Why Levothyroxine (Synthroid) doesn't work

Ever wonder why you're on thyroid medication but continue to have symptoms? Why every time you go to the doctor and he or she keeps increasing your dosage but inevitably your symptoms return? Learn why in this quick 5 minute video.
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[@davidkellymitchell4747]

She's telling the truth. I experienced it. It wasn't till I payed out of my own pocket instead of using Medicare and found an independent health clinic they dealt with hormones and vitamins and checked all the things she is discussing here and received some T3 that I felt normal again. I kept telling the endocrinologist at the big Medicare hospital the more I took of Levothyroxine the worse I felt and she would say your TSH is normal now get out of here. T3 gave me my life back. All my hormone makers were destroyed from chemo to treat leukemia and a bone marrow transplant with GVHD. It attacked all my organs. Had to go on dialysis because it got my kidneys too. Most doctors don't listen to their patients. They think all their patients are dumb butts.

[@brutusmaximus5380]

Yep even when their patient has the same education as the doctor.

[@100gringoflow]

How long did it take you to feel better ? Also do you remember what was low or high on your tsh panel ? Was everything normal or did you have any indicators

[@davidkellymitchell4747]

@@100gringoflow I don't have it very bad. At my worst tsh reached 15. Most of the time with 75ng levo or 90ng of NP Thyroid it stays between 3 and 4. Update to the last comment:. I am now getting my NP Thyroid at the big hospital but Medi care still won't cover it. That's okay, I'd rather pay extra and get what I want.

[@ItaliaClaire4547]

@@davidkellymitchell4747 I guess it depends on what insurance you get through Medicare. I know Humana would not cover any natural thyroid meds last year is why I changed and search for insurances that does cover it. I’m saving around $400 a year. $0 is AWESOME!!

[@davidkellymitchell4747]

@@brutusmaximus5380 I've seen so many doctors and some doctors even think other doctors are stupid too.

[@Reckoning2943]

I am one of those people who had been wrongfully prescribed T4 for 4 years. My blood work always came back great but I felt off and oftentimes even ill. Now I’m off T4, but I help my thyroid with Iodine and selenium. My TSH levels are even better than they were on T4 and I feel like myself again.

[@ianrandiek6372]

How much selenium and iodine please

[@jennybaker5713]

What kind of Iodine?

[@Reckoning2943]

@@ianrandiek6372 might be a little late but you’d have to work out what works best for you, my dosages might be off for you. I started with 1530 µg of iodine once a week and 110 µg of selenium daily , now I’m off.

[@Reckoning2943]

@@jennybaker5713 the regular kind of iodine tablets you can buy over the counter

[@jdwalker865]

Finally someone gets it!! Where do you practice? I need to make an appointment! I am sick and tired of being kept sick and tired by endocrinologists who don't understand the slightest bit about thyroid physiology and rely 100% on TSH which keeps my FT4 and FT3 in the lower half of its reference range and below that of healthy controls. The incompetence is astounding!

[@DarkoFitCoach]

I buy my own t3 and dose as needed and dont even use shit docs

[@jdwalker865]

@@DarkoFitCoach How do you buy your own T3?

[@DarkoFitCoach]

@@jdwalker865 from the pharmacy

[@jdwalker865]

@@DarkoFitCoach That would require a prescription from a shit doctor right?

[@nikos4677]

@@jdwalker865 nah they dont give a shit i am 15 yeqrs old and they dont ask any question when i buy my medication.

[@Chippy88]

It sure works for me and my dad and my daughter. I’m 52 hours on it since I was 16.

[@lisaplatt3697]

I was diagnosed a yr ago hypothyroidism/ hashimotos put on Levothyroxine when I went in my level was an 8 since taking it Im at 2. 3 something like that... I feel like DEATH I used to be able to walk to the park and walk the 1mile trail 3times now I cant even walk around the block. My joints hurt so bad every single joint from my toes , knees, elbows, fingers.My doctor says your levels are great now he says its just menopause and wants to put me on HRT !!! I dont want to do that. Im raising my granddaughter she is an active 10 yr old . I feel so defeated not to mention the fatigue and weight gain my hair is falling out this is not LIVING TO ME.

