Re: New to group, looking for more solutions

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Hi, I take armour. What dose are you on.? What were you on?

Joan

>

> Hello all, My name is Tona and I live outside of Denver, Colorado.

I

> was diagnosed with hypothyroidism almost two years ago, and my GP

> prescribed Armour Thyroid. I have been taking it faithfully since

my

> diagnoses, but have never felt any different. I have no energy, I'm

> tired all the time, and I've gained about 18 pounds that won't go

> away no matter what I do with my diet or exercise plan. I was also

> diagnosed with depression a few years ago, and after trying a few

> meds (wellbutrin, lexapro and prozac), my doc and I settled on

Celexa.

>

> I discovered I had Hashimotos Thyroiditis last month. My husband

and

> I started an agressive health regimen with a meal plan and rigorous

> exercise (due to a car accident, I was working out at a much higher

> rate than my husband could do). In three weeks, my husband lost 10

> pounds and I lost 2. We did everything the same, so I went to my

doc

> and asked for a complete thryroid checkup. My doc found my

antibodies

> were sky high and diagnosed the Hashimotos. She recommended that my

> Armour Thyroid dosage not be changed at this time, but I needed to

> have my thyroid checked every six months.

>

> With my symptoms (low energy, depression, weight gain, intolerance

to

> heat, no sex drive, fatigue) I am wondering if anyone in the group

> has had a similar experience and if they know of anything I can

> supplement my current thyroid therapy with. My doc tells me that

> exercise is essential but I don't have the energy, the stamina or

the

> desire to do it. My doc is rather progressive, and is open minded

to

> many things, but I'm hoping for some answers from people who have

> been there and done that!

>

> Thanks everyone, I hope I'll be able to return the favor and help

> someone here using my experiences too!

> Tona

>