I finally found a wonderful website relating to the thyroid. I had a total
thyroidectomy a year ago and its been quite a learning experience. I wasn't
getting enough after my surgery and it had a downhill effect (continued lost
weight, fatigue, GI discomfort, fog in the brain). Boy I am feeling much better
now. Occassionally, I have what I call a relapse of symptoms but soon recover
since I kind-of know what to do (get rest, take iron more regularly, use of St.
John's wort, change diet, etc). I have been lucky to not have gained much
weight (just up to 143 lbs at last doc visit, from 140). This is my ideal
weight and I hope to stay here. I will keep you all informed. Thanks for
listening.

kdwms

debbie03457 <debbieford1@...> wrote:
Hi Wanda,

Armour is a hormone replacement drug that is a mixture of T4 & T3.

T4 is levothyroxine, (Synthroid, Levoxyl etc) the hormone replacement
given to us all with thyroid problems. Taking T4 alone is OK for most
people, and as far as I know all we need, because our body can make T3
from T4.

T3 (brand name Cytomel) was given to me by my doctor, but only when I
had to stop taking my T4 prior to a scan. T3 would give me the energy
boost I needed to keep going each day, and helped prevent a lot of hypo-
thyroid symptoms.

My thyroid was removed 4 years ago, and I have taken cytomel twice only.

Armour as I have already said is a combination of both T4 and T3.

I am definately with you on the weight gain too, and understand
completely, I was told that I should expect to put on at least 40lbs
after my thyroid was removed, but I followed the 'LID' (Low Idoine
Diet) for 8 weeks, this was extremely hard for me, but I did it and it
meant I did not put on any weight at all (honestly!).

How long ago did you have your thyroidectomy? Are you taking any kind
of thryoid hormone now?

You have found a good group here, there are lots of members who have
gone through what you are going through.

Deborah Ford
English – Moved to the USA 2nd June 2001
dx Papilliary ThyCa Lymph Nodes on 22nd Feb 02
TT 8th March 02
On LID for 8 weeks followed by WBS with 150mci 1st May 02
WBS on Thyrogen 8th November 02 - Clean
WBS on 6th November 02 – Clean
WBS scheduled for 2nd December 05










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<peacefrogsribbett@y...> wrote:
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> someone please tell me ahat armour is.I have ahd a total thyroidectomy
> I am gaining so much weight. I feel awful
>
> wanda
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