Rita-

Armour is only a T3 suppliment. Most of the time when you are on medication-you get a T4 suppliment. Extra T4 converts to T3.

I wouldn't discount synthroid. Many people are on it and are just fine. Armour is usually used as an extra when the synthroid is not enough to boost T3.

You might want to go here:

http://thyroid.about.com/mbody.htm

This site has a lot of information on the thyroid and alternatives to medication.

Being your own doctor can be very dangerous. There are many doctors who genuinely care about their patients. If you feel like your is in it for the money, I would get another doctor. Try going to a local women's clinic (I am assuming you are female?).

Paleoanth