Guest guest Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I would suggest getting tested first thing in the morning and taking your meds afterwards. >> Hi Everyone!> > I need some advice, if anyone is around to answer. I'm on WEEK 8 of 1 grain Armour Thyroid, split twice daily.> > It is time for a lab draw, and doctor said I can either test without morning split, or with it, either way.> > My labs from September show I'm low FT3, FT4 is mid-range. I'm wondering if I take labs with no Armour, will it show me if my incoming T4 is converting to T3 now...?> > I have learned that FT3 stays active in the body about 5 hours, and it would be wise to take split morning dose, then test about 4 to 5 1/2 hours later and would show me where I'm falling in the range.> > The nurse said the doctor prefers to test with no Armour, but since they gave me the option, now I'm wondering what to do? > > Hubby off so can watch kids if I decide to do it today. Thoughts anyone?> Prior labs:------------------------------------------------------> Free T4 1.21 Range .73-1.95> TSH 2.3 Range 0.3-5.1> Free T3 2.8 Range 2.3-4.2> Thyroid Peroxidase AB <10 Range <35> Thyroglobulin AB <20 Range <40 > > Thanks in advance for your help. I appreciate the wisdom from this group! I had a great advocate on another site, but she has retired for now...being a thyroid advocate is hard work!> > Spoon> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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