What is Subclinical Hypothyroidism? (What Doctors get Wrong + Why You Should be Treated)
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- What is subclinical hypothyroidism? This video explains why those with subclinical hypothyroidism should be treated with thyroid medication early.
What is subclinical hypothyroidism? Subclinical hypothyroidism is supposed to be a state of low thyroid function which does not yet present with the symptoms of hypothyroidism or low thyroid function.
But there's one big problem...
Most people with subclinical hypothyroidism DO present with the symptoms of hypothyroidism which means that they really have true hypothyroidism and not the sub clinical subtype.
If you've been told you have subclinical hypothyroidism and you are NOT getting treatment from your doctor then you need to watch this video.
You will learn why most people with sub clinical hypothyroidism have true hypothyroidism, why the thyroid lab tests for TSH are not correct, and why it may be a good idea to undergo treatment with thyroid medication or other natural therapies!
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Have you been told that you have subclinical hypothyroidism? If so, are you experiencing any of the symptoms of hypothyroidism?
Yes many!
I just got blood work done and my TSH is 7.2. I have a follow up appointment on Tuesday. What should I do if my doctor won’t treat it? I have all the symptoms and I’ve gained a lot of weight. Always sluggish and sleep a lot.
I have been diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism. However, my Doctor did not give me any medication for thyroid even if I am symptomatic. I have been experienced heart palpitations and he give me Inderal to minimize the said symptoms. May I know the natural medicine you mentioned in your blog to reverse the high TSH? I am interested with that details
I have anemia not affected by diet unless eating liver, that started with a fibroid. I would love to hear about the relation of fibroids, breast fibroadenomas, thyroid nodules and anemia and subclinical hypothyroidism, all present on women over 35 on my family. I still don't have a diagnosis of hypothyroidism by european standards tsh 3.3., T3 and T4 normal, age 36.
I'm miserable and depressed 😭 right now. Help me please.
I would think that normal t3/t4 values are important to consider here.
Those with imbalances with T3/T4 and TSH (true hypothyroidism) respond better to Levothyroxine (especially if they are older/above 50 years old)
If T3/T4 values are normal and TSH is off then this is why we have the dx of Subclincial Hypothyroidism. This is more common in those under the age of 50 y/o and therefore Levothyroxine is seen to have too many side effects (which is why they don't treat).
In many of these cases diet (not enough carbs/healthy fats and proteins - emphasis on *healthy* fats and carbs) and lack of exercise are often the etiology. Thyroid hormone is all about getting oxygen into the cell to increase metabolism. You have to move your body and eat right to make this happen.
Thank you for that. I agree with you150%..
All doctors are just too happy to put you on drugs, and all you be locked in for the rest of your life .. and God only knows what that will affect down the road..
Very informative video. My doctor diagnosed me with hypothyroidism with a TSH of 3.5 a few months ago. I had a persistent pain in my elbow joint which he said was due to my thyroid as my uric acid level was at 6.2. Other symptoms I had included weight loss resistance, dandruff, dry skin, fatigue and trouble focusing . I've been on treatment and my TSH levels have been improving.
Thank you. No wonder I feel better when I take thyroid glandular supplements. I've been without for a few days and can't get out of bed. This is great info. I have had all these symptoms for years and docs always say I'm normal. Glad you're helping so many people!
It is scary that so many doctors are so out of date on such a common condition
Diagnosed from standard bloodwork with subclinical hypothyroidism TSH at 4.51 and T4 was normal. About to get tested for Thyroid antibodies. I do have some symptoms. Thanks for all the info!
Hello! how did it turned out for you ? I have TSH 4.62 AND T4 normal! I would love to know what you ended up doing?
Thank you Dr. Child’s I got my thyroid level results today and I’m at 5.4 and I’ve experienced weight gain and fatigue and I’m getting a thyroid panel next week. And I’ve suffered hair loss for 15 years.
Thank you for this vid Dr. Westin. I am not in the US and it resonated with me when you said about most cases you hear of Dr's not treating because of 'normal' TSH are outside of the US. I have visited endo's in Singapore and Thailand and have been met with the same, told I am subclinical Hashimoto's and to wait until my numbers get worse until being able to receive treatment. I have asked them (4 different endo's) whether there is anything I can eat or not eat during the flare-up episodes (I faint and remain spaced out for hours at a time, bp drops), and ALL of them have told me that there is no evidence to support nutritional solutions! This is from the best hospitals in both countries!
