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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
TSH levels on Armour
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
TSH levels on Armour
by zachslp, Dec 15, 2006 12:00AM
I am 37 years old and have had hypothyroid for 25 years. Was on synthetic meds until 2 months ago, when my TSH levels were getting low, even though I was having hypothyroid symptoms. My MD switched me to Armour and my life has never been better. I feel great mentally, have lots of energy, and am losing weight (due to more energy to exercise). I just had my follow up blood work done this week (after 2 months on Armour) and my TSH was .261 (range .3-5.5). Even though I am out of the range the MD decided to keep me on my current Armour dose (120mg)
My question:
Am I okay to stay on this dose, given that I am slightly out of the range, but feel great with no hyperthyroid symptoms? I worry about heart complications (I have no symptoms, though) and bone loss.
Thank you for your time and devotion to this site... you truly are a life saver!
My question:
Am I okay to stay on this dose, given that I am slightly out of the range, but feel great with no hyperthyroid symptoms? I worry about heart complications (I have no symptoms, though) and bone loss.
Thank you for your time and devotion to this site... you truly are a life saver!
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Dec 17, 2006 12:00AM
, Dec 17, 2006 12:00AM
If you have no symptoms, a TSH of 0.261 may be okay -- a low TSH (esp <0.1) is associated with cardiac problems so I usually do not allow TSH to be <0.2 -- in young healthy patients a TSH of 0.2-0.4 may be okay but there may be a slight risk of heart rhythm disturbance so if palpitations occur, I lower the dose.
I am just beginning to research the very questions you are asking. I have found an excellent site that goes into the lab tests and dosing schedules from people who have used Armour for years. You might want to take a look at it. They seem very knowledgeable. There are articles as well as a forum.
http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/natural-thyroid-101/
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