I’ve been on Armour for many years. I REFUSE to see endocrinologists! Every one I’ve been to in the past do NOT listen. I go to my plain Jane regular old family doctor. He has helped me more than any specialist I’ve been to! I despise endocrinologists!

@inspiredtothriveMarie

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely.

@christinajones3022

2 ай бұрын

@CinderellaRaputred333 Agreed! the PA at my doctors office prescribed Armour Thyroid on my request. The crap I was on for years stopped working. I wanted something as close as possible to natural. I went to an endocrinologist and they were awful!!!

@Scout-bt3mo

Ай бұрын

You are blessed to have an old family doctor. I wish I did!

@FreedomLovingJ

21 күн бұрын

I’m so with you on this. I’m glad you have a helpful doctor that cares and wants to help

My thyroid was removed 50 years ago. I have Hashimoto’s as well. I am on Armour Thyroid AND Cytomel (T3). I am 75 years old I feel great. Endocrinologist are the worse! I go to a D.O. Instead of a MD. You are 100% correct! It is a shame what Thyroid patients have to go through.

Forty years ago, a doctor at Washington State University said most thyroid tests are not sensitive enough to pick up thyroid problems. My tests always came back normal but I had every symptom of hypothyroid after my second child was born - hair loss, cold all the time, tired, dry skin, constipation, and my grandmother had hypothyroid. I finally found a doctor who gave me levothyroxine, but it didn't work. She thought my thyroid was fine since the medication didn't work. After years of suffering, I found a doctor who prescribed Armour thyroid, and it saved me!

@hugocontreras4067

8 ай бұрын

What state is your Dr ? Maybe i could have a consultation online? Thanks

@bonniekerr4964

3 ай бұрын

Mine was always right in the middle of the low - high level. In 2017, I went to a doctor who takes a functional medicine approach. It turns out the T4 level should read in the high level. And a doctor who thinks T-3 is speed, doesn’t know his pharmacology. wtf?

@bonniekerr4964

3 ай бұрын

Further, the same doctor where I was found to be actually having a low level, that was also called normal, gave me a prescription vitamin D3. That is what helped me with energy the most, Later on when she told me my vitamin D3 was high enough that I could start taking an over the counter version. I figured out that taking it at night helped me wake up easier, the following morning .

@user-ox6fc3fl9w

3 ай бұрын

Yup, I had an endroconoligist give me westhyroid which is a natural thyroid 25 years ago. She wouldn't give me that synthetic stuff. I was thrilled with the results. NOW, 35 years later I can't find anyone to give me the naturals. It's really FRUSTRATING!!

@carolluther1625

2 ай бұрын

​@@bonniekerr4964my doc always said asked pharmacist. Drugs are there specialty.

So much courage to fight those doctors. Many of them are bullies who get kickbacks from big pharma. They don't listen to patients and they don't address the needs of a patient's complete well being. Having a medical condition is not just debilitating and frustrating on a personal level, it's infuriating when you have to fight with a doctor to treat you and make you well using only the medication that will help YOU the most.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you friend. I couldn’t agree with you more. It’s hard and can really take a toll on us. But together we can fight.

@pandorafox3944

Жыл бұрын

Medical gaslighting happens all too often. We have to stand up against them. 💜

@stpierreforjesusthesavior984

10 ай бұрын

@@KatyWellsKingsland Nonsense!!!!

@doltonmurray1625

10 ай бұрын

Exactly, what I’ve been saying for years. But the problem is how do we get around this?

@travelinggirl6681

3 ай бұрын

The doctors probably get more kickback from prescribing Syn throid than NDTs. They don't care if people feel better or not. If you don't get complete symptom relief, you will develop further issues and need to be in the doctor's office more often.

For anyone having issues finding a doctor to prescribe Armour, you do not need to see an endocrinologist. Your primary care physician can manage thyroid medication and are often willing to prescribe Armour. Another option is to see a functional medicine doctor, which is what I recommend. If you cannot see a functional medicine doctor, go with a Nurse Practitioner. They're much more likely to be open to prescribe Armour or other NDTs.

@johnhurd3257

4 ай бұрын

This vid is the reality of today's pharma industry. Sad truth. Thanks for sharing your story. I have no doubt about the authentication of what you witnessed with doctors.

@travelinggirl6681

3 ай бұрын

Just be aware that "they" are changing the formulas of all of the NDTs in order to make them less effective and force people to go to Synthroid.

@irenewarhol1241

2 ай бұрын

Levothyrozine is associated with causing cancer, look it up.

@Cookiebr8

2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your video. I am not a very good converter of t4 to t3. My journey mirrors yours. Now seeing functional medicine.

My Mom had the same issue with doctors not wanting to prescribe Armour Thyroid. She ended up going to Mexico to a doctor there who prescribed it for her. At one of her endo visits in America, she flat out let the doctor that if he didn’t prescribe her Armour Thyroid- she would just continue going to Mexico. The doctor finally gave in and prescribed her Armour.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

That is a great story! Glad your mom was able to find another resource and stand up to the dr! Way to go mom!!

@edgarsahagun4763

9 ай бұрын

Which part of mexico ?

@hugocontreras4067

8 ай бұрын

Going to Cancun this Thursday, i will check the pharmacy if they have armour 🙏

@hugocontreras4067

8 ай бұрын

What state is your Dr ? Maybe i could have a consultation online? Thanks

I was diagnosed with hyperthyroid and rather than take meds I began supplements of citrate magnesium, raw zinc, B1 and Vita D. Ive cut back on sugar, caffeine, junk food and added raw veggies, roots and herbs in the form of liquid juice shots .. I haven't had panic attacks, anxiety or mood swings or any other symptoms since thanksgiving! I am feeling so good since changing my diet and moving more! I just don't want to rely on doctors for anything if I don't have too! I am 62 and on no meds

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Be sure to monitor your thyroid as you go along. Mine started over 20 years ago and put me into a health crisis. If this is working for you that is amazing. Keep up the great work and let us know how you do.

@FreedomLightForce

Жыл бұрын

@@inspiredtothriveMarie its only been 3 months so I will go in for blood work when I have been symptom free for at least 6 months! Thank you for the info because if I dont stay this way I will try armour thyroid

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

@@FreedomLightForce you are welcome. You might want to check into adding iodine to your supplements. That is sometimes the reason our thyroid doesn’t function properly.

@FreedomLightForce

Жыл бұрын

@@inspiredtothriveMarie okay I guess i better check that out ive just stayed away from it cuz one of the thyroid issues will have the opposite effect but i dont remember which one. Thank you I will look into it!

