Armour thyroid mg
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Another conversion chart says that 60 mg of Armour is equivalent of 75 mcg of T4. For the latter, that would have been 120 mg of Armour instead of 90. So, just be aware that you most likely will need an increase, for that reason as well continuing to have symptoms.
Another couple of things to consider is that any med with T3 in it is best taken by splitting the dose in half and taking 1/2 in the morning and half in the afternoon.
In addition to the problem with Armour mentioned by LM, the 60 mg Armour is not enough to substitute for 137 of Synthroid. According to readily available conversion charts, 80 mg would be the right amount. Personally, I would not even consider changing back to Synthroid at this time, and risking further hypo problems during the switch. I would take the additional Armour, or better yet, make a switch to Nature-throid, which is basically the equivalent of Armour, without its recent problems.
So you need to talk to the doctor about getting tested for Free T3, and make sure they do that every time you go in for tests. Also ask for an increase of the Armour to 60 mg daily. A good thyroid doctor will treat a hypothyroid patient clinically by testing and adjusting Free T4 and Free T3 as needed to relieve symptoms, without being constrained by resultant TSH levels. Symptom relief should be all important, not just test results.
I am 28 yo female, I had my thyroid removed 10 years ago due to non cancerous nodules growing on it. I've been on synthroid since I was 11 yo. Everything was fine until I went off birth control pills. All of a sudden I had a hard time tolerating my 137 mcg dose of synthroid. I switched to armour thyroid, but couldn't tolerate any more than 60 mg. I felt great on just 60 mg, however my TSH shot up from 1 to almost 8.
Since 60 mg of Armour is equivalent to only 66 mcg of T4 (not 100 mcg like shown in most conversion tables), that means the average daily requirement would be approx. 120 mg of Armour. Since thyroid med is not absorbed 100% the dose would need to be over 120 mg. That is why people taking a full daily replacement of Armour typically need somewhere between 150 and 300 mg of Armour (2 1/2 - 5 grainsz
Is the Endo testing you for Free T4, and Free T3 along with TSH?
If it were me I would get back on 90 mg, regardless of the brand. Also, 90 mg of a desiccated thyroid med is not a large dose. What were your thyroid related test results and reference ranges shown on the lab report preciously? Do you know what tests are being done from today? Did you take your morning dose before the blood draw?
In January, my Armour was upped to 30 mg, then in March, to 45 mg, and recently, to 60 mg. My thyroid numbers have gotten worse since I started Armour. I'll post them below. My doctor thinks I may not be absorbing the Armour. I've started digestive enzymes to see if that's the problem. I'd love to hear any advice or any comments from people who've experienced this general puffy / squishy feeling.
About 6 weeks ago I started having heart palpitations and went to the doctor. I was taking Armour 120 mg + 15 mg. The doctor cut my thyroid back to just the 120 mg. and I was to go back in 6 weeks. At the 4 week mark, the heart palpitations were so bad, I went back. Blood work showed that even with the 15 mg cut, my thyroid levels were still too high. They cut the medication to 90 mg about 5 days ago.
Hello, My armour thyroid medication was increased to 240mg from 180mg and I have been on this dosage for approximately 6 weeks. My latest blood test results were as follows: T3 4.6 (2.3-4.2) T4 1.3 (0.8-1.8) and TSH 0.03 (0.50-5.20) Over the last few years I have increased my thyroid dosage starting very low and now at the high end. I feel better each time I increase but never feeling like I can be at my optimal best.
I have been on Armour Thyroid (15 mg) from Sept. 2010 until June 2011 at a TSH of about 2.7. Was feeling good - even through Mastectomy in December and 6 weeks radiation treatments for breast cancer which I finished in April 2011. In June began to feel fatigued, TSH was up to 8. (Maybe result of radiation?) Began taking 30 mg Armour, after 4 weeks TSH was 6.6, Free T4 0.80, Free T3 3.5. Began taking 60 mg Armour on July 1 (10 days ago and have had sinus type headaches behind eyes every day.
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