[@bobbyf.2327]

Every doctor I went to refused to test the T3. It has been so frustrating. I am on levothyroxine but I am also using the internet to heal my thyroid myself. I completely changed my diet and brought my TPO down from 563 to 43. My T3 is a blind spot. My doctors actually act annoyed that I reached out to other sources to manage my thyroid. The entire experience has been so weird. My 1 doctor actually said to me “you are the only one who does this. Everyone else just takes the pill.” He said it like a put down too. Weird.

[@TheSuperHarrygeorge]

Change your doctor.

[@4nbop80user]

I had a doctor who said T3 gets converted to T4. For years, she sent me for exams, specialists etc. to deal with Hashimoto symptoms. She never heard of Hashimoto’s and therefore, it was never diagnosed by her. When I came up with that diagnosis made by another doctor, she debated it and ranted about her patients listening to ‘doctor internet’, T3 converted to T4, etc. I really hope she came to her senses since.

[@livaallolia]

Go to endocrinologist

[@D.3100]

Everyone else just takes the pill and either accept there gonna feel like crap or there someone who can actually convert the T4

[@Fiawordweaver]

Screenshot to present to my doc. Hashimotos diagnosed in 2006 but I m sure I had it many years earlier. Psychiatrist had me get thyroid tests frequently but it never went past TSH. numbers looked great. Fatigue, panic attacks, depression, night sweats in my late 30s and insomnia. Great illustration. Why do we have to shake our western docs silly to take us seriously?

[@hross1991]

What about the people that have had the thyroid removed and on Synthroid?

[@RosemaryWiggins-h1q]

Ticked every box for hypothyroidism...but my Tsh was ok. Went private and was given Armour Thyroid. Had that for over 20 years and felt great. The big drug companies then pushed the synthetic levythyroxine on cost..1 armour pill about a £1 whilst 1 levythyroxine cost about a penny. The NHS then declared nobody needed the expensive version and withdrew the option from my consultant. I have to buy it privately now or I have no quality of life. Costs about £228 for a hundred 1 1/2 grain tablets. I need two a day.......😢

[@loving_lioness3518]

Thank you for your incredible information! I'm just starting my hypothyroidism journey and have now been on levothyroxine for 2 days.... I've learned the hard way to do my own research because a lot of doctors are too prideful to think they could be incorrect also a lot of older doctors resist new info and research.

[@McCallMcPherson]

You’re so welcome!!! 🤍

[@Jrbrass]

I was on Levothyroxine for years, still felt poor. Just started TRT therapy and my new doctor tool me off Levothyroxine and put me on NP. Feel great on that, I think it's a pig thyroid. Anyway, great information. She's not only beautiful, but even better smart/extremely intelligent. Love smart beautiful women.

[@5006jimbean]

I’ve been a thyroid patient for over three years. I’m a male and I’m also Hashimoto’s. My doctor prescribed me T4 and upped the dosage until my labs were fine. I experienced 30+ pounds of weight loss but hit a huge plateau I cannot overcome with diet. I’ve been working out over two years and six days a week. I feel like in this situation may pertain to me and it’s so hard to find a doctor that is knowledgeable about thyroid problems.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

You shouldn’t be working out 6 days a week. You need a day of rest after each workout for body to repair itself and become stronger. If not allowed to rest you don’t build more muscle which burns fat. Start working out every other day and you should begin seeing better results

[@questioneverything1776]

You may be working out too much and increasing your cortisol which is making your body hold onto weight. Also, recommend to stop chasing the numbers on the scale and start focusing on overall well being. Chasing the scale also increases stress and anxiety and can take you away from mindful living affecting quality of life. A lot of ppl do well with the following physical activity routine: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) 2-3x/week but do no more than 30 minutes and never consecutive days in a row (need a day in between for recovery). You may need to start at 10 minutes and work up to 30 minutes if needed. Find a HIIT routine you like or mix it up to keep things interesting. Weight lifting at least 2 days a week and don't work out the same muscle groups consecutive days. Yoga 2-3 days/week for at least 20 minutes or more for stretching, balance, body alignment, and deep breathing which helps with brain health and relaxation. Yoga also helps with muscle strength as well depending upon the type of yoga you do, and there are more vigorous yoga that can give a workout too like Vinyasa. Expore the different types of yoga for different situations/needs. I hope this helps your health journey.

