Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 From what I understand of it, yes, Synthroid is pharmaceutical grade, meaning it is probably synthetic and the dose is consistent. However, it is also my understanding that there are two or more substances that help the thyroid and Synthroid offers only one, while Armour offers the full spectrum. I your body requires the substance that Synthroid does not provide, then it will not work as well for you as Armour. ~Toni On 3/28/07, edgetexlady <rbright wrote: > > Mrs. A: > > I've been on thyroid meds since about 1980. I first started on > Armour (that's all there was) and then at some point was switched to > Synthyroid (around 1988). I asked my pharmacist at the time what the > difference was and he said the synthetic thyroid was much more stable > and much more measurable in terms of how many milligrams of the > hormone you are actually using. Pharmacists are really your best > source of info on this. > > Then, a few years ago after coming across info on the net which said > that " natural " (Armour thyroid) was the way to go, not that synthetic > stuff - and it said all sorts of other things that led me down a path > of alternatives (probably at a time I didn't need to even try it > because I was caring for my elderly Mom at the time and was pretty > close to insane). > > But yes, any time you switch thyroid meds you should quit one and go > to the next one the next day ... no weening off is required. In > addition, that doctor should have you come in about six weeks after > you started the new meds and run a blood test to see if the new > prescribed amount is appropriate. As you noted, the milligram levels > are very, very different -- synthyroid is much more concentrated. > > From the amounts you gave I'd say the doctor was right on track - the > amounts of synthyroid vs. Armour are very similar to mine with I was > messing with things. > > Final chapter: about a year ago my OB/Gyn (who I really like) asked > my why I was taking Armour instead of synthyroid. I shrugged my > shoulders and said " because I read somewhere it was really better. " > > She explained to me what the pharmacist had years ago: synthyroid > gives a much more precise dose, and then she said " But OK, DEDE -- if > you just WANT TO take ground up pig Thymus that's OK with me! " > > I looked at her and decided to embrace modern medicine once again. > > Something to consider: What else is going on with you that could be > giving you these symptoms -- those are not necessarily symptoms > related to low thyroid. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 If my recollection serves, some time back it was found that Synthroid levels were not consistent. Nevertheless, some people feel and do better on one or the other. HTH Denise Favorite cookies of Miquelon the Newf www.bestdogcookies.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Dede wrote: She explained to me what the pharmacist had years ago: synthyroid gives a much more precise dose, and then she said " But OK, DEDE -- if you just WANT TO take ground up pig Thymus that's OK with me! " I looked at her and decided to embrace modern medicine once again. > LOL. I have heard from quite a few people who simply felt better on Armour. and perhaps that is partly suggestion. You know, they are into " natural " . The mind is a powerful thing. The bottom line, as always, is: How does this FEEL to ME? Dede describes a partnership between an open-minded doctor and a well informed patient. What a great example! Ien in the Kootenays http://freegreenliving.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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