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What range of symptoms is considered "expected" or "possible" when coming off of what has now been found to be unnecessary thyroid hormones? (armour)

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Thyroid hormones: If you are on Armour you should get a blood level now. If it is normal there is no reason to continue with Armour.

Answered 6/25/2016

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I recently lost weight due to illness 120 to 111 lb. I take Armour Thyroid for hypothyroidism and because of the weight loss my dosing was too high and am now hyperthyroid with all the symptoms. What is the best way to resume euthyroid state quickly?

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TSH, T3, T4 all normal TPO antibodies are 2200. Was told it's Hashimotos and put on 15mg Armour thyroid 3 months ago. I'm confused if the TSH is normal then why the Armour? Have all symptoms of hypothyroid. Also now my period is 2 weeks late. ?

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What is Myxedema? If one got thyroid hormone test results as normal, could they still have Myxedema if symptoms are prominent?

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Does Armour Thyroid cause some initial symptoms which subsides later?I'm experiencing a little dizziness and a mild headache.Dosage : 15mg * 2 daily.

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Is there anything i can do in conjunction with my armour to help relieve my thyroid symptoms?

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