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What Causes Swollen Hands And Joint Ache After Switching From Levothyroxine To Armour?

hello ... i just switched from taking 50 ml. levorthoroxine to armour 60ml. its only been 5 days and im feeling like i have the flu and have swollen hands and my joints ache... am i taking the right dose conversion ..... do you think i should hang in there and wait to see if i feel better .... one positive thing that i noticed is that my irregular heart it better ....
Thu, 13 Aug 2020
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

The Armour thyroid is desiccated form of natural thyroid hormone supplement with many of the side effects such as:
- Allergy with hives
- Weight alteration
- Appetite changes
- Mood fluctuation
- Headache
- Wheezing
- Leg cramps
- Swelling limbs
- Others

Kindly stop further dose intake of armour and consult your doctor for further guidelines.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Swollen Hands And Joint Ache After Switching From Levothyroxine To Armour?

Hello, The Armour thyroid is desiccated form of natural thyroid hormone supplement with many of the side effects such as: - Allergy with hives - Weight alteration - Appetite changes - Mood fluctuation - Headache - Wheezing - Leg cramps - Swelling limbs - Others Kindly stop further dose intake of armour and consult your doctor for further guidelines. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon