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Diabetic And Have Thyroids Disease. Gone Through Synthroids And On Cytomel. Gained Weight And Feels Down
Question: Hi! I have Hashimotos Thyroids Disease. I have gone through the synthroids route, Then I found a doctor who gave me Armour and it was like a new world opened up for me. Unfortunately he stopped taking my insurance and now I am on 1 mcg of Synthroid and 10 mg. cytomel 3 times a day and I feel tired, gained weight and feeling somewhat down, not quite depressed yet. I also have type 2 diabetes. The doctor said because my A1C3 was 6.2 I was borderline and that I should go off the metformin. I'm a mess!
Are there any of you or do you know anyone in the New York area who might prescribe Armour and treat me like a Human instead of a computer?
Are there any of you or do you know anyone in the New York area who might prescribe Armour and treat me like a Human instead of a computer?
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However, I will caution you that most endocrinologists will not prescribe armour thyroid. this is because the guidelines recommend the use of levothyroxine only, and not even cytomel.
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Metformin is not approved for pre-diabetes, although it has been studied in this condition.
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