Generic Name: Nature-Throid for Hashimoto's disease (thyroid-desiccated)
Nature-Throid for Hashimoto's disease Reviews
"After being on Synthroid for years, I went to a wellness clinic and was put on Nature-Throid. I cannot believe the difference it made in my life. I finally have my life back! The head fog is gone, my energy level is back and the depression has subsided also. The only thing Synthroid did for me is change the numbers on my thyroid blood test, nothing else. I would NEVER take Synthroid again."
"I was on Synthroid or levothyroxine for over 20 years. Never ever worked. I lost my business because I was so exhausted and brain fogged. I finally switched to Nature-Throid. What a wonderful difference. Back in business and feeling great."
"Ditto all the positives written by other reviewers. I don't understand why it was nearly impossible to get the clinic to prescribe... I was so miserable on Synthroid, which I struggled with for 8 months, with worries of health issues growing. I quit. And for the next six years at every doctor appointment, I flat out refused Synthroid. I think one of the 20 plus fillers was the issue. Doing my own research, I began requesting Nature-Throid. I was told the clinic only prescribed Synthroid. 16 months ago, I won! And have been happy since on NT. UNBELIEVABLE then when I moved and my new doc in a different state suggested I change. No way. I'm very happy with Nature-Throid and think the medical profession is 75 years behind the times."
"My experience with Nature-Throid has been very positive from the very first dose. Increased energy was immediately noticed. After 6 months of continuous use, I began to lose weight. The shoulder and neck pain associated with my thyroid disorder decreased tremendously. Nature-Throid alone is not enough. I must take vitamin and mineral supplements to further lessen my symptoms as well as avoid certain foods and drinks."
"I have been taking Nature-Throid for more than a year now and find it simply outstanding. I have had no allergic reaction, that I am aware of, as I had with Armour brand and synthetic thyroid (a rash). My blood test results have been quite stable. I have been able to stay on the same dose, 32.5mg, and now enjoy the peace of mind of simply taking the pill (which I crush with my teeth and allow to dissolve sublingually) and get on with my life. I should note that over the past several years I have made significant changes such as eliminating dairy, egg, and gluten from my diet, which I feel has greatly complemented any pharmaceutical benefit. An outstanding medication, Nature-Throid has helped me restore vitality to my life."
"I was on Synthroid and Cytomel for many years, but my symptoms were never alleviated until I started Nature-Throid. I'm most pleased that my depression and foggy-headedness were gone shortly after starting it. I continue to see improvements in my energy levels and weight loss."
"I have used Nature-Throid for 15+ years very successfully, that is until the 'Great Back Order of 2017'. I scrambled and panicked and found enough at other pharmacies until it came back in early 2018. My question is: WHAT DID THEY DO TO IT? Hypothyroid symptoms returned with a vengeance, I have gained 30 lbs since last January, have lost nearly all of my eyebrows, ache all over in my joints and muscles, can't think clearly half the time and on and on and on. It's so hard to have fallen into this hole, and the sad part is no one has any answers. Now Nature-Throid is on backorder again, but who cares, it doesn't work anyway. Run, don't walk in the other direction from this defective thyroid hormone (or whatever it is)."
"I was on levothyroxine for over 30 years. This past year, I felt like I had been hit by a bus when I woke up in the morning. No energy to do anything, aches and pains in hips, legs, and shoulders. I went to my doc and asked her to change my medication to Nature-Throid after hearing about it from a friend who has Hashimoto's. Thankfully, my doc agreed and after a few days, my energy was back, the aches and pain are gone. I finally feel human again. I had no side effects. I wish this drug was available years ago. My levo was expensive for a 90-day supply with insurance ($40), now it is only $17 for the same 90-day supply of Nature-Throid."
"Nature-Throid production is bad, batches' doses don't seem to be accurate, are some diluted, aka without any hormone. This medication should be off the shelf, it’s a hoax. The company should be liable!"
"I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in November. My peroxidase antibody was measured at 10 in a reference range of 1-59. I asked my doctor to put me on Nature-Throid after I could not take Synthroid. Synthroid makes my eye twitch constantly. I also went on an autoimmune paleo diet. I really liked the Nature-Throid at first. I lost weight and felt better. Then something started happening. My hips and shoulders got so stiff that I could barely move. They hurt so badly. I also noticed a vein on my forehead. I began to also get pinpoint headaches. It just kept getting worse. I went to my doctor, and he gave me prednisone shots in my right hip and shoulder. I asked him to switch me to WP Thyroid. I was allergic to a filler in the Nature-Throid."
"It's time to stop using this company's products. They can't seem to get it together at the new facility, and patients are scrambling trying to get Rx filled. Time to switch back to Armour. I have left messages on the company's website last July and today. My message from July was ignored."