@karinjudge7277

Жыл бұрын

Hi 🙂 I convinced my Endocrinologist to switch me to Armour thyroid. After she did the scare tactic on all the heart palpitations you will get from Armour. ( I’ve been on Synthroid for over 30 yrs) After some research I found out that in 2021 the coupany that makes Armour was bought out by the company that makes Synthroid. And they changed the formula. Long time users say the side affects are bad. Horrible anxiety. Behavioral issues. Heart palpitations etc. Such BS. Synthetic Synthroid causes a huge amount of secondary damage to your body. Bottom line it’s all about the money. I’m trying to stop taking the meds period. It can be done. I asked about checking my Iodine levels and the doctor looked at me like I lost my mind. She said they have no way of checking that. Really ? Pharmacies have test kits. The goal is to get you sick through your food that is toxic and keep you sick so you are a repeat customers.

I had a holistic doctor working with me to adjust bioidentical hormones and on thyroid issues. He started me with Levothyroxin, but when it didn't help, suggested Armour thyroid or NP thyroid. So I was going to a compounding pharmacy for the bioidentical hormones and NP thyroid. When that doctor died last year, I asked the compounding pharmacist what other doctors in the area are prescribing similarly. He emailed me a list of about 10 doctors in the area, so I was able to call and find out which doctors on the list accept my insurance and have found another doctor who is of a like mindset. Pharmacists, especially compounding pharmacists, are very helpful, because they have the knowledge of which doctors in the community are already prescribing with a view to the more natural options.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Great idea!! I have also found a few drs with this method. I will have to try this again! Thank you

@novascheller5957

Жыл бұрын

God bless the compounding pharmacists… they are outside the big Pharma capture and are very helpful!

@sherrolmohn8686

Жыл бұрын

Compound pharmacies are great. I have not found a prescription insurance covering the cost for these medications. So problem is not everyone who needs compound meds able to get mes needed. So sad

@novascheller5957

Жыл бұрын

@@sherrolmohn8686 that’s the reason why, ironically, they are helpful… but yes, out of pocket unfortunately. It’s all about the Medicare formulary: if your drug is on it, insurance has it on their scope. Otherwise not.

@di4085

Жыл бұрын

How do you find a compound pharmacists?

I was put on synthroid at 43 years of age and after about 6 years I was feeling anxious, angry, anti social, and I was experiencing neck and arm pain. I researched synthroid and back then there was ton on the internet of how horrible synthroid was. They have since scrubbed it from the internet. I found a doctor who proscribed Armour and literally in two weeks my persistent neck pain was completely gone and eventually all the other symptoms went away. My MIL had the same horrible reaction to synthroid. When I moved to Florida no one at Cleveland Clinic would proscribe it but a doctor there told me about a sole practitioner who would, thank goodness! I have no respect for most Doctors, they work for the pharmaceutical companies not for us. Shameless! Armour has been a life saver for me.

I've been on this journey and have found a wonderful doctor who has me on Armour. We must listen to our bodies and be in charge.

I started on Synthroid 25 years ago and I felt miserable. Some of the synthetic drugs have lactose also. When i switched to Armour I felt 100% better. My experience is unique because I am a certified clinical lab scientist so I could do my own lab testing. Treating a lab test vs treating the patient can lead to bad outcomes. One example is if the TSH is within normal limits 0-5 the thyroid dose could be insufficient. My TSH would be

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

I wish I had your expertise to be able to run my own lab testing! Just that amount of experience would really help me along in this health journey. When we see the primary care or generalists Dr they are often in the dark about our health as a whole. I feel because we have broken each system down for each specialist they don't understand how to work together as a whole.

@johnqpublic407

Жыл бұрын

That's very issue with the cholesterol/thyroid issue. It makes sense. When I finally had access to an endocrinologist, he was a bit of a different duck, and he suggested I take 1 or 2 sugar free Metamucil doses/qd. I only do 1, and struggle with thyroid, but my cholesterol is excellent! I also had a gp in Texas tell me that synthroid can cause osteoporosis. So I'm trying to get off synthetic, dial in the diet, and supp with armor in the future. Cheers

@deepattison9329

Жыл бұрын

The amount of ignorance in the PCP community about thyroid function is very high. My thyroid function was inadequate for years before my cancer was found by accident. I knew that I had a problem but didn't want to fight with my MD over it. The patient is not listened to when dealing with thyroid function. Most people know that they don't feel right but the numbers take precedence for most doctors. Go to a real endocrinologist.

@weewhorobin8202

Жыл бұрын

I had cancer of the thyroid in 84 and been on levothyroxine since. I never knew about this information. I’m tired and balding. I’m going to ask my gp about this

@seviregis7441

Жыл бұрын

Interesting information, thank you

I just came across your video a year later. I think the more I learn and the more I hear other's experiences are like mine (conventional not working, being shamed by mainstream Western medicine, my body being destroyed on Levothyroxine after 20 years) I think we are the majority. Something needs to change. Thanks for sharing.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

7 ай бұрын

Hi again. I do feel that sadly we are the majority. And I will keep speaking up until we can make a change. I am tired of how we are treated so poorly.

@13family1313

7 ай бұрын

@@inspiredtothriveMarie God bless you. I will keep trying as well. Thank you for sharing this❤️

They refuse to prescribe it because they don’t make any kickback money on it. Natural thyroid is very inexpensive, whereas the synthetics are very costly. Doctors get a diversity of incentives for every script they write. Insurance is also refusing to cover it. This is all about $$$ and the doctors are controlled by hedge fund investors along with the pharmaceutical and insurance companies they own. I tell these doctors what they need to hear: (1) I know what’s best for my body (2) one size fits all medicine is malpractice. (3) I’m not a statistic on an insurance chart, I’m a dynamic living organism with unique genetics that no one else has, with a long well understood personal history of trial and error (4) I know pharmaceutical companies offer incentives for their products being prescribed but Armour doesn’t.

I have experienced the same stubbornness from doctors too in regards to my hypothyroidism. They don’t listen at all to what I say. I am not a child. I had a full head of hair but now that I am on the levothyroxine, my hair is falling out. I have lost at least half my hair. ……and yes, they say “it must be from something else.” I have found that I seem to know more about thyroid through my own research than they do. All of them are completely ignorant about the nutrition. They say “eat what ever you want “, but that is not true. Anyhow, good luck to you. Let’s continue the good fight!!

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Let's keep up the good fight! I had the same experience with my hair and I refuse to take that thyroid medication! The dr at the time said he was ok with my hair falling out as long as my numbers were normal. They don't listen or even pay attention to the latest studies that are out. And you are 100% right about the nutrition advice.

I am in central Florida and my regular dr was happy to prescribe Armor Thyroid. I have been on it for almost a year and my husband says that he has noticed a big difference with me. I quit going to an Endocrinologist because he wouldn’t listen to me. I will stick with my regular dr.

@MicheleJane

18 күн бұрын

Im in central FL too, and cannot get the trearment I need with enocrinologists. Im suffering too. Any chance you'd share drs name?

