Dear Dr. Ruscio, I've been wondering how often in your practice do you see patients with normal levels of TSH/Free T4 and decreased levels of Free T3? Is it once in a blue moon or not at all unusual?
My Endocrinologist diagnosed me with Hypothyroidism and wants to put me on thyroid hormone because TSH is suppressed 0.01 and normal levels of T3 and T4. Also, normal Antibodies test and I don’t have any negative symptoms. I’m a postmen women. I will be happy to have your opinion, please.
Hi there! Unfortunately, I can’t give specific medical advice over social media, so it’s hard to comment, especially without knowing the full picture. Do you mean that your TSH is high, signaling hypothyroidism? If your labs indicate that and your endo advises, it might not be a bad idea to try the synthroid and see if it helps. But some do better on a t3/t4 mix or porcine-derived thyroid hormone replacement
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Dear Dr. Ruscio, I've been wondering how often in your practice do you see patients with normal levels of TSH/Free T4 and decreased levels of Free T3? Is it once in a blue moon or not at all unusual?
My Endocrinologist diagnosed me with Hypothyroidism and wants to put me on thyroid hormone because TSH is suppressed 0.01 and normal levels of T3 and T4. Also, normal Antibodies test and I don’t have any negative symptoms. I’m a postmen women. I will be happy to have your opinion, please.
I wish up loaders of a video respects commenters to at least answer
Hi there! Unfortunately, I can’t give specific medical advice over social media, so it’s hard to comment, especially without knowing the full picture. Do you mean that your TSH is high, signaling hypothyroidism? If your labs indicate that and your endo advises, it might not be a bad idea to try the synthroid and see if it helps. But some do better on a t3/t4 mix or porcine-derived thyroid hormone replacement
Do you have a podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcast?
Hi there! Yep, you can find us on apple podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-ruscio-radio-dc-health-nutrition-and-functional/id983386815 and Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3YSzeHLx3DzaD96690ZpvT
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But it is not high if it's higher than 4???
Yes, that’s generally considered somewhat high for TSH, if that’s what you’re referring to