There are numerous medications now that control the thyroid dysfunction. It may take some time and frustration to learn what works for you which can be a long trial and error process. And, then you need to find what dose is keeping your symptoms at bay. Not simple at all.
Originally, natural thyroid (desiccated thyroid i.e. like Armour Extract), was the only option available. But, with the development of synthetic hormone T4 (i.e., a levothyroxine drug like Synthroid), this soon became the recommended prescription by many doctors.
Unfortunately, the hormone conversion is a very tricky process and not the same for everyone. Some thyroid patients need T4 AND T3, ( i.e. like Thyrolar) or just T3 (i.e. Cytomel). Some feel better on the original desiccated thyroid.
It can be a frustrating long haul, but you have push and communicate with your doctor to learn what medication may work best for you. Keep a good log of your symptoms before you begin your hormone replacement medication and maintain a log once you begin therapy (or as increase/decrease to make dose adjustments). The list of side effects if your medication doesn't agree with you can be profound. Hang in there and continue to communicate with your doctor. If he/she is not caring and responding, then find another one if you can.
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I just started back on natural desiccated thyroid a four months ago and remember being hungry all the time. Since then I noticed a couple of changes. I am no longer interested in eating anything that has eggs, gluten, dairy and corn.
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