So I am left with experiencing hair loss, dry skin, weight gain, flare-up episodes and recently vitiligo has begun to appear. TSH 2.8, FT4 0.8, FT3 2.1. ( I also have a pituitary issue which may artificially keep TSH lower, Dr isn't sure whether the fainting/low bp episodes are hypothyroid or hypopituitary).
Anyway, thank you fo rthe vid and teaching what 'subclinical' actually means.
Thank you so much... my TSH is 5.95 and I totally feel out of whack. Thankfully I have a smart doctor.
So what is the smart Dr doing to help you? Care to share?
Yes, I have high cholesterol and deficient in b12, iron ,major hairloss over last decade too.
Great video ☺
I'm subclinical but with positive TPO antibodies so I have hashimoto's. I started Levoxyl and after 8 weeks my t3 went down. Now im on Armour and feeling a lot better!
How did you get your doctor to use his brain?
Did armour thyroid cause hair loss?
Could you possibly make a video on what happens with each of the thyroid antiibodies and why people feel so unwell when they are elevated? My TSH was 3.4 but now it’s down but antibodies are high, and I feel crappy. My Dr is not concerned.
About ten years ago I was feeling very poorly, got diagnosed with a burn-out. I had my blood examined then, but really the worst was already passed by then. My TSH was 5.6 and my Free T4 was 13.2.
Later on when I was feeling much better my TSH measured 2.4 and my Free T4 measured 12.
Now I'm having some of the same symptoms I had back then. Mainly, extremely cold hands and feet. Tiredness, moodiness. And strangely, for a little while, the feeling that something was stuck at the back of my throat.
I'm not waiting this time, I'm having my blood checked tomorrow.
I'm so glad that I found this video, because this was me last week. I've been having many symptoms such as hair loss/thinning, unexplained weight gain that came on rather rapidly, dryness, brittle nails, extreme fatigue, etc. The doctor suggested blood work and my TSH came back at 5.79 but the t4 free was normal. So she said it was likely to be subclinical hypothyroidism. I also have multiple nodules on both lobes that I'm going to see an endocrinologist about in the next month. Can the nodules cause higher TSH levels without it being hypothyroidism?
Hi there. My current thyroid issues mirror yours almost exactly. Including the nodules. I was wondering if you ever found a resolution. I hope you did and I’m hoping you have some advice as to how I might be able to find that same resolution! ❤️
I have weight gain and no energy and my THS is 4.4, just waiting to see the doctor in a follow up. Wish me luck.
Thanks For giving valuable Information i have 8.4 Tsh now i know i need treatment
Thank you for the validation ! My TSH is 2.78 , T3 is 2.5, T4 is 1.0
Endocrinologist says everything is in the normal range even though I have symptoms. Luckily I’m seeing an APRN for BHRT and she agreed to do a trial of Tirosint (lowest dose possible .013) . Only one week in , hoping it helps!
You have hypothyroidism, not subclinical hypothyroidism.
Any update, please?
Can you update please ?
I am the same
I been told I am normal and that’s all they refused to meet a doctor again
I feel awful
I living in uk
Thank you so much! This is validating my experience so much! 4 years ago I got checked, TSH at 3,9. I was so tired all the time. My doctors said everything normal. I should take D3 and this would help. Now, 4 years (and 25 pounds) later TSH at 7,1 and free T4 at 12. Get new bloodwork in 1 week, with same result we start treatment. (It’s the standard here in Denmark, start treatment with tsh over 4)
I am beyond happy my doctor checked everything, listened to me- I am tired of being tired all the time..!
What was your treatment, how are you feeling now?
Please tell me how it went. I’m going through the same. I know it’s been 3 years so any update on your condition?
@@eonthinker100yrago8 i startet on levothyroxine a month later (my tsh was around the same there again) and almost all of my symptoms are gone! I could loose a lot of weight and are feeling really good now.. it took nearly a year to find the right dose of medicine, but it was totally worth it. 🥳
I have found it very confusing being told that I have subclinical thyroidism, when I have all the symptoms of an underactive thyroid. This has been really helpful. Is it possible to talk more about the natural treatments? Many thanks
I also wonder if you are seeing more cases due to Covid 19? I’m in the Uk
Of course, you can find more info here: www.restartmed.com/subclinical-hypothyroidism/
Hi Dr Childs. Wondering which of your products might assist me and if you ship to Australia. TSH hovering around 2.3 to 3.1 with a low T4 and low T3 (all “in range”) and high RT3 (top end of broad range) and high Leptin - I suspect from extended caloric restriction through fasting - now how most of the typical low thyroid symptoms.
Thank you. I feel heard.
My TSH is 4.04 and the reference point was 4.10. I am always right on the line and yet always told I am normal no matter how many symptoms I have
I have recurring sudden chest pains. It hurts but disappears quickly. It happens more frequently than usual so I was referred to a cardiologist. He made me take a 2d Echocardiogram, FT4, and TSH (IRMA). My 2D Echocardiogram and FT4 result is normal but my TSH is 9.5, so the cardiologist referred me to an endocrinologist.
I received treatment for my tsh as 4.6. I took NDT, added cytomel, checked rt3, tweaked meds according to t3 and t4. I did everything right... I am way worse than where I was before treatment. If your Tsh is creeping up to 5, opt for the natural diet and lifestyle changes. Meds may not work for you. My tpo is 200, I follow a hashimotos friendly diet etc.. meds did not work, but made me worse!
Got diagnosed with this ,ten years ago with tsh crossing 11 but thyroid hormones not flinching. Had symptoms of weight gain, problems on the front of cognitive capabilities,tad elevations in cholesterol, energy sapping .But since i was a regular gym goer back then ,and active they prescribed me the meds whilst maintaining not to touch them unless i feel a real need to .And i only had it for a period of 2-3 months during this decade .No dietary restrictions self imposed.During the pandemic my levels dipped below 4 on their own .It did not progress to overt hypothyroidism but instead reversed to euthyroid. However muscle fatigue, intolerance to extreme weather remains and im on the verge of considering taking atleast small dosage to combat this .
I’ve been classified as having sub clinical hyperthyroidism. TSH keeps going down with each blood test, T3-T4 so far have been normal.
I've been diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism. My FT4/3 are normal, my TSH is just above 5. My anti-TPO level is >1300. My GP won't treat me, despite the fact that I'm extremely symptomatic, I can't get through a day without needing a nap, my hair is falling out, I've gained weight, my skin is dry and painful, my tongue is swollen and I'm so exhausted and low. NHS guidelines are stupidly out of date, I've been told I need to wait until my FT4 levels drop before they treat me and I feel like I'm drowning. I'm at a loss.
Yes yes yes yes. To all you’ve mentioned in this video. And those example numbers are my levels. I keep telling my Dr. Plz I no me better then you ever will I live in my body. There’s a problem I was Hyperthyroidism in the pass my blood work even says that I’m Subclinical but they still won’t do anything about it 😩😩😩😩😩
12/22 TSH 7.5 , 2/23 started levothyroxine 25 mcg, back down to 5, 3/23 increased to 50mcg TSH
I was diagnosed Subclinical Hypothyroidism 2012. Not medicated. Five years from then I develop nodules and its cancerous. I regret not doing anything about it. Than just natural ways and lifestyle. For sure it help. But I have lived with the brain fog, lowgrade depression, and fatigue.. Just today I start taking T3 meds.
How are you doing today? I’m so sorry your dr didn’t take you seriously and your health issues progressed. I just had an ultrasound on a nodule and it came back “moderate to high suspicious”. My dr couldn’t care less and told me to come back in a year to check it again. So I said screw this and made an appt at a specialist’s office to see their recommendations. I have a TSH of 5.33 and my dr didn’t bat an eye at it. He was just like “you’re fine. We will check everything again in a year.” Meanwhile my quality of life admits all of the low thyroid symptoms I have plus now the worry of having a suspicious nodule in my neck has drastically declined. I left my drs appt in tears today. I feel completely brushed off and unheard. He made me feel like absolute shit.
Thank you, doctor.Really good to hear.The TSH of my 12 years son is 8.9, he's overweight but started medication from 17 April 21.What will be the consequences of this medication, will he get better? Pliz answer, doctor
Can you please tell me the names of the medicine ?
I diagnosed myself. My TSH levels were fluctuating between hyper and hypo and were symptomatic to both. Extreme fatigue or extreme Insomnia. Brittle nails, loss of hair, just malaise to the max.
I've watched my TSH and TSH Reflex to T4 drop below normal and rise above high normal.
