Re: one step forward, one step back

[Guest guest]

Hi . Can you give us more info? How long have you been on

the 3 grains? How do you feel--i.e. has your energy returned? Are

you moving around/exercising/being more active due to feeling

better?? Any other lingering hypo symptoms?

Janie

> When I was on Synthroid I would notice immediate improvement for

the

> first few days after an increase, then at around 6 or 7 weeks post

> increase, I'd lose weight (anywhere between 5 and 10 pounds in a

> single day) and feel good for another few days. Then it was back

to

> hypo hell.

>

> I haven't noticed the same thing (a few days of relief at the

> beginning or at the magic 6 week mark) on Armour and have been

slowly

> titrated up to a dose significantly higher than what I was taking

in

> Synthroid (taking 3 gr now, stopped Synthroid at 125 mcg).

>

> The kicker is that my weight (previously uncontrollable since

> developing hypothyroidism) has gotten even more uncontrollable

(hard

> to imagine unless you're hypo I guess).

>

> Has anyone experienced this? How will I know when I find the magic

> amount of Armour? Am I in the transition period where I'm taking

> enough hormone to completely stop my own thyroid from working (and

> hence feeling worse before better)?

[Guest guest]

I've been on 3 grains for 3 weeks (no indications of overtreating so

far). I switched from 125 mcg Synthroid to 1 gr Armour about 6 months

ago, and have been slowly titrating my dose upwards (1/2 gr at a

time, at least 4 wks apart), based on symptoms.

Remaining symptoms are:

-Hair is still falling out, although slowed considerably since upping

from 2.5 gr.

-Sluggish bowel (some constipation but mostly feeling like I'm not

finished).

-Dry and cracked thick patches of skin on knees and tops of feet

(have had these since endo decreased synthroid from 125 to 88 mcg in

mid 2003).

-Abdominal bloating during ovulation and mittelschmerz (so painful I

feel like crying).

-Heavy periods, coming closer together and lasting a little longer.

-Weight gain, in spite of maintaining a low glycemic diet and a

reasonable calorie level (1200-1300). I should also mention I gained

6 pounds while on Atkins induction over the summer - bummer!

I have some energy, but certainly not at my pre-hypo level. I make a

point to get some kind of exercise every day, even if it's just

playing with my children (ages 2 and 4) or mall walking on my lunch

hour.

The only significant change I've noticed on Armour is that my mood

isn't as flat as it was when on Synthroid (I'm usually a bubbly

personality and have just been regaining a few of my bubbles the past

few months).

[Guest guest]

>

> I've been on 3 grains for 3 weeks (no indications of overtreating

so

> far). I switched from 125 mcg Synthroid to 1 gr Armour about 6

months

> ago, and have been slowly titrating my dose upwards (1/2 gr at a

> time, at least 4 wks apart), based on symptoms.

>

> Remaining symptoms are:

> -Hair is still falling out, although slowed considerably since

upping

> from 2.5 gr.

> -Sluggish bowel (some constipation but mostly feeling like I'm not

> finished).

> -Dry and cracked thick patches of skin on knees and tops of feet

> (have had these since endo decreased synthroid from 125 to 88 mcg

in

> mid 2003).

> -Abdominal bloating during ovulation and mittelschmerz (so painful

I

> feel like crying).

> -Heavy periods, coming closer together and lasting a little longer.

> -Weight gain, in spite of maintaining a low glycemic diet and a

> reasonable calorie level (1200-1300). I should also mention I

gained

> 6 pounds while on Atkins induction over the summer - bummer!

>

> I have some energy, but certainly not at my pre-hypo level. I make

a

> point to get some kind of exercise every day, even if it's just

> playing with my children (ages 2 and 4) or mall walking on my

lunch

> hour.

>

> The only significant change I've noticed on Armour is that my mood

> isn't as flat as it was when on Synthroid (I'm usually a bubbly

> personality and have just been regaining a few of my bubbles the

past

> few months).

What were your symptoms on synthroid?

Thanks,

Sim

[Guest guest]

Sounds like slow but sure improvement in most areas then Kiki...that's great.

Have you tried cascara sagrada capsules or aloe vera juice or oat bran for your

bowels? Sure works for me when I need it. Hang in there....

Caroline

Re: one step forward, one step back

I've been on 3 grains for 3 weeks (no indications of overtreating so

far). I switched from 125 mcg Synthroid to 1 gr Armour about 6 months

ago, and have been slowly titrating my dose upwards (1/2 gr at a

time, at least 4 wks apart), based on symptoms.

Remaining symptoms are:

-Hair is still falling out, although slowed considerably since upping

from 2.5 gr.

-Sluggish bowel (some constipation but mostly feeling like I'm not

finished).

-Dry and cracked thick patches of skin on knees and tops of feet

(have had these since endo decreased synthroid from 125 to 88 mcg in

mid 2003).

-Abdominal bloating during ovulation and mittelschmerz (so painful I

feel like crying).

-Heavy periods, coming closer together and lasting a little longer.

-Weight gain, in spite of maintaining a low glycemic diet and a

reasonable calorie level (1200-1300). I should also mention I gained

6 pounds while on Atkins induction over the summer - bummer!

I have some energy, but certainly not at my pre-hypo level. I make a

point to get some kind of exercise every day, even if it's just

playing with my children (ages 2 and 4) or mall walking on my lunch

hour.

The only significant change I've noticed on Armour is that my mood

isn't as flat as it was when on Synthroid (I'm usually a bubbly

personality and have just been regaining a few of my bubbles the past

few months).

[Guest guest]

>

> What were your symptoms on synthroid?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Sim

Pretty much the same, except slightly more fatigued and constipated.

And I had the flat " Synthroid " mood. I guess I'm expecting to see

dramatic changes (which I'm not) and am getting discouraged. The

constant battle with my weight sure doesn't help.