Is Armour The Right Medicine For Thyroid Disorder?

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

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Mon, 13 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi I have thyroid issues had roi in 2000 and am on 60 milligrams of armour thyroid and still can't loose weight am very depressed and tired all the time any suggestions

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid blood works?

Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concerns.
Have you had a recent thyroid blood work? If so, could you attach the reports?

I must say, that Armour ( animal extract) thyroid is not the preferred thyroxine hormone replacement among endocrinologists. It is difficult to titrate the dose.
The preferred thyroxine replacement is Levothyroxine ( synthroid).

If your thyroid hormone is not adequately replaced, there can be weight gain and depression is a common feature of hypothyroidism.

I would appreciate if you could attach blood reports if any available.

Regards
Binu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (37 minutes later)

Ok haven't been to the doctor for over 6 months what type of doctor would you recommend I've just been seeing a nurse practiceoner

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Endocrinologist or Internist

Detailed Answer:
An Endocrinologist is the preferred specialist. If it's difficult then an Internist would do

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar