This is what my Dr told me that I have low tsh and didn't give me any meds. He just told me to lose weight 😔😔 this was 2 mo ago but now I'm experiencing constipation, can't stay a sleep, shaky, nervous, anxiety, depression, hair loss, heart palpitations, heart racing 😭😭 Lord heal me
My TSH has been all over the place for 20 years. I finally found a doctor who put me on Armour but still only checks my tsh. She knows I have Hashimotos but doesn’t even address it.
I have been on thyroid meds for 40 years, you explained the working of our thyroid so well in easy to understand language that I now know how it works thankyou
I have a low tsh level .01 and all my other tests was normal. I eat more plant based. I think I have a iodine deficiency. I usually eat the pink or sea salt. Once I start including iodine salt in diet , My tsh is normal .Also praying and Jesus helps
im doing the same... instead of himalayan salt i started to mix some iodozed salt,,, and i eat nori seaweed choped into my food and my multivitamin has iodine too... cuz i dont eat eggs milk chicken seaweed normally.... lets see if the salt and seaweed helps me. i really think this is my issue. my blood results that he tested besides tsh was all normal
Hi Dr. Childs, It’s so great of you to provide these videos. So, I feel like I go from hyperthyroid to hypothyroid because I go between symptoms of high heart rate to low heart rate, low temperature to normal, from palpitations to not, from hair loss to not, from energy and sleeplessness to low energy and heavy fatigue. I don’t have weight loss, ever 😂 so unfair! 😉 My labs have shown low TSH, and a couple of times doctors told me I was hyperthyroid but others have said it’s normal. I’ve had naturopathic doctors, so they have done all of the tests you recommended. But, none of them mentioned what you have said here. I have had high blood pressure since I was a teenager, so for 45 years. It’s genetics, and I’ve been on blood pressure medicine for about 35 years. Additionally, I have a spinal deformity called Bertolotti Syndrome which leaves me in chronic pain. So I’ve done everything possible for my health with diet, supplements, hormones, and exercise, yet I’ve still dealt with chronic pain, blood pressure issues, and thyroid issues. So, thank you 🙏🏻 so much for this video. You’ve finally answered a long time health mystery for me. I think I’ve been struggling with the sick thyroid syndrome. I’ve found that if I don’t get enough sleep or if I’m under a lot of extra stress my symptoms of hyperthyroid get really bad without the weight loss or diarrhea . Then if I get rest, am able to reduce my stress, things seem to calm down. Thanks 🙏🏻
@@meleciapalmer899 I have low blood pressure at night 85/56 to 90/60 and 280/160 in the morning and everything in between. My cardiologist said that as long as you aren’t dizzy or passing out or having difficulty urinating, low blood pressure is great.
Can you believe that for 3yrs of argu8with my Dr. About the signs of me possible having it he refused 2 let me do the test. "It's all in ur head he would say" Because my sis had hypo the first in the family. Then silly me decided that enough is enough & changed him. Immediately that new doctor just as I walked in her office. "Are you aware that you have a thyroiditis issue.. she rushed me to do the lab qrk when it came bk after 3days she said my #'s are so bad I am a walking dead. Straight depression 😪. She turned me over to a public hospital. I keep telling myself that all the gd Doctors in my country are dead. Theses ones don't give a dam.
I was hoping you would cover toxic multi nodular goiter as a cause of hyperthyroidism or subclinical hyperthyroidism. I have had symptoms of hyperthyroidism for years, but not sever symptoms. My TSH level is now 0.2 so I saw an endocrinologist who took more tests including a ultrasound and this led to my diagnosis. Was told I may be on meds for life. I just started the meds so cannot say I feel better yet.
I'm the same and now my son is also TSH suppressed 0.02 normal T4 T3. I had a ultrasound and found nodules and osteopenia, Went on Carbimazole and horrible side effects. I then found a study on L-carnitine used for a thyroid storm. I am still subclinical low TSH but I take L- carnitine and no Carbimazole and I feel fine.
Thank you for posting this. My dr is asking me why I want the other test he asked me to tell him details for each test why I need it. Never mind the crushing fatigue, hair loss and sudden weight gain.
I've had a very low TSH before I was on medication, with below normal free t3 and very low free t4. My family doctor didn't even want to prescribe medication for me! I told him he was nuts. I was depressed at the time and gaining weight, even though I ate like a bird. I am now seeing an endocrinologist, and she only looks at my TSH; when my blood levels were in mid range of free t3 and free t4, my TSH was suppressed, so she keeps lowering my medication!!! I take an antipsychotic called seroquel to sleep and I think that might suppress my TSH; she won't even listen to me. I have no symptoms of hyperthyroidism on that dose that I take; it helped my depression, and I even lost a pound or two. I'm getting referred to another endo, and will ask for a reverse T3 test. Thanks for the video.
So sometimes I used to take too much of my Armour thyroid, lol. I am definitely hypothyroid so my doctor used to ask me if I had heart palpitations or felt jittery because obviously I was showing symptoms of hyper thyroidism. Another wonderful video. :-)
Interesting. I was part of a research study for rTMS and the instrument was placed on the back of my head. It messed with my hormones from one day to the next. My neurologist said he isn't surprised as it went straight through the pituitary gland. Now I believe that's why I have low TSH. Thanks for the video.
I asked my endo to order the T3, T4, reverse T3, TSH, and TPO(?). All the tests except the TSH came back normal or near normal but the TSH came back at .09 in March. I had another T3 and TSH in early June and the T3 was normal but the TSH lowered to .03. Even though I’m told it makes no difference I always test on an empty stomach after no food or drink for at least 6 hours. He lowered my meds from 175 mcg to 150 mcg and I’ll see him again in September. Before that I’m scheduled to see my oncologist ENT because of swallowing problems. I also have had no gallbladder for over 40 years. I’m so tired of all this.
I got a few numbers back today on total T3 107 that’s not optimal according to what I have read and heard! I will take this result to my doctor, the Panel also included Total T4 at 4.8 low is this test vital? My free T4 came up 1.4 from 0.8 I stopped taking the additional 25 synthyroid on 7/13 and went back to my old dose and I started to feel better after 3 days that’s 7 days I did my bloodwork yesterday is 7 days are my results based of the 2 1/5 weeks I was on synthyroid or from 7/20? How long does Added T4 aside of my compound stay in your system?
My 16 yr old son has been having symptoms for abt 2 years. Hand tremors. Bouts of diarrhea. Insomnia. Anxiety and stress. Exhaustion. Migraines with a normal mri scan. And absolutely cannot gain weight. This was my first concern. He’s abt 5’9” and around 97-100#s. He also has heat and exercise intolerance. All of these symptoms have slowly built up of the past two years. After spending 9 months going through a pediatric gi clinic with all normal results. I asked again for an endo referral. Once there She found low tsh of .168 and normal free t4 at 1.25. Our next appt is coming up and I hope she will run more tests to find out what is causing his low tsh. His primary Dr diagnosed him with subclinical hyperthyroid based on these tests but his endo may want more tests before making a diagnosis. He is miserable with his symptoms. Your video explained the differences btw the lab results so well I feel a bit more educated going into his next appt. Any advice when a patient is this age? Most information I’ve found is mostly centered around adults. Any advice would be welcomed. Thank you.
Ive been struggling to gain weight for many years,started to feel hungry even after eating but could not understand it. I am underweight and weigh only 35 kg and am 28 years old.few years back I went to the Dr to get my tests done,my Tsh was
I realize that it is now a year later than the first comments but still I have a go at asking this question. The short question is, if thyroid medication isn't being absorbed properly, be it synthetic or dessicated thyroid, would one expect to see very low TSH levels? For years my Free T3 and Free T4 have been sub-optimal and my TSH is far beneath the low normal levels. Today I was told by an endrocrinologist that the dosage of Cytomel and Levothyroxine were quite high but the Free T3, in particular is still well below mid-normal range. He was wondering about malabsorption but we didn't discuss what the effect on the TSH would be if that were the case. I wouldn't have thought the TSH was staying low if the body were not receiving therapeutic doses of thyroid hormones. Thank you.
