Restarting Armour

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After seeing my endo a few weeks ago, she decided to put me back on Armour. I think this was mostly based on my relating to her how bad I've felt since trying Synthroid again.

I am supposed to restart it tomorrow and am looking for advice on dosing. She has prescribed 180 mg, but after reading other posts, I'm concerned about starting this all at once. I do still have a couple of refills of Synthroid left and am curious about trying a little of both to see how I feel.

Any advice?

Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt

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okay...now why don't you try a combo of both Synthroid and Armour? Have you thought abou that as an option..since you like the Armour? On Armour...it looks like you t4 was lagging. This plan would help shore that up. I take both...59 mcgs synthetic t4 and 112 mgs...Armour. This way...I'm more equal to four grains instead of what you are doing at (3 grains) 180 mgs. See...AND it does help with symtpoms even though I'm still tweaking a bit. My labs show my t4 at 100 percent and the t3 at about 142 % NOT...saying you should do JUST like me. This is all highly individual..and I was able to get my TSH down to ..01 ~E:) Calico

wrote: The last time I was on Synthroid was in 2004. I was on 200 mcg and didn't feel any reduction of symptoms. I was taken off the meds for a scan and literally felt no different. At that time I was with a doctor who never shared my lab results with me. I did some research and asked him to try me on Armour. Which he did, 180 mcg. I felt a slight increase in energy, but for the most part, not much else changed. Still have low energy, problems with weight gain, sleeplessness, almost constant sinus problems, hair loss, excessive sweating,

etc. My labs on Amour were: Free T4 1.1 0.8 - 1.8 Free T3 526 230 - 420 TSH .02 .40 - 5.50 This is when the new endo asked me to try Synthroid again. I've seen my energy level drop some and I've noticed I seem to be more stressed and unable to focus on tasks. None of the other symptoms have improved. I received the results of my last blood in the mail yesterday and the only thing she put on their was the TSH, which is .05. She only noted the

Free T3 and Free T4 were normal. I'll call tomorrow to find out what "Normal" was. When I was there I told her the changes I had noticed and she said I could go back on Armour since it made me feel better compared to the Synthroid. She seems to be pretty good at listening to me. She sent me a prescription for 180 mg of Armour. Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt Re: Restarting Armour >> After seeing my endo a few weeks ago, she decided to put me back on Armour. I think this was mostly based on my relating to her how bad I've felt since trying Synthroid again. > > I am supposed to restart it tomorrow and am looking for advice on dosing. She has prescribed 180 mg, but after reading other posts, I'm concerned about

starting this all at once. I do still have a couple of refills of Synthroid left and am curious about trying a little of both to see how I feel. > > Any advice?> > RobinQuestion time..How much Armour where you on before?What symptoms did Armour solve?What new symptoms did Armour bring?Why did you switch from Armour to Synthroid?Do you have labs from Armour..during and just before the switch?Do you have Synthroid labs?You say Synthroid again? How much Synthroid where you on before? How much are you on now?Why did you switch from Synthroid to Armour the first time?While on Synthroid what symptoms did it solve?What new symptoms or old symptoms came back?Do you have new bloodwork from the new Synthroid trial? Do you have labs from before on Synthroid?Kats3boys ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years

ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour

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okay...now why don't you try a combo of both Synthroid and Armour? Have you thought abou that as an option..since you like the Armour? On Armour...it looks like you t4 was lagging. This plan would help shore that up. I take both...59 mcgs synthetic t4 and 112 mgs...Armour. This way...I'm more equal to four grains instead of what you are doing at (3 grains) 180 mgs. See...AND it does help with symtpoms even though I'm still tweaking a bit. My labs show my t4 at 100 percent and the t3 at about 142 % NOT...saying you should do JUST like me. This is all highly individual..and I was able to get my TSH down to ..01 ~E:) Calico

