Do Your Thyroid Levels Actually Require Medication?
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Күн бұрынWondering what the thyroid levels from your thyroid lab test mean? I’ll break down what the different thyroid hormones indicate and dispel some misconceptions about which levels actually require medication.
If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro to the thyroid
03:57 TSH
05:02 Free T4
05:59 Free T3
07:07 TPO (thyroid antibodies)
08:13 Hashimoto’s
10:00 TG (thyroglobulin)
12:58 Defining hypothyroidism
13:27 Defining hyperthyroidism
13:48 The grey area “Sluggish thyroid”
18:07 Treatments
20:20 Where symptoms can come from
24:25 Thyroid lab interpretation guide
Featured Studies
Physiology, Thyroid: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30137...
Serum TSH, T(4), and thyroid antibodies in the United States population (1988 to 1994): National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III): pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11836...
Serum thyrotrophin and circulating thyroglobulin and thyroid microsomal antibodies in a Finnish population: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/760358/
The prevalence of undiagnosed thyroid disorders in a previously iodine-deficient area: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14558...
Hypothyroidism Prevalence in the United States: A Retrospective Study Combining National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and Claims Data, 2009-2019: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36466...
Correlation between sonography and antibody activity in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24154...
Laboratory Testing in Thyroid Conditions - Pitfalls and Clinical Utility: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30215...
Hashimoto thyroiditis: an evidence-based guide to etiology, diagnosis and treatment: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35243...
Anti-Thyroperoxidase Antibody Levels greater-than 500 IU/ml Indicate a Moderately Increased Risk for Developing Hypothyroidism in Autoimmune Thyroiditis: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27607...
Hyperthyroidism: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32206...
Subclinical Hypothyroidism: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30725...
Transient high thyroid stimulating hormone and hypothyroidism incidence during follow up of subclinical hypothyroidism: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34879...
Association of Thyroid Hormone Therapy With Quality of Life and Thyroid-Related Symptoms in Patients With Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30285...
Treating hypothyroidism is not always easy: When to treat subclinical hypothyroidism, TSH goals in the elderly, and alternatives to levothyroxine monotherapy: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34766...
Symptoms Originally Attributed to Thyroid Dysfunction Were Instead Caused by Suboptimal Gastrointestinal Health: A Case Series and Literature Review: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35999...
The Relationship between Gastrointestinal Health, Micronutrient Concentrations, and Autoimmunity: A Focus on the Thyroid: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36079...
Combined treatment with Myo-inositol and selenium ensures euthyroidism in subclinical hypothyroidism patients with autoimmune thyroiditis: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24224...
Effects of vitamin D on thyroid autoimmunity markers in Hashimoto's thyroiditis: systematic review and meta-analysis: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34871...
Probiotics Ingestion Does Not Directly Affect Thyroid Hormonal Parameters in Hypothyroid Patients on Levothyroxine Treatment: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29184...
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@DrRuscioDC 4 ай бұрын
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@woenderer 4 ай бұрын
My functional doctor insisted that I take thyroid replacement because of a T4 conversion issue. I quit drinking alcohol and started feeling super hyper-thyroid. I was hot all the time, shaky, nervous, dropping weight, diarrhea. I quit taking it and felt better.
@grotemuis4889 2 ай бұрын
I need to watch this three more times, I am so confused. Taking notes.
@longestride7865 4 ай бұрын
Absolute best information, thank you for taking me to this video. ❤ Gained one more Subscriber.
@brennan353 4 ай бұрын
Up to date, clear, detailed, useable and precise information, as usual, and you have no idea how timely to boot 🙂. Thank you so much for providing all this information.
@DrRuscioDC 4 ай бұрын
Thx!
@diannebucad351 4 ай бұрын
I wish a lot of doctors on YT will talk more about hyperthyroidism too.
@ShellyBomb 4 ай бұрын
Me too ... 🫡
@sebastianliwinski222 3 ай бұрын
It's because it's less common..
