Aa
labored breathing on Armour?
Ive been trying to adjust my Armour levels and Im now hypo and have had such terrible labored breathing all day for almost 2 months. It really interfers with my sleep and daily routine. Is this common? have a lot of rib pain too. Can anyone explain this for me. Ive been on Armour for 5 yrs and lost 45 lbs and started Krill oil which has iodine in it and threw me into hyper and now I cant get back to a comforatble dose. its been hell. I was also recently dx with hashis had an ultra sound on my thyroid and its normal....unremarcable.
That test was for Total T3. You want to be tested for Free T3. I expect Free T3 will be low in the range as well. I hope your new Endo is a good thyroid doctor.
I stopped taking the Krill immediately last May. Im seeing a new Endo next week... In past tests my T3 was in low range of normal. 64 range being 58--159.
Taking in iodine can sometimes upset your levels. Are you still taking the Krill oil?
You really do need to know the level of your Free T3 hormone. Note this is not the same as Total T3. If possible to get it done, I would highly suggest it, as a way to find out where you are currently. FT3 is the most important Thyroid hormone test. FT3 largely regulates metabolism and many other body functions. Studies have shown that FT3 correlated best with hypo symptoms, while FT4 and TSH correlated very poorly.
Not sure what you doctor means about Armour being so unstable. Yes, it does vary from when you take the dose until your next dose, but the option of taking T4 meds frequently does not result in adequate T3 if your body is not converting T4 to T3 adequately.
You really do need to know the level of your Free T3 hormone. Note this is not the same as Total T3. If possible to get it done, I would highly suggest it, as a way to find out where you are currently. FT3 is the most important Thyroid hormone test. FT3 largely regulates metabolism and many other body functions. Studies have shown that FT3 correlated best with hypo symptoms, while FT4 and TSH correlated very poorly.
Not sure what you doctor means about Armour being so unstable. Yes, it does vary from when you take the dose until your next dose, but the option of taking T4 meds frequently does not result in adequate T3 if your body is not converting T4 to T3 adequately.
thanks.
as of July 9th
tsh 9.45 .46 - 4.68
T4 1.1 .70 - 1.40
couldnt get the t3 reading.
the breathing thing is alwful Im on 60mg I was on 90 and lost 40 lbs so the dr is limping me along on 60 The last 2 days Ive been spliting it twice a day. I want to start increasing it by 15% but she wants me offf Armour all together because its so unstable but I was fine on it for 6 yrs.
as of July 9th
tsh 9.45 .46 - 4.68
T4 1.1 .70 - 1.40
couldnt get the t3 reading.
the breathing thing is alwful Im on 60mg I was on 90 and lost 40 lbs so the dr is limping me along on 60 The last 2 days Ive been spliting it twice a day. I want to start increasing it by 15% but she wants me offf Armour all together because its so unstable but I was fine on it for 6 yrs.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Thyroid Disorders Community
We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure
Endocrinologist Mark Lupo, MD, answers 10 questions about thyroid disorders and how to treat them
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