wrote: The last time I was on Synthroid was in 2004. I was on 200 mcg and didn't feel any reduction of symptoms. I was taken off the meds for a scan and literally felt no different. At that time I was with a doctor who never shared my lab results with me. I did some research and asked him to try me on Armour. Which he did, 180 mcg. I felt a slight increase in energy, but for the most part, not much else changed. Still have low energy, problems with weight gain, sleeplessness, almost constant sinus problems, hair loss, excessive sweating,

etc. My labs on Amour were: Free T4 1.1 0.8 - 1.8 Free T3 526 230 - 420 TSH .02 .40 - 5.50 This is when the new endo asked me to try Synthroid again. I've seen my energy level drop some and I've noticed I seem to be more stressed and unable to focus on tasks. None of the other symptoms have improved. I received the results of my last blood in the mail yesterday and the only thing she put on their was the TSH, which is .05. She only noted the

Free T3 and Free T4 were normal. I'll call tomorrow to find out what "Normal" was. When I was there I told her the changes I had noticed and she said I could go back on Armour since it made me feel better compared to the Synthroid. She seems to be pretty good at listening to me. She sent me a prescription for 180 mg of Armour. Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt Re: Restarting Armour >> After seeing my endo a few weeks ago, she decided to put me back on Armour. I think this was mostly based on my relating to her how bad I've felt since trying Synthroid again. > > I am supposed to restart it tomorrow and am looking for advice on dosing. She has prescribed 180 mg, but after reading other posts, I'm concerned about

starting this all at once. I do still have a couple of refills of Synthroid left and am curious about trying a little of both to see how I feel. > > Any advice?> > RobinQuestion time..How much Armour where you on before?What symptoms did Armour solve?What new symptoms did Armour bring?Why did you switch from Armour to Synthroid?Do you have labs from Armour..during and just before the switch?Do you have Synthroid labs?You say Synthroid again? How much Synthroid where you on before? How much are you on now?Why did you switch from Synthroid to Armour the first time?While on Synthroid what symptoms did it solve?What new symptoms or old symptoms came back?Do you have new bloodwork from the new Synthroid trial? Do you have labs from before on Synthroid?Kats3boys ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years

ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour

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okay...now why don't you try a combo of both Synthroid and Armour? Have you thought abou that as an option..since you like the Armour? On Armour...it looks like you t4 was lagging. This plan would help shore that up. I take both...59 mcgs synthetic t4 and 112 mgs...Armour. This way...I'm more equal to four grains instead of what you are doing at (3 grains) 180 mgs. See...AND it does help with symtpoms even though I'm still tweaking a bit. My labs show my t4 at 100 percent and the t3 at about 142 % NOT...saying you should do JUST like me. This is all highly individual..and I was able to get my TSH down to ..01 ~E:) Calico

wrote: The last time I was on Synthroid was in 2004. I was on 200 mcg and didn't feel any reduction of symptoms. I was taken off the meds for a scan and literally felt no different. At that time I was with a doctor who never shared my lab results with me. I did some research and asked him to try me on Armour. Which he did, 180 mcg. I felt a slight increase in energy, but for the most part, not much else changed. Still have low energy, problems with weight gain, sleeplessness, almost constant sinus problems, hair loss, excessive sweating,

etc. My labs on Amour were: Free T4 1.1 0.8 - 1.8 Free T3 526 230 - 420 TSH .02 .40 - 5.50 This is when the new endo asked me to try Synthroid again. I've seen my energy level drop some and I've noticed I seem to be more stressed and unable to focus on tasks. None of the other symptoms have improved. I received the results of my last blood in the mail yesterday and the only thing she put on their was the TSH, which is .05. She only noted the

