SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index
  Drugs info   Find a Doctor      Articles      Encyclopedia   Blogs   Tickers    Search  Register    FAQ    Log in 

synthroid vs. armour

 The time now is 12/04/08 - 20:46
Post new topic Reply to topic
SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index -> Lymphatic & Endocrine system -> Thyroid Disorders
Search forums for:
  
Did you find posts in this topic useful?
Author Message
efelbab
Newbie


Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 11
Location: wisconsin

Report abuse
PostPosted: 05/13/08 - 15:28    Post subject: synthroid vs. armour Vote now! Reply with quote
I had a total thyroidectomy 2/08. I am currently on 175mcg of synthyroid, TSH 3.6, my doctor wants me to be a bit under normal. I feel both affects of hypo and hyperthyroidism...

What's the difference between synthroid and armour? and why would my doctor put me on a specific one?

I've also heard something about asking for a supplemental T3, how would that help?
Back to top
Did you find this post useful?
Guest
Guest






Report abuse
PostPosted: 06/22/08 - 11:52    Post subject: Re: synthroid vs. armour Vote now! Reply with quote
Synthroid is a synthetic form of thyroid (man-made) and provides T4 cells, with the expectation that your body will convert some of the T4 to the T3 cells your body also needs. Armour is a natural form of thyroid (made from dessicated pig thyroid) and provides both T4 AND T3 cells. If you continue searching the web--you'll find information from people who have been on both forms and what they experienced. I am currently on Synthroid (for 6 years) and am planning to switch to Armour.


efelbab wrote:
I had a total thyroidectomy 2/08. I am currently on 175mcg of synthyroid, TSH 3.6, my doctor wants me to be a bit under normal. I feel both affects of hypo and hyperthyroidism...

What's the difference between synthroid and armour? and why would my doctor put me on a specific one?

I've also heard something about asking for a supplemental T3, how would that help?
Back to top
Did you find this post useful?
Your Ad Here
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic Reply to topic
SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index -> Lymphatic & Endocrine system -> Thyroid Disorders All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 1 of 1

Related topics:
synthroid - 150 mg stopped 10 days while continuing Warfarin
diet pills and synthroid
synthroid and cortisone injections
Weight loss and hypothyroidism, synthroid medication
Synthroid
Synthroid
Synthroid/Thyroid replacement medicines
Synthroid and when to take it?
potassium too high. Possible causes Synthroid????
synthroid
ldoe synthroid promote hair loss
synthroid and building muscles
Synthroid and slimquick,can you mix the two?
SYNTHROID
on synthroid and gaining weight
flaxseed oil and synthroid
Synthroid usage
Synthroid usage
synthroid
what is synthroid?
My Navigator
  • Unanswered posts
    		•


     



    Information provided on this site is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for medical advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your physician or health care provider. Only your physician can provide relevant diagnosis, prescribe medications and/or put you on adequate therapies.

    Privacy Policy | Registration terms | Global Terms of Use | Copyright policy | Advertising policy | About us | Contact us


    Discussion boards licensed and powered by ZoneX v. 3.0
    Development supported by LifeForm Inc.


    All Rights Reserved by SteadyHealth.com ©2004-2008