Tsh .29 FT3. 1.9 FT4. .70 Had an MRI and said my thyroid gland was smaller than usual …? On Armour 90, 120 alternating days. Where do I even start to fix this? Have gained 20 pounds in the last two months. 55 years old. Post menopausal. On HRT bioest 80/20 with testosterone. 4mg/5/mg/1mg Doing 1 pump .5gm per day. Compounded progesterone 50 mg pill at night.
My tsh is bordering minimum, the doc thinks it’s ok. But I don’t feel well. Always exhausted, put weight on, taking lozenges for more than a month now etc
Thanks so much for your videos. They are very informative. HX - I have adrenal insufficiency, yet a year into diagnosis I still have no idea whether I have primary Addison’s or central adrenal insufficiency. I failed the stim test. Almost undetectable ACTH and told my adrenal glands are very sluggish as they barely responded during the testing. My TSH has been borderline low for some time, and most recently is low. I have symptoms of hypothyroidism. I have many nodules on my thyroid, hence a large goiter for past 2.5 years. I am hoping to get to the bottom of things. I have yet to get an MRI to assess for potential pituitary tumor. I have asked a few times and now will be demanding one.
I have very strange issues with my thyroid. I started with painful nodules appearing with symptoms of hyperthyroidism. A drop In tsh to around 0.95 to 1 then T4 is raised. However it's not extremely high but I'm very symptomatic. So It took some convincing my doctor to investigate and unfortunately it's took me 4 months of suffering before getting a referral to an endocrinologist. I'm on beta blockers for the heart palpitations the insomnia is awful and the anxiety. Some days though my symptoms are worse than others.
Thanks I am going to get my levels tested after 6 weeks increase of T3. I was deemed to be hyperthyroidism before but I just finally felt warm enough and my mood was much better. I will look forward to understanding this topic better so my T3 levels can be managed by symptoms and of course levels. My T3 was the only medication that has decreased my depression. I have started eating better and exercising. Little by little towards management of the depression fatigue.
Such timely info. I’d been managing my hashimoto’s fairly well on levothyroxine & liothyrinine then switched to a keto diet in January. Haven’t had lab work done in a while then was surprised to see my TSH tank to 0.02. I’m curious if it was the diet change. Definitely cut back on the medication.
Hi doctor, so I have had hypothyroidism for over a decade. Recently I started experiencing classical hypothyroidism symptoms such as constipation, dry skin, and exhaustion. However my labs reveal a low TSH of 0.021 and a high T4 of 1.77 which seems to indicate "hyperthyroidism." Should I request a full thyroid panel, get my levothyroxine upped, and see an endocrinologist to determine what type of hypothyroidism I have? Thank you!!
My tsh levels are low. Some years ago they were not. I have always been an anxious person. I have PCOS. T3 and T4 are normal. I have gained weight but it may be because I started university this year. I am also with anemia. I am taking medication for anemia and hypertyroidism. The doctor said she doesnt know the cause.
Please help. I have an inflamed thyroid and I have Apx 8 nodes that I could see on the ultrasound. I’ve had two biopsy’s and they were negative. Sadly I have not been to my doctor for a follow up on my “wait and watch”. My eye brows are shortened and have hair loss. The absolute worst in the utter exhaustion I experience. I’m not able to do anything normal. More frustrating is I can’t get any doctor to do more in-depth tests. I don’t know what to do now. I’ve struggled with this for over 22 years and I’m at the end of my rope.😢
Thanks! Would like to find out what other hormone tests are important- like cortisol- adrenal testing. I don't have autoimmune or reverse T3. Should I go to a compound pharmacy and speak with them? All the drs do is prescribe the same dose of Amour Thyroid, even though my TSH has been low for 2 years now. Tired, hard to loose weight, feeling run down- even though I eat well and exercise.
I think I have Pituitary hypo. I will speak to my doctor to have a full blood test to check other hormones. As is like you say, I put on weight, cold intolerance, constipation. Thanks
@Dr. Westin Childs, I LOVE all the information you provide on your website and CZcams.. so helpful for Hashimoto's folks like me!! (I just ordered two of your supplements today and can't wait to try them!) I was just prescribed Cytomel by my functional health provider, but I'm concerned.. Can Cytomel cause negative effects and/or liver toxicity, etc. when taken long term? I've always tried to treat my body with supplements whenever possible because I have a bit of a "phobia" about taking medications in general.. especially long term.
@@user-ly6nu2mc8m I truly feel your pain. My comment above was two years ago, and unfortunately I was not able to continue on Cytomel. Similar to you, I had too many side effects from it. However, I have recently moved on to start treating what I believe to be the root cause of my autoimmune thyroid illness.. I got mold exposure from a home that I lived in way too long. (I did not have thyroid problems at all until I moved into that house). I've had significant digestive imbalance stemming from the mold exposure.. and I'm beginning to treat that with herbal extracts and supplements, specifically pomegranate husk extract, clove, oregano, chlorella, and undecylenic acid, and probiotics/prebiotics. I have come to firmly believe that our immune systems don't just wake up one day and randomly start attacking our thyroids, joints, skin, hair, etc. for no reason. There has to be some trigger that provokes the immune system to react this way. It's designed by God to protect us, not destroy us. (By the way, I've learned that supposedly about 70% of the immune system is contained in the gastrointestinal tract. Which may be one reason why so many of us have autoimmunity these days.) Anyway, when we can trace back and discover the "provoking" thing, then we can deal with the root and oftentimes reverse the autoimmunity. I'm not saying that I will ever be able to stop all supplements once I am in remission, but hey.. I'd ten times rather maintain and feel really good by taking a few herbs or supplemental nutrients (along with a healthy diet) than feel completely lousy on pharmaceuticals! @user-ly6nu2mc8m, I pray you will be able to find out the root cause for your thyroid problem and a solution that brings you back to thriving health again!! 🙏
I got this turned around in my head even though I was a practicing RN for 20 years. I have been feeling so terrible but I also have Fibromyalgia with arthritis and back problems as well as Major Depression. I have been so weak and exhausted and I thought it was from getting close to being officially menopausal with LMP 8 months ago. I don’t sleep because I go through hot and cold cycles all day and night and with any activity my face is bright red with water running off of me and just a general feeling of illness. I’m short of breath and get really anxious with feeling of heart racing but I was actually gaining weight all winter and was getting disgusted with myself for not being able to lose it but I was eating huge amounts of yogurt with berries and granola which I stopped doing about 3 weeks ago. I have been having digestive problems even though my gallbladder was removed over a year ago. I was at the doctor 3 weeks ago for this reason wondering if I have a bile duct problem because I’m always full of gas and bloated with alternating constipation or diarrhea with no understanding why it’s one way or the other. I also had elevated liver enzymes but they are normal again now. I had a spell on Wednesday where I hadn’t ate all day because my appetite just kind of went away because I figured it was my depression getting out of control again so I have been having to force myself to eat. I made myself some pancakes and within 30 minutes I had severe gas and bloating with abdominal pain that had me doubled over. I thought I was going to pass out from my heart feeling funny when trying to go to the bathroom. I kept going from the toilet to the bed because I couldn’t tolerate sitting up and trying to pass the pressure in my stomach and it wouldn’t come out at first even though it felt like it was right there. I had to really calm myself down and try to slow my breathing down and just lay quietly on my side until finally I got up and was able to pass loose stool. This finally relieved the abdominal pain. I was supposed to drive 2 hours away the next day to see the GI Specialist but just felt so rotten from the night before that I cancelled and went back to my home doctor on Friday. I got there and just from getting in the shower and going there, I was exhausted and was short of breath. My BP was 160/100 while laying down with a heart rate of 112. He had my TSH, & Free T4 drawn as well as tests for Celiac and B vitamin deficiencies. The TSH came back on Saturday 0.29 with a Free T4 of 0.9 which is on the lower end of normal. The lab will hold the blood for 5 days so I’m sure my doctor will come in on Monday, see my labs, and go ahead and order the T3. I was wondering why my BP is so high when I thought I was having Hypothyroidism but it looks like I’m actually Hyper which makes more sense with my symptoms. I just feel weak and generally unwell with severe activity intolerance and numbness in my feet & hands yet my upper body gets so hot that I can’t just get unbearably hot when I try to do anything. When this is all happening at the same time as my period stopped how was I to know what is causing what? I’m going to be 51 next month so I’m at the age for Menopause. I have just been feeling like shit for months already and just wondering what is wrong with me why I have absolutely no energy to want to do anything. It looks like now that I stopped eating so much yogurt, I have actually lost 6 pounds in 3 weeks which I’m not upset with at all because I was putting on weight especially in my abdomen and have been feeling so fat and old and depressed but maybe there’s more going on and it’s not all my fault for being unable to snap out of it. When you already have chronic pain with many weird symptoms it’s confusing on what’s actually going on inside your own body and then throw in loss of Estrogen and I don’t know if I’m coming or going anymore.
