I am new to the site. I have browsed many of the archives. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in 2001 (off-the-chart peroxidase) based on a suggestion I made to my doctor as I had complained of fatigue and weight gain. I have been vegan for 10 years; workout daily (aerobic, weight training), and now yoga, tai chi, and kung fu. The last few months, I have felt better but still the weight is a concern. Here are my latest #s: please help me with interpretation... Total T3 1.3 (0.6-1.8 ng/ml) Free T3 3.2 (2.3-4.2 pg/ml) T4 8.2 (6.5-10.5 mcg/dl) Free T4 1.0 (0.8-1.8 ng/dl) TSH 6.852 (0.35-5.5 mciu/ml) Anti-Thyroglobulin AB <20 (<40 iu/ml) Antithyroid peroxidase 496 (<35 iu/ml) Reverse T3 (triiodothyronine) 202 (90-350 pg/ml) thyroid stimulating immunoglob 75 (0-129%) testosterone 750 (241-827 ng/dl) DHEA sulfate 198 (80-560 mcg/dl) Having read a response from Skipper suggesting that men in their 40s have DHEA 50th percentile of 250, my DHEA concerns me somewhat (I am 37). I am thinking cortisol check because of the DHEA level. My doctor is suggesting thyroid supplementation. I am researching. I currently take a supplement regimen of a multi-vitamin, B12, tyrosine, selenium, magnesium, zinc, chromium picolinate, CoQ-10, Green Tea extract, grape seed extract, ginger root, PABA, CLA, and EFAs. My diet consists of low-glycemic carbs, soy products, nuts (almonds, pecans, cashews), hemp seed, and legumes (especially lentils). Any ideas are appreciated _________________________________________________________________ Take advantage of our best MSN Dial-up offer of the year — six months @$9.95/month. Sign up now! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup _______________________________________________________________ Thyroid Welcome Message (Instructions) Always Available Anyone can obtain a fresh, new copy of the Thyroid Welcome message at any time (24/7) by sending an e-mail message saying only "get Thyroid Welcome" (remove quotes) to our sleepless robot at <[log in to unmask]>. Its free. _______________________________________________________________