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Old 05-23-2012, 11:07 AM   #1
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Totally confused

New labs Dr. won't raise my Armour. What do you think? Anyone know of a good doctor in Toledo Ohio. Would you know why my tsh is going up, I thought Armour would bring it down.
Free t4 0.93-range 0.75-1.54
free t-3 2.36 range 2.01-4.90
tsh-3.39 range 0.50-6.00




Do you think my dosage of armour is enough?

I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and Hashimotos in July of 2009. I take 60 of armour thyroid. Here are my latest lab results, what can you tell me about them . I'm having symptoms of feeling tired and ache.
anti nuclear antibody-1:33 range 1:32-,1:32
-free t3 2.24 range 2.01-4.90
free t4 0.69 range 0.75-1.54
TSH 1.41 range 0.50-6.00
TPO ANTIBODY 25 RANGE 0.0 -35.0
THYROGLOBULIN 20.0 range 0.0-40.0
von willerbrand factor 250h range 50-160
Fibronogen471- range150.-425
Cpr high sensitivity 12.20

 
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Old 05-23-2012, 03:17 PM   #2
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Re: Totally confused

Your doctor is probably one of those "live and die by the TSH reading" and not how you actually feel. Your TSH is a bit high and your free T's are in the basement.
I have Hashi's and take Nature Throid. My doctor goes by how I feel and only uses the labs as a guide. You might want to try and find a good naturopath. They seem to know more about Hashi's and thyroid issues than regular docs or Endos.
I am also gluten free and that helps a TON. I also take Thytrophin which helps with the antibodies.

 
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Re: Totally confused

you're not taking enough Armour yet, for sure!

-free t3 2.24 range 2.01-4.90 -> this is not even close to midrange
free t4 0.69 range 0.75-1.54 -> this is BELOW the range!
TSH 1.41 range 0.50-6.00 -> should not be dosed upon and Armour is known to be a TSH suppressant (please google the Armour prescribing information)

Please note most people feel best with their free levels (FT4 and FT3) at least midrange or around 60-80% of the range.

if your doctor is not willing to increase the dosage, you might consider finding another doctor.

hang in there!

 
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