Free T3 and Free T4 were normal. I'll call tomorrow to find out what "Normal" was. When I was there I told her the changes I had noticed and she said I could go back on Armour since it made me feel better compared to the Synthroid. She seems to be pretty good at listening to me. She sent me a prescription for 180 mg of Armour. Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt Re: Restarting Armour >> After seeing my endo a few weeks ago, she decided to put me back on Armour. I think this was mostly based on my relating to her how bad I've felt since trying Synthroid again. > > I am supposed to restart it tomorrow and am looking for advice on dosing. She has prescribed 180 mg, but after reading other posts, I'm concerned about

starting this all at once. I do still have a couple of refills of Synthroid left and am curious about trying a little of both to see how I feel. > > Any advice?> > RobinQuestion time..How much Armour where you on before?What symptoms did Armour solve?What new symptoms did Armour bring?Why did you switch from Armour to Synthroid?Do you have labs from Armour..during and just before the switch?Do you have Synthroid labs?You say Synthroid again? How much Synthroid where you on before? How much are you on now?Why did you switch from Synthroid to Armour the first time?While on Synthroid what symptoms did it solve?What new symptoms or old symptoms came back?Do you have new bloodwork from the new Synthroid trial? Do you have labs from before on Synthroid?Kats3boys ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years

ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour

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How did you get your doctor to try you on a combination? Did you try it and then relate how you felt?

Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt

Re: Restarting Armour

>> After seeing my endo a few weeks ago, she decided to put me back on Armour. I think this was mostly based on my relating to her how bad I've felt since trying Synthroid again. > > I am supposed to restart it tomorrow and am looking for advice on dosing. She has prescribed 180 mg, but after reading other posts, I'm concerned about starting this all at once. I do still have a couple of refills of Synthroid left and am curious about trying a little of both to see how I feel. > > Any advice?> > RobinQuestion time..How much Armour where you on before?What symptoms did Armour solve?What new symptoms did Armour bring?Why did you switch from Armour to Synthroid?Do you have labs from Armour..during and just before the switch?Do you have Synthroid labs?You say Synthroid again? How much Synthroid where you on before? How much are you on now?Why did you switch from Synthroid to Armour the first time?While on Synthroid what symptoms did it solve?What new symptoms or old symptoms came back?Do you have new bloodwork from the new Synthroid trial? Do you have labs from before on Synthroid?Kats3boys

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>

> The last time I was on Synthroid was in 2004. I was on 200 mcg and

didn't feel any reduction of symptoms. I was taken off the meds for a

scan and literally felt no different. At that time I was with a doctor

who never shared my lab results with me. I did some research and asked

him to try me on Armour. Which he did, 180 mcg. I felt a slight

increase in energy, but for the most part, not much else changed.

Still have low energy, problems with weight gain, sleeplessness,

almost constant sinus problems, hair loss, excessive sweating, etc.

Sounds to me you were underdosed on 180 mcg, and should of had an

increase in Armour not a switch back to Synthroid. You conversion is

obviously a problem for some reason.. have you had adrenal testing?

Are you on other meds that might be interfering with thyroid usage?

Kats3boys

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>

> The last time I was on Synthroid was in 2004. I was on 200 mcg and

didn't feel any reduction of symptoms. I was taken off the meds for a

scan and literally felt no different. At that time I was with a doctor

who never shared my lab results with me. I did some research and asked

him to try me on Armour. Which he did, 180 mcg. I felt a slight

increase in energy, but for the most part, not much else changed.

Still have low energy, problems with weight gain, sleeplessness,

almost constant sinus problems, hair loss, excessive sweating, etc.

Sounds to me you were underdosed on 180 mcg, and should of had an

increase in Armour not a switch back to Synthroid. You conversion is

obviously a problem for some reason.. have you had adrenal testing?

Are you on other meds that might be interfering with thyroid usage?

Kats3boys

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>

> The last time I was on Synthroid was in 2004. I was on 200 mcg and

didn't feel any reduction of symptoms. I was taken off the meds for a

scan and literally felt no different. At that time I was with a doctor

who never shared my lab results with me. I did some research and asked

him to try me on Armour. Which he did, 180 mcg. I felt a slight

increase in energy, but for the most part, not much else changed.

Still have low energy, problems with weight gain, sleeplessness,

almost constant sinus problems, hair loss, excessive sweating, etc.