I was on Armour thyroid and never felt good. My hair was falling out, I had joint pain, fatigue, you know the drill. I switched to NP thyroid and it was almost an immediate change. The fallout of my hair slowed down and then stopped completely. The joint pain and stiffness went away. I could actually stay awake and be mobile without the fatigue. My doc had kept increasing the Armour and it did nothing but make me feel worse. I found out later that NP thyroid is a much cleaner drug. There are fillers in Armor and not everyone can tolerate them. Try finding a functional medicine doctor or osteopathic doctor. Forget the endocrine doctor. Good luck

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Nice to hear your story. I was actually going to try np and see if I noticed a difference. Now I will try it for sure. Thank you for the info.

@Myeverydaywifelife

Жыл бұрын

Yes same here! I was actually feeling amazing in Armour after switching from Synthroid but then it was recalled for symptoms people were having bad side effects or something ( sorry it’s been years I don’t remember which it was) I was on Naturethyroid after that but then there was a shortage of that at one point so I am now in NPthyroid. Still have some issues but I feeling mostly good.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

@@Myeverydaywifelife I think I can also remember that recall. I was thinking NP thyroid might be an alternative for me but checking to see how it is different than Armour. Its amazing that thyroid medication can be this hard.

@Lyntique

Ай бұрын

After 27 yrs on Synthroid with all the hypo symptoms but dr liked the tsh, I switched to Armour and was doing well until the formulation changed. Switched to WP thyroid which was my favorite until it mysteriously went out of production. Then NP which is also great!

I bit of clarification: every NDT (natural desiccated pig thyroid) med I'm familiar with isn't desiccated pig thyroid compounded into tablets, but rather an extract of desiccated pig thyroid controlled for T4 (prohormone same as synthroid) and T3 (active hormone) content compounded in tablets. I've been self medicating with such NDT tablets out of Thailand for decades without issue after my Doc who prescribed NDT tablets retired. Sadly, there's only one supplier still left there (Thyroid-S) and price has gone way up, but still cost competitive with any USA NDT tablets I'm aware of, and no need to get prescription from USA Doc or NP. Your report that most USA Docs near you won't prescribe separate T4 and T3 tablets, at least as a transition before trying T4 alone (for someone who's been on NDT tablets), is most disturbing. FDA wouldn't allow sale of separate T3 tablets if there was a problem taking them with T4 under a Doc or NP's supervision. Humans aren't uniform manufactured goods. T4 alone may be fine for many hypothyroid patients, but it doesn't work for everyone. These same physicians would think nothing of trial switching a patient with high bp from an ACE inhibitor to a calcium channel blocker and/or a beta blocker, if the ACE inhibitor wasn't bringing down their bp. Seems nuts to take a one size fits all approach with hypothyroidism.

Doctor's obligation is to the pharmaceutical companies that pay them kick backs for their prescribed medicines. They have no idea about what they think they know.

I go to a holistic doctor and am prescribed Armour thyroid and i have had no issues! And my hair does not fall out as it did with levothyroxine! Truth!!!!

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

I am searching for one now. And I wonder why our hair falls out ? At least you have a good dr. Stay well!

You just described my exact life! I finally got a regular doctor to try me on Liothyronine (Cytamel) I felt soooo much better! It wasn't the Armour like I wanted but it did stop my headaches, hair loss, weight gain, extreme exhaustion, brain fog, etc until Covid hit (which I never got and never took the shots) and their offices closed for a time then only took a few patients at a time and it took forever to get an appointment to get labs done and the Lio adjusted. By 6 months out my numbers were so bad they tried to get me into a hospital. I absolutely refuse to go to those death factories! The doc insisted we go back on Levothyroxin and it went downhill again from there. Oh but my numbers are 'decent'. I have a lot of sensitivities and inflammation with the Hashimoto's as well. No Corn, Wheat, Soy, Dairy (I can only use A2 raw milk), no make up, I make my own soaps, lotions, cleaning supplies, laundry powder and I take a ton of supplements like B vitamins but my body is not absorbing the supplements very well. I'm starting to think the Levothyroxin ( created by the devil himself I think) caused all of that from the beginning. I eat only organic foods I grow and make from scratch. But still life is miserable. I keep praying for an answer (a miracle?). I'm 60 now and look like my grandmother. I don't take any other prescriptions besides the Levo either. I totally get your frustration! Right there with you!

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

So sorry you are also living this thyroid nightmare. It just doesn’t make sense other than kickbacks to not administer t3. Keep looking for a dr and I hope you can find armour or just t3 soon! I am beyond frustrated and so tired of this every time I need refills. It shouldn’t be this hard. It’s easier to get on a million other drugs they offer but t3 like cytomel and armour they act as if we are asking for speed. I am just like you and pretty much reacting to everything. I hope you can find some relief soon.

@arizonajo2791

Жыл бұрын

I have gut issues on Levo, Synthroid. It got so bad I quit taking it. Low and behold my gut went back to normal! I saw a GI doc and he said I don’t recommend not taking your Levo, but one of the side effects is overactive bowels!

@deepattison9329

Жыл бұрын

@@arizonajo2791 Thank you. You have given me a possible explanation for one of my worst problems.

@shirleysays0129

Жыл бұрын

Levothyroxine made by Pfizer or devil, same thing.

Been there done that! I am right there with you sister!!! Doctors can be a real piece of work!

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

They sure can be! And people wonder why I take breaks in between visits. lol They are all a piece of work until you find the one that isn't.

@t.b.1596

Жыл бұрын

@@inspiredtothriveMarie I forgot to tell you that your video was very informative and I loved your presentation...Thank you for posting 🥰🥰🥰

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

@@t.b.1596 Thank you! I really appreciate that.

Great video.. we need more truth tellers out there.. that the medical industry is not always looking out for us…

It is so much easier to deal with a family doctor rather than a specialist. I've gotten a little resistance but they always prescribe what I want. I use NP thyroid but have also used NatureThroid. Both are natural pig thyroid and have been so much better than Synthroid or the generic Levothyroxine. I had horrible heart palpitations, hair loss, mood swings and migraine headaches that all went away with the natural thyroid replacement. See your family doctor for your Armour.

I was diagnosed when I was 17 and I'm 66 now. I do well on Naturethroid made at Women's International Pharmacy. I've been on Levothyroxine, Synthroid, Armour, NP. None were effective. I have Hashimoto's. It's the least of the conditions I deal with since I have stage 3 COPD, pulmonary arterial hypertension, chronic fatigue, severe obstructive sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, vocal cord dysfunction as a result of years of bronchitis back to back with pneumonia after a client came into my spa with pertussis. Autoimmune diseases are very susceptible to stress and finding that thyroid treatment plan and medication that is best for you is worth the time and effort. It makes all the difference in walking the tightrope of trying to manage living with disease. I do better when my foods are nutrient dense, high quality, low sugar, high protein and quality supplements including selenium, magnesium, zinc, theanine and P5P, among others. And so important to get a good night's sleep. Wish everyone here health and happiness.

