Hi, kimm! How lucky of you to find a psychiatrist who looks beyond antidepressants as a solution for anxiety! If I knew how to locate one of those in my area, I'd make an appointment immediately! Would you mind sharing some of her suggestions?
Is Armour the first treatment you've tried for your hypothyroidism? Some people simply do not tolerate Armour well (more specifically, any T3-containing thyroid meds). The supplementation of T3 can be too stimulating for some, like myself, who don't seem to have a problem converting T4 into the more active T3 naturally. So, I've been on Synthroid for about 5 years now. Regarding T3 supplementation, my endocrinologist told me he prefers to add compounded T3 to a T4-only medication like Synthroid, because it gives him more control over the dosages of each hormone. With Armour, the ratios of T3:T4 are fixed. If that ratio is not right for you, then you just have to discontinue it altogether. |