@brandonyoung4910 3 ай бұрын
@@sebastianliwinski222MUCH less common haha
@carmella88 3 ай бұрын
Me too.
@gabrielle2dream559 2 ай бұрын
Incredible speaking voice! Pleasant to listen to and your descriptions and explanations are the best I've been able to understand! 1999 is when I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Im still tired, lost and confused. 2016 I had an RNY Gastric Bypass which throws a whole wrench into everything. Im gaining weight, extremely exhausted and extremely anemic
@wilmettacrawford2323 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I talked with my doctor about some of the things you discussed and I understand your details much better because doctors have a limited time to talk with you now compared to earlier days. Again thank you for the information.
@DrRuscioDC 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@LukeSchneiderEWI 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Doc !! Well explained !! You have a GIFT !! 👍
@christineolexa5116 4 ай бұрын
Excellent information. Thank you!
@DrRuscioDC 4 ай бұрын
My pleasure
@brennan353 4 ай бұрын
I thought had posted this comment earlier, but somehow it does not show up - so here it is, and apologies if the first one pops up later. As usual, detailed, clear and useable information and you-have-no-idea-how-timely to boot 🙂 Thank you so much for providing this valuable information
@DrRuscioDC 4 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@elizabethsmit9268 4 ай бұрын
Would love an exploration of data touching on the benefit of intervention (eg T4) on lipid profiles in subclinical hypothyroid individuals with lipid abnormalities. Risk/benefit of statin vs. T4.
@soniapaddyfoote5262 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video.❤
@colleenboucher4426 3 ай бұрын
I just bought your book and am steadily working through it. What is your opinion about iodine supplements such as kelp? I’m finding conflicting info. Thanks.
@sparklesam1233 3 ай бұрын
Good job Doc, well explain
@user-EinsteinSarge 4 ай бұрын
Best explanation I've seen on this, can be so confusing given all the different viewpoints out there. From your chart it seems I clearly have a sluggish thyroid. I'll be sure to retest/watch it & take my vitamin D along with probiotics. I wonder your thoughts on how my HRT (estradiol patch) may or may not impact my thryroid levels and if they do, how do you recommend managing.
@marawood3801 3 ай бұрын
Great info. Very well explained. I was just diagnosed with graves and don't want to take medication for now. Looking to get more infos on natural treatment. Thanks for the video!
@DrRuscioDC 3 ай бұрын
Happy to help 🙂
@user-jp1yo6hi6e 21 күн бұрын
Thank you thank you for this! Sooooo appreciated.
@judithyoast31 3 ай бұрын
My TSH 0.03 Free T4 is 1.4 Free T3 is 2.9 T3 Total is 102 T4. Total is 10.7 Thyroid globulin antibodies 793 Thyroid peroxidase. 502 I take 100mg Levo and 5mg thyroxine Up and down, inside out….. I so freaking confused! Although I respect doctors, some just want to medicate and send you on your way. Plus I hate taking pills. Thanks Judith
@user-ej2oe6ip8j 2 ай бұрын
Isabella Wentz Hashimoto Protocol book could help you. Good luck. It’s complex, but we can certainly make hugh difference with diet and vitamins.
@jeffrey4577 4 ай бұрын
Outstanding teaching ❤
@DrRuscioDC 4 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that. Thank you!
@cathydonaldson4261 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for an informative session! I've been on thyroid medication for over 10 years. After watching the video, I checked my TSH levels over the last 7 years and it's under 2. I originally starting taking due to hair loss and fatigue. Your comment hit home with whether the symptoms were addressed with the medication. When I look back, absolutely not. The fatigue and hair loss has only recently stopped by reducing glucose spikes. I guess I'm part of the 37%. What is the best way to stop taking Levothyroxine? 0.05 mg. Many thanks!
