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Thyroid nodule: follicular lesion, t4 free is low, t3 (liothyronine) free is low, and tsh 3rd generation is now low. 60 mg of armour thyroid, 50 mcg levothyroid why?

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Stop Armour: There is no way to check your levels or keep your thyroid in control in your current regimen. Armour thyroid is ground up pigs. Switch to brand name T4 only and get it regulated. Also, have repeat thyroid biopsy with afirma test and consider surgery to remove nodule depending upon lab and ultrasound.

Dr Kern agreed

Answered 1/15/2015

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