[@janeta3509]

We career thyroid patients call them endoCriminalologists.

[@e.m.argiro319]

I have screamed this precise explanation to the endocrinologist and his NP but they won’t hear of it I have begged for Cytomel and nothing. So I stopped synthroid and manage it with diet . I have started to lose weight and are exercising with light exercises and not crazy ones like cardio. I’m doing fine

[@bigbear1392]

Brilliantly put. It finally makes sense. Thank you ☺️

[@McCallMcPherson]

You’re welcome. 🤍

[@nancyford8212]

Thanks for this easy explanation. I will try to get in touch with you. I need help. I have been on Synthroid/ Levothyroxine since I was 35...now 77. The last 9 years I have 10 lbs that came on suddenly and I can't lose and am sluggish, very tired, brain fog but my doctor feels I am in a "normal TSH range" so all is fine. It isn't fine. Now having eye sight issues.

[@chica2000ok]

Thank you! By far the best presentation on the net. I will send this to my doctor.

[@KatarinaS.]

This was an excellent explanation. Thank you! I finally get it after much research, and numerous videos and books, over 12 years after being diagnosed with Hashimoto's. So what then is the solution? Taking Cytomel or desiccated porcine thyroid, neither which conventional doctors will prescribe?

[@MariaRios-cm2do]

😅❤

[@elli003]

Bingo ! Wish me and my doctors knew that 50 years ago !

[@denisealonge4773]

Yes but what happens if u don’t have a thyroid

[@joshuabowman7210]

what is a better medication ?

[@ShireenBenjamin-ew7zp]

Hi there. Thank you for the useful info. I think I have Graves disease and no one taking care of my situation and I don't know how to deal with all of this. My doctor keeps taking blood test and now I am on 150 ug thyroid tablet a day. Help please.

[@ryansetiawan1841]

Didn't know that someone is still using blackoboard & chalk 🤔

[@dragoslav3859]

I am on Levothyroxine and it works fine. No pill my TSH is high, with pills my TSH is in normal range.

[@dragoslav3859]

@@tomgillman9555 Before pill blood work showed high TSH, after pill everything is great. Have a nice day. Did you not read my post?

[@dragoslav3859]

@@tomgillman9555 I'm sorry that it didn't work for you. It works for me. Take care, and thanks for the respectful exchange, it's rare these days.

[@richricogranada9647]

My spouse is 83 and many years on it. Could he stop taking it cold turkey as he doesn’t see any benefits of it?

[@lornapedersen5869]

So well said. Finally!!!!

[@chriswhitehouse8982]

Any thoughts on using Armor Thyroid vs. Levothyroxine for someone who's had their thyroid removed? Or do you have a specific video on that? Thanks!

[@edflower109]

I recently had bloodwork done that shows I am hypothyroid . I have a high tsh- 10.8 , free t4 is on the low end of normal .8 ,and my total t3 is 1.14 in the normal range and I have no symptoms at all . I was prescribed levo- but have opted for a second opinion from another Dr. I'm going to hold off on taking it unless I really have to .

[@maylinjimenez1447]

I recently got diagnosed with hypothyroidism my tsh level being 76 originally then 5.6 on follow up blood work .... and I'm sooo miserable. I started synthroid on .50 and now I'm on .75 and I can honestly say i feel worse! I struggle to function and the stress of going to one doctor to another does not help :(. I'm getting n ultrasound next week and I'm sooo scared because I've read and being told symptoms should disappear after being on medication so I'm thinking i have something worse. I'm so scared and for the first time in my life I feel so depressed, I feel like noone can understand me and so much pressure to feel better and stop worrying my family.

