High TSH Symptoms (The complete list + what's a normal level)
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- The complete list of high TSH symptoms including normal TSH levels and optimal vs normal thyroid lab tests.
Understanding if you have a high TSH is SO important because it will help you understand how well your thyroid is functioning.
TSH is produced by your pituitary gland in your brain and it tells your thyroid gland to produce more hormone.
A high TSH is associated with LOW thyroid hormone (which can be confusing but it's because of feedback loops in the brain).
The higher your TSH gets the more hypothyroid you will become and the more symptoms you will experience.
There is a difference between a NORMAL TSH and an OPTIMAL TSH.
Your doctor will try to say that a high TSH is defined as anything greater than 4.5 or 5.5.
But the optimal TSH level is anything less than 2.0 to 2.5 (depending on which study you look at). My recommendation is to keep your TSH less than 2.0 because MOST people will experience side effects as their TSH rises above 2.0.
The symptoms of a high TSH include:
Weight gain
Hair loss
Infertility
Fatigue
Muscle pain/chronic pain
Dry skin
Decreased heart rate
Decreased body temperature
Depression
Brain fog
Menstrual problems
Constipation
The higher your TSH gets the MORE symptomatic you will become. So a mildly elevated TSH is only associated with mild weight gain/fatigue but as your TSH gets higher and higher you will continue to gain weight and feel poorly.
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My TSH just came in at 8.524 from Jan. 2020 and was at 0.365 in June 2019. I have the constipation, am freezing all the time, brain fog, weight gain, etc. Love your vid
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Just had my labs last week. TSH results were 8.470, FT4 0.8, total T3 116, Anti TPO-Ab
Dr. Westin Childs TSH at 1.9 but with almost all the symptoms of Hashimotos. TPO Antibodies high at 168. How should I interpret?
My friends Tsh level is very high25.5 compering with reference value e.i lie around 0.25-5.25.
He has always a complain on having pain in back neck portion
My tsh now100
Just tested my TSH. It was 5.97. No wonder I’ve been feeling exhausted, depressed, losing hair, dry skin. Going to watch all your other videos now…
my TSH is 15.23. I have had extreme fatigue and have to nap every afternoon. Also, brain fog - almost impossible to concentrate for work. I also put on ~ 20lbs yet workout out daily - strength and cardio (5 hours of cardio - Peloton a week). Your video was incredibly helpful and will help me when I speak to my doctor.
My sister's tests from 10 days ago indicate her TSH is 12.00, and up until now I haven't seen anyone w/a number higher than hers. Oh, and her t3 total and t4 total were both within normal range. I see you posted 11 months ago and curious how are things going? What have you done so far?
@@klee4617 Hi, how are you doing now? My TSH is 11 and doing another blood test after waiting 2 week. Will have results in able a week. Thanks Gary 032223
17.4 with my first test. I've struggled for years to lose weight. I ended up retiring from the military because I got tired of starving myself to lose weight. My heart rate was always low around 50 bpm. Body temperature is always low.
@@MrDunnyglenn j
Wow that must be rough. My TSH is 8.4 & I have a hard time counting to 30 my fog is so bad. Low t3 levels but I thought I was losing my mind! The rate at which my memory went was terrifying.
A senior citizen, my TSH is 5.7. Just received the not-so-good results. I've never had this problem before, plus I walk about a mile a day. Thank you for your valuable information, doctor.
A 70+ yo friend who's s/p thyroidectomy years ago. She's having IBS symptoms, knows she's lactose intolerant with the sporadic diarrhea becoming increasingly more problematic. Any suggestions?
I am a female, 45 years old.
My levels are as follows:
Free T4: 0.7
TSH: 27.33
Also a side note: my iron binding capacity is high. I am starting levothyroxine 0.075mg; I am honestly scared to start the medication…
Symptoms:
Joint pain
Muscle spasms
Severe fatigue
Brain fog
Severe dry skin
Crying spells
Dizziness
My hair is thick; but I have been shedding a lot of hair .
Heart palpitations
Heart rate in the 50’s sometimes 40’s .
I wish all of you luck 🍀
Hello mine was just 9.45. I have inflammatory breast cancer. They are sending me to an endocrinologist. Praying I don't have a pituitary tumor. Thank you for your video...it really helped me understand more clearly!!😊
How did your diagnosis come out? How are you doing, now? Did your TSH normalize on its own?
I just saw my tsh result from November and it is 7.68. My endocrinologist didn't tell me it was this high at my Dec check in appt, but he did up my thyroid medication to 112mcg. I have had the hashimotos diagnosis for around 7 years now. Thank you so much for explaining that! Very thorough video
Thu should only give u meds if it's over 10.
Excellent class and thanks. My TSH is 10.5 and my T4, Free is 0.9. I am on 112 mcg Synthroid twice per day (224 mcg total). It was recently increased from 200mcg by my endocrinilogist. Usually my primary care doctor has prescribed either 175 mcg to 200 mcg according to my blood work results. I had RAI performed in 2007 for hyerthyroidism (later diagnosed as Graves Disease at Cleveland Clinic). I definitely have been experiencing hypothyroidic symptoms with major weight gain, dry flaky skin, some hair loss, severe fatigue, severe muscle weakness, severe bloat, poor memory and concentration and severe chronic pain along with nueropathy in my feet. I am nearly housebound and must use two canes or a rollator or a mobility scooter. I have suffered three heart attacks from 5/2020 to 5/2021 and continue to suffer severe hypertension despite five BP meds being prescribed. I will do whatever is needed to feel and get better and especially to no longer suffer morbid obesity complications.
