Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
Here's my history.
6/28/13
No meds
TSH 1.19 (.4-4.5)
Free T4 .9 (.8-1.8)
Free T3 2.7 (2.3-4.2)
10/2/13
30mg Armour Thyroid
TSH 1.24 (.4-4.5)
Free T4 1.0 (.8-1.8)
Free T3 2.7 (2.3-4.2)
Total T4 5.1 (4.5-12)
Total T3 80 (78-181)
11/6/13
60 mg Armour Thyroid
TSH .62 (.4-4.5)
Free T4 .9 (.8-1.8)
Free T3 2.7 (2.3-4.2)
Total T4 5.3 (4.5-12)
Total T3 77 (78-181)
12/18/13
90mg Armour
TSH .02 (.4-4.5)
Free T4 1.0 (.8-1.8)
Free T3 3.4 (2.3-4.2)
Total T4 5.5 (4.5-12)
Total T3 86 (78-181)
I still have symptoms. What do you think is next? T4 only or increase in Armour?
Thanks!
6/28/13
No meds
TSH 1.19 (.4-4.5)
Free T4 .9 (.8-1.8)
Free T3 2.7 (2.3-4.2)
10/2/13
30mg Armour Thyroid
TSH 1.24 (.4-4.5)
Free T4 1.0 (.8-1.8)
Free T3 2.7 (2.3-4.2)
Total T4 5.1 (4.5-12)
Total T3 80 (78-181)
11/6/13
60 mg Armour Thyroid
TSH .62 (.4-4.5)
Free T4 .9 (.8-1.8)
Free T3 2.7 (2.3-4.2)
Total T4 5.3 (4.5-12)
Total T3 77 (78-181)
12/18/13
90mg Armour
TSH .02 (.4-4.5)
Free T4 1.0 (.8-1.8)
Free T3 3.4 (2.3-4.2)
Total T4 5.5 (4.5-12)
Total T3 86 (78-181)
I still have symptoms. What do you think is next? T4 only or increase in Armour?
Thanks!
Thanks for the clarification. I am excite to see that I'm responding to the Armour, and I can't wait until I can feel the results! I'm trying to stay positive and determined to see this to the end!
And thanks to all those of you who are helping me understand this disease. Big, big hugs!!