Posted by gardenergirl on June 6, 2005, at 1:15:05
In reply to Re: Thyroid lab results: T3 is high--help? » gardenergirl, posted by Larry Hoover on June 2, 2005, at 21:28:26
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> Some people feel best when their TSH is below what some doctors think of as normal, but with the T3 that high, you're saturated.Yep, that's why I'm surprised I feel okay. A bit of insomnia at times, though.
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> You don't have to switch back to T-4. Just take less of the Armour.
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> Thyroid hormones are mostly protein bound. Like little sponges full of thyroid hormone. Adjusting the dose won't have an immediate effect.Yeah, it's a pain to wait until it's back to a good range.
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> Can you take 75 mg? Alternating 60 and 90 might be an option (though some people feel the oscillation). That would give you an average of 75.I actually tried this when I first started Armour, because it felt like too much for me. The pills are round and domed. They are hard to split, especially into fourths, to get 75 mg. (My tabs are 90mg).
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> I'd get your blood checked after a month at the lower dose. You might need further dose adjustment.sigh, yep. I do wish they would call me when the results are out of line, though. I had to call them, and it's been 3 weeks at least since they drew the blood.
Thanks for your info.
gg
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