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My TSH was a little low last test… Doc says “What do you expect at your age?” (I don’t expect to be always freezing and have skin drier than Bob Newhart.)
I don’t want to take anything that requires a TUE, so I’m wondering if there is such a thing as REAL thyroid support supplements? I don’t eat much meat, fwiw…
-Robert
you mean your TSH was a little high? ie underactive thyroid if so, you don’t need a TUE for levythroid
How high was it, over 4?
He said I was hypo thyroidal by a few points. He thinks its not worrisome, but I’m dressed like an Eskimo when my wife is sweating. I wore a knit cap to run indoors two daysago. I didn’t get a copy of the lab work and didn’t give it too much thought until my wife asked if its related to my anemia which is currently ok but serum ferretin has always been a problem for me.
Ill ask tomorrow. My brothers and father had serious thyroid problems but I have always been normal range on my tests…
As far as I know most thyroid medications do not require a TUE.
I suggest trying Armour Thyroid if you try anything.
Armour is made from Porcine thyroid.
It works well for me.
Is that otc?
RX but no TUE needed. I have been taking it for years.
Lifting weights?
Im a big believer in lifting and have done it for 64 years. Good point…
I would highly suggest that every time you get a blood test, that you get a copy of the results for your files. You would be amazed at the things that get missed, and some things that are no big deal that are made into one…
I have many years of records but probably stopped collecting them 5 years ago. Id be more assiduous if they were digital and could access them when I had time. But, point taken…
Im a big believer in lifting and have done it for 64 years. Good point…
So you’re about 80? Good for you that you’re still competing.
I’ve been taking levothyroxine for about 7-8 years and you had me curious, so I looked it up on the banned list and it is not prohibited.
From what I understand there is quite a range as to what is acceptable for TSH levels. Please make sure you find a doctor that understands you and your symptoms. My first doctor kind of blew me off since my levels were still “normal” even though I was still having symptoms. Having to dress like an Eskimo while your wife is sweating does not sound normal to me. It may be worth getting a referral to an endocrinologist.
I haven’t found a “natural” remedy other than avoiding soy, which some studies suggest inhibits thyroid function and med absorption. I think soy milk and tofu are gross anyway, but soy lethicin is found in darn near everything, so you really have to read labels. The jury’s out on things like kelp supplements. Goitrogens and cruciferous veggies (broccoli, kale) and nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes) may affect you but honestly I’m reluctant to give up any kind of vegetable. (Kale was in the news a while ago for being bad for your thyroid, but I remember the article concluded that if you eat a lot of kale, just adjust your meds slightly to compensate.) My TSH levels plummeted when I first went paleo, but they had stabilized by the time of my next blood draw, so it’s really hard to tell if that makes a difference or not.
If you’re looking for some natural ideas, I’d recommend going to see a Naturopath. I’ve got the opposite problem as you, autoimmune hyperthyroid (Grave’s Disease). My endocrinologist is very cut and dry with his treatment of the symptoms, but not really the underlying problem. My Naturopath on the other hand, seems more focused on treating the cause, runs a lot more blood tests than my other docs, and has made some recommendations for foods to eat/not eat, and supplements I should consider. None of her recommendations have been too crazy, just gave me a good plan of attack.
I have hypo ---- take 175mcg levothyroxine.
But whats a TUE?
Therapeutic use exemption from WADA/USADA (TUE). Apparently, it isn’t necessary.
Lab test says I’m 5.2 on last test. I got an endocrine referral from his nurse today.
I’m not 80, but getting there!
Will update this thread when I find out something. I really don’t want to take any more meds…but I’m having a lot of trouble with my longer workouts and being cold. (I’m sitting at the computer with my thermostat on 72. I have on a knit cap and a jacket. Sheezh…)
-Robert
and 17 years ago, I slept in an 80 deg house in the summer with a blanket and comforter as I was still cold, and rode outside when it was 99 and felt like it was 72.
Sheezh… so you are now taking thyroid meds? Are u racing?
since 1997 on meds(levythroid) up and down in level, racing since1992 in varying degrees runs in my family too
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