Hello Dr Childs. I've just discovered your channel and want to thank you for creating such helpful videos. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in December last year and my TSH was 37.62 mU/L. I'm in the UK and the lab gave the normal ranges as 0.35 - 5.5. I was prescribed 75 mcg of Levothyroxine and my follow up blood test in January showed a TSH of 4.09mU/L. This is within range but I am still symptomatic. My main problems are tearfulness, anxiety, a shaking sensation in my body and legs and very cold hands and toes. I don't have a goitre but my throat is often sore. I am seeing my doctor soon to discuss my treatment. Thanks again for all the work you do.
No problem :)
@@drwestinchilds Hello Dr! … I was on Levothyroxine for a year and my symptoms did not improved. I went to a new endocrinologist and she recommended to stop the medication. I went off the med for 10 straight months and I actually felt better whiteout the medication. I did bloodwork 7 months ago and my TSH was 2.1 , repeated bloodwork 2 weeks ago and my levels are TSH 5.1 / T4 1.18- Do I really need to take medication or can I just take natural supplements? I was prescribed 50mgc this time. I do have the most common symptoms but I really feel like I was worse when taking Levo (heart palpitations, anxiety, high blood pressure, shaking hands) I was taking 75mcg before.
My TSH recently tested 5.309 (my Mom has hypothyroidism, and I've had symptoms for YEARS). My doctor doesn't think much of it, she told me this happens... Even though there is a history of thyroid disease in my family, and I'm very clearly struggling with symptoms... She wants to wait eight weeks, and retest, see if they go down, stay the same, or increase at all, but doesn't think its an indication of a thyroid issue. The range given with my results says .0350 - 4.940, so she's told me, you're barely over, its nothing....😳 IT DOESN'T FEEL LIKE NOTHING.
Same problem, what happened next?
Just had labs done last week because I’ve been without medication for a few months.
TSH - 123.0
FT4 - 0.65
FT3 - 2.5
I told my endocrinologist that I didn’t feel Levothyroxine was the right choice for me because I always feel so crappy on it and can’t lose weight, plus I’ve noticed some vitiligo starting on certain parts of my body so I asked to switch to armour thyroid or NP thyroid and if that wasn’t an option, to at least add cytomel in with my Levothyroxine and was told today that she wants me to stay on my Levothyroxine and we will reassess it in 2 months 😭 I’ve been on levo for 12 years now, I feel that’s long enough to realize it’s not working for me.
0.9 On T3 and T4. Learned about T3 from you. Changed my life.
4.401.. this was the best explanation of TSH I have found. Thanks
Hi. Just stumbled across your video! My TSH has increased. I’ve had 4 levels drawn since 2016. 2016=1.67 2017=1.7 2018=1.78 and 2021=4.55 !! Lately I’ve had cognitive issues, difficulty losing weight despite exercising like a maniac while nearly starving myself, low energy, blurred vision, no appetite (no complaints there), and eye problems. I’ve been to ophthalmologist 5xs over past year ..had pvd and ocular surface disease. Yikes.
Thanks for the info!! It really helped. Unfortunately, by the time I got to the dr my TSH was 150+ and after being on synthroid for 3 &1/2 weeks its currently at 87.5. (been in the er a few times after symptoms from this). Diagnosed w/ hashimotos and low iron anemia but still trying to figure out other numerous symptoms which still might be related to these #'s. Wish me luck. Trying not to die here.
My latest lab done late july 2021: my tsh was 15.1. I have some of those syptoms you listed, weight gain eventhough i changed my diet to no sugar or processed foods. im stuck at 257 since my hysterectomy in may 2021 @ 55yrs. Fatigue and hair loss too but i dont feel cold besides a little in my feet sometimes when i go to bed. 3 days ago i finally started armour and hoping to feel more energetic soon. Thanks again Dr Childs
how are you doing on the armor?
Hi Dr. Thanks for your class. It was informative. My TSH is 8.673. I know it is too high. What can I do to reduce it. Whether food habit can help to control?
My TSH is 5.97
I need help
Please reach me as i am not being able to reach you..
Regards
Did your TSH resolve on its own? And become normal again with time? If so, how long did it take? Did you take supplements or anything to help?
Your video is very well done and informative. Thank you, Dr. Childs. You answered my questions completely. My TSH is 2.88 now, but it was 7.92 the day I had emergency surgery for a pacemaker.
Got my blood results today.. my tsh is 7.4...
3 times the recommended value. I have fatigue, depression, Brain fog, trouble sleeping, hair loss... and the list goes on. Hope to have it fixed soon to have a normal life again.
Did you find a solution? Mine is weight.
I managed to fix fatigue and insomnia
Brain fog I took b12 and b complex
@@DarkAngel-cj6sx fruit and vegetable rich diet, occasional iodine,d3,b12. some juices here and there and no processed food. not too much fat intake (15-25%max) no oils, very seldom cheat meals, clean drinking water, lots of fresh veggies and all that, just to get barely by. : )
I am doing alot better, yes but on the other hand, no, still fatigued but somewhat more clear headed now. depression is gone, I feel low energy though. trying my best but I seem to be doomed, lets go with that.
Has been 3.4, 2.7 & 1.9 I have all the symptoms but doctor said it wasn’t thyroid problem and put me on hrt to try. I have since come off that but the biggest breakthrough fir me was discovering Thyroid glandular suppliments. Has given me my life back
My tsh was 12.5 in 2022 but now 0.007
I went to a holistic Dr for immune health and slowly coming off my meds. It can be done!