Sounds to me you were underdosed on 180 mcg, and should of had an

increase in Armour not a switch back to Synthroid. You conversion is

obviously a problem for some reason.. have you had adrenal testing?

Are you on other meds that might be interfering with thyroid usage?

Kats3boys

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Calico No...I did it myself..then switched docs. When you start with someone new they are reluctant to mess with what you claim is already working. Also...I did start working with a Hormone specialist who prescribed my labs and meds for a time and that made it easy to figure what is best for me in terms of the combo. My current Endo doesn't care what I do...as long as I keep the TSH suppressed. ~E:)Calico wrote: How did you get your doctor to try you on a combination? Did you try it and then relate how you felt? Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt Re: Restarting Armour >> After seeing my endo a few weeks ago, she decided to put me back on Armour. I think this was mostly based on my relating to her how bad I've felt since trying Synthroid again. > > I am supposed to restart it tomorrow and am looking for advice on dosing. She has prescribed 180 mg, but after reading other posts, I'm concerned about starting this all at once. I do still have a

couple of refills of Synthroid left and am curious about trying a little of both to see how I feel. > > Any advice?> > RobinQuestion time..How much Armour where you on before?What symptoms did Armour solve?What new symptoms did Armour bring?Why did you switch from Armour to Synthroid?Do you have labs from Armour..during and just before the switch?Do you have Synthroid labs?You say Synthroid again? How much Synthroid where you on before? How much are you on now?Why did you switch from Synthroid to Armour the first time?While on Synthroid what symptoms did it solve?What new symptoms or old symptoms came back?Do you have new bloodwork from the new Synthroid trial? Do you have labs from before on Synthroid?Kats3boys ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years

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Calico No...I did it myself..then switched docs. When you start with someone new they are reluctant to mess with what you claim is already working. Also...I did start working with a Hormone specialist who prescribed my labs and meds for a time and that made it easy to figure what is best for me in terms of the combo. My current Endo doesn't care what I do...as long as I keep the TSH suppressed. ~E:)Calico wrote: How did you get your doctor to try you on a combination? Did you try it and then relate how you felt? Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt Re: Restarting Armour >> After seeing my endo a few weeks ago, she decided to put me back on Armour. I think this was mostly based on my relating to her how bad I've felt since trying Synthroid again. > > I am supposed to restart it tomorrow and am looking for advice on dosing. She has prescribed 180 mg, but after reading other posts, I'm concerned about starting this all at once. I do still have a

couple of refills of Synthroid left and am curious about trying a little of both to see how I feel. > > Any advice?> > RobinQuestion time..How much Armour where you on before?What symptoms did Armour solve?What new symptoms did Armour bring?Why did you switch from Armour to Synthroid?Do you have labs from Armour..during and just before the switch?Do you have Synthroid labs?You say Synthroid again? How much Synthroid where you on before? How much are you on now?Why did you switch from Synthroid to Armour the first time?While on Synthroid what symptoms did it solve?What new symptoms or old symptoms came back?Do you have new bloodwork from the new Synthroid trial? Do you have labs from before on Synthroid?Kats3boys ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years

ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour

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Calico No...I did it myself..then switched docs. When you start with someone new they are reluctant to mess with what you claim is already working. Also...I did start working with a Hormone specialist who prescribed my labs and meds for a time and that made it easy to figure what is best for me in terms of the combo. My current Endo doesn't care what I do...as long as I keep the TSH suppressed. ~E:)Calico wrote: How did you get your doctor to try you on a combination? Did you try it and then relate how you felt? Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt Re: Restarting Armour >> After seeing my endo a few weeks ago, she decided to put me back on Armour. I think this was mostly based on my relating to her how bad I've felt since trying Synthroid again. > > I am supposed to restart it tomorrow and am looking for advice on dosing. She has prescribed 180 mg, but after reading other posts, I'm concerned about starting this all at once. I do still have a

couple of refills of Synthroid left and am curious about trying a little of both to see how I feel. > > Any advice?> > RobinQuestion time..How much Armour where you on before?What symptoms did Armour solve?What new symptoms did Armour bring?Why did you switch from Armour to Synthroid?Do you have labs from Armour..during and just before the switch?Do you have Synthroid labs?You say Synthroid again? How much Synthroid where you on before? How much are you on now?Why did you switch from Synthroid to Armour the first time?While on Synthroid what symptoms did it solve?What new symptoms or old symptoms came back?Do you have new bloodwork from the new Synthroid trial? Do you have labs from before on Synthroid?Kats3boys ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years

ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour

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I haven't had my adrenal's tested, but plan to ask her about it on my next appointment at the end of the month.

Other than my thyroid medicine I'm currently taking:

Byetta 10 mg injections twice daily - only been taking this for about 4 months. This has not seemed to interfere with my symptoms

Metformin 1000 mg twice daily - Started this with the Byetta. Does not seem to interfere with symptoms. Both are being taken to help with my weight.

Crestor - 40 mg for high Cholesterol

Multivitamin that includes: (I've been taking this for a few months with no noticeable change in how I feel)

Vitamin A - 2500 I.U.

Vitamin C - 60 mg

Vitamin D - 400 I.U.

Vitamin E - 30 I.U.

Thiamin - 1.5 mg

Riboflavin - 1.7 mg

Niacin - 10 mg

Vitamin B6 - 2 mg

Folic Acid - 400 mcg

Vitamin B12 - 6 mcg

Pantothenic Acid - 5 mg

Calcium - 450 mg

Iron - 18 mg

Magnesium - 50 mg

Zinc - 15 mg

Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt

Re: Restarting Armour

>> The last time I was on Synthroid was in 2004. I was on 200 mcg and didn't feel any reduction of symptoms. I was taken off the meds for a scan and literally felt no different. At that time I was with a doctor who never shared my lab results with me. I did some research and asked him to try me on Armour. Which he did, 180 mcg. I felt a slight increase in energy, but for the most part, not much else changed. Still have low energy, problems with weight gain, sleeplessness, almost constant sinus problems, hair loss, excessive sweating, etc. Sounds to me you were underdosed on 180 mcg, and should of had an increase in Armour not a switch back to Synthroid. You conversion is obviously a problem for some reason.. have you had adrenal testing?Are you on other meds that might be interfering with thyroid usage?Kats3boys

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I haven't had my adrenal's tested, but plan to ask her about it on my next appointment at the end of the month.

Other than my thyroid medicine I'm currently taking:

Byetta 10 mg injections twice daily - only been taking this for about 4 months. This has not seemed to interfere with my symptoms

Metformin 1000 mg twice daily - Started this with the Byetta. Does not seem to interfere with symptoms. Both are being taken to help with my weight.

Crestor - 40 mg for high Cholesterol

Multivitamin that includes: (I've been taking this for a few months with no noticeable change in how I feel)

Vitamin A - 2500 I.U.

Vitamin C - 60 mg

Vitamin D - 400 I.U.

Vitamin E - 30 I.U.

Thiamin - 1.5 mg

Riboflavin - 1.7 mg

Niacin - 10 mg

Vitamin B6 - 2 mg

Folic Acid - 400 mcg

Vitamin B12 - 6 mcg

Pantothenic Acid - 5 mg

Calcium - 450 mg

Iron - 18 mg

Magnesium - 50 mg

Zinc - 15 mg

Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt

Re: Restarting Armour

>> The last time I was on Synthroid was in 2004. I was on 200 mcg and didn't feel any reduction of symptoms. I was taken off the meds for a scan and literally felt no different. At that time I was with a doctor who never shared my lab results with me. I did some research and asked him to try me on Armour. Which he did, 180 mcg. I felt a slight increase in energy, but for the most part, not much else changed. Still have low energy, problems with weight gain, sleeplessness, almost constant sinus problems, hair loss, excessive sweating, etc. Sounds to me you were underdosed on 180 mcg, and should of had an increase in Armour not a switch back to Synthroid. You conversion is obviously a problem for some reason.. have you had adrenal testing?Are you on other meds that might be interfering with thyroid usage?Kats3boys

[Guest guest]

I haven't had my adrenal's tested, but plan to ask her about it on my next appointment at the end of the month.

