[romina]

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I had radioactive iodine 15 years ago. I took synthroid, tirosint and levoxyl with no success. I want to try armour or naturethroid, but I heard that taking the pig’s thyroid activatives the grave’s antibodies which causes thyroid eye disease and other problems. I would like to know if this is true and if there is any data supporting this. Thanks.

[Kimberly]

#1182727

Hello – This is a great question, although I have not seen any studies that looked at this particular issue.

However, I can tell you that we hear mixed reviews of Armour. Some patients believe it gave them their quality of life back, while others found that it brought back their old hypER symptoms – heart palpitations, insomnia, sweating, etc..

The major medical agencies in Europe and the U.S. recommend synthetic T3 (brand name Cytomel) instead of Armour for patients who wish to try T3/T4 combination therapy.

[romina]

#1182729

Hi Kimberly,

Thanks a lot for replying and for the info.

I read that t4 in armour is bound to a protein and proteins can activate antibodies. Synthetic t4 is not bound to a protein (I believe it is bound to sodium). It is difficult to find out info about the exact chemical composition of t4 in armour and synthetic meds. Does any one have any info on this? I just want to make a educated decision before switching to armour because I dont want to activate the grave’s antibodies.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Romy

[snelsen]

#1182730

Would you consider using Cytomel, which Kimberly mentioned? My endo said fi I wanted to do this correctly, because of half life of Cytomel. it need to be taken at least two times, and optimally three times a day.

Whatever you decided, be sure to be patient and wait 2,3 months to have an idea of the change has helped you at all. Or not.
Shirley

[snelsen]

#1182731

Would you consider using Cytomel, which Kimberly mentioned? My endo said fi I wanted to do this correctly, because of half life of Cytomel. it need to be taken at least two times, and optimally three times a day.

Whatever you decided, be sure to be patient and wait 2,3 months to have an idea of the change has helped you at all. Or not.
Shirley

[Kimberly]

#1182732

@Romina – I just haven’t seen any research on this, but will keep an eye open.

[beach45]

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I had radioactive iodine back May 2012. I did not have success thus far with Synthroid/Generic T4 or Armour or Nature Thryoid; the Natural thyroid hormones actually did make my TPO antibodies rise; I did consult with an Integrative doctor who works pretty well with post RAI patients (and his wife has Hashimotos) and he told me yes it has the potential to raise the antibodies; I had some effects which led him to believe antibodies were higher and when he tested me, such were the results; I went on a T4 / T3 Synthetic compound and just doing okay yet those antibodies came down and things with them are perfect for right now. I also did notice my eyes were more itchy on the Armour and I have moderate thyroid eye disease. I was kind of disappointed as I heard some people doing well on natural; in fact some people who had RAI years back; I don’t have supporting research although I vaguely remember reading something back when yet don’t remember where. It was back end 2012 and very beginning 2013 when I had tried Armour then Nature Thyroid. Well everyone is different so may be worth a try? I think I have to stick with using the little bit of T3 medication with the T4 for now anyway. Best of luck with this!

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