I've been hypothyroid for about 20 years and was on levothyroxine for most of those years. I started not feeling well and so my dr started me on NP Thyroid. This was just a year ago and I'm afraid I've been getting gradually worse since then. I was also diagnosed with Hashimotos just over a year ago as well. I am also in perimenopause and so I'm not sure what symptoms are from my thyroid and what are my hormones. I am not confident in any of my doctors, be it endocrinologists or primary. I'm in southern Maryland. Do you know someone in my area that actually knows what they are doing and could offer me relief/help?? Thanks!

@SimpleHormones 2 ай бұрын

I do have contacts in Maryland and Virginia. The best way to request a referral is through this form on my website simplehormones.com/referral If I take them through email, chat, or here on KZbin comments they WILL fall through the cracks and get lost. I just receive too many to keep track of them. Thanks!

@BIZY4SHIZYNIZY 2 жыл бұрын

Hello sir. I'm currently on levothyroxine but get flu like symptoms often. My doc says my labs are normal. Would you recommend me possibly switching up to armour thyroid? Thank you

@SimpleHormones 2 жыл бұрын

That's a possible solution . . . best to talk with a hormone specialist who understands both.

@SimpleHormones Жыл бұрын

@scottmurphree6751 3 жыл бұрын

I clicked on the link to find a hormone optimization specialist and the link is not working. Nashville TN here.

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that. Just added that link and the page mysteriously disappeared. Should be fixed now if you wanna try it again.

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

By the way, I do know some hormone providers around Nashville. A couple of them I’ve had lunch with or interviewed so I know them pretty well. Hit me up on that (now fixed) link or send an email with your ZIP code to contact@simplehormones.com.

@audreyjackson9760 Ай бұрын

I had thyroid Cancer. Totally removed and had radiation. I can't find an endocrinologist in my area. Thyroid issues run in my family. I need help. My GP here doesn't seem to really understand thyroid issues. I live in Kingman, AZ in 86409.

@SimpleHormones Ай бұрын

@audreyjackson9760 - Fill out my Patient Referral Request Form here to find a hormone specialist: simplehormones.com/referral If you leave a referral request on KZbin or email it to me, it's extremely likely I'll drop the ball or it will fall through the cracks. Thanks!

@DH-gk8vh 3 жыл бұрын

Is Armour a better choice? NP Thyroid has been recalled. After contacting my doctor about this he had reordered more NP Thyroid for me. It comes in an amber bottle, so no lot numbers on my last bottle. So I'm concerned about my next bottle. I will talk to the pharmacist about the lot numbers and bring my letter. If Armour is a better choice I can see if he will switch to Armour. I have sent you an email to find some one in my area. My family doctor is a great guy, but I'm very interested in someone who can do more for me.

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! In my professional opinion, NP and Armour are very similar. Desiccated thyroid is notoriously difficult to make and the history of these hormones is littered with recalls for “sub-potency” (too little hormone in the tablets) and “super-potency” (too much hormone in the tablets). I’m not so convinced that one is better than the other. It’s a good idea to stick with thyroid from 1 manufacturer, if possible, for the sake of consistency. But that’s not always possible. The bottom line is there will ALWAYS be supply problems with thyroid medication. It’s unfortunate but a fact. If Armour is available then go for it.

@veronicautter3916 Жыл бұрын

Armour made me feel horrible, and I gained 25 in 4 months

@nicole_xx1141 2 жыл бұрын

My TSH was high in April 2020 after experiencing numerous symptoms of hypothyroidism. I was put on 50 mcg of Levythroxine and gained 30 lbs since. My hair is still falling out, nails splitting, extreme fatigue, no sex drive. TSH was tested every 6 months and has went from 5.34 to 2.3 but then back up to 3.4 recently. They finally tested my TPO and I have Hashimoto's. My doctor switched me to Armour Thyroid due to the fact Levythroxine wasn't helping with symptoms and I just started taking it today. My question is, will Armour Thyroid make me gain weight as well? My T3 and T4 were normal, so will this make a difference in symptoms or should I have just stayed on Levythroxine and increased dosage?

@SimpleHormones 2 жыл бұрын

A switch from levothyroxine to Armour® Thyroid may really help if the levothyroxine hasn't by itself. It sounds like your doctor is headed in the right direction, at least for now.

@organicfireorganicfire1236 11 ай бұрын

How high was ur tpo?.....and did armour helped you?

@deniselanglois6193 Жыл бұрын

Denise Langlois bradenton fl

@SimpleHormones Жыл бұрын

@Hazara26 2 жыл бұрын

5 six years back I got diagnosed with low thyroid. Six months I went to see the thyroid doctor and she prescribed thyroid medicine and to balance my hormones she keep changing up and down. After six months she said, this the dose you take for rest of your life and you TH is normal. I said, good. After two to three months my blood calories spiked and I got scar on one of my eye. I went and did check up with my family doctor and she did a blood test to check if I don't have high blood pressure or any other health problem. She also surprised and said, you did a blood test two months before and everything was normal. Anyways, blood test came back normal. The scar normally come on eyes due to high calorie in blood but I am lucky to have it on one eye. Actually, that scar I got due to thyroid medication. I stop taking it for seven days and now only taking only for three days. I get headache once or twice a week. When I went to check with my family doctor. She said, it is due to taking less of your tyroid medication. I told her. I don't see any systems of thyroid me means not losing hair and gaining weight and not feeling tired so why should I keep taking the medication. My blood show less TSH and I don't have any symptoms of thyroid. So just remember this medication can have side effects and shoot up your calories in blood and I think it don't work just a placebo effect. I just wanted to share and also want to hear your story if you guys quit taking or lowered your dose what things happened let me know. Thanks.

