Hypothyroid

[Matt Skiba]

I remember I got a test done on my blood work from a while ago, since I was having problems with libido. I can say that I have cured a lot of my symptoms, I'm still not totally sure if I am completely back to where I used to be.

I noticed that I overlooked something, my TSH level was at 2.2, and I read on this forum that any level over 2 is bad..

Now I really don't want to go on any medications or anything, and I was wondering if it is possible that I can fully normalize this sort of thing with any lifestyle, diet, or supplement choices, I'm considering iodine maybe..

Also, I have really, really noticed that I do in fact have a sensitivity to cold, if I'm hanging out somewhere I tend to always be the first one shivering among my friends, I don't like it.

I don't have any weight gain problems or anything though, I'm still a pretty skinny guy, and I wonder if maybe I do gain some weight things can normalize.

Well here are my tests from sometime around last summer I think:

T-3 Total 143.0 ng/dL (80.0 - 178.0)
TPSA (PSA) 0.4 ng/mL (0.0 - 4.0)
TSH 2.55 ulU/ml (0.33 - 5.73)
FT4 1.37 ng/mL (0.77 - 1.61)
T4 7.7 ug/dL (0.5 - 24.0)

I'd like to hear what you guys think.

 

[dpfisher]

Standards have recently changed, I think up to 2.5 is "normal range" now.

That said, I was at 2.3 and I found myself quite literally falling asleep while writing/typing/sitting still so I told my doctor I wanted to try something.

I take Levothyroxine .025 mg and it's really helped my energy levels. It has no side effects that I am aware of, other than if you take an extremely high dose for a very long time you may get jittery, which I have never run into on my low dose. The medicine is very cheap as well, so really I think you should just take it as it is going to be much better researched and safer than some internet-supplied supplement. Iodine deficiency is really a non-issue in the western world as pretty much any salt you encounter is iodized and that's more than sufficient, plus if you are on a high protein diet you most likely consume a lot of fish.



Edit to say you will need more blood checks after about 6 months- for some reason this one is not effective in all people.

 

[Mr.50]

Bro at this stage what you actually need to fo is go get current blood work done and ask for a Free T3 level as well as TSH and Free T4 (any other tests added in are fine too but those three you need). Then when you get the results you can post those here and at that point it will be easier to determine a) if you in fact have a problem; b) if it can be solved nutritionally or if you need medicine. So do that and then we can help. In the mean time you can take routine temperature measurements throughout the day, once first thing in the morning and then three times per day spaced out evenly. Keep a log of all information. This should be done in addition to the blood work not instead of it. Also keep a log of any other symptoms you may have.

Come back and post here when you have the blood work.

Good luck!

Mr.50

 

[pavb10]

Can u get a test done for Thyroid releasing hormone?