Nice! Can you tell me the name of the Dr? Please
@leonoratdaugaard4190 Dr. Rob DeBease. See if you can find him on RUclips. You may get info from there.
I just received my results back from my blood work. My TSH in Jan. was 1.06 and now it's at 23.53, Yes that's what it reads. This happened about 2 years ago to me too.
Thanks!
I had all the hypothyroidism symptoms in the book and my TSH came back at 6 last year so i got on t4 but I did another bloodwork and it was 2.5 2 times in a row so my doctor took me off of it. Well 6 months later I got tested again and it came back at 6 again and now I just started the t4 again. It seems going off your chart that even when she said it was low it was technically high all along! It explains everything!
Thanks for sharing!
@@drwestinchilds as a matter of fact it was 3.5 at the time she said "it was perfect". Now 4 months later in at 2.28 and feeling much better, still not perfect het
My THS is 60.79 just recently done in the States. only symptom is lack of sleep. Fall asleep fast but usually wake 3am and can't get back to sleep.
Hi Doc. Childs very wonderful video. Super thankful to hear all information about thyroid. Just got my TSh result 2.51 and T3 1.40 and T4 12.10 .. i would be more than happy to hear your advice. Thank you Doc Childs!
My TSH level is 181. My Dr. said not only had she never seen a level that high but has never even heard of levels that high
TSH of 4.66 told it was totally normal but have almost all of the symptoms and have gone back several times begging to get t3/T4 and antibodies tested. Finally paid to have them privately done and diagnosed hashimotos.
I had a tsh that was “ normal” and this new dr also ordered a TSH to T4 conversion which was sky high at 9.5, more than double the high norm. I’m gaining weight extremely rapidly even when intermittent fasting and exercising. feeling dizzy , brain fog to the extreme, trouble sleeping, adrenal issues, overall horrible including rheumatic flares and major joint pain. Shin extremely dry. Muscle tone bad. Heart beat slow and I was referred to cardiologist due to the symptoms . Just got these test results back. I don’t even think Dr. has reviewed them yet. I’ve literally gained like 15 pounds in a few months that I can’t get off and the scale keeps going up and it’s not really the way I’m eating at all and I am exercising. I’m scared! Currently taking a 88mcg of synthroid and this is a new dr I am seeing that ordered tests. I had another doctor for eight years who I thought was great, but I do not recall him ever ordering a TSH to T4 conversion test on me as they have always done the basic test. “Normal normal normal,” even though I didn’t feel good for years. I have hypothyroidism and hashimotos and also rheumatism which flares in my hands worse than ever… in Feb. I got really sick and my hands and wrists felt and still feel badly sprained . They attributed this to the rheumatoid arthritis, but I have heard the rheumatoid arthritis can really be a side effect of the Hashimotos and the thyroid being off. It’s been awhile since I’ve had bloodwork done on my thyroid and no extensive has ever been done to my knowledge. I also had an ultrasound on my thyroid recently, and there was a lot of inflammation there, and more nodules that the endocrinologist just said were normal. I don’t believe that any of this is normal. My voice is even affected as well as my breathing and I have a kind of round face. What do you think? Crazy, hah? I’m 55 and and am active person pushing against the grain trapped inside this body that is not in alignment somewhere, so I’m exhausted from fighting against it.
By the way, my regular TSH is in “normal” range, it’s the test that converts the TSH to T4 that is more than double the norm. I actually think it is 9.68
I am from India. My thyroid gland has been removed five years ago due to papillary thyroid cancer . I have had 30mci radio iodine ablation dose after around 6 months of surgery as before that my doctors were not convinced that I need the ablation therapy as the size of my cancerous nodule was just 4mm and confined within the thyroid capsule. I am on regular yearly follow up getting done that Tg, Anti Tg and Tsh ane T4 values. Just few days ago I got my TSH done and found it had risen to 10.9 for I had decreased my dose of thyroxine for around 2 months for I had severe headache not going away and for my T4 was then in the higher number. Presently I have lot of stomach issues, it is pain inside the ribs and all over around the tummy and abdomen
All my values including Tg, Anti Tg and USG neck are normal but this time my TSH is high as it is 10.9 and I feel that all my stomach issues are because of it. Doctor I have lot of itching in my skin all over my body and my skin is so dry as it looks from scratching it . Doctor it is relevant to mention that before I was always taking 125 mg of levothyroxine and my Tsh would always be around 0.4 to 1.0 but for around two months I had reduced the dose from 125 to 100 mg as for that headache reason as I was feeling hyperthyroid and which actualy helped in that headache.Now seeing my high Tsh level I have started taking 150 mg which I am planning to take for around two three weeks and then I will get it back to 125 mg so that I get my Tsh level back to around 1.0 as my doctors want it to be always around 1. So kindly guide doctor as to whether my stomach symptoms are because of my HIGH tsh or not?
With best regards.
Hi Dr. Westin Childs. I am glad you asked us to leave comments about TSH levels. I am confused with my results. TPO level: 8/19-38.1; 9/20-171.9; 12/20-133.9. TSH: 8/19-6.41; 9/20-12.25; 12/20- 14.46. Free F4- 0.7-0.8. During Covid-19 I skipped my vegan diet and the TPO level went out of control. I am skinny (120 lb), I feel fine, no symptoms yet. I do not take any medication. My doctor wants to put me on medication, but I am against it and want to heal naturally. In 9/20 went back to a vegan diet, TPO went down but I do not understand what happens with TSH. Please help to understand.
