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Thyroid, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, DHEA, etc
Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
Elevated TSH on TRT/HCG
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<blockquote data-quote="bluezebra5" data-source="post: 39306" data-attributes="member: 2803"><p>I've been far too slow to update and I apologize. My sincere thanks, again for all of your contributions. Here's the latest:</p><p></p><p>After meeting with my endocrinologist, and soon after, Dr. Saya, I began levothyroxine therapy at 75mcg/day. I was apprehensive at first, given all that I'd read about NDT, but was assured that this was a cautious first step to gauge the TSH response, as well as to assess my natural ability to convert the T4 into T3.</p><p></p><p>After one month, I felt no different (doc was clear that this was unlikely to be a sufficient replacement dose). Labs were as follows:</p><p></p><p>FT4: .89 (.76-1.46)</p><p>FT3: 3.00 (2.18-3.98)</p><p>TSH: 4.44 (.36-3.74)</p><p></p><p></p><p>So it appears I am doing a decent job making T3, and good to see that the TSH is coming down from the stratosphere. We raised the dose to 100mcg T4/day. Labs after 1 month:</p><p></p><p>FT4: 1.19 (.82-1.77)</p><p>FT3: 2.8 (2-4.4)</p><p></p><p>I'm unsure what to make of this. Unfortunately the reference ranges do not match, as the first set were drawn in-office, and the second set through Discounted Labs at Labcorp. I made a mistake and did not purchase a TSH test, for which I'm now kicking myself.</p><p></p><p>It's hard to tell, as so much time has passed, but I think I'm feeling a little better, certainly a little brighter and more energetic. More importantly, I have not had any cardiac symptoms since beginning thyroid replacement. This wouldn't be the longest asymptomatic period I've had, but it is encouraging nonetheless. </p><p></p><p>Additional info: I began Kelp and Selenium supplementation quickly after the recommendations from Chris and Dr. Saya. I have since transitioned to a multivitamin which provides iodine in the form of kelp, and also a small amount of selenium. I also eat Brazil nuts regularly. For some reason, taking the standalone selenium made me intensely nauseous. I may try it again soon depending on what the Anti-TPO labs reveal. I will obtain a more comprehensive panel after my upcoming talk with Dr. Saya- it's just tough when everything is out-of-pocket. </p><p></p><p>Again, this is all just to say thanks and give an update for anyone who may be experiencing something similar. I feel very confident in the hands of the Defy team and hope to bring good news soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bluezebra5, post: 39306, member: 2803"] I've been far too slow to update and I apologize. My sincere thanks, again for all of your contributions. Here's the latest: After meeting with my endocrinologist, and soon after, Dr. Saya, I began levothyroxine therapy at 75mcg/day. I was apprehensive at first, given all that I'd read about NDT, but was assured that this was a cautious first step to gauge the TSH response, as well as to assess my natural ability to convert the T4 into T3. After one month, I felt no different (doc was clear that this was unlikely to be a sufficient replacement dose). Labs were as follows: FT4: .89 (.76-1.46) FT3: 3.00 (2.18-3.98) TSH: 4.44 (.36-3.74) So it appears I am doing a decent job making T3, and good to see that the TSH is coming down from the stratosphere. We raised the dose to 100mcg T4/day. Labs after 1 month: FT4: 1.19 (.82-1.77) FT3: 2.8 (2-4.4) I'm unsure what to make of this. Unfortunately the reference ranges do not match, as the first set were drawn in-office, and the second set through Discounted Labs at Labcorp. I made a mistake and did not purchase a TSH test, for which I'm now kicking myself. It's hard to tell, as so much time has passed, but I think I'm feeling a little better, certainly a little brighter and more energetic. More importantly, I have not had any cardiac symptoms since beginning thyroid replacement. This wouldn't be the longest asymptomatic period I've had, but it is encouraging nonetheless. Additional info: I began Kelp and Selenium supplementation quickly after the recommendations from Chris and Dr. Saya. I have since transitioned to a multivitamin which provides iodine in the form of kelp, and also a small amount of selenium. I also eat Brazil nuts regularly. For some reason, taking the standalone selenium made me intensely nauseous. I may try it again soon depending on what the Anti-TPO labs reveal. I will obtain a more comprehensive panel after my upcoming talk with Dr. Saya- it's just tough when everything is out-of-pocket. Again, this is all just to say thanks and give an update for anyone who may be experiencing something similar. I feel very confident in the hands of the Defy team and hope to bring good news soon. [/QUOTE]
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Elevated TSH on TRT/HCG
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