[@lilPerc30]

I feel bad mine was so much worse making me spit up black stuff everyday for a year and every part of my body twitching and spasaming and the doctors didn’t test me and let me rot. Then after I took the pill I thought I was getting better then all my muscles were aching and crAcking

[@maylinjimenez1447]

@@lilPerc30 did you eventually felt better?

[@abigailnorfield111]

please switch to NP THYROID ITS SO MUCH BETTER

[@RKO1988]

She’s is correct

[@atlantica3544]

Wow could it be the reason i had amennorhea for 5mos matched w/ frozen shoulder for 4mos now is that my levothyroxine is not converted to FT3 thats why im xperiencing hypothyroid symptoms. Thank you thank you for this info. Iyl be checking on my FT3 even without dr's order . Very helpful info💙

[@linajimenez7410]

Can we increase the production of FT3 naturally, knowing that you take syntroid and you still feel that the medication is not working? What medication is recommended to make the FT4 to convert in TF3? Thank you!

[@joshwhitney7463]

T3 or NDT. Time released T3 works awsome as well.

[@4nbop80user]

So, when supplementing with L-Thyroxine gives low TSH, high T4 and rT3, but low T3, how to fix that ? Your response would be highly appreciated.

[@demonincabare4337]

Tem que tomar np t4 +T3.

[@MF-vt6si]

So can you see if you have this issue by looking at your t3 bloodwork?

[@sunshinelovenv]

I had bad symptoms and very fast HB and skipped HB. went to er and my doc was over dosing my levothyroxine. They changed it to 25mg 7 days. Then My levels were normal for a year. Then i started getting skipped beats. I started weaning myself off of it. I have not taken it in 3 4 days and I feel better. I have aliitle bit of skipped beats and its getting better. I think that med caused my svt too get worse. I eat a healthy diet. That was part of the problem also.

[@jilljayy]

do you still take it?

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

I have the same problem. How did you wean off - ?

[@barbaramclaughlin8769]

Outstanding presentation, I actually understand this now.

[@McCallMcPherson]

🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@bonniebrazda9628]

My TSH is 7.7 and I have Cardiac Sarcoidosis. My Iron level is low as well, ferritin is 7. My doctor now wants to put me on Synthroid 25 mcg for life. My question is does my iron levels have anything to do with my TSH levels? Is there something else I can do instead of medication? I’m already on so much medication already… Please help!!

[@DevD750]

Hey you didn't leave link for course??

[@jennybaker5713]

What if it's production problem and Not conversion?

[@superbri007]

Liothyronine is not working for me. My anxiety is through the roof. My FT4, FT3 and RT3 are good. TSH is pretty suppressed to like 0.22. When I have panic attacks, I feel like the cortisol and adrenaline dump is so overpowered. I’ve been to the hospital at least 5 times thinking I was having a heart attack, but ultimately, heart checked out ok.

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

I take 200mcg Levo and 15mcg Liothy daily and I haven’t lost any weight and am experiencing hair loss and don’t feel any better.

[@jennifer763]

I was so tired of feeling awful I decided to start to lower my Synthroid. My TSH was three.I started skipping a dose every other day. But my labs showed my tsh Went up to 76.3 So my doctor said I need to start taking my medication every day immediately. Four days of taking it daily and I’m exhausted again. Is it possible that Synthroid to make me feel more tired? Even though my TSH is really high when I’m not on it every day?

[@kod593]

so how do you fix your conversion problem, and what is it called?

[@DrShradhamadhavbaugarera24]

Can hyperthyroidism be reversed,can we stop our allopathic medicines

[@montygates8767]

How do you fix it?

[@lorindavis41]

What about armor thyroid

[@carlososcarcomedy]

My personal experience, my doc put me on Lev have been on for a 18 months, I stopped cold turkey, now I’m much stronger and though I was never overweight, I train 3-4 a week always have, I now am leaner and stronger FACTS. So I have no idea why I was on this med. I’m better OFF Lev than on.

[@SpiKSpaN-ei6zq]

I wasted three years on that crap. Didn't do a single thing for me , Even as the dosage went up I started eating better and lifting weights and saw improvement within less than a year.

