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| mememo
- Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:41 pm |
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I am a 37 year old female. I am currently taking 3 grams Armour each day. My doctor started me on this medication last year to resolve mulitiple systems associated with apparent thyroid disorder. (TSH was within normal range, positive antibodies) My dose was initially increased to as high as 4 grams, but lowered to the current dose of 3 grams due to negative side effects. I have been on the current dose of 3 grams for the last 8 months. For that entire time I have not had follow up blood work until last week when I had a wellness exam for my Insurance. These tests came back with a TSH of .02. This would appear to be well out of the normal range. I feel fine, but am concerned that this level may cause health problems if I do not change my medication levels.
Is it harmful to remain at a level this low?
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| Dr. Chan Lowe
- Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:25 am |
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 A low TSH level such as this is indicative of too much thyroid hormone. Too much thyroid hormone can cause problems with temperature regulation, increased metabolism, blood pressure problems, rapid heart rates, tremors, etc.
I would recommend you see your doctor and see about an adjustment of your thyroid medicine.
Best wishes.
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