@lindalarue1722 4 ай бұрын
I've been listening to your channel for more than a year now, and really appreciate the depth of information you provide on your channel. As an older person (69), I am interested in hearing what you think about elevated TSH with normal T3 and T4 in older people. There's a lot of observational research looking at the oldest old. And many of those people have elevated TSH levels (4 - 10). Of course, I know that observational research cannot sort out the personal questions I have as a person with sustained TSH in the 6 - 10 range. I would hope that it means that subclinical hypothyroidism (which you call sluggish thryoid) reduces metabolism, and has a longevity effect. Any thoughts on this?
@annasutton8078 4 ай бұрын
Learning how my body works and what it needs. Will help me when it comes to any health issues in the future. I will never just rely on a doctors opinion. I am nearly 71 and so far medication free. Most people look after their cars better than their bodies.
@lanamik 4 ай бұрын
All my T4 ft4 T3 and ft3 are on the bottom range or just below it while tsh is always around 2,5-3,5. There is never mention of low t3 t4... with normal tsh. Please what could this indicate? is this definetely not a thyroid problem but gut and other hormone issues or ? How does one diagnose central hypothyroidism?❤
@emya.9885 21 күн бұрын
I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism when I was 27 years old and then diagnosed with Hashimoto's when I was 47. It's been a battle dealing with this issue.
@rafataziz401 4 ай бұрын
Hi doc, is your book “healthy gut healthy you” still applicable? I want to make sure before buying that it’s not outdated. I’m a Nutrition student practitioner and want to apply your protocols in the clinic.
@anagabrielazarate3482 9 күн бұрын
Thank you, your videos aré the Best Ive seen, AND I understand what you aré saying
@DrRuscioDC 9 күн бұрын
I appreciate that!
@willc2935 2 ай бұрын
hi dr. what about those with low tsh low t3 but normal t4? im losing hair via overnight bald patches all over and was prescribed levothyroxine but im worried. thank you.
@nganjemaureenephenge4054 4 ай бұрын
Hello Dr Ruscio I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and am having dry skin am in Cameroon please help me
@candydewitt2945 16 күн бұрын
I was able to get off my Armour Thyroid 60 mcg. I was having Hyper symptoms and high pulse. I did my own N=1 experiment (you should check with your doctor, this is just what I did). I weaned off meds slowly. Waited 6 weeks and my doctor tested my TSH only (new doctor). It was high at 14.38. I agreed to test again in 3 months. I took 200 mcg Selenium and 600mg Myo-Inositol. Always take D3 (10,000 IU). I ordered my thyroid lab online so I could get more than TSH. After 3 months my TSH was down to 6.4, Free T3, RT3, and Free T4 were all in the normal range. In older adults it is OK to have higher TSH (i.e. 70 years old a TSH of 7.0 is normal; 80 years old a TSH of 8.0 is normal). I consider my thyroid levels normal. I have Hashimoto's and my TPO levels are still high at 616, but I feel great. Thank you so much Dr. Ruscio.
@dianewilliams9729 3 ай бұрын
Based on your revised lab, I am hypo and today started taking levothyroxine. I had just been treated for SIBO and was having solid stools pretty regularly for first time in over 15 years. After taking the levo this am, had diarrhea (only once today). Hoping not the medicine! Such a frustrating condition with the celiac. Previous to celiac diagnosis, I had C-Dif from antibiotic. I might need to remodel my bathroom since so much of my life is spent in there.
@pamtewes5276 3 ай бұрын
What do we do if we have been taking meds for years and don't have an accurate baseline? My tsh was 5.5 not sure about Free T4. Are tests worth it niw, or is it too late ?
@robk9330 3 ай бұрын
What if I have High TSH and High T4, but with no symptoms? Thanks.
@anngranack9214 2 ай бұрын
I would absolutely LOVE to get an explanation on how can a person who has struggled being underweight all their life and a fast heart rate be diagnosed with hypothyroidism? I haven't found a doctor that has even touched on that subject yet. I asked the functional medicine doctor I went to (that definitely didn't help me) that question and she couldn't give me a straight answer, so if you want to do a video on that, I'd be grateful. The only explanation I found so far was in my herbalism studies. Not from any doctor though.
