Has anyone switched their thyroid medication from levothyroxine to amour or added a t3 and had better results?

Has anyone switched their thyroid medication from levothyroxine to amour or added a t3 and had better results?

I've been on levothyroxine for almost 3 years, at 100mg...they say my levels are where they should be, but I just don't feel "right" not to mention the tough time I'm having losing weight, despite legitimate efforts...I have an appt tomorrow and I wanted to discuss "armour" or any others people have tried with better results... I'd appreciate any experience with these anyone has had....

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1. YES.
   I was on synthroid (levothyroxine) for several years and still battling chronic fatigue to the point of being unable to function.
   
   I found treatment at a fibromyalgia and fatigue center where they did extensive thyroid testing and placed me on T3.
   I now take Armour and do much better overall. I have lost a little weight over time, but not a huge amount. I hope you get your thyroid leveled out. It will make such a huge difference.
2. I've actually done both. First I was on Levoxyl alone, which did nothing for my symptoms. Then I tried adding a small amount of Cytomel (T3) to the Levoxyl and I saw many improvements. I was on the combo for about 2 years and then I just decided I'd like to try ARmour and switched doctors. I've been on Armour for 3 years now and 95% of my symptoms are gone. The only real symptoms I have now are ridged fingernails and cold feet at night. Those 2, I can live with. Below are some Armour related websites. You can contact me through yahoo if you like.
3. http://www.armourthyroid.com/
   
   http://www.healthrecipes.com/armour_thyr...
   
   http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/nat...
   
   http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/...