Of all of the decisions I've made, I wish I could go back and not have Iodine Radiation on my thyroid. It was completely irradiated, with a high radiation dosage. At the time I had a toxic, multi nodular goiter and I was super hyper-thyroid. I had 1 endocrinologist available (very remote area), and he basically did not communicate. If I knew then what I know now, I would have at least had only 1/2 dose of radiation at a time to be more conservative. Besides regrets, I also discovered that the generic L-thyroxine has such a wide margin of acceptable actual total mcgs, the quality control allows for it, that I cannot get my dosages stabilized on generics. The endocrinologists assc (I think) are the only group of MDs that opposed the generic use within these parameters. I now use brand L-thyroxine (very costly), and 5 mcgs cytomel. I've had every symptom, and accept some, keep fighting the others. The only way I keep my TSH and other levels within norms is taking 75 mcgs 6 days a week and 1/2 every 7th day. Every single one of us is like someone here said, as unique as a fingerprint. I have not felt like "myself " except 2 different days in 8 years. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about armour but I've never found an MD (USA) willing to prescribe it and they said it can carry bovine illnesses in it which is way (sounds more like pharma scare tactics). All I know is a pill cannot be as dynamic and work as needed as our own systems and our metabolisms change throughout the day/night. I wish I could offer any solutions-my best advice is do your research first before any surgery or radiation and if you have a choice, get an endocrinologist that will listen.
i found this discussion by an internet search for generic cytomel and gas/stomach pain. I've been taking half a pill for a few weeks and the stomach has been horrific. diarrhea and lots of gas and bloating and pain. currently laying on my bathroom floor crying in pain.
Hello als1214, if you’re that sick after only a week, you have your answer. Think forward to the years of potential damage this drug could do. Save yourself from autoimmune disease hell before its too late.
There are other much better solutions.
can you send me the brand of the amino acid supplement? Thank you.
which dessicated glandular do you use?