My TSH is 17.54 and I’m 3 months post op thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer. My PTH is 154.
Great info! Recent test..TSH 4.74, up from 4.17. T4 1.2 T3 3.1....T4,3 levels remain constant. 52 yo female. Menopause symptoms at 38. On Synthroid 50mg. recent increase to 75mg.
Dr. Childs, over this pandemic, I decided to try Keto and IF. So far I have lost 17lbs in 5 mos. I did this because my GP suspected I may be diabetic, T2. I had my blood work panel done, A1c is normal, but it was revealed my TSH is 11.0. Now, I have no apparent symptoms, no fatigue, no weight gain ( quite happy for my weight loss), little hair loss/falling ( I have very thick hair ). My cholesterol is elevated as a result. The doctor upped my Synthroid but I will not take it as I have had a terrible reaction twice to the medication when I was seeing an endocrinoligist, it was stopped. Now, my GP wants me to start a Statin for which I will not do it. Not with the numerous side effects associated with this medication. How can my numbers go down? I will say Keto/ IF have made me feel right as rain, both physically and mentally. Gone is that sluggish, burdened and tired individual. Clarity is much better and I feel brighter and perkier.
Thank you for the detailed information. I had a full thyroidectomy a few months ago and my first blood test 6 weeks after surgery my T-SHIRT levels are 9.24😞 yes I have gained weight and am experiencing most of these symptoms.
T-SHIRT levels? Haha
Thanks for the information you put out. I was diagnosed a couple of years ago and my TSH was 290 with a T4 of 4. I was 34 and had always been very fit and healthy. It took about 18 months for my numbers to get into range.
The symptoms I experienced were noticeably cold hands, bad health anxiety, visual disturbances and occasional palpitations; which prompted me to visit the Dr who organised the bloods which exposed the problem.
I’m currently taking 125mcg of levothyroxine and my TSH is 1.5. I don’t feel that much better since commencing treatment, crippling brain fog is my main symptom at the moment.
Thank you.
Complete understanding now… Thank you!!
My TSH is 13.851. My FT3 is 1.85. FT4: is 0.76. I do not sleep well, I have a lot of muscle pain but also have spinal stenosis and arthritis. I had 1/2 my thyroid removed a year and a half ago just after a bilateral mastectomy from Breast Cancer (surgery 2 years ago this month 12/2020. I am taking a compounded slow release T3T4. T3 15MCG / T4 80 MCG. My TSH scares me. I am not overweight, I lost a lot of weight through the past 2 years from Cancer surgeries. I am always tired and do not sleep well. Dr. Westin Childs help.
Last month my TSH was 201. Not kidding. This month 161. My first visit with endocrinologist is this week.
Yikes! That's quite high and indicates you need some additional thyroid medication :)
Great content. I love that you talk fast and get to the point. However the background is a little harsh. Kinda has a Darth Vader vibe. 😂
I had a thyroidectomy Nov 2019 and my TSH levels have gone from one end of the range to the other. My Levothyroxine dosage has been lowered twice. The most recent TSH done a couple of weeks ago showed 35.5 (not a typo). Dr has made yet another adjustment to meds. Out of the symptoms shown, I def have low heart rate (but thought it was because I’ve increased my workouts while at home), brain fog, menstrual issues (I’m 49 and drs keep telling me I’m “too young” for perimenopause 😫) and this fatigue is really debilitating (I am struggling to do my normal routine just around the house). I don’t have any weight gain, but my weight loss has been going downward (just slow and incremental, so not complaining). Dr wants my labs done again in 6 weeks.
I’ve tried looking at the section on your website for thyroidectomy, but for some reason, none of the links are opening on my iPad (I will try the website from my laptop).
What if your TSH is optimal (mine is 1.0) but you still have the majority of these symptoms? Fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, hair loss, cold all the time, infertility, and sore muscles. Weird right??
My TSH 3rd Gen is 5.67.
I’m an almost 27 y/o Male 6’2”
I’ve experienced a lot of weight gain, going from 215 to 280-290. I play a lot of sports, basketball for 5+ hours 4x a week and go on ocassional 2x a week 10 mile bike rides and have an extremely heavy duty labor job.
There was a point where I was counting calories on a cut but still gaining weight.
I’ve been experiencing a lot of brain fog, fatigue(falling asleep when sitting down for a few minutes) my heart rate is about 50, depression, I’ve been getting cold faster(I used to have a high tolerance).
I’ve been taking 7 shots of espresso a day just to get started and often take more caffeine to keep my energy up, even on that I keep falling asleep when I sit down for a minute.
I don’t have the other symptoms though.
Hi Dr. Childs. My TSH was last measured as 32 and my TPO was around 320. At first my TSH was very low and now it is high. I have found in reading comments here and there to thyroid videos that taking ashwagandha can cause hyperthyroidism in some people and it was in a herbal blood pressure supplement. When I stopped that, the TSH went high. I am also post Covid and have read that can cause thyroid problems. Added to that Calcium Channel blockers. I suspect one or more these as causal and may never know. I have stopped all of these and am on a beta blocker for pulse rate and blood pressure with the TSH being high now.
I have been having multiple issues since July. I have been into the ER 15 times since July thinking I’m dying. My symptoms include,
High heart rate
Fatigue
Major hair loss
Dry skin/horrible acne breakouts
Shakiness
Dry mouth
Insomnia
Dizziness
20 pound weight gain
Along with 2 miscarriages
With all of this I have developed anxiety and depression with a few major panic attacks.
When I initially started having some of these symptoms my THS was 1.7 I was just tested again yesterday for the first time and I’m now at 3.5.
