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Armour Thyroid

Margaret of Palm Bay, FL November 21, 2009

I am one of thousands of people that can not take synthetic thyroid. My throat burns out and I still have hypo. symtoms. I have been on Armour thyroid for 8yrs and having no problems. Since they refomulated the armour all my symtoms are back. My throat is burning and my hypo symtoms are back. I don't know what to do. I hear that they are not going to be making natural thyroid.

I am suffering from taking the new armour. I see a doctor about it and will see if he can do anything. I am in constant pain with my throat and have lots of other problems from new armour. My life is at stake. How can the company just change medication without explaing anything to anyone! I am so miserable and can't get back to the way I was. Thank you for any help that you can give me.

Marion of Kihei, HI November 21, 2009

After 18 years of taking Armour Thyroid without having any side efects I started getting very ill in June of 09. I was tested for lyme and Erlichia but it turned out that my thyroid level was very low. Than I red about the reformulation of Armour Thyroid and it became clear that that was the cause of my problems. I have tried other natural thyroid meds since but dont seam to be able to get back to my normal state of well being. I feel like I am dying. Skinrashes, chestpains, depression, boils, not able to think, hair loss, neuropathy, jointpains are the symtoms I expirienced since the reformulation.

Augusta of Essexville, MI November 19, 2009

I am a thyroid cancer survivor of 15 years. It took me many years to find a doctor that would give me armour thyroid and now I can't get it through a pharmacy. I have not talked to anyone directly with forest Labratories yet but really do not feel good on the synthetic form of thyroid. why can't they manufacture it I know they where having trouble making the doses. You just don't understand how crappy you can feel I went for years on the synthetic I have gained 150 lbs since I have had my cancer I can not get it off. I have had doctors tell me if I did not just eat like a pig I could lose weight, but I eat as much as I did when I was only 128 lbs. I am vary discouraged I have to go back on the synthetic now. I will be tired have chest pains and feel like a zombie. thanks please fix the Armour thyroid so I can go back to it PLEASE

Nancy of Phoenix, AZ November 18, 2009

I take Armour Thyroid and have been having trouble finding it. I found a large stock of the old formula of Armour Thyroid. I first sent them an email to find out if they had any. In addition, I ordered some from Canada. My doctor helped me get what I needed! So, I'm set for the next 6 months.

lynn of San Jose, CA November 17, 2009

The re-formulation DOES NOT WORK and has brought on all of the Hypothyroid symproms that have been gone for over 20 years. My hair is falling out in hand fulls and I am broken out all over my face and I have gained 40 lbs in four months. I cant get out of bed and am in a coma like state. I can not work or function due to the new formula. WHAT HAPPENED?

Erin of Chicago, IL November 17, 2009

For the last year, I have had difficulty getting my Armour Thyroid prescription filled. I investigated further, to see if the situation would be remedied anytime soon. In the interim, my doctor has prescribed a synthetic alternative to Armour Thyroid. After years of being regulated on Armour Thyroid, I now have symptoms of hypothyroidism again. For my health and welfare, I need to be able to obtain Armour Thyroid. I am concerned about the shortage.

Marianne of Albuquerque, NM November 16, 2009

In an attempt to locate a supply of Armour Thyroid I spoke with the FDA regarding availability. Obviously, it was the wrong place to ask. However, they did tell me that Armour Thryoid IS NOT FDA APPROVED! Since when? As all of those who have written in regarding the splendid results of this product, I am at a loss to understand what has happened. After 60 years of Synthroid and all the other generics, nothing has worked as well as Armour.

joan of julian, NC November 15, 2009

Same complaint I'm sure you've heard. Forest Labs first changed the formula of Amour Thyroid, or changed the manufacturing process. Many people complained that it did not work as well. Now we can't even get that. Why did the change it in the first place. I accidently overdosed on the 60mg tabs I was given because I had been taking 30mg tabs for three years. I forgot I had 60mg tabs and overdosed for several days before I realized it. That was not directly the fault of the lab, but it wouldn't have happened had the 30mg tabs been available. Now I am struggling again with fatigue as my body adjusts to yet another change in medication.

Kathryn of St Cloud, FL November 13, 2009

This is not a complain regarding a facility, but the lack of being able to obtain Armour Thyroid medication. Prior to 6 weeks ago, I was finally feeling GREAT!! Prior to this, I was on synthetic throid meds for 12yrs and never in all that time did I ever feel completely good. 6 weeks ago, I was forced to be put back on synthetic thyroid with an addition of cytomel. Weight gain is starting again, restless sleep, slugish, no energy or sex drive, mixing up my words again, dry skin and eyes, and hot flashes AGAIN. I don't really understand what has happened with obtaining Armour and I'm not sure if you all can really help......but this really needs to be obtainable again. Can you help? I have an appointment with my endocrinologist today, but after reading the other patient comments, I feel I'm going to come away not getting the medication that the Dr. and myself know is what works the best for my body.

Eileen of Babylon, NY November 10, 2009

Please make sure armour thyroid is available. People's lives are so negativley impacted without it. Thisis very very important. Thank you

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