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524020 tn?1223161005

SuperHigh TSH

My TSH was within normal range for several monthes however after switching to Armour from Levothyroxine it shot up to 188. Its now down to 103. Anyways I just was wonering if anyone else has had very high TSH levels before. And how long it took to get back to "normal"?
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524020 tn?1223161005
I was stable on 75mcg of levo when Dr. switched me to 90 is it mg not sure of Armour. Now I am on 150 of levo and having lots of heart palps. I hate them. They drive me right into a panic attack.
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662273 tn?1225154788
I have to be tested every 8 weeks because my immune system and bipolar medications affect my thyroid medication. You may just need to have it monitored more often until you get the dose steady.  Welcome to the club.  All the enjoyment of frequent labs abounds. Take Care:)
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393685 tn?1425812522
What dosage of Levothyroxine where you on?

and what Level of Armour were you given?
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213044 tn?1236527460
Mine was up past 120 one time.
My TSH dropped from 46.0 to 6.0 in a week another time. Going from 6.0 to 1.0 took quite a bit longer.

If you are on a dose that is close to correct, your TSH will drop quickly. A couple of weeks. Expect to feel unwell for a month or two.

You need testing every month or two for several months when you change thyroid med dosage or type. Every 4-6 weeks until your tests show you as stable where you want to be. Then testing every three months. Period. Forever.

That's just my opinion, but I see people post who get tested once a year, and it is often not the best idea.
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