In addition, over 4 years, my free T4 continued dropping. My most recent CBC last week, in which I was able to diagnose myself, showed a 4 year WBC Increase from 7, 9, 11.9, and 12.5 with a comparable rise in lymphocytes.
My TSH was 7 last week. I'm symptomatic and have been for quite some time, and had I not studied medicine independently, I believe illness would be the only constant in my foreseeable future.
My doctor behaved the same way you're behaving currently. I've had it. I've now got a prescription for Levothyroxine waiting for me at the pharmacy.
Your are the best doctor of the world ❤
Yes, I've just been diagnosed with subclinical hyperthyroidism 4.8, I've had serious issues with sleep, fatigue, severe PMS, anxiety and recently also told I have vitiligo which is currently only a small spot. I have been told I don't need treatment at the moment unless I want to get pregnant. My mum is also considered to be subclinical, but I believe my symptoms started slowly showing up after having covid or the vaccination. I am concerned about finding a way to make this better, the doctor told me there was nothing I could do but my quality of life has reduced somewhat since all this started. I initally thought I had PMDD and went down the path to look into that. It was only the white spot on my skin that prompted me to go to the dermatologist who sent me for further tests.
I have a HIGH TSH, normal T4, HIGH Thyroid Anti Thyroid Peroxidase and HIGH LDL cholesterol (my BMI is 20) I have all the symptoms and have since 2018. The fatigue is SEVERE every day from 2pm on. Waiting to see if my endocrinologist will put me on medication.
Hey doc . I'm 21 years old my tsh level is 6.5 and getting symptoms like brain fog, cheast discomfort etc😣😥 what should I do???
Is there a video about subclinical hyperthyroidism? Mine is due to multinodular goitre, but was instructed to not be concerned until it is a problem then they will remove the thyroid. There is not too much info around about this and I want to be proactive and prevent it becoming worse.
I was hoping that you were going to mention the natural treatments. My TSH is 2.8 and I have symptoms of hair loss, fatigue, etc.
Did it get better with treatment
What if my TSH is 2.2 but my free t3 is 2.2 out of 2.3-4? Reverse t3 is 12 out of 8-26. Other numbers are low end of normal range, and my only symptom is anxiety? Would you treat with thyroid meds?
New sub & NP here. Thnkx for sharin 😊
Can you please let us know how to reverse subclinical thyroid? Please!!!
I have had severe hip arthritis, fatique, poor sleep, tight muscles low cloride and sodium.
My tsh, t4 and tpo are in the normal range.
I started the thyroid support from the vitamin shop - there is dessicated beef thyroid in it. I started it pending the results because I felt so tired.
I no longer need 2 naps a day, no tingling in my feet, - my tiqght quads are getting loose.
I think I am functionally hypothyriod.
I can adjust the supplement monitoring my symptoms.
Your video supports this way - thanks
Hi. I am 60 years old and was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism a couple of months ago. I started medication and am getting ready for follow up tests. Honestly, I'm a little pissed off. I was just doing some homework on the condition and I've had symptoms for years. It's only when my TSH shot up to 10.9 that anyone cared. I could have experienced a much higher quality of life over the last 5 years had I been treated... at least in my humble and uneducated opinion.
Hi Dr. Childs. Thank you for this video. I am sort of at a loss right now and now sure how to proceed. I had thyroid US a few days ago that found 1.1cm TIRAD 4 nodule. My GP says to just check it in a year. My blood work this week shows that my TSH is 5.33 but my T3 and T4 are normal. I have some bordering on severe hypothyroid symptoms (At least that’s what I thought was the cause of them) and I expected a 5.33 TSH to validate those symptoms. But my GP said he’s not going to treat it and to just redo my blood work in 3-6 months. Honestly, he seemed like he couldn’t care less and I could tell from the moment the appt began that he was set on not doing anything about it. I realize in the grand scheme of thing hypothyroidism is the least of his concerns. But if a patient is experiencing almost ALL of the HT symptoms and has a 5.33 TSH, would it hurt in the long run to just try and treat it??? I’m guessing this is going to be a matter of finding a different doctor, eh?
This comment/question was way too long and I don’t blame you if you never reply to it. I’m annoyed with myself already.
Thyroid medicine for life and that why doctor may hesitate
I have been diagnosed subclinical recently. Doctor just said to keep living my like amd wants another blood test in a months time.