I have had multiple X-rays (normal) a Ct of my chest (normal) a 48 hour heart monitor (normal) chest mri (normal) probably about 13 normal EKG’s many many labs that come back normal for the most part aside for a low potassium every now and then. I’m a 27 year old healthy female. I’ve never had any health issues until July.
My goodness.! almost like me, in March.
Abnormal EKG, critically low potassuim, Major hair loss, weight gain, very high heart palpitations, muscle cramps...due to low Potassium. etc.
my TSH level was 3.0 which they said was normal but, (i have to work on that)
Had Stress-test done, CT scan, X-ray, Chest MRI, waow.
immediately ordered Ketochow minerals for Potassium level, I feel so much better now.
please level up your Electrolytes...very very vital for muscles and heart contractions.
Good luck.!!
Mine tested a month ago was 14.9. I switched to Armour and my doctor is working on getting me right.
how are you doing on the armor?
Hi, I agreed with you and your range levels! I was 2.32 in June of 2020 and I felt great! Now in October I just got tested again because didn’t feel good and had almost all symptoms you mentioned in the video. In October, My blood work showed 2.89, still in range by many doctors, however I feel huge uncomfortable difference from 2.32 to 2.89!
have you done anything to lower it down? I have 2,77 and started having a hard time loosing 10lbs of weight despite consistent training, cardio and diet. I never had such issue before, weight always easily dropped once I decreased food by 300 Calories and added more cardio, but I think if I visit a doctor they will say my levels are perfectly fine and that I'm lying about my diet which is not the case.
@@blackmamba5593hey there. What did you do to fix yours? I’m so depressed rn.
High THS 19 and very high antibodies...no symptoms...so I took levo..and DEVELOPED symptoms..I got off ...back to normal..a bit chubby from pizza and beer but not swollen from levo..61 and no meds..moderate excercise..no sugar
Yeah, in those situations levothyroxine can precipitate hypothyroid symptoms.
@@drwestinchilds well it's a weird thing..my mom and sister took the meds and had nothing but problems after..I'm hoping my body knows the right answer :) so far so good
@@drwestinchilds channels like yours has helped me eliminate foods...I think mostly cutting back on soy, gluten, and peanut butter has helped aches...I also now take a bit of selenium..love the info!!!
Wow, this is thorough info. Had to watch this (and others) several times to get a better understanding.
I'm researching this info on behalf of my mother. She was bummed out over a week ago when she received her physical exam back. She turned 63 in June and had HypoT...for years. Has been taking Levothyroxine for a long time.
Her TSH is 4.690 u/UmL & T4, Free (direct) 1.10ng/dL
These numbers are conflicting with other sites/videos I watched where it states these TSH readings are still within range Other sites states it's out of range/too high.
So now her primary doctor raised her medication to a higher dose for the next 6+ weeks.
What do you reckon?
FYI - She doesn't suffer any of the symptoms mentioned in this vid or other sites.
I'm a personal trainer myself, thus I have her on a well balanced diet, of all food groups. She engages in strength training and cardio exercises several times a week. Compared to 2+ years ago, she feels fine and performs great. .
Weird test results is all. .
Check out this article for more information on the discrepant between reference ranges: www.restartmed.com/normal-thyroid-levels/
Hi, thanks very informative . My levels aré standard. 4,4. . Feel fatigued at times. I wanted to ask if increasing exercise could reactivate the gland. (tiroides) . Im still Fit.
My TSH was over 47.9 when I was tested, and T4 under 0.25. I’m 25 and very curious as to why or how this progressed to overt hypothyroidism so quickly. Do you have any advice or information?
Heads up have your doctor set up a sleep apnea test for you. I have obstructive sleep apnea and found out that it screws up your endocrine system and nerological system as well 👌
I’m in 2nd trimester of my 3rd pregnancy with TSH of 4, I was drinking coffee this last month, assuming it’s what’s elevated the TSH, I really don’t want to take no synthroid meds as they caused horrible weight gain in my prior pregnancy
Will look into holistic ways to deal with this, going back to Dr Bergs channel ❤
Really nice teaching.
Thank you.
My THS is 6.31 am 41 yrs I weigh 64kg.
I have muscles ache,fatigued
And am on 50mcg levothryroxine.
Should I increase to 75?
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My TSH was 180. I did all known naturopathic methods, Chinese medicine …….and still can’t restart my thyroid after chronic stress and serious overtraining. Now I am taking Levothyroxine 75 and feeling better. Hope I would not have to take it for the rest of my live and after few month I would quit Levo and try to restart my thyroid again.
Thank you for the great video! Very clear and concise!! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Hello Dr. Westin. I am so glad I found this channel. I downloaded the .thyroid lab tests: optimal vs normal . There is a difference between the optimal range that is marked on that download sheet and the one you explain here. On the download page the optimal range for the TSH is marked 0.5-1.0 ulU/ml. But on your explanation on this video, the optimal range is marked as 0.5-2.5 ulU/m. Is this a printing mistake? My TSH is at a 2.0 and I have most symptoms that you mention for low TSH.
Mine is 2.24! My t4 free was 0.2 and my t3 total was 57! I am on 150mg of levothyroxine but continue to experience symptoms of hypothyroidism! I received radioactive iodine cocktail when I was 17 and destroyed most of my thyroid! I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease! My thyroid numbers are always all over the place!
I need input on my level that was given to me today of a 10.6 TSH.
