Blindsided by TSH labs

[a_crossfitter]

I wanted to update the thread.
Re ran labs with exact same protocol/medication of 2 grains NDT in the AM followed by 1.5 grains NDT in afternoon.
Results were
TSH 11.18
Free T4 .85
Free T3 2.3

As explained before I believe something with these particular bottles of meds are off.. They came from APS pharmacy where as I usually get it from Empower.. it is a conpounded version.
I was given the option to get name brand Armour but at twice the cost.. i reordered my script for a short supply from empower.. and Ill probably retest again here shortly to see if it was in fact a bad batch of meds.. if not then ill bite the bullet and get some armour and test again..
Most previous test over the past few yrs my TSH has been 1.5 ish..
Any other input appreciated.
Thank you

I don't think it has anything to do with APS. The problem is that when dealing with NDT, the T3:T4 RATIOS ARE UNKNOWN AND VARY FROM LOT TO LOT!

Do yourself a favor and get on t3 and t4 synthetics where you know exactly how much of each you're getting.

 

[HarryCat]

I don't think it has anything to do with APS. The problem is that when dealing with NDT, the T3:T4 RATIOS ARE UNKNOWN AND VARY FROM LOT TO LOT!

The manufacturer's websites I've read say that they all test the T4 and T3 content of each batch of NDT to insure consistency.

 

[ratbag]

Then why has every major brand of NDT failed for all sorts of reasons?

The manufacturer's websites I've read say that they all test the T4 and T3 content of each batch of NDT to insure consistency.

 

[Ab037]

This is contrary to what Ive read.
Do you have any links/research you could share?
If read that synthroid/levo was around since 1955 or so and wasnt approved by FDA until like 2002 due to failures.
Armour has been around 100 years and only failed by the FDA once in 2005 after losimg potency below levels after 2 years.

At any rate I seen a local endo specialist and agreed to try a run of synthroid.
Will update
Thx