Could testosterone levels be associated with this given that you said it happens mostly as we are coming of age
At 14 years of age in 2013, the reference range were ft4 (12 to22), my daughter was 12.6 and her results showed sub clinical, told by the doctor who knew maternal and paternal members of her family had been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, “even though your abnormal, I’m not going to treat you”. As soon as I found out she was pregnant in 2015 reference range ft4 (9 to 19 ) she was diagnosed at ft4 (9). So with this diagnosis she was even more sub clinical than my diagnosis in 2011 ft4(12 to 22), and her sub clinical diagnosis in 2013. It makes a real mockery of the doctors who put their names to this serious condition, doctors who saw symptoms and probably treated accordingly.
What if you were suffering from an eating disorder and my thyroid became hypo due to this reason. What should I do in this case? Can it become normal once I’m eating normally again? Currently have sub clinical hypothyroidism
How is central hypothyroidism diagnosed? I have low T4 ( half a point over bottom range ) normal TSH very symptomatic, how is it treated ?
I have high TSH but normal T3 and T4, i have problems sleeping, high cholesterol and visual problems, also i have essential tremors and joint pain.
Same ....what did you do
Thank you
can low ferritin cause subclinical? would fixing that...fix a tsh of 5.42 or should you still do meds? i also wondered if healing the gut and eliminating possible food sensitivities, could also fix it without? feeling confused
Wow my TSH without levothyroxine was 4.99 and my doctor says I have subclinical hypothyroidism. I have felt like shit for an entire year that seems to point to thyroid, but my doc says my thyroid is "fine". I have no antibodies to indicate I have Hashi's. I don't know what to do at this point.
Just today told, 4.9, told nothing to worry about, although very fatigued.
Hi. Mine's 5.05 but had thyroid lobectomy 2 mos ago. Doctor gave me levothyroxine and said I had to have tsh checked after 6 weeks.
Was I given levothyroxine because I had thyroid lobectomy? Thanks!
Hi doctor, Mine was 15 and diagn as subclinical..t4 was within range on the lower side…that s what they were testing.. is it possble that at some point thyroid is sluggish but at some point starts working well again, how would i ever know that if I m taking levothyroxine every day?My problem started same time as perimenopause. Is it poss to cure this condition? I dont have ptoblem with sleep, never had, no problem with constipation, never had. My only problem was falling hair and hot flushes, as well as rapid weight gain, so didnt know if that was menopause or thyroid. My diet now is no gluten, and rather ketogenic diet. How do i get rid if levithyroxine, diagnosed 4 yrs ago…
So I developed sub clinical Hyperthyroidism from an H Pylori stomach infection brought on by the use of antibiotics! My first symptoms from an 0.02 TSH score were insomnia followed by leaky gut, and then high blood pressure and high heart rate and lots of anxiety for no reason! I then was prescribed Carbimazole for which I took for a bit too long and then swung the other way into Hypothyroidism with a dangerous TSH of 32.0 and my entire front thyroid has expanded squishing my front neck making it difficult to breath at night along with sleep aponea that you can hear even upon when I’m awake, also swallowing difficulties ! I’ve literally stopped taking the Carbimazole and introduced Potassium Iodide, along with high doses of Vit C, Turneric and Ginger, plus Goitogenic foods.. Do you think I can shrink this thyroid back down or will I need meds?
doc would a TSH level of 4.52 make it harder to pack on muscle mass
Am I sublinical if I have a TSH of 8 normal T4 but slightly elevated antibodies?
Hi doctor Chills. We live in Australia,
We don't have thyroid specialists. There are some but the treatment costly. We are poor people trying to survive overseas. My daughter just got TPO test result of 161. I had 7 years hashi. My TPO 1300.
Doctor dint give her any tablet and said she can eat any food
I am fan of your knowledge, I have to listen to your vedios every day.
My daughter is experiencing massive hair lost and tiredness. She has 2 years old baby as well.
What shall we do? Help us please.
Doctor, how are you, I have tsh less than 0.1 and normal levels of t3 and t3.. Also I have normal prolactin level.. I don't have any symptoms but exessive hair thining and hair breakage... I'm 23 female and my weight is normal... What treatment should I take... Is omega3 and zinc are effective?
My gp has said my t3 and t4 are normal, but my tsh is elevated, and has diagnosed me with subclinical hypothyroidism and has prescribed meds. I have had alot of symptoms since around 2019 and they suspected ms but all of my tests were clear for that.
