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
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