Love your video the information is great. 😊 Just want to say again wish you would slow down a bit, you get on a roll. Just slow down the video if need to get everything on it as well. 😂
My TSH values from 7/22 came out low 0.297 but my T4 are also low 1.54. I don’t understand should T4 be that low when my TSH are also low? I have been suffering from Hypothyroidism for more than 28 years . I am on one levothyroxine 75 mg at day.. On top of that am taking supplements such as kelp selenium and multiple vitamins.
This is my issue too. So sorry that you have been suffering. I know your post is a year old but were you ever able to find out the reason for this? My Drs here are baffled too. More tests ahead, I guess.
Please do a video on people that had their thyroid REMOVED. You talk about TSH the pituitary gland sending message to your thyroid... well no thyroid. I would like to have more clarity on people who had TT effects on heart health etc. I totally regret having mine removed now I get pain in the back of my head chest pains body aches I was prescribed Levo I felt like dying then put on Armour 180 mg half a pill daily I did pretty well then after my blood tests, my endocrinologist put me at Armour 60 mg not feeling as great as the higher dose even on 60 mg my recent TSH was very low. Also what’s the best supplements for people with no thyroid
Hello dr.Childs, Just to ask you a question: What it could be- if I have low level of TSH but my T3, T4, Anti -TG and Anti-TPO are in normal range and sometimes I have both of hyper and hypo symptoms like ( loosing hair, amenorrhea, very high appetite, weakness, blurry vision etc...)
HELP ~ TOTALLY CONFUSED ~ I've been diagnosed as Hypothyroidism since 1988 and on levothyroxine.... Both my T3 Free and T4 Free have always been in the NORMAL range.... But my TSH levels are all over the place... As an example it can be ( Low ) at 0.314 and six months later ( High ) as 5.051.... Then back to Low..... I've been on .88 mcg for years... Upon my last physical my body temp is normal - blood pressure was 108/62 - still have difficult stools but not constipated per say... But this lab test was Low again ( 0.238 ) and he just lowered me to 75 mcg... I am now tired all the time where I wasn't before... Achy while I felt good on the .88 mcg... Never had much of a appetite... and Not sure what I'm doing wrong or what i should tell Dr to check for...
@D. Westin Childs, thank you so much for this video. I have all symptoms of hypothyroidism even inflammation in the body hashimotos but my lab results came back normal yet leaning towards hyperthyroidism. Which made me confused as i have almost all symptoms of hashimotos. Which when you spoke of euthyroid sick syndrome, never heard of this until now. TSH 0.95 FT3 2.95 FT4 1.61 antibodies were normal middle range. Doctor wont do anything as it seems normal but i dont feel normal. Body so inflamed especially after eating all the foods that trigger inflammation and including certain foods causing pressure in my throat which i know its my thyroid. I am willing to take your supplements if recommended? Just want to feel better and im constantly tired no matter how much sleep i get. Any suggestions or recommendations would be life changing for me. I know diet plays a major role. Any response would be kindly appreciated. 🙏thank you.
I just got a 0.09 TSH lab result with normal free T3/T4. I had stopped biotin 3 days before the blood test. I sure hope it is just a test anomaly because of the biotin. That said I do get a lot of hot flashes that I haven’t had in many years.
I was born without a thyroid. I take 175 mcg, my blood work from yesterday for TSH was 9.64. I have almost every symptom you were talking about, especially the hair loss, the sensitivity to cold and brain fog. What should my next step be?
I have a TSH of 0.001. I have NO symptoms. My T4 is normal (according to my doctor) and I have no TrABs present in my blood tests. I actually have and still am gaining weight. My endo diagnosed me with TRAb negative Graves! What I do have is super high estrogen levels.
Many thanks your lectures are very usefull and make up the things More clair for me you have a nice academical methods of teaching. Please comment on patient with heigh TSh and low T3 and T4 but no any symptos of hypothyroidism as feeling cold constipation fatique and weight gain..... yours Dr Saalif Sih
Should Doctors stop you taking NDT when in hospital and how long should they do this for. I will say that in the UK Doctors do not like you taking anything not under prescription and in the UK you have to purchase NDT from abroad.
52 years old, Hashimotos since early 30’s, TSH levels have been stable since first year of diagnosis, last year TSH was 3.34, TSH two weeks ago now 0.06. Having horrid symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Have not had full blood work done….so I’m not sure what my T3 or T4 are right now (waiting on Endo appointment). My question is….can peri menopause cause your TSH to drop? My FSH level was tested a month ago and is 67.7
Is it just me or does anybody else notice how fast instructional video people talk? It’s hard to keep up with what they are saying especially when it’s technical information such as interpreting thyroid test results! I have to watch the video about three times to take it all, and in order to evaluate my results.
I’m in a weird period … massive and I mean massive devastating hair loss, fatigue, hard to concentrate … I’ve been on the same medicine for over 2 years - but recent labs came back TSH .28 and T4 1.1. My PCP said I’m very low he wants to increase my dose to 90 mg. But that doesn’t seem right. Seeing an Endo in 5 days but not sure what to do in the meantime. Stop or still take the NP thyroid 60 mg? Stop or still take your thyroid kit? I want to calm what’s happening in my body right now and between the time I see the specialist.
I have low tsh and high TPOAb, while i dont have thyroid… and i gain weight, hair loss… everything contradicts and my doc just told me to reduce my dose i feel its wrong but i dont know what is right thing to do here 😔
Exactly what I needed. If your TSH is pretty low due to being medicated, but T3 and T4 are “normal”, is this dangerous in regards to the pituitary gland being suppressed artificially?
This happened to me too. Even though my T3 & T4 were “normal” according to the labs, using Dr. Child’s ratios I was able to show my Dr. I wasn’t converting enough T4 to T3.
Wow...it is a bit confusing... It would have helped if you would have talked a little slower...I think I have to listen to it a couple more times and try to write it down to fully understand it.... Thanks for the effort though,🙏🙂
I took two lab test, from two different places 2 numbers differed slightly T4 and T3 on was lower and one was higher but I feel not enough to really make a difference
Hi Dr. Westin I've got a TSH on the low side or normal, A high free T4, low total T3. I've also got a normal TSH Receptor Antibodies and TPO. What the heck could this mean?
Hi Dr Childs you are the best doctor ever on Thyroid I wish you were in the UK England can you please help me I just had my bloods done my lab tests was TSH 0.77 and my free Thyroxine 18.7. My free T3 was 3.7 I am currently taking levothyroxine 100mg five days a week and then two days a week 75mg and I feel so sick 🤕 my hair is falling out I have muscle and joint pain always tired and fatigue can’t sleep at night bad appetite chest pain low ferritin I am currently taking iron 💊 and I take a lot of vitamin supplements I still feel terrible basically I don’t have much of life anymore from feeling so ill always tired dizzy week the list goes on and on please I would appreciate any advice whatsoever I would be grateful. Thank you Docter for doing such a great job you are the best. ❤️🙏
I have acromegaly and working on remission. I am on thyroid medication due to pituitary hypothalamic dysfunction. I still have low TSH and low normal T3. I have mild symptoms still. I have only been dx with acromegaly a year ago and 3 months ago on thyroid medication. My doctor will not increase my thyroid medication. He forgot to ask me how I am doing?