The drs wants to put me on a thyroid harmone but, I want to try a natural alternative before I'm put on prescription medication because I've heard a d read that being put on thyroid harmone medication right away can interfere with the thyroid & cause it to shut completely down all because of maybe a temporary cause of low production of tsh, t3 & t4.
What can I do from a natural perspective that truly works to get my tsh levels down quickly?
Also, can medications such as eliquis or a statin drug cause my tsh levels to become high.
I ask this because at my last dr check up around 6 months ago the Dr didn't say anything about my tsh level being high.
So, my question is what is the cause and I had a stroke back in August of 2022 and it's right at a year and from the stroke was put on Eliquis, and a generic form of lipitor and now the Dr says that in doing my blood work that she see's that my tsh level is at 10.6.
What can come with such a high level of tsh and what could you advise or recommend for me to start doing to get my levels down as quickly as possible.
And last but not least I have and have had for decades a lot of the systems you mention for hypothyroidism.
So, PLEASE help me so that if I can avoid having to take prescription meds for this then I will do whatever is necessary to get my levels down as quickly as possible.
Please advise as soon as possible.
Hope to get a response very soon.
My last TSH was 12.46. My last test was 14.68. The doctor did discuss this at all in my last follow up visit.
My TSH is 7.5 is this why I can’t sleep ?? I have severe chronic fatigue and brain fog, I’m not depressed tho, I’m just too tired no matter the amount of sleep I get I feel not well😢I have terrible dark circles under my eyes, I look and feel sick. What medication will lower this?
I just had my TSH tested this morning. It went from 4.54 in 2023 to 6.31 today. I also had an ultrasound of my thyroid and I’m waiting for it to be read. I have the symptoms of hypothyroidism except I’m not experiencing hair loss and I’m usually hot all the time except for my hands and feet.
Hello Doctor, thank you very much for your help! 🙏🏻 My TSH is 3.75 and i feel it too: brain fog, fatigue, dizziness almost every day, but the problem is that I finally started taking L-thyroxine 50 mcg in the morning on an empty stomach of course, and after a week all my symptoms were disappeared, but I got a lot of stomach acid and stomach irritations, and unfortunately I had to stop taking L-thyroxine, now all my symptoms are back (( I don't know what to do because where I live here they only have L-thyroxine tablet form which my stomach can't tolerate! I do have a very weak stomach! I wouldn't know what to do! Thank you again!
My mother had the same issues, get your dr to prescribe armor, its a natural thyroid med takin from pigs. Its not the cheapest $160 for a few months worth. But it changed her life for the better.
@@DO_SLOTS Thanks a lot, but we don't have Armor thyroid here, only t4 is available unfortunately!
As of January 2, 2020 my TSH is 4.660 and my T4 is 0.95, before that on April 20, 2019 my TSH level was 3.870! Haven’t heard back from my doctors with the most recent results.
I have severe fatigue, devastating hair loss, and debilitating brain fog. I asked my doctor to check my thyroid levels and she said my TSH levels came out "normal." We're going to check T3 and T4 levels. Since the TSH levels are normal, if the antibody levels come out out-of-whack, she said they wouldn't do any treatment. What should I look out for and press my doctor for in regards to making sure a potential thyroid problem doesn't go under the radar?
Just got lab work done and results are in. Last month i wast at 6.1 and this month it went up to 9.8 with normal t4 and t3 levels.
Thankyou so much for this video it answers so many of my questions ☺ my ths is 6.38
No problem!
My TSH came at 3.12 during one test and 4.8 in a recent test. I've had hypothyroidism symptoms throughout!
Just got my test results and my TSH is 36.10 my doctor is having me come in on Monday. I'm 26 years old.
Holy fuck ur thyroid is fucked. Get some t4 and t3 and solve it asap!
How are you today
Hi doctor, My TSH is 20.6 but i don't have any of the symptoms you list. Should i be concerned ?
I’m 53, whole food plant based eater (no plant based processed foods) just discovered my cholesterol is high 6.2, LDL 3.6, HDL 2.1, non-HDL 4.1 and total cholesterol /HDL ratio is optimal 2.9🤔 Liver tests all good, CRP optimal at 0.368. I had a fairly good range of markers tested, all good except THS 6.65 & FT4 17.8. I am optimal weight, do a lot of sports and have no ill-health - apart from my high cholesterol reading, I have no other symptoms. I believe the thyroid could be influencing the cholesterol?🤷🏼♀️ Currently trying to investigate what is going on.
Perfect explanation, thanks
But what if a patient has high TSH levels, but normal T3 and T4, and even free T4?
In that case, the patient has low heart rate and weight gain, the other symptoms are not shown. Can the diagnostic be sub clinical hypothyroidism?
And should be medicated or not?
It is very rare for Drs in the U.S. to allow patients to go untreated until they become clinically hypo with Low T4 or Low T3. So Yes, if you have a High TSH and Normal T4&T3 you should be medicated with thyroid hormone replacement medication, [unless the cause is pituitary (rare) and not common thyroid disease]. A TSH above 10 is known to be a risk factor for heart disease. That low blood pressure of yours may benefit from thyroid medication. According to a population study I read, 70% of adults without thyroid disease have a TSH level under 2.5. That means that only 30% of the adult population has a TSH over 2.5 without thyroid disease. You can imagine that if you are medicated to a TSH of 3 or 4, you may still feel hypo symptoms. Most people may feel their best with a TSH under 2.5. Study: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2729186/
@@carolinewhite5822 thanks for your answer.
It was some kind of homework, but I asked to two different profesors, one have said that there is not medication issues, he said that is normal, but the man also has the symptoms as low heart rate, body weight gain, almost 24 pound in a year, has lost the energy. But the teacher has said that is not TSH problem.