[@ShellG.]

I have a functional Dr who put me on Naturethroid and I also supplemented with liothyronine. This worked great for almost 4 years but something flipped and he had to put me on Levothyroxine. I’ve only been on it less than 3 mos and I have a constant lump in my throat and the left side oof my thyroid is swollen. I’m getting an ultrasound next week. What are alternatives to the Levothyroxine if it doesn’t agree with me? I should also mention that I’ve been taking iodine for about 3 years.

[@therunningthyroid6875]

that means that if your liver converts the levothyroxine to t3 everything should be fine?:)

[@FortyFootClones]

90% of people with hypothyroidism have autoimmune thyroiditis. They continue feeling terrible on medication because the medication does ZERO to address the underlying autoimmune disorder. The ongoing inflammatory immune response affects mood, energy levels and more. Why does every other autoimmune disorder have treatment options except autoimmune thyroiditis???? Makes zero since. Perhaps its because Synthroid is the most prescribed medication in the United States. Big pharma sure wouldn't want you actually addressing and fixing the underlying issue now would they?

[@McCallMcPherson]

I have TONS of videos on how to address Hashi.. some I think have been added to shorts already, more will be added soon and lots on TikTok already!

[@McCallMcPherson]

A lot to unpack here. But if I put my patients into remission (which I do) and I don’t fix their hypothyroidism, they do not get their life back. So fixing the hormones is extremely important.

[@sandrabateman3015]

Thank you. Great explanation! And I am liking the old school blackboard! 👍

[@TheRagbags1]

I believe I have secondary Hypo ! My TSH normal my ft4 on the borderline & T3 low . My Endo says all ok now my private test shows high cortisol ( I had hysterectomy 7 months back ) I feel awful & my HRT seems to make it worse so I’m starting progesterone cream & I am going to ask him re my pituitary

[@corrigana1]

I am on that medication 💊 aswell

[@ilovecows303]

what if im a total thyroidectomy patient???

[@XWP_Argo]

Same. We need t3 more than people with their own thyroid

[@Wayne-Jones]

Great explanation, thanks 👍

[@jerrylisby5376]

If it does not work, what does?

[@tellitallnow3914]

@@viraltokshortz9184 Does naturethroid have the T3. I think that’s the correct name if not it’s close lol. Is there just a T3 medication?

[@sara54501]

@@tellitallnow3914 yes it does

[@leannegreen7830]

@@tellitallnow3914 There are actually two T3 medications available. The first one is a pharmaceutical drug called Cytomel. It is available at a regular pharmacy. The second type of T3 available is called "Compounded T3" or "Compounded Liothyronine". Compounded means that whatever specific dose your doctor wants you to take, is what the pharmacy makes for you. You must go to a compounding pharmacy to buy it and it takes them a few days to make it for you.

[@badsoutherngirl]

Armour is the one that worked for me

[@firmitas23]

Any idea why my TSH levels would spike AFTER starting levothyroxine? Im so confused. Feeling extremely fatigues i went to Dr, and my TSH was 9.19 mcIU/mL. was prescribed 25 MCG, I didnt take this medicine often, in fact, I stretched the script out for a year, occasionally breaking a pill in half and taking it if I felt overly fatigued. My next reading was 7.15 a year later. So TSH went down! My dr increased the levothyroxine to 50 mcIU/mL. Which I decided I'd start actually taking daily, a month later, my tsh was 8.56, and 4 months after that its now at 13.73! I don't understand this at all! Shouldnt the levothyroxine make my TSH levels drop?

[@FXPips11]

Graves disease here, 20 yrs, radiated. I recently ran out of Levo,, day 12, i feel awesome, motivated, and vision is getting better by the day. I know it neec it, so looking for alternative to levothyroxine

[@gregmandriota6106]

Heyyyy! This video is amazing and was wondering how I can get in contact with you to pick your brain a little further that would be amazing! Thanks so much for taking the time to put this out! Greatly look forward to talking

[@jasond626]

Thanks for the video.. Oct been on levothyoixine for nearly 3 weeks and feeling agitated and bad mood etc.. does that pass or do I need t3?