@Beowulf-wt3kb 4 ай бұрын
I think I’m gonna have to listen to this again. I got a little confused. I also had my blood re-drawn two weeks later because I was astounded at my numbers. Does the good doctor give input if we share our numbers?
@catstanbul8903 13 күн бұрын
Hello Doctor, I am new to your chanel. I have two questions and I would be very grateful if you could help. My thyroid was a little bit inhomogenous in the ultrasound. Does that always means that a person has a problem or can even a healthy thyroid appear inhomogeneous? And let's say someone has Hashimoto's. If he changes his lifestyle completely and fixes the causes (diet, stress, etc.), can this person also stop taking medication at some point in his life? Thank you very much!
@genevaspencer2027 4 ай бұрын
Make alot of Sense
@marthabennett2323 3 ай бұрын
I have been on thyroid medications for a long time. I was on synthroid for years recently in last 2 years I had to change doctors due to the death of my doctor. I was switched to Levithyroid and levels were lowered from 100mg to 75mg. I started loosing hair very bad. I hurt all over in my joints. I also,I have had chest pain. I went to ER. I was tested for my heart. They couldn't find any heart problems. This has happened 2 or 3 times. I start by feeling nauseated. I'm in real good health. I'm 83 yrs old. I'm wondering if I really need medication for thyroid or should I go back to synthroid?
@tinatodd3522 4 ай бұрын
What if my tsh is 15, my free t3 and free t4 is normal, my tpo antibodies are 157. I have no symptoms, but dr wants me on thyroid meds.
@dody231986 4 ай бұрын
I had a test showing TSH at 6. They said anything 4 and under is normal. Everything else T4, antibodies, T3 was in normal range. I was told by two different doctors that I need a synthetic thyroid replacement.
@jessieportilo7595 3 ай бұрын
Look up Dr Ray Peat. From his experience he's never seen anyone comfortable with a TSH above 2. Eat your carbs, cut out PUFA, detox estrogen with vit E, supplement thyroid.
@carolyndavis1045 3 ай бұрын
I had to get on medication 15 years ago. My tsh was 193. Body was shutting down. Thought I either had late stage cancer, or heart failure. Endo said it could take up to a year for my body to "right" itself. It never really did. Synthroid is basically a band aid for me. If I try to skip pills, I feel like I'm right back to myxedema again. My body is RELIANT on this horrible medication. I sometimes wonder if it had been treated earlier, if my overall outcome might have been better.
@anneross1859 2 ай бұрын
I’ve always been told to take labs without meds for at least 12 hours. I use NDT and T3. That never made any sense to me. Your meds are out of your body by then. Wouldn’t it make more sense to test while on meds to see how it’s working?
@GigiAvirett 2 ай бұрын
I have hashis. I’ve noticed my TSH and antibodies go up in the winter and down in the spring. Got my vitamin D levels checked and they are normal. My b12 is HIGH oddly enough. My T3 is normal but on the lower end. T4 is fine.
@SeaStarGazer1111 4 ай бұрын
Is it better to go off the medication for an accurate reading for the Expanded Thyroid Panel?
@ebonyboles8867 2 ай бұрын
My TSH is 0.75 Free T4 is 1.1 TPO
@christineolexa5116 4 ай бұрын
Asked my endocrinologist about estrogen dominance. She said that "has nothing to do with thyroid!" Not true.
@DrRuscioDC 4 ай бұрын
I mostly agree with your endo, in that ED will not cause hypothyroid. However, ED can cause symptoms and is something that should be address IMO.
