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Posted 7/31/2014 9:48 AM (GMT -6)
I had to stop taking it about three days ago. I'm waiting for my endocrinologist to put me on Armor instead. Did anyone stop taking there medication and get diarrhea a couple days later? Sorry, tmi I know but I need to know. Thanks.
Posted 7/31/2014 5:36 PM (GMT -6)
I've not heard of this reaction before, perhaps one of our other members has.
Posted 7/31/2014 6:16 PM (GMT -6)
It is typically advised you go off it gradually and how long you have been on it plus the strength is a factor. It could be a physical reaction to suddenly stopping it. Happy to hear you will be on Armour.
Posted 7/31/2014 6:18 PM (GMT -6)
Oh, and have you been supplementing with selenium? Very important.
Posted 7/31/2014 6:24 PM (GMT -6)
I had no idea I had to supplement with selenium. I was taking only 0.025 MCG but the side effects were so horrible after a month and a week I weened myself off them. Started with a whole tablet then half for a week then half of that half than I stopped lol I also found out I have celiac disease so I started my GF diet two days ago, that could be part of it as well.
Posted 8/2/2014 6:13 PM (GMT -6)
I had exactly the same experience before Inwent off it. Same dosage, as well. Have you started the Armour? Believe me, it will work so much better.
Posted 8/4/2014 12:04 AM (GMT -6)
I am just starting on the Armour Thyroid today but have a question for those who have been on medication for awhile. I have been having a lot of hair loss in the last few weeks and I am wondering if the hair will grow back when my thyroid levels increase.

My last test was about 9. I know that's high. Thanks.
Posted 8/4/2014 1:23 AM (GMT -6)
It is supposed to, once your levels are adjusted properly for you !
Posted 8/4/2014 1:58 AM (GMT -6)
Thanks, that makes me feel much better. :)
Posted 8/4/2014 12:35 PM (GMT -6)
BFogg, have you started the Armour yet?
Posted 8/5/2014 8:45 PM (GMT -6)
I have an appointment tomorrow with my endocrinologist at 3:15 and will be request it then. I'm not sure if he'll even do it, I've heard a lot of endocrinologists don't like to prescribe it but I will be more than adament about it and will let you know how it goes (:
Posted 8/5/2014 10:59 PM (GMT -6)
Be sure you ask for the brand an not a generic Armour. Sure makes a difference in my personal experience.
Posted 8/6/2014 6:45 AM (GMT -6)
Good luck to you, and I hope this helps.
Posted 8/6/2014 9:09 PM (GMT -6)
Update: my endocrinologist didn't even bat an eye when I asked for the Armour, he said ''of course''. I was so relieved! He gave me .15mcg and it is indeed Armour and not the generic, I made sure of it (:

I'll be taking it tomorrow and am putting all my hopes into this because I have nothing else to hope in anymore.
Posted 8/14/2014 5:04 PM (GMT -6)
How are you doing? Or do you feel it's too soon to know.
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