Another issue with Armour is that one never has the appropriate amount of T3 in their body. The healthy body will create T3 in the appropriate amount for the body to function. I had the same story as you, my body couldn't transform T4 into T3 so synthroid didn't work for me and I was lucky enough to have a doctor who gave me Armour to try and I instantly felt alive again. Really, within 20 minutes I went from living in a fog to my usual energetic self. He did warn me that over time my joints would suffer from inevitable over dosage of T3 that triggers glycemic activity that eats away at joints. Still, having no choice I took Armour for around 20 years until I found a modality that healed my condition and I can now make my own T3. Unfortunately, I have had to have both knees and both hips replaced as they did degenerate as predicted. Now at 78 years old my new knees and hips are working really well thankfully,

@inspiredtothriveMarie

2 ай бұрын

Do you mind sharing what helped you ? Thanks for your story.

I have been on Armour over thirty years but when it got hard to get some years ago I went to a compounding pharmacy. He mixed porcine with a probiotic and let me tell you I felt so good I was even thinking on going back to work. Then he sold the business and the new pharmacist instead of using a probiotics she was using that filler that starts with a M and I was having bad reactions to it. I had to go back to Armour which I react to also because of the filler but it’s the best that I have available for now. Hashitmotos is no joke.

@travelinggirl6681

3 ай бұрын

Maltodextrin? I don't tolerate the fillers either. They put so much junk in medicines---silicon dioxide, talc, GMO corn, etc...

I just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I started on levothyroxin 25mcg felt really good for the first month. Losing weight and more energy. But I started feeling like my body was on fire, nervous, couldn’t sleep and had a odd feeling that my head was buzzing lol. So I stopped the medication. Waited for about 3 weeks than went to my doctors and told them how I stopped taking the medication and how I was feeling. My doctor actually suggested me taking armor. Saying it might do better for me. I got it filled about two days ago. I’ve been really nervous to start taking it. I don’t like taking medication’s anyway a few years back I had an allergic reaction to some medicine that I was taking and it really messed me up on wanting to start new medication’s. So planning on starting the armour thyro 30mg tomorrow. I’m hoping it helps I’m ready to get my life back. Tired of feeling tired all the time no energy, tired of dry skin not being able to lose weight and feeling depressed.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean about being worried and scared about our reactions to new meds. Did the dr have any idea what ingredient could have caused it and hoping it’s not in armour at all. Let me know how you do and good luck on your health journey.

Wow, I totally agree with you and have been on Armour Thyroid for over 25 years. My GP did ask me to try Synthroid and I did not feel good on it after a few weeks. Since then, I've been back on Armour taking 60mg and an additional 15mg if my bloodwork indicates it's necessary. So frustrating and I hope you find the doctor who agrees with you on how to live your best life, as you said.

My doctor prescribed Levo for me years ago. I did not like it and went to 60mg Armour. I simply told him that the data I had read made me confident that it would do the job. I see him once every year and run a full set of labs not just pertaining to thyroid but extensive bloodwork as well. It has been 10 years. I read through the data and decide what I need to do. My doctor supports me and he knows I put in the work. I have always maintained a very high level of fitness and a very healthy diet. I am currently considering going Gluten Free to see if greater improvement can be had. I think the fitness is significant as well because my doctor initially was surprised I was not over weight nor sluggish. Sometimes you have to just push yourself a bit. I luckily went heavy on the Biology and Science in school which helped me to understand what I read as it pertains to health.

Taking Armour Thyroid for decades. Had trouble with Synthroid. Labs are done every 6 months with no problems.

I laughed so hard when you told your doctor “ I don’t care to go bald at this time”!!!

@deepattison9329

Жыл бұрын

It is a real problem to lose your hair from a preventable situation.

The sales people from Sanoz (Synthroid manufacturer) has done a great job bad mouthing/trashing Armour.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

9 ай бұрын

Yes they have!!

@lallagammon5027

3 ай бұрын

They may even be offering doctors "perks" to prescribe their brand.

@dmarcouxbeatty374

2 ай бұрын

Don't get me started! The one to blame for all of this is Clinton. Generic medication from China, 1993! They pretty much became mandatory!

I refused to take the latest thyroid medicine because I couldn’t sleep. I told my dr I’ve taken Armour thyroid with no problems . I won’t take anything that makes me feel worse . Be warriors for your health. Our medical system and drug companies are killing us!!! Find a functional doctor!

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

I agree! Good luck with your health journey.

My husband has struggled for 25 years wirh same Dr and attitudes. Finally found a Dr who prescribed NP, now he is doing great. The Dr. Is not part of Medicare anymore, a hormone specialist who treats her patients with what They need. Such a blessing Don't give up, there out there

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

Your story is terrifying. I was just diagnosed with non- Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism. I’m going through this nightmare right now, and have been reduced to tears several times. I have a doc willing to order Armour, but my insurance company and pharmacy have made this entire process so difficult!!! I have been trying to get Armour mailed with a couple of other regular meds… but they’ve stalled, gotten the information or order incorrect, etc, and this morning after a month of this nonsense, I received an expedited delivery of Synthroid!!! I opened the package and sobbed. After another hour and a half on the phone, the pharmacy promised that the order for Armour has been filled and I will receive it no later than Friday… color me skeptical.

In 1991, after the birth of my son, I developed Grave's disease. They ended up kiling my thyroid. My PCP prescribed Amour thyroid. I did well on it, but when I was pregnant with my second in 1998, my OB-Gyn switched me to Levoxthyrine. I didn't like it all all. Finally, I was put in Synthroid. Love it

Thank you for your research and for speaking up.

Amazing video! So glad i found it! Great info! Keep sending more great info and tips! Thanks again.

So my practitioner wanted me to take levo for hypothyroidism instead, I bought ancestral, supplements, thyroid, and healed myself using that, doctors so quick to just prescribe prescribe prescribe

@inspiredtothriveMarie

9 ай бұрын

I have wanted to try that one but haven’t yet. Do you have to keep supplementing with it?

Thank you, Marie, for sharing your experiences!

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for listening!

I agree with you. Armour was the only that worked for and I went through the same frustrations. It’s a nightmare.

THANK YOU SOOOOO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING THIS!!!!!

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! I hope it helped you in some way.

There are key nutrients that play a role in converting t4 to t3. Once I got those into optimal ranges I did much better on Levothyroxine. However, I still did better on Armour. My cholesterol rises above normal on t4 only. I had no problem getting Armour for 10 years, then moved to a different state and ran into resistance. The endo put me on synthroid and asked me to try it out. It's been 3 years and I'm doing well but as mentioned my cholesterol is higher on t4 only. I have to work 10 times as hard to keep my cholesterol in check. The good news is that I can get Armour if I needed it. There is a list of Natural Dessicated prescribing doctors online for each state and several are in my area. Also there are several virtual physicians online who prescribe Armour and their fees are low (about $40 per visit).