@dariamancini963 4 ай бұрын
Everything was normal for me. I had high ldl, late 40s. I was put on armor because of subclinical t3 level of 2.2. My t3 went lower with the 15mg. Now My TSH is suppressed. I've been medicated 2.5 years. I exercise a lot more and with 105mg of armor my t3 is at about 2.5 or so. If I try 120 mg my t3 actually goes barely outside normal range. Is .3 worth $100 out of pocket cost for this drug for the rest of my life? I started taking it thinking it would make weight loss way easier but my weight has stayed stable. My body composition has improved from being much more active though. I've had to also add a drop of iodine and a couple of iron tablets every day so my labs will show what my doctor thinks they should be
@Joseph-kp4rv 2 ай бұрын
These types of videos really are just so absolutely bleak for me and truthfully I think that this type of approach actively hurts people who really do need this medication as well as NDT. Only medication made it possible for me to wake up in the morning and enjoy the privilege of being a normal human being. I'm sure you mean well, and obviously know how to read studies. I'm certainly interested in what "medication" was used in the study for sluggish thyroid. I think this approach is what led us to prioritizing levothyroxine over NDT in the first place, and is a reason people such as myself suffer.
@nathraakh 4 ай бұрын
My TSH is now at 2.23, but my free T4 is still elevated (10.4). I am on synthroid 0.05mg. Should I switch to armor/NDT because my free T4 content is elevated? I have been able to lower my TSH (was 6.36), but still unable to lose weight... im at witts end.
@janetclark5668 4 ай бұрын
What is your T3? If T3 is normal or elevated you might check into the question of whether you need medication or not.
@SuperSaintwannabe Ай бұрын
@drruscioDC you need to cover metabolic conversion ratios. FreeT3 at the nucleus of cells is what matters, so you can have hypo symptoms, but have great FT4, but low FT3, which means too little FT3 at nucleus (some FT4 is converting to FT3 in cells). See Gullo et al. These are the types of people whom LT4 therapy does not work for. Depending on the disease, NDT or Cytomel may bandaid well for low FT3, as the person works on the underlying health issue. I've been there with bad conversion ratio (mercury toxic), that went away after ACC mercury detox. Its real.
@jajistam8798 4 ай бұрын
Hi Doc, please could you do a similar session on hyperthyroidism? I am soooo in the dark with my crazy thyroid!
@ShellyBomb 4 ай бұрын
Me too ... I need the hyperthyroidism discussion ~ ❤️🩹
@jajistam8798 4 ай бұрын
@@ShellyBomb I had such bad reaction from my hyper meds that I stopped using them. No medical professionals have been able to explain hyper to me in the same way that they all so succinctly are able to discuss hypo!!!!! In desperation, I have recently gone carnivore - will be going for bloods again in 3 weeks time. However, insomnia, tremors, agitation and brain fog are already history 😁
@sebastianliwinski222 3 ай бұрын
Same here ... My recent results are: T3/T4 are high... TSH : 0.01 almost undetectable.
@mariad8916 4 ай бұрын
Should bloodwork for thyroid be fasting or non fasting? Thank you!!
@DrRuscioDC 4 ай бұрын
I don't feel it matters
@SeaStarGazer1111 4 ай бұрын
@DrRuscioDC in order to obtain accurate levels would it be advisable to not take the medicine on the morning/day of the Thyroid Expanded Panel?
@bruceanderson7762 2 ай бұрын
What is sub clinical hypothyroidism 😊
@genevaspencer2027 4 ай бұрын
I wont to get off thyroid medication ty for your inf..
@boofamaurice 29 күн бұрын
Whilst hashimotos and hypothyroid I changed diet, supplemented for deficiencies (iodine and vitamin D) and low dose naltrexone and I became hyper on NDT. Had to titrate off NDT and am now asymptomatic. It's been a roller coaster ride for sure thanks to the medical system relying only on TSH.
@terrimurrell6037 2 ай бұрын
I have an appt w/ endocrinologist in 45 days. It was suggested to me by a friend that I should stop taking Levothyroxine so the new dr can get a ‘true story’. Does this make sense to anyone?
@SamiMusic4you 2 ай бұрын
I’m on thyroid hormones T3 /T4 for 8 years and I think I pushed to take it. Can I just quit it?