[@McCallMcPherson]

If you persistently have symptoms, I advocate for a new med!

[@smash0005]

That stuff nearly killed me!

[@davidgrossman8830]

I’m about to go on it, is there anything I should know?

[@smash0005]

@@davidgrossman8830 yeah, don’t do it. Go on armour or similar

[@davidgrossman8830]

@@smash0005 oh i have a prescription for it and I'm about to have an appointment with her tomorrow. any important things I should ask or know. like is armour prescription and side effects and why is it better?

[@jdwalker865]

@@davidgrossman8830 How did it turn out?

[@y.a.4464]

Which stuff? T4 medication or T3 medication?

[@sammies58vodar86]

What is a normal t3 level?

[@benkugel9003]

Does thyroxine ciase osteoporosis

[@Enoughland-usa]

But you said that if EITHER of the FT4 or FT3 is off, it will let your brain know and then you said even if your FT3 is low but your FT4 is ok you brain won’t know. That’s contradictory

[@Beachgirl88]

I love your presentations thank you so much!! I was just referred to an endocrinologist this month because I’m really struggling. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a few months ago. I only found out because my husband and I have been trying for over a year for a baby ( I’m 24 yo) and no luck. They put me on Synthroid saying it would solve the problem and now I’m not even having a period or ovulating so I feel like I’m getting worse. I do feel a little more energized it’s just so frustrating because I feel like I’m the only one that this is happening to. I’m going to ask the doctor about maybe not keeping on the Synthroid.

[@erikahafstad7428]

Omg. this is exactly how i feel .. do you feel heartbeat to?

[@CandiOsaka]

@@erikahafstad7428 I do! I feel some times fast heart beat and some chest pain only some times and you ????? I really want to get off of Synthroid

[@gifsgjdd]

Your dose of Synthroid is too high.

[@soniczforever5470]

Gave me insomnia

[@knoleng8590]

I wanna stop thyroxine. Are there healthy alternatives?

[@CandiOsaka]

me too! I wanna stop it too! what about Chinese medicine ? or a naturopathic doctor ?

[@valeriewolf6032]

U can try ayurveda

[@sonalpatel8911]

My thyroid is normal with Synthroid but my ldn is high144 and i am 110 lbs and eat healthy so how do i lower my ldn?

[@angelrayvega88]

Can people also get unusual mood swings, quick to reaction,and overreacting on little things even when they’re taking levothyroxine for years? Cuz i used to knew a women that was so good and sweet and friendly for 3 years until i started noticing unusual bad attitudes towards me over small things that are pointless to turn into attitudes, overreacting on small things emotionally. Sadly due to her mood swings that also made me upset towards her we ended up not being friends anymore. I blame her thyroid meds but she was too indenial about it and her doctor said she was fine but deep down i didnt buy it. Is this issue common for hypothyroisms even when they’re taking levothyroxine.

[@cls8796]

I think it’s a side effect of the medication I’m experiencing agitation, anxiety for no good reason. I hate it! That’s to bad you’d think she would want to feel better

[@angelrayvega88]

@@cls8796 Do they also lack in sexusl desires? Like no interest of any sexual relations or relationships? When on the meds?

[@jackiemoon4587]

@@angelrayvega88 that can be caused by the Hashimoto's/hypothyroid condition. If the medication isn't working that means her hypothyroidism would be getting progressively worse.

[@angelrayvega88]

@@jackiemoon4587 Sadly were not friends anymore and no longer in contact but she was so good at the time. Until something happened to cuz her moods were changing snd fighting with me over small things and oversensitive that she ended up penetrating my heart and made me cry cuz it wasnt her. Like she was a different person. Before this happened she did say she felt sluggish and tired and she got checked and her doctors said her thyroid medication was fine she just needed to exercise and eat more but a year later which was 2020 last year she got really worse and i tried to help and she said things to me again that wounded me badly. However she was alwasy underweight and she has hypothyroism. Her throat seemed normal and her doctors told her she was ok and her dose was ok but with me i dont trust doctors cuz they dont always know everything. Sadly she believes in the pharmacy when i tried to open her up how they are not always right and maybe her dose was low or too high but yea not sure if she has hashmitos. Last i checked her throat and face shaped seemed ok. But yea she got reallly bad. And as of 2021 her older sister posted a new pic of her and……. She no longer looks the same. She cut her hair like a boy like super short and i gotta say she was a lot more attractive when she was friends with me. I knew things would get worse if she got rid of me cuz she did. Shes nothing without me. Sadly but yea.

