Guest guest Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 Hi , I also had a thyroidectomy (sub-total) but mine was 5 years ago. You poor thing, it's not a nice op hey? >The lethargy is awful. Yes isn't it? But give yourself time, it will take a while to get over the op and you need to be on Armour. Believe me, I wasted 5 years on Synthroid it just doesn't do it, especially for us people with no thyroids. >Currently, I am taking 100 mcgs of Synthroid and 2400 mg of Calcium VERY IMPORTANT - MAKE SURE you are taking your Calcium WELL APART from your thyroid treatments as this will stop the thyroid drugs from working. If you take your thyroid at 8am, take your calcium at 8pm!! >I am usually VERY energetic, It will take time to get your energy back, use it wisely in the meantime, rest, and avoid stimulants, alcohol, caffeine etc, you want to keep your body on as much as an even keel as you can. > To my surprise, my doc lowered her collar and.....the SCAR!! Excellent, your doc has a personal interest in thyroids then becase she suffers too, sounds a good person to stick with! Good news. > Does it taste icky? I also hear increase of a 1/4 to 1/2 grain every few weeks? I take my Armour orally every morning 1 hour before food but many of the gals on here prefer the sublingual method. It doesn't taste so bad. My doc raises me 1/2 grain every 3 weeks. I'm about to go up to 3.5, then 4 grains. > Any reading recomendations for a beginner? Thyroid Power by Dr Shames; The Great Thyroid Scandal by Dr Barry Peatfield. Remember, the blood tests are only 'tests' don't let your doctor go off them alone. If you don't feel right, or think you need more Armour then say, even if your TSH is supressed. Read & educate yourself as much as you can about this illness then you can have better discussions with your doc. Always keep a copy of your blood results & what dose you were on at the time. Take your temperature, chart your progress / symptoms in a diary so you know what's happened & changed & on what dose. Hope you feeling better soon sweetie, Love Fee x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 This article may give some clues. http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/p020156.html Jen -- Re: For Newbie ~~ Hi welcome to the group I wouldn't be taking lithium if there is an alternative. Lithium affects thyroid function, in fact I was taking lithium for depression and that was what affected my thryroid. Does anyone know if it would interfere with armour absorbtion? Lynda (in the UK) btw I posted a reply on the thermometer question and it hasn't appeared yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 Hi , I would suggest that you buy a drug reference guide, like the Pill Book. Yahoo health also has great information. I know Lithium affects your Thyroid. Louise > I wake up in the > morning, take my 300mg. lithium, 800mg. nuerontin, 37.5 mg. effexor, 20mg > Zocor, 100mg. Synthroid(switching to Armour in 1 1/2 weeks) and 600mg. > Calcium. All in one swallow. > Does anyone else take any anti~mania meds? I'm wondering how this affects > my thyroid and what time of the day I should take them, and if they should > be spaced out. It is very disheartening when I ask my endo or surgeon about > these things, and they scratch their heads and give me some canned answer... > Argh! > I am very grateful to have found this group. I value opinions of others > who have experienced what I am going through. > Thanks!! Going to the library to read up!!! > > Be blessed~! > C. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Hi , just wanted to agree with the advice Gossimer gave you - try to take your other meds/vits at different times of the day to your thyroid hormones. I know for sure that iron & calcium interfere with absoption of thyroid hormone, as may antacids, calcium fortified juice. You just need to have these things with around 4 hours in between your thyroid hormones. There's a section on this in Shomon's book: Living Well With Hypothyroidism - what your doctor doesn't tell you that you need to know. And of course, have your lithium levels checked too. Fee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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