Re: Low T4 a Problem? KAREN

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> My recent labs showed a low T4 level of: .91 (.61 - 1.76)

> a low TSH level of: .03 (.35 - 5.5)

> and a medium T3 level of 3.3 (2.3 - 4.2)

> As you can see, I need the extra cytomel to boost the T3 level

up to the

> midpoint of the range. That's why I supplement the Armour this

way.

Hi Choco-!! , most of us on an optimal dose of Armour have

a T4 close to one and slighly higher--not too far higher than yours,

but yes, higher. Your T4 is below that because instead of adding

more Armour, you added in Cytomel. In fact, you added Cytomel way

too early. What you might try is raising that Armour to 3-5 grains

over time.....THEN access if you need the extra Cytomel. By stopping

your dose at 2 1/2 grains, you also stopped giving yourself

everything that Armour gives you--the extra T4, T3, T2, T1 and

calcitonin.

Janie