Hello at the end of the video you stated you can reverse it?? how can i reverse it
My TSH is 4.8
FT4 1.0
Total cholesterol is 212
Vitamin D low at 22.
I have gained about 20lbs and having hard time sleeping but if i can reverse I would like to go that route?
What if I have Graves’ disease and I’m on methimazole and diagnosed sub clinical hypo would my methimazole need to be reduced
What if you've got a patient that has symptoms of subclinical hypothyroidism, but their TSH is less than 2?
TSH should always come with reflex to T4. Assuming T4 levels from only TSH is widely frowned upon. Usually, Sublinical hypothyroidism is Asymptomatic elevated TSH with normal T4. I agree though that regardless of TSH or T4 levels if symptoms are clinically present and obvious in the exam then Thyroxine is definitely needed. TSH + T4 should be checked every 6 weeks to 3 months and watch for symptoms of exogenous hyperthyroidism.
My doctor said said that I have borderline hypothyroidism because my TSH is elavated and my T4 is low normal but hasn't given me anything. I have gained alot of weight and my mood and energy levels are very low. I can only sleep with a sleeping pill. My CRP is elavated so he put me on low dose prednisone and my liver enzymes are still elavated as well as my cholesterol. I am so frustrated. It's as though I have no say in my own treatment. I see him today so hopefully I get some answers. I also get muscle weakness.
Hi, I have a TSH of 7.17 and normal t4 with slightly elevated lipids. Highish normal cholesterol. I had COVID in Jan, 6 months ago. Is there a possibility that post COVID inflammation causes elevated TSH? I have a follow up in 6 months for another blood test. I have migrating soreness/inflammation in my upper torso as well. Covid is weird and makes me want to be a diagnostician. Thanks
It's possible, yes. Covid can cause subacute thyroiditis.
I have a TSH level of 6.7 with T4 at 17.8 and have been told I have sub clinical even though I have serve symptoms, 8 weeks on I have been told I need to wait another 4 week for more blood work and if not over 10 I still won't be able to get treatment. I also have postitive TPO antibiotics and swelling in my neck which I am waiting for ultrasound on. I am 29 never had any health problems but my mother and nan both suffered with hypothyroidism.
I recently had covid and then my thyroid levels were checked my t3/t4 was normal but my TSH was 16 . My doctor has no explanation for this and didn't seem concerned. I was freaking out! I no longer have a thyroid and take Synthroid. She just slightly adjusted it and said we will retest in 6 weeks. I still don't understand....
I have sch but after taking levo50mcg for 6 months my tsh levels raised
My TSH is 2.77. T4 is 1.2 ng/dl. T3 is 2.69 pg/ml. RT3 is 17 ng/dl. I dont have hashmoto. My weight is good, and my titamins too. But I have symptons like too much anxiety, some tiredness, dry skin, 47 bpm, 96 temperature when waking up, high LDL, some constipation. Should I take thyroid med like NDT? I would love to get some feedback. Thank you all.
My TSH came back 6.78 but my t4 came back normal. I was diagnosed with sub clinical hypothyroidism. I’m always tired and I have hair loss plus weight gain.. struggling to lose weight.. I’m sure I have hypothyroidism..
Should I feel terrible with a tsh of 18?... actually I have worked in medical for a long time and endo only for a year or so.. recently, I have lost ALL of my hair.. entire body and my doctor hasn't checked my tsh since Dec... and she didn't test free T3 or T4.. dermatologist said I have alopecia areata after biopsy but my doctor can't find any inflammation.. also.. I was informed of high cholesterol.. brittle nails.. all of the good stuff 🙄 .. I honestly just feel like garbage.. I could literally sleep all day and night.. I look like death walking.. yes I eat junk food.. alot.. I know I need another provider .. however in WV I have had several and the only one who was amazing has retired.. I worked for her.. so.. any suggestions or advice on supplements would be great. Thank you for your videos... I have actually learned quite a lot...
I've just been told that I'm subclinical hypothyroid. I'm 29 my TSH is 5.9, my free t4 was "normal", I'm neg for thyroid antibodies, I've gained 17lbs in the last 2yrs and I'm exhausted all the time, my nails split like crazy and have high cholesterol. I'm also low in DHEA so my doctor recommended supplementing that and come back in 3 months and see how I feel. Should I try to find a new doctor or wait and see what the dhea does?
