ENT specialist appt.

k07 said...


Yes, that camera was uncomfortable! My nose was sore and running like crazy after it.

I actually ended up with a 'flag' on the inside of my right nostril...I'm convinced it's from that procedure.

Krimpet 🍔 said...

Girlie said...

Krimpet 🍔 said...

Girlie said...

Krimpet 🍔 said...


TSH around 3 is hypothyroid range. You really want to be in mid-1's. And T3 will reduce your TSH.

Is that if you're treating only?

Because mine never gets over 1. and the range on the test results show less than one is still in range.

I was around .4 or .5 and once .8

TSH is governed by the pituitary gland. And guess what? These infections have an impact on the pituitary gland. Once the infections are cleared, the pituitary typically starts doing its job optimally again, unless there is something truly physically wrong with this gland. Even those on T3 may find that the TSH improves. But again just like everything else, there can be wide variables in the TSH number.

So, are you saying that mine isn't optimal...that my pituitary gland may be affected?
I was told that mine was ideal before when I posted....so that's maybe not the case?

I am thinking of getting it tested again...if my Dr. will give me a req...

Girlie I wouldn't worry about it too much. But to your earlier question, I would check the antibodies too. As we all know these infections can impact the thyroid so what's going on with your numbers right now are more than likely reflective of that.

I would just recheck the numbers in 4-6 months.

But, that's what I'm questioning. I didn't think there was anything going on with my numbers. I had put the thyroid thing to rest. My FT3 and FT4 are perfect (upper end of ranges) and my TSH is low (but in range) which is in line with the FT3 and FT4.
Someone had posted that below 1 for TSH is ideal...and that was what I was going on.
Was it Astroman? or cd3764?
I doubt if my Dr. would give me antibody testing when I'm in range and don't have any obvious thyroid symptoms...unless I have symptoms that I don't realize?

I think when CD talks about the ENT's getting upset - she isn't necessarily agreeing with them?

So here's the thread

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3621457


cd posted:

"I remember your thyroid labs, Girlie, and they indicated VERY healthy thyroid function. I think you can scratch any thyroid concerns off your list.

And, yes, there is quite the overlap between thyroid symptoms and the symptoms of these infections. "


and: "OK...when evaluating thyroid labs, the only levels that matter are your Free T4 and Free T3."

k07 said...
His NP said thyroid ok. Yet in his new book he says tsh of 1. So I will be asking! Just hate waiting for my appt in march.

just 1 - no range?

And yours' is a 3?

March is almost here! I know it seems like forever when we're waiting with a question...

let us know what he says, okay?