Hi, Im here because of my low TSH, but I am wondering if we know anything about the effects of iodine supplements. For maybe 15 years I've been taking as much as 55mg/day because I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Post Covid I've had a ton of health issues so i stopped taking it altogether, but now am wondering if that was a mistake. I hate guessing with this!
Can you make a video about Postpartum Thyroiditis? I have both Graves (TSI) and Hashimotos (TPO) antibodies and just had my 9th baby. So i have postpartum Thyroiditis for the 9th time. Tsh 0.02. FreeT3 and freeT4 both very high.
You didnt mention complete thyroid removal due to Cancer and a low tsh on 400mcg of synthroid which is hypothyroid for the rest of your life. My issue is that I can NOT lose weight with a tsh of 0.85.
I wish he had mentioned complete thyroid removal & low TSH. I've had a total thyroidectomy due to Graves Desase & low TSH. I've put weight on & can't seem to lose it at all. Really want to know what is going on.
@@sarahharrison9994 well, have you tried eating Keto and intermittent fasting. It is keeping my Hashimoto’s in check. I have not had fatigue for a few months. And lost over 80 lb in 2 years.
Hey doc.I was hyper during postpartum period. Then the symtpoms were kind of dissapearing. Then, i got the covid vax and i guess i got a flare up because the symtoms were horrible. My t3 and t4. Normal but tsh 0.06. Brain fog was severe it has almost dissapeares with fish oil. Anything else you recommend ? Thanks
Why am I gaining weight, leaving fr hyperthyroidism (graves). Did Rai, now on 125mg euthyrox once daily. I am doing much better with my nutrition & working out 5days per wk. 😥
what could be the reason of low tsh and normal t4 ? Also, I have been having tsh value 0.02 followed by tsh value 7 and then coming back to normal, followed by again a drop of tsh to 0.01 in 6 months. I am not taking any medications. Why is this fluctuation happening?
When i don't take meds all my tsh and t3 t4 used to get low. Why??? And i don't lose weight nor gain. I don't lose hair. What's the problem with me. Initially when i was diagnosed hypo my tsh was normal and t4 was normal only t3 was low that's before i take any medication of thyroid. But after taking thyroid meds i start having low high low and it make my thyroid more complicated. Why why???
After my latest labs and an ultrasound on my thyroid my Dr said I had Graves’ disease. I have been doing daily 10 minute ice baths and 5 minute cold showers for almost daily. I feel tired and flat mentally. My TSH was .06 - we have decided to lower my thyroid medication and continue with cold therapy to see if it levels out. Have you had experience with cold therapy effects thyroid function?
I really need help. One doc says hyper, another says hypo and hashi! Which BUNDLE might work best for me? Test results after 1mo on NP15 , T3- 2.2 down after 1 month of treatment, T4 1.18. up a tiny bit after 1 month on NP, TSH .717 was .965 originally. 15mg NP lowered it to .31, dose cut in half got it to .71, I do not have current T# was 11 previously. Last TPO less than 8, last RT3 was 11.3. Also osteoporosis -3.2 in hip! Symptoms: Hair loss, Weight loss, Fatigue, Swollen tongue (went to ER last night). Thank you in advance x0x0
Hi, Halve of my thyroid was removed because I had very small bad nodules and, after surgery, my TSH number was high 3.5 and even 4 but when I started taking levothyroxine 50 mcg daily my TSH went down to 1.5. Why? Should I stop taking it or if I stop it can cause a bad effect. I have taken it already 4 months.
I am having hyperthyroid symptoms for almost 6 years, however, my TSH will always come back low but still under the normal range (with normal T3/T4). Therefore I was never offered treatment. However, recently TSH finally went below standard range (in fact undetectable ), and also T3 was high and I was referred to an endocrinologist. She said she will like to do another test just before prescribing any medication. She also did the autoimmune test for Graves. And both of the tests again came back normal. This is very confusing. Why TSH will go in and out of standard range. My symptoms however never went away and perhaps have gotten worse with time.
Me too, I started taking bugle weed in a tincture form and it has helped me immensely, please look into this…do some research and you’ll see that bugleweed is as good of an anti-thyroid as any of the pharmaceuticals.
Hi Dr Childs... I had my thyroid out in February as I had cancer... now my surgeon is keeping my TSH suppressed 0.1 what is the longest this should be happening for please.
Question for someone Dr child’s. Please explain as to why, for 15 yrs, I’ve suffered u Dee the hands of local doctors. Tsh 0.8 T4 high t3 high Told that I was hyperthyroid. No treatment. At the end of suicidal experiences. I researched and found n.d.t. Now this should make my hyper/graves worse. But has actually made me feel 100 times better. With all symptoms gone. Can anyone explain how and why this would be Regards dan🇮🇪
doc after taking medication from past 6 years for hypothyroid after antibody test ,on regular check up my t3 t4 were normal and tsh was way to low ,so i was adviced to stop medication,. though i do not feel any clinical signs .now my prolactin is 1240 and the doc wants to get a mri dne.what is going on,is thyroid related with prolectin
I have next to none … >.005 is what my test says … and I also have very, very low T3 AND T4. It’s been this way for 15 years and they say I’m hypo. I don’t know what to do anymore. I’m exhausted. Only want to sleep. Can you help me?!
This is what my Dr told me that I have low tsh and didn't give me any meds. He just told me to lose weight 😔😔 this was 2 mo ago but now I'm experiencing constipation, can't stay a sleep, shaky, nervous, anxiety, depression, hair loss, heart palpitations, heart racing 😭😭 Lord heal me
The Lord will help
How are you doing now?
How are u doing now?
I think he’s dead
My TSH has been all over the place for 20 years. I finally found a doctor who put me on Armour but still only checks my tsh. She knows I have Hashimotos but doesn’t even address it.
I have been on thyroid meds for 40 years, you explained the working of our thyroid so well in easy to understand language that I now know how it works thankyou
How to manage
I have a low tsh level .01 and all my other tests was normal. I eat more plant based. I think I have a iodine deficiency. I usually eat the pink or sea salt. Once I start including iodine salt in diet , My tsh is normal .Also praying and Jesus helps
Hi how did that go? I also just got diagnosed on low tsh at .01 and also antibodies. Praying everyday.
im doing the same... instead of himalayan salt i started to mix some iodozed salt,,, and i eat nori seaweed choped into my food and my multivitamin has iodine too... cuz i dont eat eggs milk chicken seaweed normally.... lets see if the salt and seaweed helps me. i really think this is my issue. my blood results that he tested besides tsh was all normal
Whats the relationship between iode and hypertiroidism?
I thought hyperthyroidism gets worse with iodine
This is the greatest video on thyroid
Why couldn’t I have found this man 20 yrs ago ❤❤
Hi Dr. Childs,
It’s so great of you to provide these videos. So, I feel like I go from hyperthyroid to hypothyroid because I go between symptoms of high heart rate to low heart rate, low temperature to normal, from palpitations to not, from hair loss to not, from energy and sleeplessness to low energy and heavy fatigue. I don’t have weight loss, ever 😂 so unfair! 😉
My labs have shown low TSH, and a couple of times doctors told me I was hyperthyroid but others have said it’s normal. I’ve had naturopathic doctors, so they have done all of the tests you recommended. But, none of them mentioned what you have said here.
I have had high blood pressure since I was a teenager, so for 45 years. It’s genetics, and I’ve been on blood pressure medicine for about 35 years. Additionally, I have a spinal deformity called Bertolotti Syndrome which leaves me in chronic pain. So I’ve done everything possible for my health with diet, supplements, hormones, and exercise, yet I’ve still dealt with chronic pain, blood pressure issues, and thyroid issues. So, thank you 🙏🏻 so much for this video. You’ve finally answered a long time health mystery for me. I think I’ve been struggling with the sick thyroid syndrome. I’ve found that if I don’t get enough sleep or if I’m under a lot of extra stress my symptoms of hyperthyroid get really bad without the weight loss or diarrhea . Then if I get rest, am able to reduce my stress, things seem to calm down. Thanks 🙏🏻
Wow this is me except the spinal issue & I have low blood pressure. 😥
@@meleciapalmer899
I have low blood pressure at night 85/56 to 90/60 and 280/160 in the morning and everything in between. My cardiologist said that as long as you aren’t dizzy or passing out or having difficulty urinating, low blood pressure is great.
