Hi Denise! ok I will let you know if I try them b4 my armour runs out, I hope you won't mess your system up, by switching back to armour? will that be ok? Maff what do you think? can any harm be done by switching back and forth? anyway had to see my Gp today regarding blood test results, he assured me that my thyroid is functioning well and that the T3 levels are fine......that said he has now put me on statins because my colesterol is high, and because my BMI is normal, he wants me to take the statins for two months and have my bloods redone to see if the colesterol levels go down. as for my glucose levels being high(it is borderline diabetes) he wants to do the same with that redo the blood test in two months. anyway fingers crossed. I told him about my body temp being low, he seems to think its ok?? I must say since all that episode of the vertigo has gone I am feeling much better in my self, and not tired at all(hence writing this at 1am lol!) my blood pressure is not as low as it had been either, so mabe the fact that I am taking the extra bit of armour has definitely helped. Anyhow fingers crossed eh? take care. tina.

Ah thats useful information Denise thanks! i will try the walnuts, I also have lots of omega 3 in my diet. My Nature-throid arrived very promptly this morning, so I will continue with the armour and then switch, as the expiry date like yours is jan2012! the armour expires next year. I asked my GP what the side effects were, and he said he wouldn't tell me because i would go back next week and tell him i had them all lol! But I did read that it can give you muscle pain and depression, and I am certainly not going there again! so I will start with the walnuts and see how i go. take care. Tina

P.s. I was referring to the statins of course lol!

Hi guys,

Just wanted to mention that vitamin B3 is very effective at lowering high cholesterol and doesn't have the side-effects of statins. Various forms of vitamin B3 are known by names including niacin, nicotinic acid, and niacinamide. Research has repeatedly demonstrated the cholesterol-lowering effects of these nutrients.

I'd really be wary of taking statins as Denise has already said. Dr. Mercola's site has a lot of information about their downsides. If you get treated for your thyroid problems properly your cholesterol should return to normal anyway but in the meantime vitamin B3, a diet high omega-3 and omega6 fatty acids, and soluble fibre would be preferable to statins in my opinion.

I tried Levoxyl but had horrible chest pains, I found a Dr. to give me Nature-throid, very nice it worked well with no side effects but I was not feeling optimal, I changed to an Endo
Dr. and without testing me he doubled my 1 grain dose and I quickly became Hyperthyroid and it was severe. Be careful this is not a simple suppletment it is a serious drug and it works etremely well if used properly.

Had 20 years of problems associated with Thyroxine. Heart palpitations, Atrial Fibrillation, soreness of mouth, tongue and throat, etc etc the list was endless. 2 and half years ago I started on Nature-Thyroid! Fantastic! No side effects at all! I am now fitter and walk 4 miles per day, my mood swings are non existent, and I can LIVE AGAIN!!! If you're prescribed....don't look back. It takes a while to get well ...6 months in my case. My TSH was 44...it's now 1.6!!!

I had been on Armour thyroid, and I started feeling worse after the reformulation. Weight gain, freezy cold in many layers plus wool hat plus 2-layer gloves while most people around me were wearing sweatshirts or jackets and not shivering violently. Also, I could not make decisions, had trouble coming up with words while speaking, and was not thinking well in general. AND THEN? I found one months supply of Nature-throid and had to take a slightly higher dose (162.5mg Nature-throid instead of 150mg of Armour since their dosing is slightly different) and WOW! what a great month I had!!! Energy, thinking sharp, a little weight loss, a much improved relationship with food--fantastic!!! Then I had to go to a compounding pharmacy for my next prescription. While I am not doing poorly, I am not doing that well on it. Heart palpitations, more hot sweats, weight up some, and not thinking as clearly. I should have written my Christmas letter last month! Soon, the Nature-throid will be back on the shelf (according to Mary Shoman, and I hope it works as well this time!

I found out recently I am slightly hypothyroid. Began taking 30 mg. daily yesterday of Nature-Throid. I actually feel worse. I feel like a zombie - I am tired and having trouble concentrating and driving, etc. Should I decrease my dose, or continue on 30 mg. and eventually these general bad feelings will go away?

Thank you, Denise. Yes, I am under the supervision of a doctor. He advised me to start with the 30 mg. daily. I have been having symptoms of hypo. and my TSH is 5.11. Can you tell me what you mean by a 'support formula?' I had a complete hysterectomy 5 months ago, so I'm taking bio-identical hormones as well. Thanks.

Denise-I found the HSF from RLC Labs. I put a call into my doc to ask about this. Have you heard of anyone complain of burning scalp and face, dry eyes & skin - either before or during hypo. treatment? My symptoms with this are severe. Thanks much for your help.