I was on armour thyroid as a hormonal drug, I moved away and got a new dr who tested me and said I did not need it as my levels fall in the normal range. When I was taking it I felt better. Since then I have gained weight, had more acid reflex, been more constipated or diarrhea, and had higher BP. I have noticed the difference, yet my tests still fall in the accepted range. Is there something that can be taken in place of this that will do the same thing that does not need a prescription?