Other than my thyroid medicine I'm currently taking:

Byetta 10 mg injections twice daily - only been taking this for about 4 months. This has not seemed to interfere with my symptoms

Metformin 1000 mg twice daily - Started this with the Byetta. Does not seem to interfere with symptoms. Both are being taken to help with my weight.

Crestor - 40 mg for high Cholesterol

Multivitamin that includes: (I've been taking this for a few months with no noticeable change in how I feel)

Vitamin A - 2500 I.U.

Vitamin C - 60 mg

Vitamin D - 400 I.U.

Vitamin E - 30 I.U.

Thiamin - 1.5 mg

Riboflavin - 1.7 mg

Niacin - 10 mg

Vitamin B6 - 2 mg

Folic Acid - 400 mcg

Vitamin B12 - 6 mcg

Pantothenic Acid - 5 mg

Calcium - 450 mg

Iron - 18 mg

Magnesium - 50 mg

Zinc - 15 mg

Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt

Re: Restarting Armour

>> The last time I was on Synthroid was in 2004. I was on 200 mcg and didn't feel any reduction of symptoms. I was taken off the meds for a scan and literally felt no different. At that time I was with a doctor who never shared my lab results with me. I did some research and asked him to try me on Armour. Which he did, 180 mcg. I felt a slight increase in energy, but for the most part, not much else changed. Still have low energy, problems with weight gain, sleeplessness, almost constant sinus problems, hair loss, excessive sweating, etc. Sounds to me you were underdosed on 180 mcg, and should of had an increase in Armour not a switch back to Synthroid. You conversion is obviously a problem for some reason.. have you had adrenal testing?Are you on other meds that might be interfering with thyroid usage?Kats3boys

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Calico: This lady you have now...sounds like she might be up for a suggestion on the t4, if you need to suppress that TSH...AND, if you just do it by dropping a just a quarter or 1.2 grain of your Armour and replaceing that by adding 25 mcgs of Synthroid, she might be up for it. Tell her you just want to do this little experiment...AND if it really doesn't improve anything for you...You'll be more than happy to go back to plain Armour. Docs don't like to mess with these things because it complicates things...but if you make it EASY for her, she might be more amenable. I'd give her a chance to hear you out before you do anything else. Good luck! ~E:)Calico wrote: How did you get your doctor to try you on a combination? Did you try it and then relate how you felt? Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt Re: Restarting Armour >> After seeing my endo a few weeks ago, she decided to put me back on Armour. I think this was mostly based on my relating to her how

bad I've felt since trying Synthroid again. > > I am supposed to restart it tomorrow and am looking for advice on dosing. She has prescribed 180 mg, but after reading other posts, I'm concerned about starting this all at once. I do still have a couple of refills of Synthroid left and am curious about trying a little of both to see how I feel. > > Any advice?> > RobinQuestion time..How much Armour where you on before?What symptoms did Armour solve?What new symptoms did Armour bring?Why did you switch from Armour to Synthroid?Do you have labs from Armour..during and just before the switch?Do you have Synthroid labs?You say Synthroid again? How much Synthroid where you on before? How much are you on now?Why did you switch from Synthroid to Armour the first time?While on Synthroid what symptoms did it solve?What new symptoms or old symptoms came back?Do you

have new bloodwork from the new Synthroid trial? Do you have labs from before on Synthroid?Kats3boys ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years

