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I've been on synthroid (thyroxine) for about 13 years and i only felt good a small portion of that time. is armour thyroid worth a try? my labs are good but i have all the hypo symptoms

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Dr. Christopher Balgobin answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Hypothyroidism : there are other options of thyroid supplementation out there. Check TSH, T3, (liothyronine) T4, and rT3

Answered 12/17/2019

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Thyroidologist: An endocrinologist or thyroidologist would be best qualified to evaluate and treat you. If proper doses of thyroid supplement are used, any symptoms you have would most likely be attributed to a nonthyroid issue. Synthroid (thyroxine) is usually preferred over old fashioned armour dessicated thyroid.

Answered 1/16/2015

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Low dose T3 (liothyronine): The symptoms of hypothyroidism can also be found in other conditions so further evaluation would be in order if TSH is normal. That being said, the addition of a low dose of liothyronine (T3) sometimes results in an improved sense of well being in hypothyroid patients.

Answered 12/17/2019

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