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I have been on synthroid since 1982 after RAI to treat Graves. I...

Posted at 11:12 PM on Aug 29, 2008 by tmaya, #33989
I have been on synthroid since 1982 after RAI to treat Graves. I had 1 child since then and was early 20's but around 30's started having weight gain and fatigue etc. I stopped the meds in 1992 on my own for several months then dr was very scolding and said never do that again. Ever since I went back on I have been gradually worse and worse. Went from 105 in 1982 to 192lbs now. I feel so helpless and lack of care from doctors in trwating me. 1996 had hysterectomy and both ovaries removed which has caused even greater imbalance of the estrogen and thyroid. I pray that I can find a cure that does not require medication like synthroid. Tried Armour in 2005 but did not get better. Lost a little weight but now I found it again and more. The only doctors in MN that I believe can help do not take insurance and I am single parent of 2 children and cannot afford to pay out of pocket expenses. I have already spent close to $1000 to the naturopaths but they sold me way too many supplements, I cannot even take all them its too much plus they both said lose weight. I have no energy or mind skills to implement a structured diet and exercise plan. Anyone know a doctor in twin cities, MN that takes insurance Preferred one that can help me with bio-hormones? Tmaya
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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 17, 2008 by nancyadams, #12468

I'll bet that the reason Armour didn't work for you is that you had a doctor who kept you underdosed because he still used the lousiest lab ever invented--the TSH. That is so common and WRONG. You have to raise it high enough!! Also, I wouldn't be surprised if you have adrenal fatigue now, which has to be treated before you can be successful. You need to google Stop the Thyroid Madness. That website explains why you feel so lousy, why Armour or other desiccated thyroid is better, and all about adrenal fatigue. There is also a book by the same name and it's the absolute best thyroid book on the shelves. It has changed my life.

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