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your ideas about how to get Armour. It has been a bit strange with this drug for a while but I am managing to find a dr that will prescribe it. What a mess!

@MomofBoys1115

Жыл бұрын

Hi, could you please list the website for the Dr's that would prescribe Armour, as I'm having trouble finding this. Thank you!

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

@@MomofBoys1115 I sure can. I have found a few good resources for these drs and I will post a video ASAP that lists all of the resources. I’ll also reply here with the link to the site when I get back to the computer.

@MomofBoys1115

Жыл бұрын

@@inspiredtothriveMarie Thank you! I will be watching :)

@tendr247

Жыл бұрын

T3 works for me.

I had Hashimoto's. Then, I worked with a chiropractor. He ordered a blood test. He prescribed vitamins and a couple of other things. My leaky gut was healed. I have had a healthy thyroid since 2013. I seldom take any medication now.

@savedonlybygrace4705

9 ай бұрын

Can you share those vitamins and other things?

@RationalNon-conformist

4 ай бұрын

You must not have had full blown hypothyroidism.. I had hashimotos, too-and was slim with thick hair.. my issues were more mild and needed no medication, just nutrition and healing.. until my son was born.. it turned into full blow hypo, it was terrible. I wish I had done carnivore in pregnancy, I do think full blown hypo can be avoided, but once it hits, medication is usually needed.

@RationalNon-conformist

4 ай бұрын

@@savedonlybygrace4705 eat liver.. beef heart, etc. Take vit D3, k2, magnesium.. do not age has a good one. You don’t need extra supplements if you eat organ meat, especially raw. You can cut small pieces and swallow it raw. I also recommend carnivore. If you have full blown hypothyroidism, you may need medication until the symptoms resolve.. some can get off of them if they heal and have low stress, but that’s usually more rare these days.

@RationalNon-conformist

4 ай бұрын

@@savedonlybygrace4705my comment was deleted.. I don’t know why, but.. I did say to eat liver and other organ meats for healing.. that’s where the nutrients are going to be fully available and it’s natural, and red meat. Carnivore is also so very healing. Vit D, k2, magnesium product from donotage is also great.

Oh l so understand! I am looking at this video for my friend, who is taking natural thyroid meds for the same reasons as you...but l have the Same Problem with doctors over osteoporosis...mindlessly and determinedly prescribing pharma meds with known horrible side effects, when l am having great success already, with natural supplements. More than that, l am seeing even better results than those projected with their meds.!! So many of us are getting smart about meds, and cannot fathom the (widespread) robotic responses of our doctors. Thankyou for posting this. We need to stick together, and encourage each other to think, question, be strong, speak up, and support one another....and Get Well. God bless. 😊👍❤

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Please share with me your supplements for osteoporosis!! I would love to know what is working for you. God bless.

@bevfitzsimmonds3382

Жыл бұрын

@@inspiredtothriveMarie Okay, here goes...vit K2 (menaquinone 7) 180mg/day; calcium 600mg ×2 /day; vit D 1000IU ×2 /day; magnesium (340mg) & zinc (4mg)combo ×2/day; silica/selenium combo ×1/day; vit C 2000mg/day. Low caffeine lifestyle (1 cup of caffienated tea/ day...not strong). [Caffiene interferes with the activity of magnesium.] No alcohol [ also interferes with calcium absorbtion].Good diet (lots of leafy greens!). Walk at least 1km (1/2 mile)/day. Herbal tea at bedtime for good sleep...this is when calcium is laid down in the bones (and good sleep helps my fibromyalgia!). Gentle and careful gardening, which uses all of my muscles, and helps pump the calcium around. My initial scan, after a spontaneous break In each of my feet, showed severe osteoperosis. After one year of prescribed meds, had l taken them, my skeleton would have been expected to have shown a 5% improvement, barring stopping because of side effects [ which included all the same as l had with fibromyalgia anyway (fatigue, sleepiness, brain fog, aching...like l needed more of that!), along with nausea, vomitting and the runs, and possible spontaneous fracture of the thigh bone, and dissolving of the jaw bone.. (go figure!)]. With the supps alone, my second scan showed almost 10% improvement in bone density!! That was 5 years ago. I have had a few slips and trips that "should" have caused a break, but never have, since then. My doctors had never heard of vit K2. Still don't want to know... And to this day, pressure me to "decide which prescribed meds l am going to take"...vit K2 is the form of vit K that transfers calcium from the bloodstream into the bone matrix. It also flushes accumulated excess calcium from the heart and the kidneys, and into the bones, where it belongs! 👍. l am due for another scan this year... l am looking forward to it! 😏 Well, l think l have covered everything, and l hope this is useful. All the very Best. ❤💪🦴😊

I've used Armor for about 20 years and it's worked great for me. I had an allergic reaction to Synthroid. My insurance refuses to pay for it so it's out of pocket. It's worth the $45. a month since it works so well for me.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

I also pay out of pocket for Armour and I have heard NP thyroid would be a bit cheaper since its the generic. I wish we dind't have to pay out of pocket but I agree with you that it is totally worth it since it works so well for us.

@MaryBethMcCoy

Жыл бұрын

I also pay for it out of pocket since insurance doesn’t cover it. I buy a 3 month supply and use GoodRX, so I get a better rate.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

@@MaryBethMcCoy that’s a great idea. I need to check into goodrx.

@pattijesinoski1958

Жыл бұрын

@@inspiredtothriveMarie bioequivalence is not the same between the two.

@pattijesinoski1958

Жыл бұрын

@@MaryBethMcCoy I save a big 3.00 on 100 pills.

I had a TT 8 yrs ago due to cancer. I’ve been on Synthroid 150 mcg for 5 yrs. My Endo has completely ignored my symptoms and going to the ER 2x last month for lower extremities swelling and heart issues. When I asked about trying Armour a few months ago he made some bar room joke about scrapping the floor of a pig locker for hotdogs and thyroid or something to that effect. I went two days without meds and I woke up feeling so much better. I’ve decided to pursue Tirosint but in the meantime I’m on Armour. I never did give Armour an honest try. I’ve been cautioned by a few endos and the pharmacist for the same reasons you’ve been told. It was my functional dr that prescribed the Armour last year. I don’t think she’s 100% on top of things in understanding the labs, etc but at least she was willing to help me pursue other options.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

2 ай бұрын

I am so happy you were at least able to try it. What makes me mad is they don’t live how we live and I bet they would try other meds if they felt the same way we feel. Keep pushing them until you feel good again.

@joynjrny

2 ай бұрын

@@inspiredtothriveMarie I’m sure they would. They should know the side effects of each drug prescribed for our condition. They should explore other Rx options. That’s what they get paid 6 figures for right? Even after the very thing I’ve been through my Endo still wanted me suppressed at 150mcg (in a near hyper state). I had to tell him no. Who knows after the Tirosint arrives I may just stick to the Armour after all.

