I have heard many times that it can take 4-6 weeks for there to be a change in lab results after starting meds. Also, to get your blood drawn in the afternoon.for best results. I think (my opinion) you may not notice much of a difference in how you feel for that long as well. I was very hypo after being hyper for years, and I was getting very sick being hypo. I don't know if it's in my head or not, and who cares, but I began feeling better almost immediately on synthroid.
Good luck! I hope things go easy for you.

Wait until you get your lab results. Then looking at the combination of those and your clinical signs let your dose be adjusted. You are on a very low dose and may likely need more but please be patient and let things stabilize. Thyroid hormone replacement doesn't reach steady state for about 4-6 weeks, which means if you raise the dose too soon you can overshoot.

Good luck. I loved my transition to Armour from synthroid. It improved my clinical signs within a few weeks.

Pip

Hi Ladies. I am hoping to start Armour next week. I am on a mix of t4 and t3 at the moment (100mcg and 5mcg) after having thyroid removed last year. Have put on 40lbs **sad face**. I really have high hopes going on the new med. Currently have a TSH of 1.5. Am getting close to hyper I think so will see if switching makes a difference.

Bearika, sometimes I think you know in yourself if the dose isn't right however I usually get bloods every 6 weeks.

Hey Editorgrrl. You may be right. I didn't go on Armour. I went off synthetic T3 and am only on T4. On Wednesday my doctor put me on a 1300 low carb eating plan with the drug Duromine. This is try and halt my stunning weight gain and to make a plan going foward (Dietician, elimination diet...).

I notice you said it took you 2 years to get your dose right. I was hoping for 1, but it's definately going to be 2.

I originally resisted going on Duromine but long story short 2nd day and I can tell you that this pill gives me an incrediable amount of energy.