@michaelmallal9101 4 ай бұрын
I'm diagnose with hyperthyroidism but have stable T3 and T4?
@janetclark5668 4 ай бұрын
Diagnosed that way because of low tsh or subclinical hyper symptoms, or both?
@patriceferguson7340 2 ай бұрын
Tsh is 48.29 but my t4 1.0 make sense of that? In the time this happened over 6 months my A1c gone from 5.5 to 5.9 cholesterol levels in triglycerides shot up significantly. Insulin resistance would be my guess. Because hdl is now 39 from 50. I am a diabetic and 60 years old. Have had it for a few years diagnosed and untold many years ago without knowing it since fasting glucose is. Normal. But my weight +30 pounds above ideal now only 5 pounds above Ideal. My labs look ridiculous though I feel great and I not fat. I don’t understand myself. I was born with no thyroid gland or tissue but do not have thyroid antibodies. Also hypo gonadal and had cancer of ovatesties. DSD. Not on HRT at the moment but trying to get it . To many dr are scared to try even though I am a walking case of spay neuter for 15 years and the diabetes thing is difficult to manage. I been taking thyroid medication since I was 5 weeks old. I am a lifer.
@lizt969 4 ай бұрын
What do you think about using Iodine?
@candydewitt2945 18 күн бұрын
Don't do it. I followed Dr. Brownstein's protocol and it gave me Hashimoto's. Watch the supplements video with Dr. Ruscio: Myo-Inositol, Selenium, Black Seed Oil helped me.
@purplelady8mylunch 3 ай бұрын
Tha , you all was major significant. ❤😂
@aurorag9653 4 ай бұрын
I wish my local doctors watch that video. They are useless and dont pay attention to my labs or symptoms
@christineolexa5116 4 ай бұрын
After 1 year of levo, endocrinologist also admitted my levels "are normal for someone my age!". 😳🤷🤷 then she increased the dosage by 1 extra pill, 1 day a week. ??
@janetclark5668 4 ай бұрын
Then she better check your levels every 6 months.
@catherinemalloy4207 4 ай бұрын
Can you speak on fasting and Hashimoto’s.
@user-ej2oe6ip8j 2 ай бұрын
Be careful of your adrenals
@Lukas-ye4wz 3 ай бұрын
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *🩺 Interpreting thyroid lab panels is crucial, as evidenced by a meta-analysis showing 37.1% of individuals didn't need thyroid medication.* 03:59 *📊 Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) ranges commonly reported on lab results are vital, but be cautious of narrow ranges leading to overmedication.* 07:10 *🩸 Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) antibody levels indicate Hashimoto's risk, with values above 500 indicating higher risk.* 08:33 *🔍 Only 5% of individuals with positive TPO antibodies develop hypothyroidism, highlighting the importance of understanding risk.* 12:53 *🔄 Sluggish thyroid (subclinical hypothyroidism) can often normalize without medication, with 74% returning to normal thyroid function.* 15:50 *💊 Routine thyroid hormone therapy isn't recommended for subclinical hypothyroidism, as it doesn't improve quality of life or symptoms.* 19:14 *🌿 Supplements like selenium, myo-inositol, vitamin D, and probiotics may support thyroid function and reduce TSH levels in sluggish thyroid cases.* 24:33 *📉 Guidelines help interpret thyroid conditions: TPO antibodies over 500, TSH over 4.5 (up to 7-10) with normal free T4 indicate Hashimoto's and sluggish thyroid.* Made with HARPA AI
@jashansandhu-mm6kf 2 ай бұрын
My TSH is 75 mlU/ml. Should I give up hope to ever be off meds?
@suspendedlgx7129 2 ай бұрын
Unfortunately yes 😢 but if you're young there's a chance
@grmalinda6251 4 ай бұрын
Love my doc but she's not expert in everything. She saw my test and was going to put me on thyroid... but I asked her to wait. 3 months later I was fine. She didnt ask what I did.
@lifeandliving1335 Ай бұрын
What you did?
