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Posted 7/20/2013 4:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,

Stats: 187lbs, 5'9", M, 28, eat healthy and train 5x week.

I was recently diagnosed by my endo with "sub-clinical hypothyroidism". I have two lab tests as of right now and I would like to get opinions on whether this diagnosis warrants me taking medication, specifically, Armour Thyroid - starting dose is 15mg ( she wanted to start me low and build up ).

Symptoms experienced: fatigue, mental fog, lack of motivation, difficult to lose bf in belly and thigh area, low libido, and bouts of depression.

Here are my labs...I apologize that there aren't more tests and they are inconsistent as well...the first was done by my primary and the second was done by my endo.

:::01-08-2013:::

T3 uptake 36 (flagged high) range: 22-35%
T4 thyroxine 5.1 range: 4.5-12.0 mcg/dL
TSH 3.94 range 0.4-4.50 mIU/L

:::06-14-2013:::

TSH 3.38 range: 0.40-4.50 mIU/L
Thyroxine, Free Direct 1.1 range: 0.8-1.8 ng/dL

Thank you all in advance for your input and opinions... :D

Best,
K
Posted 7/20/2013 5:56 PM (GMT 0)
I am also hypo thyroid patient since from 3 yrs. i have face so many side effects,depression,lack of motivation ,i am facing severe problem that is burning sensation in throat and stomach.
my doctor said to me the thyroid report is normal.i am avoiding spicy foods,citrus fruits,sweets,coffee,tea.
can you please give the remedies for my pblm.
Posted 7/20/2013 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
I think you will find it more beneficial to start a thread in the thyroid disorders forum, not in a thread already created by me. Hope this helps my friend.

K
Posted 7/21/2013 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
Anyone?
Posted 7/21/2013 6:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,
The TSH reference range set by the AACE is 0.3-3.0, so yours is a little bit high, and you could benefit from a trial dose of Levothyroxine, considering your symptoms.

The next step is to ask for antibodies tests, those are TPOab and TGab, if either is positive then you have Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmunity condition.

S
Posted 9/6/2013 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there-

I'm in the same boat as you are (except that I'm a 47 year old woman) and can completely identify with all of your symptoms. Here's what I'm doing and my advice to you: My endocrinologist wants to see my TSH at 1.0. It's currently around 4.5. Even though that is the high end of the "normal" spectrum, it's certainly not where my body needs to be. Also, remember that different labs use different spectrums to identify "normal." The AACE spectrum is 0.3 - 3.0. The lab my GP uses is .45 - 4.5. You and your dr. need to focus on YOU and YOU ONLY....and not use spectrums that tell you that you are "normal" when you know that you feel anything but that!

I think it's a good idea to follow your dr's. suggestion to start a daily regimen of some sort of med. I just saw an endo. for the first time yesterday and she's changed my med from 75mcg Levothyroxine to 88mcg Synthroid. I just started it this morning, so only time will tell what happens. Up until this point, nothing has made me feel better so my fingers are crossed that I'll start to see some results soon.

Good luck to you. Hope it helps to know that someone else is right there with you!
Posted 9/7/2013 3:00 AM (GMT 0)
My doctor would think that TSH above 3 would be high. She aims for between 1-2. I have read much about going GF and taking a selenium supplement to help with levels. I have done this and it has helped tremendously. Your doctor also needs to look at T4 and T3 levels. If you are still not feeling well, don't just rely on a lab result being low. Your doctor should be treating your symptoms. I wish I could take a natural, like Armour, but I have Hashi's and my doctor won't prescribe it.
Posted 9/12/2013 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
I feel awful if my TSH is over 2. I have Hashi's, and did not feel better until I found a doc who would prescribe Armour. I took synthroid or levoxyl for several years, but never resolved the depression, brain fog, etc even when my TSH was right around 1.0. At my last checkup it was .93. Armour helped quite a bit, but my antibodies remained over 400 until I went gluten-free.
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