The other one has said that medication is needed for at least a month, the medication was about 25 micrograms but one day of medication is followed by one day without the medication, but the results of the laboratory were the same. So they decided to test one month without medication again to test.
But for me is not a good choice.
I just got tested after experiencing several of the symptoms you noted. It was 27.6
I had what appeared to be a panic attach recently, but it felt so close to a heart attack (sweating, rapid heart rate, pain in chest and arm, sense of dread, etc) that I went to the ER. For about a week leading up to that, I was experiencing serious fatigue, but also instances of tachycardia and feeling flush.
At the hospital, EKG, X-rays and examination ruled out a cardiac event, and the only abnormality in my blood work was TSH of 5.43. Other than the fatigue, I have no other symptoms of Hypothyroidism. I’ve actually been losing weight (slowly and purposefully), I tend to be more sensitive to heat than cold, and then there is the occasional rapid heart rate. I went to a lab to get a full thyroid function test, and I hope to get the results back in the next day or so. Just a bit puzzled by the contrary symptoms (IF thyroid is the issue at all).
Hi there ,i have also experience the same thing 2× Always end up at the hospital because I also feel having a heart attack .They tell me everything is normal but I'm constantly getting heart palpitations now. How are you feeling now? Any diagnosis
@@msbonita562 The results of the subsequent thyroid test were within the healthy range (1.7) and so were all the other factors, so I'm guessing the anxiety caused it to spike on the night I went to the ER.
Since this experience, I made some changes in lifestyle and habits - evening routine including shutting down devices an hour before bed, low lighting, then reading, journaling, and generally not being inundated by electronic screens at all. I get 7 to 7.5 hours of sleep, then get up and meditate, read with a cup of coffee (usually out on my balcony, weather permitting), and continue avoid screens and social media and email, etc., for at least an hour after waking.
In the last several months of doing this, my stress levels and anxiety have been reduced drastically. I'm also much more focused and productive - and generally more at ease with life.
Mine is 6.27, and the Dr says that it is not required to take medicine if it is below 10
My tsh was >150 in December when I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Now it is 53. Working on bringing it down. Changed my diet and I'm taking supplements, Doc has me on 100 mcg Levothyroxine. She refuses to check T3. She said if I want that checked I would have to go to the Endocrinologist.
Unfortunately, an endocrinologist isn't likely to check it either.
My TSH was 1.32 in 2018 and now it is 4.55. I am 30 years old and also have SIBO and low stomach acid.
You might want to have a look into CIRS - could be the root cause of your symptoms. Best wishes!
I've just got my labs back and my TSH is 16!! Free t4 is normal (1.0). I do not have experienced weight gain, but I do have cold hands and feet, hair loss and brain fog (big time!) I do wonder though why is my TSH is SO HIGH while my T4 is normal? I wonder if it's a pituitary problem.. overproduction of TSH or something?
Tsh was 1.8 in December, had a covid infection in Jan and now tsh is 187! T3 has gone from unseractive to 0.9! Been put on small dose of synthroid which will be gradually need to be increased. Appreciate your input
My endocrinologist just told me today that my TSH and t4 are elevated. I am now having a Ct-scan on my brain.
Hi,can I know why did you needed a CT scan. I just found out my tsh is elevated aswell..
@@msbonita562 because I have lots of headaches.
@@deborahwoodin839 I'm sorry to know that .. I also have the same problem ..Are you okay ?
my TSH is 0.54 and still have lots of those symptoms ... can be hard somettimes to understand my body! but thanks for those videos:-)
My TSH was 110 when i was first diagnosed 18 years ago. Dr. couldn't believe i was still functioning. I fell asleep on a red light while driving luckily it was still red when I forced open my eyes. Felt like I had slept a whole 8 hrs. It freaked me out. Been on meds since hoping to find a better alternative.
hello doctor, thank you for your precious information, what is interesting is that no doctor is referring to very high TSH like above 20. in my case I have been strugling with this high TSH level and have been on thyroid medication. the problem is that i'm not feeling these symptoms you mentioned except few of them like hair thinning (which is inheritted in my family), low heart rate, and daytime sleepiness. I wander what might be the possible cause?
Mine is 8.18 and I have all the symptoms . I thought I had a hyper thyroidism and the number is high. Thank you so much for explaining this to me, I was wondering why I was gaining weight when I don’t even eat junk. I am also very under nourished and my body is not absorbing nutrients and fat. Thank you thank you
great viedo I'm just learning my TSH is 7.90 The reason i'm so concerened is my sister and mom had thyoidism .I'm 67 gained 8 lbs over a coupleyears and very athletic. My feet burn all the time Is this a system?
My TSH on 10/10 was 34.5! For context, I was told I have Post Viral Thyroiditis in September. This all came on very suddenly at the beginning of August. No history of thyroid issues and generally very healthy up until this point. I woke up with a sore throat one day, and it went away a few days later but I could feel a lump on the right side of my throat. I saw a doctor a week later, when it seemed to be getting bigger (it wasn’t painful), and she diagnosed the inflamed thyroid - sent me for an ultra sound. The ultra sound suggested FNA and assumed it was cancerous. When I saw the Endo, he looked at my bloodwork (on 8/14 my TSH was .181 with T4 of 2.02) and sent for nuclear medicine scan. Had that a few weeks later and my body did not absorb the radioactive iodine. He concluded that it was Post Viral Thyroiditis and said to monitor blood, if I turn hypo my primary can treat me. On 9/17 I had more labs pulled - TSH then was .008 with T4 of 2.67. As you can imagine, I presented very hyperthyroid for the first 2 months, although my hyper symptoms only lasted about 4 weeks. I have felt every symptom of hypo since the test in September and now, more recently, the insanely high TSH. My doc put me on Levothyroxine (50) and my weight has continued to go up everyday. The left has helped energy levels but I am still very depressed, have brain fog, constipated, low heart rate (in the 50’s), hair loss, memory loss, complete malaise. My primary care is not a specialist and I’m concerned I’m not taking enough Levo. Are you familiar with Post Viral Thyroiditis? Any recommendations of what to do from here? Thank you so much for being a resource for all of us. I appreciate your videos and the podcast!