Glad you found it helpful!
I get dizzy & blury eyes very often. If I am sitting & rest the back of my head or lay down on the back of my head I fell dizzy
Can you believe that for 3yrs of argu8with my Dr. About the signs of me possible having it he refused 2 let me do the test. "It's all in ur head he would say" Because my sis had hypo the first in the family. Then silly me decided that enough is enough & changed him. Immediately that new doctor just as I walked in her office. "Are you aware that you have a thyroiditis issue.. she rushed me to do the lab qrk when it came bk after 3days she said my #'s are so bad I am a walking dead. Straight depression 😪. She turned me over to a public hospital. I keep telling myself that all the gd Doctors in my country are dead. Theses ones don't give a dam.
I was hoping you would cover toxic multi nodular goiter as a cause of hyperthyroidism or subclinical hyperthyroidism. I have had symptoms of hyperthyroidism for years, but not sever symptoms. My TSH level is now 0.2 so I saw an endocrinologist who took more tests including a ultrasound and this led to my diagnosis. Was told I may be on meds for life. I just started the meds so cannot say I feel better yet.
I'm the same and now my son is also TSH suppressed 0.02 normal T4 T3. I had a ultrasound and found nodules and osteopenia, Went on Carbimazole and horrible side effects. I then found a study on L-carnitine used for a thyroid storm. I am still subclinical low TSH but I take L- carnitine and no Carbimazole and I feel fine.
Thank you for posting this. My dr is asking me why I want the other test he asked me to tell him details for each test why I need it. Never mind the crushing fatigue, hair loss and sudden weight gain.
That would be easy! Check out this article :) www.restartmed.com/thyroid-tests/
@@drwestinchilds life saver! thank you so much for all your information and time responding to each of us on your videos.
I've had a very low TSH before I was on medication, with below normal free t3 and very low free t4. My family doctor didn't even want to prescribe medication for me! I told him he was nuts. I was depressed at the time and gaining weight, even though I ate like a bird. I am now seeing an endocrinologist, and she only looks at my TSH; when my blood levels were in mid range of free t3 and free t4, my TSH was suppressed, so she keeps lowering my medication!!! I take an antipsychotic called seroquel to sleep and I think that might suppress my TSH; she won't even listen to me. I have no symptoms of hyperthyroidism on that dose that I take; it helped my depression, and I even lost a pound or two. I'm getting referred to another endo, and will ask for a reverse T3 test. Thanks for the video.
So sometimes I used to take too much of my Armour thyroid, lol. I am definitely hypothyroid so my doctor used to ask me if I had heart palpitations or felt jittery because obviously I was showing symptoms of hyper thyroidism. Another wonderful video. :-)
It's actually good to do that so you know how much your body can tolerate!
@@drwestinchilds thank you Dr. Childs!!
Will you please do a video about people with no thyroid and graves disease
Sure, anything specific?
Dr. Westin Childs No thyroid and weight gain. My Dr. Mention me not having a thyroid has little do to with my ability to keep weight off.
Interesting. I was part of a research study for rTMS and the instrument was placed on the back of my head. It messed with my hormones from one day to the next. My neurologist said he isn't surprised as it went straight through the pituitary gland. Now I believe that's why I have low TSH. Thanks for the video.
I asked my endo to order the T3, T4, reverse T3, TSH, and TPO(?). All the tests except the TSH came back normal or near normal but the TSH came back at .09 in March. I had another T3 and TSH in early June and the T3 was normal but the TSH lowered to .03. Even though I’m told it makes no difference I always test on an empty stomach after no food or drink for at least 6 hours. He lowered my meds from 175 mcg to 150 mcg and I’ll see him again in September. Before that I’m scheduled to see my oncologist ENT because of swallowing problems. I also have had no gallbladder for over 40 years. I’m so tired of all this.
That’s why I took two deferent labs test today in two different places to double check! 🙏
That's a good idea.
I got a few numbers back today on total T3 107 that’s not optimal according to what I have read and heard! I will take this result to my doctor, the Panel also included Total T4 at 4.8 low is this test vital? My free T4 came up 1.4 from 0.8 I stopped taking the additional 25 synthyroid on 7/13 and went back to my old dose and I started to feel better after 3 days that’s 7 days I did my bloodwork yesterday is 7 days are my results based of the 2 1/5 weeks I was on synthyroid or from
7/20? How long does Added T4 aside of my compound stay in your system?
What medical condition can be when you just have a low TSH level but the other thyroid hormones are in perfect levels (T4, T4, etc)?
Subclinical hyperthyroidism
My 16 yr old son has been having symptoms for abt 2 years. Hand tremors. Bouts of diarrhea. Insomnia. Anxiety and stress. Exhaustion. Migraines with a normal mri scan. And absolutely cannot gain weight. This was my first concern. He’s abt 5’9” and around 97-100#s. He also has heat and exercise intolerance. All of these symptoms have slowly built up of the past two years. After spending 9 months going through a pediatric gi clinic with all normal results. I asked again for an endo referral. Once there She found low tsh of .168 and normal free t4 at 1.25. Our next appt is coming up and I hope she will run more tests to find out what is causing his low tsh. His primary Dr diagnosed him with subclinical hyperthyroid based on these tests but his endo may want more tests before making a diagnosis. He is miserable with his symptoms. Your video explained the differences btw the lab results so well I feel a bit more educated going into his next appt. Any advice when a patient is this age? Most information I’ve found is mostly centered around adults. Any advice would be welcomed. Thank you.
Hi I’m so sorry that’s happening to him… I’m having similar test results and problems, did you ever find any answers?
Ive been struggling to gain weight for many years,started to feel hungry even after eating but could not understand it. I am underweight and weigh only 35 kg and am 28 years old.few years back I went to the Dr to get my tests done,my Tsh was
Going through the same thing
Thank you for another great video Dr Childs!
I realize that it is now a year later than the first comments but still I have a go at asking this question. The short question is, if thyroid medication isn't being absorbed properly, be it synthetic or dessicated thyroid, would one expect to see very low TSH levels? For years my Free T3 and Free T4 have been sub-optimal and my TSH is far beneath the low normal levels. Today I was told by an endrocrinologist that the dosage of Cytomel and Levothyroxine were quite high but the Free T3, in particular is still well below mid-normal range. He was wondering about malabsorption but we didn't discuss what the effect on the TSH would be if that were the case. I wouldn't have thought the TSH was staying low if the body were not receiving therapeutic doses of thyroid hormones. Thank you.
Thank you Dr. Childs! Keep it up!
The best explanation. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Tsh .29
FT3. 1.9
FT4. .70
Had an MRI and said my thyroid gland was smaller than usual …?
On Armour 90, 120 alternating days.
Where do I even start to fix this?
Have gained 20 pounds in the last two months. 55 years old. Post menopausal. On HRT bioest 80/20 with testosterone. 4mg/5/mg/1mg Doing 1 pump .5gm per day. Compounded progesterone 50 mg pill at night.
My tsh is bordering minimum, the doc thinks it’s ok. But I don’t feel well. Always exhausted, put weight on, taking lozenges for more than a month now etc
Thanks so much for your videos. They are very informative. HX - I have adrenal insufficiency, yet a year into diagnosis I still have no idea whether I have primary Addison’s or central adrenal insufficiency. I failed the stim test. Almost undetectable ACTH and told my adrenal glands are very sluggish as they barely responded during the testing. My TSH has been borderline low for some time, and most recently is low. I have symptoms of hypothyroidism. I have many nodules on my thyroid, hence a large goiter for past 2.5 years. I am hoping to get to the bottom of things. I have yet to get an MRI to assess for potential pituitary tumor. I have asked a few times and now will be demanding one.
