
Does Armour Thyroid Help In Loosing Weight?

Thyroid
Detailed Answer:
Armour thyroid is not recommend by thyroid experts.
In general, Synthroid or any other brand name levo thyroxine is the best way to treat an under-active thyroid condition.
The key is to achieve and maintain blood TSH and Free T4 levels in the target range.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your 3 month glucose average)
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH
Free T4
Anti Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) antibodies
Anti Thyroglobulin antibodies
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day


Follow up
Detailed Answer:
It is important to reach TSH goal with levo thyroxine to prevent weight gain due to an inadequately treated under-active thyroid condition

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