Question 1

does armour thyroid increase appetite?

Accepted Answer

It is possible.: If the thyroid hormone dose is too high you might have an increased appetite. If the dose is adjusted appropriately (normal tsh), it would be very unlikely to effect appetite.

Question 2

why did you say don't use armour thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Not Recommended: The main reason physicians will tell you not to use it, it that since 2002, the american association of clinical endocrinologists does not recommend the use of desiccated thyroid for thyroid replacement therapy for hypothyroidism (baskin, 2002). In general, 
desiccated thyroid hormone, does not provide a uniform amounts of levothyroxine.

Question 3

how do you know if armour thyroid is working?

Accepted Answer

Blood tests: The TSH level should be checked to assess if the replacement is adequate.

Question 4

is armour thyroid metabolized faster by exercise?

Accepted Answer

No: Armour thyroid level is not affected by exercise.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: armour thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Armour Thyroid: Is a thyroid hormone used to replace deficient thyroid hormone when your body does not make enough of it on its own.

Question 6

how long is it supposed to it take for armour thyroid to work?

Accepted Answer

Weeks: Depending on how low your thyroid level was, and how much Armour Thyroid you are taking, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to correct the thyroid level and feel improved.  If you are not feeling better despite a normal thyroid level, there is probably another reason for your symptoms.

Question 7

i know armour thyroid manufacturer changed the formula w/o telling anyone, have these problems been resolved?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The new formula apparently complies with the fda guidelines. Some people have liked the new formula, others have not and most note little or not difference.

Question 8

can i take herbal cleanse on armour thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: but it is a waste of money.

Question 9

is it ok to take armour thyroid sublingually if it causes gastritis symptoms orally? will it dissolve sublingually?

Accepted Answer

: It likely will not dissolve sublingually or get absorbed correctly that way because that medicine was not designed to be taken that way. Sublingual medications are designed to be absorbed that way. Perhaps you should talk to your doctor about possible alternatives or ways to treat your gastritis symptoms so you can take the medication more comfortably. Good luck!

Question 10

how long does it take after beginning armour thyroid to feel the improvements in your health, and how long before calling dr. if not working?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It takes weeks to months to improve symptoms related to hypothyroidism, but it also depends on how low your thyroid level was before starting treatment, and what symptoms are related to the thyroid as opposed to other reasons.  I have seen many people with marginally abnormal TSH levels, who did not note improvement in symptoms despite normalizing their levels with thyroid hormone.

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