I have very strange issues with my thyroid. I started with painful nodules appearing with symptoms of hyperthyroidism. A drop In tsh to around 0.95 to 1 then T4 is raised. However it's not extremely high but I'm very symptomatic. So It took some convincing my doctor to investigate and unfortunately it's took me 4 months of suffering before getting a referral to an endocrinologist. I'm on beta blockers for the heart palpitations the insomnia is awful and the anxiety. Some days though my symptoms are worse than others.
Thanks I am going to get my levels tested after 6 weeks increase of T3. I was deemed to be hyperthyroidism before but I just finally felt warm enough and my mood was much better.
I will look forward to understanding this topic better so my T3 levels can be managed by symptoms and of course levels.
My T3 was the only medication that has decreased my depression. I have started eating better and exercising. Little by little towards management of the depression fatigue.
Such timely info. I’d been managing my hashimoto’s fairly well on levothyroxine & liothyrinine then switched to a keto diet in January. Haven’t had lab work done in a while then was surprised to see my TSH tank to 0.02. I’m curious if it was the diet change. Definitely cut back on the medication.
It could be! It could also be that your thyroid is producing more hormone by itself or that more of your medication is being absorbed.
Yes, a keto diet can really help your thyroid condition so you’ll need less medication. Ask your doctor to adjust it.
Same is my experience.
@tahoe Hilariuos the proper human diet bad for a human 😂😂😂 Looks like someone else is not keeping up! 🤦🏻♀️
Hi doctor, so I have had hypothyroidism for over a decade. Recently I started experiencing classical hypothyroidism symptoms such as constipation, dry skin, and exhaustion. However my labs reveal a low TSH of 0.021 and a high T4 of 1.77 which seems to indicate "hyperthyroidism." Should I request a full thyroid panel, get my levothyroxine upped, and see an endocrinologist to determine what type of hypothyroidism I have? Thank you!!
I had to wait a month also for my thyroid tested again because of a kidney infection mine was the same but I understand why I had to wait.
I learned a lot. Thank you!
Thanks for this explanation and sdvice.
My tsh levels are low. Some years ago they were not. I have always been an anxious person. I have PCOS. T3 and T4 are normal. I have gained weight but it may be because I started university this year.
I am also with anemia.
I am taking medication for anemia and hypertyroidism. The doctor said she doesnt know the cause.
Please help. I have an inflamed thyroid and I have Apx 8 nodes that I could see on the ultrasound. I’ve had two biopsy’s and they were negative.
Sadly I have not been to my doctor for a follow up on my “wait and watch”.
My eye brows are shortened and have hair loss. The absolute worst in the utter exhaustion I experience. I’m not able to do anything normal. More frustrating is I can’t get any doctor to do more in-depth tests.
I don’t know what to do now.
I’ve struggled with this for over 22 years and I’m at the end of my rope.😢
Thanks! Would like to find out what other hormone tests are important- like cortisol- adrenal testing. I don't have autoimmune or reverse T3. Should I go to a compound pharmacy and speak with them? All the drs do is prescribe the same dose of Amour Thyroid, even though my TSH has been low for 2 years now. Tired, hard to loose weight, feeling run down- even though I eat well and exercise.
I think I have Pituitary hypo. I will speak to my doctor to have a full blood test to check other hormones. As is like you say, I put on weight, cold intolerance, constipation. Thanks
Hey I am experiencing the same symptom, I see that you commented a year back..
Let me know how are you doing? N have u managed to control the hormone
@Dr. Westin Childs, I LOVE all the information you provide on your website and CZcams.. so helpful for Hashimoto's folks like me!! (I just ordered two of your supplements today and can't wait to try them!) I was just prescribed Cytomel by my functional health provider, but I'm concerned.. Can Cytomel cause negative effects and/or liver toxicity, etc. when taken long term? I've always tried to treat my body with supplements whenever possible because I have a bit of a "phobia" about taking medications in general.. especially long term.
No, it won't. Cytomel contains the same hormone that your body produces naturally :)
@@drwestinchilds Thanks so much!!
Tmi but I was prescribed cytomel and it causes me extreme diarrhea. I feel at a loss with medicine these days
@@user-ly6nu2mc8m I truly feel your pain. My comment above was two years ago, and unfortunately I was not able to continue on Cytomel. Similar to you, I had too many side effects from it. However, I have recently moved on to start treating what I believe to be the root cause of my autoimmune thyroid illness.. I got mold exposure from a home that I lived in way too long. (I did not have thyroid problems at all until I moved into that house). I've had significant digestive imbalance stemming from the mold exposure.. and I'm beginning to treat that with herbal extracts and supplements, specifically pomegranate husk extract, clove, oregano, chlorella, and undecylenic acid, and probiotics/prebiotics. I have come to firmly believe that our immune systems don't just wake up one day and randomly start attacking our thyroids, joints, skin, hair, etc. for no reason. There has to be some trigger that provokes the immune system to react this way. It's designed by God to protect us, not destroy us. (By the way, I've learned that supposedly about 70% of the immune system is contained in the gastrointestinal tract. Which may be one reason why so many of us have autoimmunity these days.) Anyway, when we can trace back and discover the "provoking" thing, then we can deal with the root and oftentimes reverse the autoimmunity. I'm not saying that I will ever be able to stop all supplements once I am in remission, but hey.. I'd ten times rather maintain and feel really good by taking a few herbs or supplemental nutrients (along with a healthy diet) than feel completely lousy on pharmaceuticals! @user-ly6nu2mc8m, I pray you will be able to find out the root cause for your thyroid problem and a solution that brings you back to thriving health again!! 🙏
Doctor you are brilliant
I got this turned around in my head even though I was a practicing RN for 20 years. I have been feeling so terrible but I also have Fibromyalgia with arthritis and back problems as well as Major Depression. I have been so weak and exhausted and I thought it was from getting close to being officially menopausal with LMP 8 months ago. I don’t sleep because I go through hot and cold cycles all day and night and with any activity my face is bright red with water running off of me and just a general feeling of illness. I’m short of breath and get really anxious with feeling of heart racing but I was actually gaining weight all winter and was getting disgusted with myself for not being able to lose it but I was eating huge amounts of yogurt with berries and granola which I stopped doing about 3 weeks ago. I have been having digestive problems even though my gallbladder was removed over a year ago. I was at the doctor 3 weeks ago for this reason wondering if I have a bile duct problem because I’m always full of gas and bloated with alternating constipation or diarrhea with no understanding why it’s one way or the other. I also had elevated liver enzymes but they are normal again now. I had a spell on Wednesday where I hadn’t ate all day because my appetite just kind of went away because I figured it was my depression getting out of control again so I have been having to force myself to eat. I made myself some pancakes and within 30 minutes I had severe gas and bloating with abdominal pain that had me doubled over. I thought I was going to pass out from my heart feeling funny when trying to go to the bathroom. I kept going from the toilet to the bed because I couldn’t tolerate sitting up and trying to pass the pressure in my stomach and it wouldn’t come out at first even though it felt like it was right there. I had to really calm myself down and try to slow my breathing down and just lay quietly on my side until finally I got up and was able to pass loose stool. This finally relieved the abdominal pain. I was supposed to drive 2 hours away the next day to see the GI Specialist but just felt so rotten from the night before that I cancelled and went back to my home doctor on Friday. I got there and just from getting in the shower and going there, I was exhausted and was short of breath. My BP was 160/100 while laying down with a heart rate of 112. He had my TSH, & Free T4 drawn as well as tests for Celiac and B vitamin deficiencies. The TSH came back on Saturday 0.29 with a Free T4 of 0.9 which is on the lower end of normal. The lab will hold the blood for 5 days so I’m sure my doctor will come in on Monday, see my labs, and go ahead and order the T3. I was wondering why my BP is so high when I thought I was having Hypothyroidism but it looks like I’m actually Hyper which makes more sense with my symptoms. I just feel weak and generally unwell with severe activity intolerance and numbness in my feet & hands yet my upper body gets so hot that I can’t just get unbearably hot when I try to do anything. When this is all happening at the same time as my period stopped how was I to know what is causing what? I’m going to be 51 next month so I’m at the age for Menopause. I have just been feeling like shit for months already and just wondering what is wrong with me why I have absolutely no energy to want to do anything. It looks like now that I stopped eating so much yogurt, I have actually lost 6 pounds in 3 weeks which I’m not upset with at all because I was putting on weight especially in my abdomen and have been feeling so fat and old and depressed but maybe there’s more going on and it’s not all my fault for being unable to snap out of it. When you already have chronic pain with many weird symptoms it’s confusing on what’s actually going on inside your own body and then throw in loss of Estrogen and I don’t know if I’m coming or going anymore.