One of the best videos on hypothyroidism. Truly, I applaud you. I have an Endo who is willing to put me on Armour after countless emergency visits and hospital stays. We tried Tirosint and then added T3 because Levo was wreaking havoc with my body and causing panic attacks, Dysautonomia symptoms and pain all over. While I improved slightly, my quality of life is still poor. I can’t wait to see if Armour is my answer. I have been on thyroid meds for 29 years and everything changed approximately 4 years ago. Generic T4 worked once but no more.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

5 күн бұрын

@@finerwithage I really hope you find what works for you. It’s crazy what they make us do just to get meds that work for us. Please let me know how you do. Hope you feel better soon.

@finerwithage

5 күн бұрын

@@inspiredtothriveMarie So kind of you to respond. Wishing the very best for you.

Armor thyroid is made in large batches. For whatever reason the batches are NEVER exactly the same. The strength will vary just a little bit. Either a little higher or lower than the batch before. Also, it’s made from pigs and a lot of people see pigs as unclean animals. That’s one reason why doctors switch patients to Synthroid. Every batch is exactly the same as the one before and the ones after. Doctors know the patient is getting the same strength medication each time so the lab reports will be extremely accurate. I have hypothyroidism that began when I was 12. I started on Proloid, then switched to Armor Thyroid and then Synthroid when I was 34, so it’s been about 25 years I’ve been on Synthroid. When I was pregnant for the second time my thyroid gland produced too much thyroid hormone so the Synthroid med had to be adjusted for a few months. I see no good reason to take you off the Armor thyroid IF your doing well on it. If possible, depending on if you have insurance or not buy one year supply or at least a few months worth at a time. This should ensure all your tablets come from one batch, hopefully. Tell the pharmacist your situation and they might be able to order a large bottle with the same lot. The doctor will have to put on the RX a years supply given all at one time. Call different pharmacies and check the prices. You may have to pay out of pocket for the Armor brand. It’s about $1 per tablet. Check with older doctors. They would be more likely to prescribe the Armor brand. The younger docs have been taught not to use it. I once paid out of pocket for a brand name rx because I liked it more than the generic. To me it was worth every penny. I’m not a doctor. These are my opinions. 😊 Gotta legally cover my bootie. I wish you the best. 😊

You probably already know this, but you might try seeing a gynecologist for the Armour thyroid. My gynecologist is the one who discovered I had hypothyroidism and she actually prefers prescribing Armour over Synthroid.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Yes!! I actually just stumbled into this area and my gyn is happily prescribing it. I just had them run hormones and they offered thyroid. He also preferred armour. It’s a win win.

@tucsonwisewoman9523

Жыл бұрын

I took armour for 40 years. When I went on synthetic I put on 10 lb then I went on to NP and I feel much better

Thank you! Very informative. God bless. 🙏

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thank you for the blessing.

Thanks so much for sharing. I was just recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism a month ago and prescribed synthroid. Will be looking for a naturopathic doc in the Dallas area. I'll mention armour. Thank you.

You are SO right! Finally after many years my super-high Reverse T3 is coming down. I don’t know why, but I’m glad. I have been very blessed to have found 2 naturopathic doctors who are glad to prescribe Armour thyroid for me.

This sounds so familiar. Finally got diagnosed , got synthetic T4. Much better than nothing. I still dont feeel right. Get synthetic T3 added. Much better, but still have symptoms. I did my research, pre- internet. Finally got to try the Canadian versus of Amour. I'm happy with this, funcrioning well. My GP retired, the replacement GP doesn't like Desicated Thyroid, and got rather hostile about it. But my blood tests came back as usual, and he finally let me stay on a drug that does work. I'd hate to go back to the synthetics.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

7 ай бұрын

They make it so hard, when it doesn't have to be!

Congratulaciones! I admired you for been brave! Thanks for this information, at 76 yes old, my doctor prescribed Armour, and I was reluctant to take any kind of “dgs” I stared to my research and I’m glad that the algorithm posted you speech. Thanks a lot, now I feel more confident because I found good results. I wish you long and healthy life! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌹🙏🏼❤️

@inspiredtothriveMarie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m hoping to share my story to help others. If for any reason you do have a problem with the armour let us know. Good luck to you and your health. ❤️

My wife uses the Armour thyroid because the synthetic never relieved her symptoms. Our primary doctor listened to her and gladly prescribes the Armour. Our medical insurance will not cover it, only the synthetic despite our doctor contacting the provider and explaining that my wife needs the Armour which is very expensive.

@teresahiler5866

2 ай бұрын

Exactly the same thing is going on for me. My Medicare and supplemental insurance refuse to pay towards my NP thyroid medication. It works well for me. I have to pay for it out of pocket.

Every doctor, if I had my way, would spend at least four years hypothyroidism, then perhaps they'd understand us.

I fired my doctor. I asked what causes hypothyroid. He did not know. I asked what causes it? He did not know. Never going back again.

Dr. Ken D. Berry has as list of docs across the country who will prescribe Armour. He'd on YT and his wife, Nurse, Neisha has Hshi and each have channels that address these issues from the aspect of the Proper Human Diet, Keto, and carnivore. I've been upgraded (?+) from hypo- to Hashi, and in the past 3y, I'ne lost just under 100 lbs. doing progressively-less-imperfect keto, and I lost the pre-diabetic diagnosis. Iwant to get over that or get it under control so I don't need meds.

TYSM! I am going through Hashimoto's thyroiditis issue and I am going to check out this Armour thyroid with my doctor and see what happens

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Good luck with the dr and just be aware some drs won’t like armour but it is an option that is available to us.

Lady this has been my life for 25+ years. Am sick of medical nazis!

So if doctors are refusing to prescribe it, why do I keep it on my shelf? I don't have the space to keep meds on the shelf that we don't sell. Yes, Synthroid/levothyroxine is a lot more common. I still sell a lot of Armour Thyroid/NP Thyroid though. Worst smelling med in the pharmacy, smells just like a pig farm. (I have first hand knowledge.) The bigger issue is insurances don't cover it or cover it at a Tier 3 or Tier 4 drug.

I want to thank you for taking good time and energy to give us this message. I say, "Amen and Amen" 😇 be well, honey.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Ай бұрын

You too my friend. Take care

I told my doctor that if he wanted me to remain his patient we had to mutually agree that he wouldn't act like God and I wouldn't expect miracles.

Thank you for the info. Good to know, there is a good alternative to Levothyroxine. Just need a good Endocrinologist who will prescribe Armour Thyroid.