Yes, it's also known as subacute thyroiditis and you can read more here: www.restartmed.com/subacute-thyroiditis/
TSH 8.1 [was 1.8 - 2.5 for this last hear of HTX in the hyper phase] TPOab were 644, now 71 - did an anti-inflammatory diet, no sugar, selenium, inositol, black seed oil, etc. Now out of hyper phase of HTX, Symptoms: some sensitivity to cold, lowish heart rate [dips in to the 50s at rest but varies up to 73] and lowish body temp [97.5-8.] I have none of the other symptoms, above and generally quite good energy levels. I am physically fit and active with good digestion.
My tsh was 6.19. My anti tpo was 514.19. My t3 and t4 normal. My ultra sound was positive for Hashimotos. My doctor said he won’t treat me until my tsh is a 7.
What ended up happening? My TSH is 5.9 & if it doesn’t go down by the next time I’m tested I’ll most likely go on an RX. I get tired really easily!
My TSH .went from 5 to 6.5. I’ve had no symptoms for a year and now I feel generally awful. I have an appt tomorrow with my endocrinologist. 🙏🙏🙏
Free t3 2.89 and free t4 0.92 and tsh 0.46 (58 yr. female) fasting; drawn at 3:30 pm.
My TSH is 21.8, the other tests are in the normal range. My doctor keeps reducing my thyroid medication. Am now at 112. Diagnosed with hypothyroidism at 21, now 64, using synthetic thyroid for years, but levels all over the place.
I have a TSH of 4.5 and I only have half of my thyroid. I was just now told that I will need a low dose of thyroid medicine.
My TSH was 20.65 in 2021 and now 20.79. My T$ is 5.5yet I have none of the symptoms on your list. I am 81 years old. T4 is 5.5. What should I be concerned about and what cures are available?
Hello in last video you mentioned that optimal TSH is 5. So what does TSH between 1.0 - 2.5 mean? That hypothyroidism is developing? Last year and this year I took they were 2,36 and 1,61
Hi ! Have followed you and am interested in all you have to say, I feel I have hypothyroidism, but blood values, standard, are T.S H 1.73 mU/L. Serum free T4 14.6pmol/L. These were done in Feb 2022. My symptoms are peripheral neuropathy, kidney disease, and recently my eyes are causing difficulties. Along with bad muscle pain. It seems my T.S.H levels are good but this was last year. I want a full blood panel done, but only had the above was done.I have insisted on seeing an Endocrinologist which I will be seeing May 3rd of this year. I will insist on a complete panel done from the Pituitary to all other levels.
Hello Doc. When I tested my TSH on 5th Feb, it read 42. I was on Biotin suppliment when I did this test so I decided to stop it and retest 8 days later. On 12 Feb, my T3 read 1.49, T4 read 6.3 and my TSH was 16.34. what does this mean. Also, how did my TSH level drop from 42 to 16.3 in a span of 8 days? Should I be starting medications? Please advise.
9.03 TSH. Exhausted. Hard to tell muscle weakness because i can trap bar shrug 3 times my body weight. Gaining extra muscle mass and my horrible tasting green drink has probably lessened the symptoms. I haven't gained any fat around my stomach due to insanity workouts. My barbell deadlift is about 2 times body weight. Weight training has saved my mental health and physical health.
My TSH has been in the 30’s for the last year, the doctor just keeps changing my meds. My latest labs came back with TSH at 91.3 and TPO at 229.
My throat hurts, I vomit most days, migraines, forgetfulness that’s effecting my work and deep exhaustion. Oh and my hair is falling out.
I just sent an email to my doctor begging for a referral to an Endocrinologist. I like my Dr but I cant keep waiting for her to figure out the perfect dose. I feel awful all the time and needs answers
My TSH is 5 . Normal free t3,high rt3.can high TSH come from iron deficency? I know i have low iron,low zink. I wish i could work with a doctor like you.great teacher!!
Potentially, it depends on the situation.
I'm high TSH low t3 normal t4. For over a year I have been suffering so bad. Just got test results today. Thanks for the tremendous video & your time. Over the past month I have has days I felt like I was going to collapse? Only thing is I am losing weight or can't gain? Greatly appreciate
My TSH is 4.59 and the Anti TPO is greater than 1000 IU/ml.I'm right now consuming Tyroxine sodium tablets 50 mcg. Kindly advise me what supplements to consume other than the above said & also let me know whether I have Hashimoto as my anti TPO is greater than 1000 IU/ml.I paused consuming my thyroid pills for 7 days & have taken the test today.
I’m a healthy, active and energetic 69yo male. Pretty good lifestyle, decent diet ...
my T-3 and T-4 numbers are “normal”, mid-range, but TSH is high and climbing. 🤷♂️ most recent labs showed it at 6.72, up from 5.9.
What gives??