Love your video the information is great. 😊 Just want to say again wish you would slow down a bit, you get on a roll. Just slow down the video if need to get everything on it as well. 😂
My TSH values from 7/22 came out low 0.297 but my T4 are also low 1.54. I don’t understand should T4 be that low when my TSH are also low? I have been suffering from Hypothyroidism for more than 28 years . I am on one levothyroxine 75 mg at day.. On top of that am taking supplements such as kelp selenium and multiple vitamins.
This is my issue too. So sorry that you have been suffering. I know your post is a year old but were you ever able to find out the reason for this? My Drs here are baffled too. More tests ahead, I guess.
Please do a video on people that had their thyroid REMOVED. You talk about TSH the pituitary gland sending message to your thyroid... well no thyroid. I would like to have more clarity on people who had TT effects on heart health etc. I totally regret having mine removed now I get pain in the back of my head chest pains body aches I was prescribed Levo I felt like dying then put on Armour 180 mg half a pill daily I did pretty well then after my blood tests, my endocrinologist put me at Armour 60 mg not feeling as great as the higher dose even on 60 mg my recent TSH was very low. Also what’s the best supplements for people with no thyroid
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Hello dr.Childs,
Just to ask you a question:
What it could be- if I have low level of TSH but my T3, T4, Anti -TG and Anti-TPO are in normal range and sometimes I have both of hyper and hypo symptoms like ( loosing hair, amenorrhea, very high appetite, weakness, blurry vision etc...)
What test should dr 👩⚕️ ordered ??
HELP ~ TOTALLY CONFUSED ~ I've been diagnosed as Hypothyroidism since 1988 and on levothyroxine.... Both my T3 Free and T4 Free have always been in the NORMAL range.... But my TSH levels are all over the place... As an example it can be ( Low ) at 0.314 and six months later ( High ) as 5.051.... Then back to Low..... I've been on .88 mcg for years... Upon my last physical my body temp is normal - blood pressure was 108/62 - still have difficult stools but not constipated per say... But this lab test was Low again ( 0.238 ) and he just lowered me to 75 mcg... I am now tired all the time where I wasn't before... Achy while I felt good on the .88 mcg... Never had much of a appetite... and Not sure what I'm doing wrong or what i should tell Dr to check for...
I have Hashimoto's and take a high dose of NP to keep my labs in normal range but it causes my TSH to be
This was good!
@D. Westin Childs, thank you so much for this video. I have all symptoms of hypothyroidism even inflammation in the body hashimotos but my lab results came back normal yet leaning towards hyperthyroidism. Which made me confused as i have almost all symptoms of hashimotos. Which when you spoke of euthyroid sick syndrome, never heard of this until now.
TSH 0.95
FT3 2.95
FT4 1.61
antibodies were normal middle range.
Doctor wont do anything as it seems normal but i dont feel normal. Body so inflamed especially after eating all the foods that trigger inflammation and including certain foods causing pressure in my throat which i know its my thyroid.
I am willing to take your supplements if recommended? Just want to feel better and im constantly tired no matter how much sleep i get. Any suggestions or recommendations would be life changing for me. I know diet plays a major role. Any response would be kindly appreciated. 🙏thank you.
I just got a 0.09 TSH lab result with normal free T3/T4. I had stopped biotin 3 days before the blood test. I sure hope it is just a test anomaly because of the biotin. That said I do get a lot of hot flashes that I haven’t had in many years.
My t4 and t3 are normal but my TSH is high, and a little nodule
I was born without a thyroid. I take 175 mcg, my blood work from yesterday for TSH was 9.64. I have almost every symptom you were talking about, especially the hair loss, the sensitivity to cold and brain fog. What should my next step be?
I have a TSH of 0.001. I have NO symptoms. My T4 is normal (according to my doctor) and I have no TrABs present in my blood tests. I actually have and still am gaining weight. My endo diagnosed me with TRAb negative Graves! What I do have is super high estrogen levels.
Are u taking any treatments
Disease is not the cause! It’s the result.
how coud I cure the pitituiry?? i am in this state... all my hormons are low
Many thanks your lectures are very usefull and make up the things More clair for me you have a nice academical methods of teaching. Please comment on patient with heigh TSh and low T3 and T4 but no any symptos of hypothyroidism as feeling cold constipation fatique and weight gain..... yours Dr Saalif Sih
Great informative videos! I have a question regarding teenager boys; are thyroid anti-body tests reliable on teenagers?
Should Doctors stop you taking NDT when in hospital and how long should they do this for. I will say that in the UK Doctors do not like you taking anything not under prescription and in the UK you have to purchase NDT from abroad.
Shouldnt you stop taking high amounts of bioton (like hair skin ams nail vitamins) before thyroid tests. I heard that interferes with the results.
It can, all you need to do is stop taking it 2 days before you get your labs tested.
52 years old, Hashimotos since early 30’s, TSH levels have been stable since first year of diagnosis, last year TSH was 3.34, TSH two weeks ago now 0.06. Having horrid symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Have not had full blood work done….so I’m not sure what my T3 or T4 are right now (waiting on Endo appointment). My question is….can peri menopause cause your TSH to drop? My FSH level was tested a month ago and is 67.7
Also, thyroid ultrasound shows late stage Hashimotos, no nodules
Is it just me or does anybody else notice how fast instructional video people talk? It’s hard to keep up with what they are saying especially when it’s technical information such as interpreting thyroid test results! I have to watch the video about three times to take it all, and in order to evaluate my results.
Can taking biotin supplements impact thyroid lab tests?
Yes it can...best to stop taking biotin for a few days before test.
My wife has all the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, except for weight loss and hair loss
Make sure to check both her TSH and free t3 levels.
I’m in a weird period … massive and I mean massive devastating hair loss, fatigue, hard to concentrate … I’ve been on the same medicine for over 2 years - but recent labs came back TSH .28 and T4 1.1. My PCP said I’m very low he wants to increase my dose to 90 mg. But that doesn’t seem right. Seeing an Endo in 5 days but not sure what to do in the meantime. Stop or still take the NP thyroid 60 mg? Stop or still take your thyroid kit? I want to calm what’s happening in my body right now and between the time I see the specialist.
Why don’t any of you doctors talk about bugleweed as an anti-thyroid herb?!?!
I have low tsh and high TPOAb, while i dont have thyroid… and i gain weight, hair loss… everything contradicts and my doc just told me to reduce my dose i feel its wrong but i dont know what is right thing to do here 😔
Exactly what I needed. If your TSH is pretty low due to being medicated, but T3 and T4 are “normal”, is this dangerous in regards to the pituitary gland being suppressed artificially?
Not necessarily, it depends on the length and depth of the suppression.
This happened to me too. Even though my T3 & T4 were “normal” according to the labs, using Dr. Child’s ratios I was able to show my Dr. I wasn’t converting enough T4 to T3.
May intermittent fasting cause hyperthyroidism?
Wow...it is a bit confusing... It would have helped if you would have talked a little slower...I think I have to listen to it a couple more times and try to write it down to fully understand it.... Thanks for the effort though,🙏🙂
I have low TSH and all hypo symptoms! I have Hashimoto for 23 years and have gained 30 pounds since 42years of age
HELP!