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Calico: This lady you have now...sounds like she might be up for a suggestion on the t4, if you need to suppress that TSH...AND, if you just do it by dropping a just a quarter or 1.2 grain of your Armour and replaceing that by adding 25 mcgs of Synthroid, she might be up for it. Tell her you just want to do this little experiment...AND if it really doesn't improve anything for you...You'll be more than happy to go back to plain Armour. Docs don't like to mess with these things because it complicates things...but if you make it EASY for her, she might be more amenable. I'd give her a chance to hear you out before you do anything else. Good luck! ~E:)Calico wrote: How did you get your doctor to try you on a combination? Did you try it and then relate how you felt? Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt Re: Restarting Armour >> After seeing my endo a few weeks ago, she decided to put me back on Armour. I think this was mostly based on my relating to her how

bad I've felt since trying Synthroid again. > > I am supposed to restart it tomorrow and am looking for advice on dosing. She has prescribed 180 mg, but after reading other posts, I'm concerned about starting this all at once. I do still have a couple of refills of Synthroid left and am curious about trying a little of both to see how I feel. > > Any advice?> > RobinQuestion time..How much Armour where you on before?What symptoms did Armour solve?What new symptoms did Armour bring?Why did you switch from Armour to Synthroid?Do you have labs from Armour..during and just before the switch?Do you have Synthroid labs?You say Synthroid again? How much Synthroid where you on before? How much are you on now?Why did you switch from Synthroid to Armour the first time?While on Synthroid what symptoms did it solve?What new symptoms or old symptoms came back?Do you

have new bloodwork from the new Synthroid trial? Do you have labs from before on Synthroid?Kats3boys ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years

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Calico: This lady you have now...sounds like she might be up for a suggestion on the t4, if you need to suppress that TSH...AND, if you just do it by dropping a just a quarter or 1.2 grain of your Armour and replaceing that by adding 25 mcgs of Synthroid, she might be up for it. Tell her you just want to do this little experiment...AND if it really doesn't improve anything for you...You'll be more than happy to go back to plain Armour. Docs don't like to mess with these things because it complicates things...but if you make it EASY for her, she might be more amenable. I'd give her a chance to hear you out before you do anything else. Good luck! ~E:)Calico wrote: How did you get your doctor to try you on a combination? Did you try it and then relate how you felt? Robin"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Eleanor Roosevelt Re: Restarting Armour >> After seeing my endo a few weeks ago, she decided to put me back on Armour. I think this was mostly based on my relating to her how

bad I've felt since trying Synthroid again. > > I am supposed to restart it tomorrow and am looking for advice on dosing. She has prescribed 180 mg, but after reading other posts, I'm concerned about starting this all at once. I do still have a couple of refills of Synthroid left and am curious about trying a little of both to see how I feel. > > Any advice?> > RobinQuestion time..How much Armour where you on before?What symptoms did Armour solve?What new symptoms did Armour bring?Why did you switch from Armour to Synthroid?Do you have labs from Armour..during and just before the switch?Do you have Synthroid labs?You say Synthroid again? How much Synthroid where you on before? How much are you on now?Why did you switch from Synthroid to Armour the first time?While on Synthroid what symptoms did it solve?What new symptoms or old symptoms came back?Do you

have new bloodwork from the new Synthroid trial? Do you have labs from before on Synthroid?Kats3boys ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. ~EG Connecticut T-T 2 years

ago - 60 mcg Synthetic/97.5mg Armour

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Other than my thyroid medicine I'm currently taking:

>

> Byetta 10 mg injections twice daily - only been taking this for

about 4 months. This has not seemed to interfere with my symptoms

>

> Metformin 1000 mg twice daily - Started this with the Byetta. Does

not seem to interfere with symptoms. Both are being taken to help

with my weight.

>

> Crestor - 40 mg for high Cholesterol

>

Not sure what Byetta is? The other meds, namely the multi need to be

spaced 4 hours from your Synthroid or Armour..

I do know trouble with wieght gain, diabetes and high cholesterol

are all symptoms of hypo.( not all diabetes but some type two)...I

am thinking T3 here.. you obviuosly have a conversion issue..what

that issue is I have no idea but I am thinking you are going to feel

better on a much higher dose of Armour than 3 grains..

