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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
60mg Armour Thyroid and TSH 3.804
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 Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
60mg Armour Thyroid and TSH 3.804
by Kopetie, May 06, 2008 03:09PM
I was diagnosed hypothyroid 4 years ago and put on 30 mg Armour. In July 2007 I was tested and had T4 free = .99 and TSH 4.229. My doctor doubled my Armour thyroid. Last month I was retested and my T4 free is .94 and TSH is 3.804. My doctor isn't concerned because the numbers fall within the guidlines at the lab. I am concerned because I have most of the symptoms associated with being hypo, but my doctor isn't listening.
Do I need more Armour thyroid or something else? Should I see and endocrinologist?
Thanks in advance
Do I need more Armour thyroid or something else? Should I see and endocrinologist?
Thanks in advance
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 06, 2008 08:22PM
, May 06, 2008 08:22PM
would consider an increase in medication as the TSH is still high at 3.8 -- target is around 1.0.
Member Comments (2)
by stella5349, May 07, 2008 05:34AM
Symptoms while on Armour is better to be looked at than actual TSH numbers. The 1.0 stated is a great goal to shoot for. Follow your symptoms. If you feel bad - try increases. I do not see a Free T3 tested which is a good indicator also while on Armour. WIll your doctor test Free T3 also?