THe elevated TSH is very suppressive to your gonadotropin productions. You are essentially suffering from a deficiency in sex hormones. Thats what it does. You need levothyroxine/t3 or both to reduce the TSH to around 1 mIU/L. Enjoy!
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto but doctor said ha can not give me medication because my numbers r okay . I have high cholesterol, My gallbladder removed because it was full of cholesterol and suffering pain , after this procedures I don’t feel good , gaining weight and additionally starting having palpitations but doctors in the denying not getting any treatment and I’m really concerned. Visited several doctors and nothing. Can you tell me how to get my health back , thanks
In subclinical hypothyroidism the TSH is elevated but the thyroid hormones are somewhat normal. The elevated TSH is causing problems, like blocking LH and FSH release because of the elevated prolactin levels. If your T4 or T3 is low, then that is just old school hypothyroidism.
What are the natural treatment for subclinical hypo?
Good question.
I have a question! Can your TSH increase due to stress and anxiety?
Lmao u answered my question doc... reversing early hypothyroidism by reducing stress! Got it thanks
Can you help on kleine Levin syndrome
My tsh is level is 15.95.I've tested 3 times and got 3 different levels of tsh in a month. Doctor told me its sub clinical.Although all my tsh levels are more than 8.0 .Do I really have sub clinical hypothyroidism?
What about a diagnosis of subclinical Hyperthyroidism...which the opposite of what you are talking about...My TSH was tested at .005 but my T4 and T3 are in the "normal" range so I have been told. I also have cold nodules and a goiter but have symptoms of Hypothyroidism...i.e. weight gain, fatigue, and high cholesterol....Not being treated because "the system is working" so says my previous doctor...?
My TSH has been creeping up slowly over the past couple of years. It’s now 4.6 and today the doctor has prescribed me Levothyroxine.
Has it worked for your symptoms ?
@@shawnpeters2196 yes, I’m so much better. I’m awake and alert most of the day now. I’ve been going to the gym and managed to lose 10kg so far.
Hi, my TSH levels have been fluctuating since the past 7 years. It can go up to 7.8 and fall back within normal range in subsequent blood tests a few months later. I am at a healthy weight, no depression strong nails, thick healthy hair, no goiter etc. Should I worry about my fluctuating TSH levels?
How are you now? Do you get tested in the morning ?
@@shawnpeters2196 I'm still the same. Going on 10 years now with fluctuating TSH levels, but zero symptoms of hypothyroidism. I see an endocrinologist regularly. I have gotten my blood work in the morning. For the last 6 months it has been in the normal range. The blood work prior to that was very high. My doctor says 3 things could happen; the TSH could stabilize, could continue to go up and down or permanently elevate, resulting in hypothyroidism. I'm hoping it won't be the latter.
Nothing somebody else hasnt already said. I have Pcos and today was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism. TSH of 6,1, tired all day, trouble sleeping at night, hairloss and indeed the doctor told me no need to treat it. To what i said ''So i have to get worse to be treated?'' She told me to come back in 6 months for another blood test. That was all, no treatment, no explanation of what subclinical hypothyroidism is and i even asked if feeling tired could have anything to do with it to what she said, yeah maybe.
Its mentally and physically exhausting dealing with doctors about this matter.
Wait your saying that a TSH of 2.5 or above is hypothyroidism but on your very next video after this one, you have the range for the TSH 0.5-1.0. So which one is it?
Both :) There is a difference between hypothyroidism and an optimal TSH.
Hi doc please help I was recently diagnosed with this
I'm 4.83 and I feel miserable. I can not even function now. I also have an ESR of 43. I gained maybe 40 pounds with severe joint pain. I'm exhausted all day. Somebody better help 🆘 me. I have all the symptoms and high cholesterol too.
What natural remedies should I be looking at with TSH of 5.6
Fixing your diet. Eat lots of vitamin d rich foods
If I have tsh of 5.168 but normal T4 but have multiple symptoms such as serious weight gain and exhaustion, brain fog etc, and I’m having obstructive breathing, could the breathing issue also be from “clinical” hypothyroidism?