@Sandra-zo1ro Жыл бұрын

Clicked to see what you had to say about the two medications. And you mostly just spoke about thyroid functions etc. Most of the focus was on Levo and about 30-seconds to less than 1 min towards the very end of the video was regarding Armour. Very disappointed. Because all you said was t3/t4 and listed 3 desiccated Brands.

@samdada2005 2 жыл бұрын

I have been fighting against my hypothyroidism (Hashimoto) disease for last 5 years. I have seen several endocrinologist and they go base of my lab results. If i tell them, i am not feeling well, i feel tired, very low libido they suggest i should see a physiologist or a counsellor because my lab results are normal. I always feel week, i dont feel muscles in my body and i get ZERO feelings for sex. Its really hard because i am young and married. I live in Plano, tx and i will really appreciate if you can put me in a right direction. Thank you so much:).

@SimpleHormones 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sad to hear that. I do know an amazing hormone provider right in Plano who would probably be thrilled to help you. here's what I want you to do. Fill out the referral form here on my website and I'll get back with you. I have 26 people waiting for referrals right now and if I take requests here, I may drop the ball and lose yours. simplehormones.com/referral

@marieholmes6480 2 жыл бұрын

Am glad I made contact with dr iyaremoses on KZbin channel his natural herbs supplement works perfectly with no side effects #driyaremoses channel..

@AprilArick 10 ай бұрын

Me too I'm only 30 and this started about two years ago. I pray the both of us get better !

@iriswhite7850 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any of these optimization thyroid doctors in Waco, Texas

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure about Waco but I do know a lot of hormone providers in Texas. Since I get so many requests, the best way for me to keep track of them is if you visit this link and fill out my patient referral request form: www.simplehormones.com/find-hormone-optimization-specialist/

@iriswhite7850 3 жыл бұрын

I have been on levothyroxine .75 for years now. I was very active but in the last few years I am having broken bones . Both wrist and now my foot and now have absolutely no energy like I always had. My bones should be super strong cause I have done weight baring exercise and walk 9 miles every morning. Now I am gaining weight and stay exhausted.

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Your hormones (estradiol, progesterone, thyroid) all have an impact on bone density, even if you do get regular exercise. You may be one of those people who can't really convert levothyroxine (T4) into the active thyroid hormone (T3).

@chuckleanne5787 2 ай бұрын

Stanley NC 28164 🙋🏼‍♀️

@SimpleHormones 2 ай бұрын

@chuckleanne5787 - Fill out my Patient Referral Request Form here to find a hormone specialist: simplehormones.com/referral If you leave a referral request on KZbin or email it to me, it's extremely likely I'll drop the ball or it will fall through the cracks. Thanks!

@yolandasalazar2741 3 жыл бұрын

I used to take Nature Thyroid and now I'm taking Armour Thyroid, but I'm having hard time to sleep😢

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

First suggestion is to be sure you take thyroid as early in the day as you can.

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Also, depending on your age and menopause situation, you might be low on progesterone, which can dramatically decrease your ability to sleep. It may be related to the switch from NP to Armour. Or it could be something else. The only way to tell that for sure is to switch back to NP and see if the sleep problem resolved. Except I suspect the reason you switched to Armour had to do with NP being recalled or unavailable.

@m.kkelad Жыл бұрын

I am completely lost among doctors who trie to help me : my T3 is 98.3 ng/dl .... T4 is 6.9 ug/dl aaaand TSH is 9.8 ulu/ml !!!!!!! some see I must take Levothyroxine 50 m and some don't and some told me that 25 m is enough for me . Please help me 😔. I'm 65 years old and suffer from Heart disease..

@SimpleHormones Жыл бұрын

So sorry you're confused about your thyroid. I probably would feel the same if I were in your shoes. It sounds like a complicated situation that would best be handled by a hormone specialist.

@SimpleHormones Жыл бұрын

@m.kkelad Жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHormones Thanks a lot

@JanetTuttle-cb3xx 10 ай бұрын

Glen Rose TX 76043

@lindadean6909 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone have hot flashes at 73?? Well I guess I am one of the fortunate ones. It is terrible!!!!

@SimpleHormones 2 жыл бұрын

Linda - I do know some women who have persistent hot flashes fort a long time. The average range is 7-12 or even 14 years. Yours would be significantly above that average (20+ years?). I'm so sorry about that. If you'd like to see a qualified hormone provider, let me know by visiting this link simplehormones.com/referral

@jenna_d 3 жыл бұрын

Livingston Tx 77351

@SimpleHormones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching and for your referral request. I've gotten 12 requests in the past 7 days and 3 or 4 since this morning, which is amazing! If you could fill out this referral request form on my website, that helps me organize all the requests and helps me not drop the ball on any of them. Thanks! www.simplehormones.com/find-hormone-optimization-specialist/

@joanburkett2449 13 күн бұрын

Joan from Rogers MN. 55374

@SimpleHormones 13 күн бұрын

@joanburkett2449 If you’re looking for a referral to a qualified thyroid specialist, the best option is to fill out my referral form here: simplehormones.com/referral If I take referral requests through chat, email, or especially here in my KZbin comments . . . Your request WILL get lost. I know that from experience. Thanks!