[@angelrayvega88]

@@jackiemoon4587 I forgot to add she started drinking occasionally when she wasnt into drinking cuz she didnt like the taste of alcohol and it wasnt her thing. With her new look and a different person seems like shes getting worse. Alcohol does destroy in the long run cuz leads to addiction and cant function well whej u dont have it.

[@Its_zachpaul]

My son has congenital hypothyroidism. Was born without a thyroid or so that’s what they say. A sonogram of his neck showed no thyroid present but that was just at 3 months old and he is 5 now. His TSH levels were skyrocketed and now they are kept within good limits with synthroid. Insurance will no longer cover that and want to give us generic Levothyroxine instead unless I am willing to pay the how cost for synthroid. I have been looking into Armour thyroid and naturals ways to balance this out for him. Do you think I should have another ultrasound to see if the thyroid is present? And do you have a better choice of thyroid medication?

[@invisibleillnessashley8850]

Zach Paul you’d literally be paying to ship medication that isn’t FDA approved from Canada... That cost alone can’t be beneficial in comparison from using say Good Rx dot com and getting a coupon for Synthroid. The reason you shouldn’t use Armour is it is natural dissected pig hormone, you can’t properly regulate it and people get too much or too little. While your son is growing and under 18 I would stick to medically FDA approved, tested and above all SAFE doses that are tightly controlled! You don’t want your son to have major problems like growing boobs or Christ knows what because you wanted to experiment and be cheap! That’s insane talk! You should do what’s best if at 18 he decided to gamble he made that choice. You could never live with yourself if someone went wrong! I will say I don’t have a thyroid and someone I know took Armour and because it’s for PIGS to make PIGS gain weight and metabolize things... She gained 273 lbs in 5 months! Insane!!!!!! I have to pay $33 a month on good rx for my Tirosint because Highmark won’t cover it. Would I risk turning into an oinking pork rind? No thanks! I would truly advise against messing with hormones regarding a prepubescent then pubescent boy! Truly the last thing you need is to pay for acne medicine and weight loss surgery and god knows because you thought it would be smart to take a pigs hormone and try it on your child! YIKES! That even sounds insane! Take care!

[@invisibleillnessashley8850]

Also, if there’s a small piece of thyroid it can grow back. So if he had a small amount of tissue he may grow one eventually. I had my surgically removed for cancer and they said that’s why they have to be so careful and get every single cell or it can regenerate: my endo said in 35 years at Harvard endocrinology he’s only seen one grow back. So it’s an unlikely thing to happen but not impossible! I would say get another ultra sound for peace if mind. But the lizards tail generating again spontaneously is low.

[@magalijimenez9291]

@@invisibleillnessashley8850 i got mine removed 15 years ago , been taking levo ever since , but stopped an week Ago , trying to grow it again , by taking iodine and supplements, do u take anything?

[@jerrylisby5376]

@@magalijimenez9291 how can you stop when you have no thyroid? I don't understand how you are making it.

[@magalijimenez9291]

@@jerrylisby5376 i went back on it after 3 weeks of stopping , felt like death

[@brittanymorgan689]

Hey I'm told that I've had hypothyroidism since I was born... Is there a way for me to correct my thyroid to working normal

[@MotherMinistry]

There's lots of KZbin videos on natural methods to reset your thyroid

[@kristenjawor-brady8491]

Where’s the link?

[@McCallMcPherson]

Hi! My course is launching again if you’re interested. You can sign up at McCallMcPherson.com/courses

[@vallang4832]

It did not work for me.

