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Thyroid question

bjshields
bjshields Posts: 677 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
Mynew doc started me on armour in June. I feel somewhat better, but my temp is still about 97.1 consistently and my resting pulse between 48-57. Anybody know if these numbers are definitely a sign of hypothyroid? Can I be better with lower numbers or should I up my dose again? I am due to up it on Friday. She wants pulse between 65-80 and temp close to 98.6. Please only post if you have experience with this.

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  • lil_bit_crazy
    lil_bit_crazy Posts: 161 Member
    My temp at 98.6 is a fever. I've been hypo since I was 14.
    Not only do I NOT see my regular doc I wont discuss my thyroid with her. I see my endocrinologist only for that.
    He treats not o ly my lab numbers but also on how I feel.
    Make sure your doc, whichever you choose to see, not only runs your TSH, but your free T3 and your free T 4.
    The TSH can be "normal" but if your free T4 (what's stored) isn't usable (free T3) then its pointless. That makes you feel crappy. ...temp, heart rate etc....

    And some just run a normal low temp. :)
    Hope that's clear as mud. :D
  • bjshields
    bjshields Posts: 677 Member
    Lol yes it is! This is not my regular doc she specializes in thyroid
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