"I was suffering with undiagnosed thyroid disease for many years and ultimately had Hashimoto's disease. I had multiple nodules inside my thyroid gland and a big tumor outside my gland that seemed to be running my chemistry in my body! Surgery was not an option, so I was put on Nature-Throid, cut all gluten out of my diet, and in three months, my thyroid blood levels were perfect, and the majority of my nodules were gone. My tumor was totally gone! At first, I went on an extreme diet, very similar to Atkins. I have stayed on that, but do have chocolate and natural chips when I want. I consider myself cured!"
"I get terrible, scary leg and toe cramps (from thigh to toes) along with twitching of feet and inability to walk because of the pain in my feet, which stops when I cease taking Nature-Throid. Oh, yeah, and my legs get so tight sometimes while on the medicine, and I wake up every morning with burning and tingling feet (bottom of my feet and toes), which gets worse every day unless, like I said, I don't take this stuff. It is not a lifesaver for me; not at all!!"
"Took Nature-Throid successfully for 3 years, 32 mcg/day. Developed Hashimoto's with a small thyroid nodule. Increased dosage by 16.25 mg 2x/week. Doctor did not do a follow-up check on serum T3 levels. Toxicity after only 6 months - weak, lung tightness - faint, developed food allergies very quickly. Scary experience which has lingering effects 1 month later. Switched to Tirosint, which has no fillers & T4 only. Working okay so far."
"A few weeks after starting Nature throid I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, very suddenly. I am currently researching this to see if there is any connection. I had osteo arthritis all my adult life, but now it's much more serious. If you have had this happen, or know someone who has, I would like to know."
"Synthroid stopped being effective after a number of years on it. T3 was 'normal' but apparently not optimal, as I was starting to have symptoms like I had before starting the drug. Switched to NT in November, now it is mid-July. I feel 15 years younger, and symptoms that I didn't even know were related to the thyroid problem have receded. Have lost weight (yes, I am working at it, but find it easy) and can walk and pedal for hours instead of sitting on a lounger all day."
"Been taking Nature Throid (48.75 mg) for about 2 years now, and feel great as longs I also sleep well, manage my stress, and stay mostly on the Autoimmune paleo diet. Have been playing around with diet and lifestyle, and if I eat certain things, I notice a rise in TSH, as well as symptoms (brain fog, low energy, and weight gain). I checked it by sticking to the AIP diet for 3 months and my TSH went to normal range and I felt normal. It’s not ideal, but worth it to feel good. Also always take meds on empty stomach in the am."
"I was diagnosed 9yrs ago as being Hypo. About 2 yrs ago they diagnosed me with Hashi's. I started out on Levothyroxine, soon realized I couldn't take generic. Switched to Synthroid. My levels were consistently off every time I went to get labs done. Kept upping the meds. I asked to switch to Armour...was on that for about 9mo. Just recently got my results back. My TPO was a 289...supposed to be below a 34. TSH was a 37.590 supposed to be between 0.450-4.500. My doc is pretty much baffled by these results. Since I have been taking thyroid meds for 9 yrs. She switched me to Nature-throid and I've been taking it for about 7 days now. I'm on 195mg. I'm praying these meds work."
"I took one 16.5 NP pill and three hrs later I had the worst diahrea and vomited ever. I had been on Armour 30 mcg for a month with stomach pains and diahrea and it was getting worse every day so switched to NP. Now I'm on Levothrroxine 30 mcg and feeling better. I'm researching Tirosint and Cyptomel as the have minimal ingredients ie no gluten which is a big no no for us Hashimlto gals. Good luck to all of finding a good doctor and the right medication for you."
"I was on Nature Throid for about 12 years was the best. I can not take any other thyroid medicine because of fillers and other stuff they put in the medication. I am now compounding but it is not working my TSH is off the chart. I actually believe the FDA is the problem. They take thyroid medication off the market because they want you to take synthetic medication which DO not work. I continue to take the compounded one but TSH is 43 and just try to function b/c no other options out there. Nature throid need to come back to the market. Something is very fishy with the FDA."
"I have tried Synthroid 150mcg, felt sick and muscle pain for 4-5 years until I tried Nature-Throid. I am living a totally different life since Nature-Throid."
"Losing weight slowly, full head of hair grown back, eyebrows back, sleeping much better, and skin conditions calming down."
"No side effects. Was clenching teeth on Synthroid. Very pleased with Nature-Throid. $21 without insurance. Happy"
"I was on Synthroid, it drove me bonkers and took out my hair. I cut out gluten and changed my diet. It all works hand in hand, but Nature-Throid changed my health completely around."
"Sadly the formulation changed - a LOT. Was doing well on 3 grains, now on 4.5 grains. The shortage is still raging as well which is frustrating. Moving to a different brand."
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