[@G.Bfit.93]

Why would my TSH be elevated but t4 and t3 and ft3 and ft4 be normal? Also high lh and high prolactin and low sbhg. Test is also low normal at low 300s.

[@katadromeasgr]

Probably a little tumor in the pituitary, get an MRI

[@jtrapo]

I'm in Northern Michigan I have endocrinologist outta U of M hospital Dr. Chung is his name he refuses to understand I been on this garbage for five years never been good got worse. He didn't wanna listen at all he said you're refusing medication I said no I want a different medication sir and what about this tumor marker I was called about he said what tumor marker like are you serious guy. Let's just leave my thyroid inflamed for years and years No I'm going off this med. They're ridiculous... I have no respect for them or intelligence They got me on 112mcg and my tsh is 18 Never went down ever 1.5 free t4

[@patricknarovich7068]

Synthroid got my ft3 back to normal

[@XWP_Argo]

Mine too but it means nothing. I still feel awful. It can be rt3

[@daviddavid1057]

Patrick Narovich. what is your daily dose of synthroid, and are you still feeling good? Thanks

[@patricknarovich7068]

@@daviddavid1057 One 50 mcg tablet a day. It’s noticeable if I get lazy though and forget to not take it on a empty stomach. So I do my best to try not to take it with anything other than water 2 hours before or after

[@daviddavid1057]

@@patricknarovich7068 So you take a 50 mcg tablet of synthroid you mean right?

[@patricknarovich7068]

@@daviddavid1057 yeah, thanks I updated the post

[@FaithOnTheEarth]

Start with bot laden am

[@Freedom123-n7w]

Hi, my tsh-2.99, t3-120, t4-8. I am in levothyroxine for 5 years. Can I continue ??

[@abigailnorfield111]

take NP THYROID NOT ANYTHING ELSEEE

[@ergbudster3333]

Another perfect scam: it does nothing.. but it costs to beat jebus.

[@carriet6977]

All this screams class action against medical conglomerates and ins co I would thing ridiculous not to get proper treatment

[@beethovensg]

Pause 4:16, yakity yak, What about big money maker $ Iodine? You haven't even mentioned the element.!

[@catherinelopez4294]

I dislike this dreadful medication. Known as Levothyroxine. The worse thing ever. I have been on this medication for a lot of yrs. thinking of stopping it. Makes me feel much worse. Put on lots of weight. I was very slim I am not too much overweight but I swear this drug is too blame for the weight gain. It’s a horrible drug. Does no good whatsoever in my humble opinion. Good Luck everyone with your thyroid problems and do let me know if anyone has gained weight with this drug. I have the under active thyroid. Many thanks. Catherine xxxxxxxxxx

[@JasonRue98]

i’ve been taking levothyroxine for about two years and it barely did anything to help. I still have many symptoms and I realized that my face swole up a bit. Heard the medication “Armour Thyroid” works wonders and is the type that many ppl need. I am trying to get on that asap

[@catherinelopez4294]

Ruedy Thankyou for your reply. I hope you get the right. Medication. I don’t think the Armour Thyroid is available is available in the Uk. Please let me know if I am wrong. At the moment I am not taking any medication as it makes me much worse. Anyone else know if you gained weight with Levothyroxine. I think it’s a awful drug

[@JasonRue98]

catherine lopez here’s a link that may help www.restartmed.com/levothyroxine-weight-gain/ if i were you i would find a different doctor asap as many just prescribe levothyroxine while just increasing the dose as it may just be making it worse. good luck

[@alla4821]

catherine lopez I’m taking Armour and I feel great, it’s available in USA my dr. prescribes me. Also I follow the diet and take supplements

[@amelsabri469]

Hi Ian on Synthroid trying to quit; I am taking half dose..but I decreased almost completely sugar except fruits and far less gluten; and I take Aloe Vera gel every day . I feel better I was so irritable and anxious before cutting the dose

[@SDMotorsports]

I’m not going to lie, I subscribed because this woman is gorgeous. But I do have hashimotos

[@McCallMcPherson]

Well at least you’re honest!

[@SDMotorsports]

@@McCallMcPherson if nothing else