When a doctor told me the very same thing the doctors told you, I asked the pharmacist about that. The pharmacist said, they cannot stabilize the synthetics any more than they can stabilize the natural brands, no difference. Stayed on Armour for years. Another interesting thing I learned about doctors and drug reps, is, doctors get "perks" from pharmaceutical companies to prescribe certain drugs. Wishing everyone the best of luck on their journey to good health.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

3 ай бұрын

Interesting comment by the pharmacist. The drug reps are always visiting the dr offices and it has nothing to do with what is best for us. Thanks for commenting

@lallagammon5027

2 ай бұрын

Another thing I recall, there is a "full spectrum" thyroid test that covers much more than the FreeT4 and Free T3 tests. Unfortunately many will not get diagnosed until losing their jobs and worse. Just like a neighbor we had years ago. The endocrinologist kept telling her she was fine when she, clearly, was not fine!

Interesting vid and interesting comments on this by others. I had a total thyroidectomy 25 years ago and have been on "thyroxine" or T4 as it's called here in Australia. "Armour" is a dirty word here and while I don't have the current hypothesis on it here, I would certainly say that there would be almost no endocrinologists prescribing it here. As for my T4 levels I have blood tests and adjust my own levels from time to time. I know my own body better than local doctors and endocrinologists.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

It is interesting that the same thing is happening in multiple countries. They just all seem to hate Armour thyroid with out explanations.

@deepattison9329

Жыл бұрын

@@inspiredtothriveMarie The drug companies have their boots on the necks of the physicians and their hands in our pockets.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

@@deepattison9329 very true!

@jannlittle4745

7 ай бұрын

I don'tknow what other ingredient go into levothyroxine but I can't take it. I swell very badly and have to take Zyrtec when I take it. She just put me on 30 of armor. So far I love it. I'm hoping it works out. I do take a b complex with digestive enzymes because I've had pernicious anemia. I think I have poor absorption. They are actually helping with the fingernails and hair. I will fight and fight to stay off levothyroxine.

Thank you so much for posting this video; it is very helpful. I am dealing with thyroid issues that I believe have been missed/ignored by my doctors over the years to the point I wound up on disability. Hopefully, I have finally found a doctor who will work with me. Two other doctors who write extensively on thyroid issues are Dr. Izabella Wentz and Dr. Datis Kharrazian. They practice functional medicine as well. What I also learned from another channel is that a reason some doctors only prescribe synthetic thyroid medication is because they are paid by the pharmaceutical company to do so.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they are paid and it’s impossible to get good medical care via insurance these days. I hope the new drs will work with you and get your health on the way to healing. We can do this!!

I agree with most everything said here regarding endocrinologists. My family doctor did prescribe Armour but it became too expensive for me to buy at hundreds of dollars a month ad insurance would no longer cover it! So, she researched and did prescribe the T3 and T4 combination that I now take. Hopefully I will never have to see an endocrinologist again!!

Also, I want to Laugh at the speed comment, lol. Most of us don’t want to be on any medication, but we need it! It’s not like speed when your replacing what is missing.. what a ridiculous doctor. Imagine if that doctor knew what T3 dose I’m on, he would think I’m a druggy. No, I need 75 mcg 2X a day of T3, even when I’m a (US) size 2/4. I’ve seen a lot of people who take 50+ mcg per day.. but some doctors need more education. I highly recommend Paul Robinson and the book called, Mitochondria not Hypochondria. Thank you for sharing your experience! Oh, and carnivore works so well for me.. if anyone is looking for a way to lose weight and feel better.

Cyndi Good for you, smart of you, brave of you. You have to take charge of your own health.

I relate to everything you said. Thank you!

Yes , you're very true only armour thyroid works for me. I tried all the synthetic but I don't feel good. Thanks God , my doctor prescribes me what I want. And thankful for the pharmacist who gave me the suggestion to go with armour. Thank you for making this video its an eye opener. So hard to have a hypothyroid. God bless.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

It is shocking to me that a t hyroid medication could cause this much drama. But I will keep fighting to get what I need. Good luck on your health journey.

After my regular MD retired I decided to stick with a NP who was in the office. I talked with her about switching to Armor Thyroid and she was very open to giving it a try. She said, you know your body and how you feel better than I do. I’ve been taking it ever since.

Years ago when I was finally correctly diagnosed with hypothyroidism the MD prescribed Armour thyroid. He told me don't ever go off this drug because it is the best drug for your condition. An old time drug but the best were hus words. He is now deceased and I still remember what he said. My new MD showed no resistance to continue in prescribing this drug. I have had no problems. Unfortunately NO Medicare drug plan will pay for it. So I continue to pay for it out of my pocket but well worth having good health.

Glad you posted this video. I've always run into this problem with Dr's. They will not listen or discuss natural options even if it has been used successfully for decades. In your case I'd consider getting the medicine you need online to from outside the country,I do it for some of my meds. You my want to look at Mexican pharmacies for "Cynoplus" among others. If you rely to much on Dr's you will eventually be sorry.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

These are great options I wasn't even aware of! Are you able to order through the mail or do you have to visit the country?

@suewilkinson910

Жыл бұрын

@@inspiredtothriveMarie These sales pharmacies often have web site ordering. Or telephone. Do your research into them first. Find people who are happy using them if you can. We have almost no option other than to import from Mexico or US if we want NDT in the UK.

I was prescribed Armour thyroid, liothyronine and Levothyroxine at the same time by my endocrinologist…. But I was recently taken off of Armour thyroid by my PCP and I’m only taking liothyronine and Levothyroxine for now until I retake my labs this month.

Thank you for this. My mother has the same issue.

THIS!! I have gone to so many Dr.s and finally my new female PCP put me on it with no hesitation. I have felt horrible for years, levels at the very bottom of ranges and getting the run around for over 10 years, Had half of my thyroid removed when I was 18. I could not figure out WHY it was so hard to get them to prescribe it.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry you also deal with this! It’s crazy that it’s this hard to get a med that is made for hypothyroidism. I had to say it out loud. Glad you found a dr to prescribe it to you.

I have similar story. I have Hashimotos and I went through 5 endocrinologists before one would listen to me. I was on synthyroid at first but after I had my thyroid removed ( cancer) it wasn’t working for me I tried Armour finally a doctor would prescribe it to me after I begged. I felt so much better right away! But then they recalled it because it was giving people bad side effects, they later fixed the problem with new formula. I was put in Natutethyroid but after a year that was recalled too for some reasons or maybe it was there was a shortage? Anyway I’m now on NPthyroid now but still have issues now and again. I think my first endocrinologist didn’t want to prescribe Armour because he did not know how to manage it, he had no experience with it. That’s understandable but he never said that he just said let me prescribe me a anti instead I’m like no thanks!! I knew better. I still have bouts of depression here and there because of it.

I told my doctor I wasn’t going to take the synthetic thyroid meds! He writes armor thyroid for me! Most doctors haven’t helped me at all! I tell them I feel aweful on the synthetic stuff! I feel great now on armor thyroid

I had such a bad reaction to armour thyroid.