Kats3boys

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Other than my thyroid medicine I'm currently taking:

>

> Byetta 10 mg injections twice daily - only been taking this for

about 4 months. This has not seemed to interfere with my symptoms

>

> Metformin 1000 mg twice daily - Started this with the Byetta. Does

not seem to interfere with symptoms. Both are being taken to help

with my weight.

>

> Crestor - 40 mg for high Cholesterol

>

Not sure what Byetta is? The other meds, namely the multi need to be

spaced 4 hours from your Synthroid or Armour..

I do know trouble with wieght gain, diabetes and high cholesterol

are all symptoms of hypo.( not all diabetes but some type two)...I

am thinking T3 here.. you obviuosly have a conversion issue..what

that issue is I have no idea but I am thinking you are going to feel

better on a much higher dose of Armour than 3 grains..

Kats3boys

[Guest guest]

Other than my thyroid medicine I'm currently taking:

>

> Byetta 10 mg injections twice daily - only been taking this for

about 4 months. This has not seemed to interfere with my symptoms

>

> Metformin 1000 mg twice daily - Started this with the Byetta. Does

not seem to interfere with symptoms. Both are being taken to help

with my weight.

>

> Crestor - 40 mg for high Cholesterol

>

Not sure what Byetta is? The other meds, namely the multi need to be

spaced 4 hours from your Synthroid or Armour..

I do know trouble with wieght gain, diabetes and high cholesterol

are all symptoms of hypo.( not all diabetes but some type two)...I

am thinking T3 here.. you obviuosly have a conversion issue..what

that issue is I have no idea but I am thinking you are going to feel

better on a much higher dose of Armour than 3 grains..

Kats3boys

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Hi E.

Is your doc ok with your T3 being at 142% - meaning is there no harm in medicating to that high a level? I ask cuz I am headed there and like the T3...

Thanks,

sue

okay...now why don't you try a combo of both Synthroid and Armour?

Have you thought abou that as an option..since you like the Armour?

On Armour...it looks like you t4 was lagging. This plan would help shore that up.

I take both...59 mcgs synthetic t4 and 112 mgs...Armour. This way...I'm more equal to four grains instead of what you are doing at (3 grains) 180 mgs. See...AND it does help with symtpoms even though I'm still tweaking a bit.

My labs show my t4 at 100 percent and the t3 at about 142 %

NOT...saying you should do JUST like me. This is all highly individual..and I was able to get my TSH down to ..01

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Hi E.

Is your doc ok with your T3 being at 142% - meaning is there no harm in medicating to that high a level? I ask cuz I am headed there and like the T3...

Thanks,

sue

okay...now why don't you try a combo of both Synthroid and Armour?

Have you thought abou that as an option..since you like the Armour?

On Armour...it looks like you t4 was lagging. This plan would help shore that up.

I take both...59 mcgs synthetic t4 and 112 mgs...Armour. This way...I'm more equal to four grains instead of what you are doing at (3 grains) 180 mgs. See...AND it does help with symtpoms even though I'm still tweaking a bit.

My labs show my t4 at 100 percent and the t3 at about 142 %

NOT...saying you should do JUST like me. This is all highly individual..and I was able to get my TSH down to ..01

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Hi E.

Is your doc ok with your T3 being at 142% - meaning is there no harm in medicating to that high a level? I ask cuz I am headed there and like the T3...

Thanks,

sue

okay...now why don't you try a combo of both Synthroid and Armour?

Have you thought abou that as an option..since you like the Armour?

On Armour...it looks like you t4 was lagging. This plan would help shore that up.

I take both...59 mcgs synthetic t4 and 112 mgs...Armour. This way...I'm more equal to four grains instead of what you are doing at (3 grains) 180 mgs. See...AND it does help with symtpoms even though I'm still tweaking a bit.

My labs show my t4 at 100 percent and the t3 at about 142 %

NOT...saying you should do JUST like me. This is all highly individual..and I was able to get my TSH down to ..01

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