How long between visits when starting new med?

[Trixiegriff]

I switched endos and although I really liked the new one...she switched me to Armour (woohoo!) but then said she will see me in three months. I had no benefits to .25 of levo so I am hoping the 15 of Armour starts to help. Borderline bloodwork but symptoms and multiple nodules. I feel like 15 is low and was hoping to get some beneofts of meds before three months. Also the directions don't mention dissolving like I am seeing on the forum here. Should it? I have been swallowing. Thanks!

[Barb135]

15 mg of Armour is next to nothing, so I think you're going to want to see your doctor before 3 months... Armour is, typically, increased at 2 week intervals, with testing at 4-6 weeks, as goolarra mentioned...  You're probably going to be feeling pretty bad in 3 months...

Do you have current labs you can post, with reference ranges?  That will help us see your current status...

Do you have Hashimoto's?

[goolarra]

Meds reach full potential in your blood 4-6 weeks after a change.  Three month is way too long.  When my endo was actively adjusting, I had labs at four weeks and saw him at five.

Most people swallow it.  No need to dissolve unless you feel the meds aren't being absorbed properly.