Thank You for making this Video - I am making an appointment with a functional dr asap ❤ Endo drs need to be more focused on the patients than supporting big farma my opinion 😊

@inspiredtothriveMarie

2 ай бұрын

Yes! It’s very evident that they could care less. Hope you find a good one. Good luck.

I've been in T4 only hades since 2005. I have felt like crap for so long, I have no fight left in me. Doesn't help to be uninsured. The excuse I have been consistently given from day one is that Armour thyroid would be bad for me due to potential heart issue. I've never even gotten to try it. I'm glad you're advocating for yourself and hope you get what you need.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

You can ask them for cytemel it is a synthetic t3 that can be added to what you currently take. I am not sure if because of your heart issue they will refuse but you can always ask. I hope you can find some relief.

@MoonbeamStarlaSilver

Жыл бұрын

@@inspiredtothriveMarie I need to edit my comment. The thing is, I don't have heart issues! Never did other than an "innocent" murmur. They tell me that Armour is a risk to me developing heart issues. I have asked for Cytomel as well. They will give me nothing but Synthroid. Every doctor, every time. Thank you for caring and the advice.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

@@MoonbeamStarlaSilver wow. Same thing for me. I have an innocent murmur and get the same excuses. Just amazing how they have us going in circles.

I was on Synthroid for years. My labs normalized but I never saw an improvement. I went off them when my dr didn’t refill my script and I haven’t seen a difference either. But this is intriguing

Ur totally right I have a great doctor I ask to try armor for two months and then test and see if it helps and he agreed. Good luck.

My type1 diabetic sister was on pork insulin most of her life ( cheap and worked great) but in recent years they now make it synthetic and it's more "pure" and stronger, so sometimes harder to control.

It must also be noted that most insurance companies will not cover Armour. Medicare won’t cover it!

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

I didn't realize that medicare won't cover it! I have been paying out of pocket for Armour for many years. This is very interesting! Thank you for sharing with me.

@valeriew5934

Жыл бұрын

Last year my Medicare insurance paid for Armour but United healthcare won’t in 2023

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

@@valeriew5934 thank you for weighing in The more data we have, the better.

@lindamoen6618

3 ай бұрын

I moved back to our home in northern MN and no one in our clinic would prescribe Armour thyroid. I got a private Dr. Who does not bill insurance directly to prescribe it for me after 3 years my husband said thats enough just go to the clinic so the bills will be paid. So I found a clinic who has absolutely nothing against Armour so I go 1.5 hours to get my meds. So stupid. Big pharma does not want anyone to take any kind of real meds only mfg ones.

Totally get what your saying. Had two doctors actually harrasse me for several years for taking Armour.( Another doctor put me on it.) They didn't care about me. They felt uncomfortable. I ended up at that time being their only patient on it. It was terrible.

20+ years of trying to get my thyroid regulated! I CAN NOT take the synthetic thyroid, it makes me high, just like your doctor said T3 would, but I didn't have any T3. I have seen no less than 10 endocrinologists over the years and finally gave up. I do nothing but holistic doctoring. They still have some issues with dosage but at least I have some of my life back. Sadly this is a never ending battle to regain my life. I also go to a practitioner that does energy testing and provides whole food supplements. The supplements stabilized ALL my numbers and even brought my cholesterol down.

oh I would also recommend making your own capsules with your own bulk items never buy premade capsules that have Magnesium Stearate which keeps your proteins from breaking down which in turn makes your whole body ache. This has everyone needing an anti-inflammatory to feel better. You can purchase your own capsule supply always look for a vegetable base capsule cover never gelatin because you don't know where it comes from or the process the animals went through.

Actually, it has nothing to do with labs. The issue comes in when women are unable to metabolize T4 into the active form of T3. Synthetic T4 is useless if your body in whatever dose you are prescribed is unable to activate it into the T3, which your body needs.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. In this particular case when asked the Dr said not being able to convert from T4 to T3 is a myth. If only they would listen a bit.

I was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease 15 years ago. The medication that I was on for a year began to destroy my liver. I had to stop it. So I had Radio iodine treatment to destroy my thyroid gland. I was then put on synthetic thyroid meds and I had a severe allergic reaction to all of them. I now take desiccated thyroid and if I was not able to get it I would literally die. It took several years of adjusting the dose to get my labs in the normal range but I’ve been stable now for many years. I wasn’t aware however that the dosage needs to be adjusted when you lose weight. My Endocrinologist never mentioned that to me. But I have lost about 25 lbs. but my levels appear to still be stable. Thanks for the great information.

Ask your GP to prescribe it instead of an endocrinologist.

Thank you for this information because I heard Amour is the best because it has 23 and 24 because it doesn't need the conversion. I believe you one hundred percent. I want to stay off synthetic drugs. We pay for all of this.

It is all about the drug companies control and making $$$. Great video

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is all about the drug companies, insurance and so on. I’m over it and just want to be well. Good luck on your health journey.

My amazing functional MD refuses to prescribe anything but Armour, as he hates synthetics for hypothyroidism. He loves the control he has with prescribing Armour in increments that work best.

They took out my thyroid because of suspicious activity with to many nodules. I haven't tried Armour thyroid medication yet. I haven't been having a good time of it all. I moved so I lost my primary care nurse practitioner of many years. If you have a good primary care doctor or nurse practitioner they can monitor you. They can order the labs and adjust your medication. I am happy you did make this video I just started non generic synthroid I am feeling a bit better but will ask for Armour next time.

@inspiredtothriveMarie

Жыл бұрын

Hope you get to feeling better soon. Sometimes adding the t3 is key for some of us. For me I can’t live with out it. And for others they can’t live with it. It’s so amazing how different each of us are. I just wish dealing with drs was easier. Thank you for showing support.

About labs being unstable with Natural Dessicated thyroid well I think that could be partially true as it is with me however the difference between synthyroid and Armour ( although I’m now on NPthytoid). Was like night and day and it literally only took a few days on it to feel better. I was severally frites send on synthyroid for 18 months after my thyroid was removed and 3 days on Armour and I felt like myself again. Amazing! Hubby was amazed too he saw with his own eye how much better I felt even though he couldn’t feel what I was feeling inside. It was about quality of life not labs results!!

I went through similar problems. I started taking Armor Thyroid when I was 17. A few years later an endocrinologist switched me to Synthroid. I was exhausted. I quit taking it for a few years because I felt worse with it. My hair fell out. I lost two babies. I finally found a family Dr to give me Armor. Within two weeks I started improving. I have found it’s better to go to a family Dr instead of an endocrinologist to get Armor. If you insist with them they will give it to you. It’s easier now than at one time. For a few years I had to go to a homeopathic Dr in another town and get my Armor at a drug store there about 1 1/2 hrs from me. I’m 68 now and whatever I have to do to get Armor is worth it. Don’t give up

@inspiredtothriveMarie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I did find it with a dr that likes it.