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Has anyone tried this?

fibrosucks
fibrosucks
I've been doing some research lately and have found that thyroid dysfunction can mimic fibro and contribute to it. All of my thyroid tests have been "normal" but hypothyroidism does run in my family with my mother and her sisters. I got some desiccated porcine thyroid supplement to try. Has anybody else tried this and if so what have your results been like?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I haven't tried it but I hope it works for you!
naturegirl65
naturegirl65
I am about to get my thyroid checked this week. i have had it done before a few years back and it was fine.

It's interesting about the porcine supplement, it's not something I am familiar with. Is the supplement more about thyroid support, to keep it healthy, and not about altering thyroid function?
If thyroid results are normal, would it be ok to take this supplement?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I haven't tried that but I do have Hashimoto's disease which is the thyroid killing itself.
fibrosucks
fibrosucks
From what I've read there is something called subclinical hypothyroidism. It's one of those things where your tests are normal but you still have symptoms, sort of like seronegative RA and seronegative lupus. I'm not getting my hopes up but for me I believe it may be worth a try. I should have the supplement by the end of the week. It is not supposed to take over thyroid function, just enhance it a little. It is not pharmacy strength like Armour Thyroid.
bluesun
bluesun
i get mine checked 1-2x per year. it runs in my family too. mine always comes back normal, but since my family has it they keep chekin me.
Sandika
Sandika
a friend of mine that has fibro has always had normal thyroid tests, too. her doc did start her on a small dosage of synthroid and she said a lot of her fibro symptoms are gone. i think true thyroid disease is very hard to diagnose (i know it sometimes takes years in dogs). so it might be worth a try for us.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm hypo thyroid...And get this I keep Lossing weight not gaining it..My tyroid came back at 7.8 I'm on synthroid and feel sooo much better except for losing weight. I am have a good time eating anything I want though...LOL...I hate that my thyroid has quit working but I think it's all part of Fibro and crossover conditions...