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Increased Armour

megsmom8816
megsmom8816
Since my numbers continue to be so far "off" in every area, my doctor increased my Armour to 150 mg starting today. I have been on 90 for about six months. Does this seem like a large amount or is that fairly typical for Armour?
utahgal
utahgal
That seems like a big jump from 90. Usually increases are done by 15 or 30 mgs and then retested in 6 weeks.
MButterfly
MButterfly
Granted, I've been on large increases...but it makes for a bumpy ride. Sometimes it requires you to go back to square one.

you might try this:

Cut the pill into quaters. You were on 90 - doc wants you on 150. Take your regular 90 (about half the pill) in the am - then 1/2 of the 2nd 1/2 (or one quarter of the whole pill - about 45 mg) in the afternoon for the first 3 weeks or so...then bump it up. It will require you delaying your next labs to possibly 11 weeks out instead of 8 weeks out....but it might be worth it.
megsmom8816
megsmom8816
That is what I did today.....easing myself into it. I thought it was a big jump. And again....this is not my endo. making the change. My endo. will not return phone calls, which is why my GP did the blood work too. And apparently I have the best endo in my area??? Makes me nervous.
cd3764
cd3764
Sorry to hear about your endo. Unfortunately, they seem to drop the ball in many areas.

I'm glad you have a helpful doctor and maybe you can lead your treatment. After 4 clueless doctors, I'm grateful for this type of relationship that I have with my current doctor.

Without a doubt, slowly easing into your new dose makes much more sense.