quick backstory... I have been suffering from hypo symptoms for a long while (no energy, sleep issues, libido issues, memory/brain fog, can't lose weight, etc...) my TSH labs have always had T4 and FT4 in bottom 10% range, FT3 in upper 80% of range, and TSH always between 2.2 - 3.9.... about 3 months ago I started taking a 1/2 grain NDT in AM and I started losing weight (dropped about 24lbs in 2months) without any dieting and normal workouts. I then increased NDT to 1 grain AM, 1/2 grain PM along with straight T3 12.5mcg AM and 6.25mcg PM and I have maintained my weight loss but haven't lost any more.... I also am using Test Cyp SQ ED (30mg) due to my low SHBG (always bottom 5% of range)... I had blood work done on 5/28 and just received my results...
Thyroid Panel With TSH
TSH 0.096 Low uIU/mL (0.450 - 4.500)
Thyroxine (T4) 4.0 Low ug/dL (4.5 - 12.0)
T3 Uptake 23 Low (% 24 - 39)
Free Thyroxine Index 0.9 Low (1.2 - 4.9)
Thyroxine Binding Globulin 19 ug/mL (13 - 39)
Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Ab 13 IU/mL (0 - 34)
Reverse T3, Serum A 11.0 ng/dL (9.2 - 24.1)
PSA Total+% Free
Prostate Specific Ag, Serum 0.9 ng/mL (0.0 - 4.0)
Testosterone, Serum 728 ng/dL (264 - 916)
Free Testosterone(Direct) 26.0 High pg/mL (6.8 - 21.5)
Sex Horm Binding Glob, Serum 27.5 nmol/L (16.5 - 55.9)
Dihydrotestosterone 109 High ng/dL (30 - 85)
DHEA-Sulfate 77.1 ug/dL (71.6 - 375.4)
Cortisol 13.8 ug/dL (Cortisol AM 6.2 - 19.4)
Estradiol 68.5 High pg/mL (7.6 - 42.6)
Estradiol, Sensitive 64.0 High pg/mL (8.0 - 35.0)
Estrone, Serum 120 High pg/mL (15 - 65)
Pregnenolone, MS 33 ng/dL (Adults: <151)
DHEA-Sulfate 77.1 ug/dL (71.6 - 375.4)
Prolactin 13.7 ng/mL (4.0 - 15.2)
Progesterone 0.2 ng/mL (0.0 - 0.5)
*Estrogen and DHT are very high.... tonight I immediately started ADEX.
*My RT3 actually lowered with adding NDT and T3 but FT4 and FT 3 are in gutter due not enough hormone (After the blood work was completed I went back to only 1/2 grain NDT AM and
T3 12.5mcg AM/6. 25mcg PM.)
*I am reducing TEST dose from 30mg to 20mg ED SQ.....
Any input is appreciated!!!!
Thyroid Panel With TSH
TSH 0.096 Low uIU/mL (0.450 - 4.500)
Thyroxine (T4) 4.0 Low ug/dL (4.5 - 12.0)
T3 Uptake 23 Low (% 24 - 39)
Free Thyroxine Index 0.9 Low (1.2 - 4.9)
Thyroxine Binding Globulin 19 ug/mL (13 - 39)
Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Ab 13 IU/mL (0 - 34)
Reverse T3, Serum A 11.0 ng/dL (9.2 - 24.1)
PSA Total+% Free
Prostate Specific Ag, Serum 0.9 ng/mL (0.0 - 4.0)
Testosterone, Serum 728 ng/dL (264 - 916)
Free Testosterone(Direct) 26.0 High pg/mL (6.8 - 21.5)
Sex Horm Binding Glob, Serum 27.5 nmol/L (16.5 - 55.9)
Dihydrotestosterone 109 High ng/dL (30 - 85)
DHEA-Sulfate 77.1 ug/dL (71.6 - 375.4)
Cortisol 13.8 ug/dL (Cortisol AM 6.2 - 19.4)
Estradiol 68.5 High pg/mL (7.6 - 42.6)
Estradiol, Sensitive 64.0 High pg/mL (8.0 - 35.0)
Estrone, Serum 120 High pg/mL (15 - 65)
Pregnenolone, MS 33 ng/dL (Adults: <151)
DHEA-Sulfate 77.1 ug/dL (71.6 - 375.4)
Prolactin 13.7 ng/mL (4.0 - 15.2)
Progesterone 0.2 ng/mL (0.0 - 0.5)
*Estrogen and DHT are very high.... tonight I immediately started ADEX.
*My RT3 actually lowered with adding NDT and T3 but FT4 and FT 3 are in gutter due not enough hormone (After the blood work was completed I went back to only 1/2 grain NDT AM and
T3 12.5mcg AM/6. 25mcg PM.)
*I am reducing TEST dose from 30mg to 20mg ED SQ.....
Any input is appreciated!!!!