I manage an analytical lab. We verify instrument performance every 12 hrs. It is disheartening that medical labs allow wrong results reported.
It's a relatively small percentage but it definitely happens.
I took two lab test, from two different places 2 numbers differed slightly T4 and T3 on was lower and one was higher but I feel not enough to really make a difference
I have a nonworking pituitary gland I currently take 175 MCG of levothyroxin I am still constantly tired wondering if I took armor what I feel better
Hi Dr. Westin I've got a TSH on the low side or normal, A high free T4, low total T3. I've also got a normal TSH Receptor Antibodies and TPO. What the heck could this mean?
Hi Dr Childs you are the best doctor ever on Thyroid I wish you were in the UK England can you please help me I just had my bloods done my lab tests was TSH 0.77 and my free Thyroxine 18.7. My free T3 was 3.7 I am currently taking levothyroxine 100mg five days a week and then two days a week 75mg and I feel so sick 🤕 my hair is falling out I have muscle and joint pain always tired and fatigue can’t sleep at night bad appetite chest pain low ferritin I am currently taking iron 💊 and I take a lot of vitamin supplements I still feel terrible basically I don’t have much of life anymore from feeling so ill always tired dizzy week the list goes on and on please I would appreciate any advice whatsoever I would be grateful. Thank you Docter for doing such a great job you are the best. ❤️🙏
I have acromegaly and working on remission. I am on thyroid medication due to pituitary hypothalamic dysfunction. I still have low TSH and low normal T3. I have mild symptoms still. I have only been dx with acromegaly a year ago and 3 months ago on thyroid medication. My doctor will not increase my thyroid medication. He forgot to ask me how I am doing?
Hi, Im here because of my low TSH, but I am wondering if we know anything about the effects of iodine supplements. For maybe 15 years I've been taking as much as 55mg/day because I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Post Covid I've had a ton of health issues so i stopped taking it altogether, but now am wondering if that was a mistake. I hate guessing with this!
Can you make a video about Postpartum Thyroiditis? I have both Graves (TSI) and Hashimotos (TPO) antibodies and just had my 9th baby. So i have postpartum Thyroiditis for the 9th time. Tsh 0.02. FreeT3 and freeT4 both very high.
Sure, I will add it to the list of future videos!
You didnt mention complete thyroid removal due to Cancer and a low tsh on 400mcg of synthroid which is hypothyroid for the rest of your life. My issue is that I can NOT lose weight with a tsh of 0.85.
I wish he had mentioned complete thyroid removal & low TSH. I've had a total thyroidectomy due to Graves Desase & low TSH. I've put weight on & can't seem to lose it at all. Really want to know what is going on.
@@sarahharrison9994 You and me both!
@@sarahharrison9994 well, have you tried eating Keto and intermittent fasting. It is keeping my Hashimoto’s in check. I have not had fatigue for a few months. And lost over 80 lb in 2 years.
He has complete video on low thyroid as well, you can check under his channel.
Is the topic you are looking for, "why can't I lose weight with a suppressed TSH"?
Hey doc.I was hyper during postpartum period. Then the symtpoms were kind of dissapearing. Then, i got the covid vax and i guess i got a flare up because the symtoms were horrible. My t3 and t4. Normal but tsh 0.06. Brain fog was severe it has almost dissapeares with fish oil. Anything else you recommend ? Thanks
Thanks!
Why am I gaining weight, leaving fr hyperthyroidism (graves). Did Rai, now on 125mg euthyrox once daily. I am doing much better with my nutrition & working out 5days per wk. 😥
Check your free t3 and total t3 levels!
what could be the reason of low tsh and normal t4 ? Also, I have been having tsh value 0.02 followed by tsh value 7 and then coming back to normal, followed by again a drop of tsh to 0.01 in 6 months. I am not taking any medications. Why is this fluctuation happening?
Same fluctuation
When i don't take meds all my tsh and t3 t4 used to get low. Why???
And i don't lose weight nor gain. I don't lose hair. What's the problem with me. Initially when i was diagnosed hypo my tsh was normal and t4 was normal only t3 was low that's before i take any medication of thyroid. But after taking thyroid meds i start having low high low and it make my thyroid more complicated. Why why???
After my latest labs and an ultrasound on my thyroid my Dr said I had Graves’ disease. I have been doing daily 10 minute ice baths and 5 minute cold showers for almost daily. I feel tired and flat mentally. My TSH was .06 - we have decided to lower my thyroid medication and continue with cold therapy to see if it levels out. Have you had experience with cold therapy effects thyroid function?
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I really need help. One doc says hyper, another says hypo and hashi! Which BUNDLE might work best for me? Test results after 1mo on NP15 , T3- 2.2 down after 1 month of treatment, T4 1.18. up a tiny bit after 1 month on NP, TSH .717 was .965 originally. 15mg NP lowered it to .31, dose cut in half got it to .71, I do not have current T# was 11 previously. Last TPO less than 8, last RT3 was 11.3. Also osteoporosis -3.2 in hip! Symptoms: Hair loss, Weight loss, Fatigue, Swollen tongue (went to ER last night). Thank you in advance x0x0
Hi doctor, I have been suffering from hyperthyroidism for about 16 years and is now still under medication and recently my TSH is very low
Hi,
Halve of my thyroid was removed because I had very small bad nodules and, after surgery, my TSH number was high 3.5 and even 4 but when I started taking levothyroxine 50 mcg daily my TSH went down to 1.5. Why? Should I stop taking it or if I stop it can cause a bad effect. I have taken it already 4 months.
I am having hyperthyroid symptoms for almost 6 years, however, my TSH will always come back low but still under the normal range (with normal T3/T4). Therefore I was never offered treatment. However, recently TSH finally went below standard range (in fact undetectable ), and also T3 was high and I was referred to an endocrinologist. She said she will like to do another test just before prescribing any medication. She also did the autoimmune test for Graves. And both of the tests again came back normal. This is very confusing. Why TSH will go in and out of standard range. My symptoms however never went away and perhaps have gotten worse with time.
Did you ever get any answers?
@@Summer-us6oy No
Me too, I started taking bugle weed in a tincture form and it has helped me immensely, please look into this…do some research and you’ll see that bugleweed is as good of an anti-thyroid as any of the pharmaceuticals.
You had constipation?
@@ibshelpbangladesh1111 No constipation
Dr.the lab.result of my daughter is high ft4?can i ask some info.or explaination thanks dr.
I think my labs are inaccurate I do not have any of these symptoms but my labs for TSH with reflex to t4 is low I’m getting a follow up
Hi Dr Childs... I had my thyroid out in February as I had cancer... now my surgeon is keeping my TSH suppressed 0.1 what is the longest this should be happening for please.
T3 and t4 normal but Tsh 0.36 low
Doctor Childs would having a complete hysterectomy and bladder lift cause all of my thyroid to be low??
Where the iodine comes here in this diagnose ? Low iodine?
What about pregnancy?
Question for someone
Dr child’s.
Please explain as to why, for 15 yrs, I’ve suffered u Dee the hands of local doctors.
Tsh 0.8
T4 high t3 high
Told that I was hyperthyroid. No treatment.
At the end of suicidal experiences. I researched and found n.d.t.
Now this should make my hyper/graves worse.
But has actually made me feel 100 times better. With all symptoms gone.
Can anyone explain how and why this would be
Regards dan🇮🇪
doc after taking medication from past 6 years for hypothyroid after antibody test ,on regular check up my t3 t4 were normal and tsh was way to low ,so i was adviced to stop medication,. though i do not feel any clinical signs .now my prolactin is 1240 and the doc wants to get a mri dne.what is going on,is thyroid related with prolectin
I have next to none … >.005 is what my test says … and I also have very, very low T3 AND T4. It’s been this way for 15 years and they say I’m hypo. I don’t know what to do anymore. I’m exhausted. Only want to sleep. Can you help me?!
Well if that's true how can your hormone levels be normal the tea for your t3 and your thyroid but your TSH 45
Does killing your thyroid with RAI affect your tsh level?
Yes, it will.