I am struggling for 6 7 years with weird symptoms:anxiety, tachycardia, fatigue, brain fog, i can not gain weight, cold intolerance(TSH of 8 and normal FT4) but my doctor refused to treat me saying that those are all in my head. now i. m 22 and the fatigue with brain fog really messed me up in college, i do really poorly. Some advices please? I dont know to do:(
Try taking 1/4 tea spoon iodized salt in 6oz of apple juice that has vitamin c and see how it makes you feel. Then do 15 minutes of yoga breathing laying on the ground on your back and do a full body self massage every day.
I was just told I have subclinical. Cholesterol level is 216, TSH 8.9, and high blood pressure. All of the symptoms, but my T4 is in normal range so they told me that they won’t treat me. Is this normal? And what should I do to manage my symptoms?
just like me
Hi there. Wondering how things panned out for you. I’m in the same boat as you (well- the boat you were in a year ago when you left this comment lol) and my GP said I don’t need treatment (TSH is 5.33 all other thyroid panel levels normal). But the symptoms I’m experiencing are ruining my quality of life. I’m guessing a second opinion is needed. Ugh… it’s never easy, is it??
My TSH was 6.2 yet I’m being told everything is normal..
Dear Doc! I have subclinical hypothyroidism. I had two tests within 5 months and my T3 and T4 are normal while my TSH was 5.7 in Feb 2021 and 4.6 in May 2021. I have symptoms like shortness of breath, voice hiccups due to respiratory problem, left arm and leg goes tingly and numb on exercising. All my other tests are ok except this report. What should I do?
Any update? Similar symptoms as you! Trying to see what i can do reduce my tsh
@@XxjLuma94Xx Hello.. My TSH is back to normal after the 3rd test. I suggest that IF you do not have ANY symptom let it go DONT take any meds. Ur TSH will come back to normal. Mine was caused perhaps by a bad throat, accident or steroids that I took in Jan. What about you any history?
@@ammarsaleemyou hey this is me right now. I had a baby a year ago, I think stressed is causing this to me. I’m changing my diet and exercise, and trying my best not to stress. Are you still back to normal what did you do exactly to get back to normal?
I'm 22yrs old Male, I'm 5'8 70kg. Recently had a blood test and i had TSH value of 4.9. But T3 and T4 were completely in the normal range. I feel dizzy and weak quite often. Weird thing is I live a healthy life, Never smoked or drink, I workout 5-6times a week. Also recently noticed my Blood pressure was getting high a lot, 150/90 range but then goes back to normal at other times and back to elevated range. I really don't know what the fuck is going in when I'm living a healthy lifestyle. Gonna go for some checkup and machine tests soon. Let me know if you have any clue if subclinical hypothyroidms also affects Blood Pressure?
I’m going through the same. T3 and t4 are fine. TSH is at 5.5.
Did you end up taking medication for this?
@@shawnpeters2196 I lost some weight and it all got fine, even my blood pressure.
My tsh was 16.1 when I got that diagnoses 😅
My tsh is 9.28, the doctor said is ok. He said I should continue with the carbimazole 10mg b.d am taking till about 3weeks, please is it ok like that .
My TSH is only 1.9 but have all the symptoms you've mentioned in this video... extreme hairloss, super cold all the time even in the summer, really dry hands, overweight and high cholesterol. So what about us that don't have a number value over 2.25 like you mentioned? Do we have to become really miserable in order to be treated because my numbers don't show that I have hypothyroidism at all.
I’d recommend looking into other labs aswell
U got to check the tpo too.
Have done so many other labs including full thyroid panel, TSH, Free T3, Free T4, reverse T3 with both antibody tests... all within normal range according to allopathic numbers. But I have most thyroid symptoms so it's annoying that no one bases off of symptoms. Being almost bald when I've always had a full head of hair along with freezing at this time of year is such a no bueno. But thank you everyone for your input. I'm just venting at this point lol
@@lindaperniz3213 u shud check if u have pcos or high testosterone levels/dht. That's a major reason for having male pattern baldness. And as said in other Westin childs videos, the low thyroid symptoms coincides with high cortisol symptoms. If u have not checked yet, checking salivary/serum cortisol will also help. Check esr n crp too to check if u have inflammation in ur body. But whatever it might be consuming n applying (scalp) omega 3 fatty acids like flax and hemp will do a lot gud to your body. It's gud also for stress induced problems.
God help you.👍
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What dosages are people taking?
Wait the endocrinologist said my tsh is low and that is why I got hypothyroidism are you sure that is the case if it is I will go to you for treatment don't care how much it cost I just want to get back to my old self