Katybug Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 My mom has Hashimoto's. There was recently a scare with tampering and so the Levoxyl she was taking has been temporarily taken off the market. The endo has put her on synthroid and after only a week, her hair is falling out (the reason she stopped using this drug before.) We know there is a drug people refer to as "Armour". Does anyone have any feedback on that drug or other options that she can discuss with her endo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaarina Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I took Levothyroxine for the first 6 months after I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism (later dx'd with Hashi's). I got worse, rather than better. I have been on Armour for about a year and a half. I am doing a better on it, but still struggling to find the right dose. I have read a lot about it and the general opinion seems to be that Armour is better, but it really depends on the person. My mom is on Levothyroxine and she is doing fine. My problems with it may stem from my POTSy chemical sensitivities. If your mom is still symptomatic with the meds or is having side effects, I think it would be a good idea to discuss Armour with her doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaarina Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 If you haven't found it already, here is a good website on Thyroid issues:http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks, khaarina. I've past your experience and the website on to my mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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