@grmalinda6251 Ай бұрын
@@lifeandliving1335 iodine , ashwaganda and mrha gum.
@SeaStarGazer1111 4 ай бұрын
I'm on 50mcg Levothyroxine for over 10 yrs, I'm still freezing in the Winter, wearing 3 layers in the house and when I told my GP she said , "put on another layer." No other suggestions, didn't bother to refer me to an endocrinologist nor give a script for a thyroid scan. My HR is low, but it doesn't bother me. My TSH is 2.54 on 50mcg. But I don't know what the other tests are bc I've not been tested!! GP says she only tests TSH. I'm going to go to a functional medicine doctor.
@WowYouReallyPostedThat 4 ай бұрын
@SeaStarGazer1111 same with me. My Dr. only had a TSH lab test done. I had to go back and ask to get a Free T3, Free T4 and Thyroid Antibody tests. Unfortunately she didn't request the TPO antibody test but the Thyroglobulin antibody test which now per Dr. Rusio doesn't mean squat in determining if you're hypothyroid. Ugh 😩 I just told my Dr. who is a family Dr. to just send my to an Endocrinologist. Where there I'm hopeful to get the FULL Thyroid Panel test done (FT3, FT4, TPO antibody, and Reverse T3, Reverse T4 if needed ) and any other required tests. Wishing you good luck in finding a resolution.
@janetclark5668 4 ай бұрын
I fired my GP for not doing a full thyroid panel once a year, only tsh. I changed to a GP in the same clinic. She knew why I switched and she checks tsh, T4 and T3 every year. We need to advocate for ourselves (our health is important to us, if not the doctor) and find a dr who will work with us.
@SeaStarGazer1111 4 ай бұрын
@@WowYouReallyPostedThatThank you & I wish you well also. I’d like to add, in the interim of finding a functional medicine doctor I went to see an Internal Medicine (“DO”) doctor who gave me a script for TSH, T4 & the antibody tests. I mailed a letter asking for T3 3 weeks ago. I got no response! I’m not going back so not going for the blood work she scripted. I’ll wait and see the functional medicine doctor.
@SeaStarGazer1111 4 ай бұрын
@@janetclark5668Lucky you were able to find another GP in same clinic to provide you with the proper tests. I find most doctors in any practice all have the same theories/ideas/policies and don’t go against each other.
@amandatrecocarroll2200 Ай бұрын
My TPO is 50 and I am hypothyroid
@DeniseHlavaty 4 ай бұрын
My T-4 and T-3 is normal. My TPO antibodies are 871. This is very high.
@DrRuscioDC 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@LymuraGaming 4 ай бұрын
You have sympton hair loss?
@DeniseHlavaty 4 ай бұрын
Not much of my hair is falling out.@@LymuraGaming
@janetclark5668 4 ай бұрын
You might check your digestive, nutrient, and allergy status for cause of high TPO.
@usermiamiusa 4 ай бұрын
Hello Dr, my TSH results show at 2.35 i am man at 47yo, are this value normal o i need to take thyroid compounded? Thanks
@ChroniclesofGhoul 13 күн бұрын
I have to disagree here. I’ve put on 55lbs in less than a year. My diet is the same as when I previously lost 130lbs, and the only thing different is the hypothyroidism. Without medication, I’d be the size of a house right now. Medication, predominantly T3 IS NEEDED to combat high RT3 causing immense weight gain.
@dkhasel 3 ай бұрын
What about iodine? Isn’t iodine important? Why are we not tested?
@sebastianliwinski222 3 ай бұрын
Exactly, they used to fix thyroid issues with Lugol's solution, and it worked, even Hyperthyroidism.
@candydewitt2945 18 күн бұрын
@@sebastianliwinski222 I followed Dr. Brownstein's protocol and it gave me Hashimoto's. I do not take iodine now. I take the supplements that Dr. Ruscio recommends. See his supplement videos. I don't take thyroid meds now. Iodine is toxic beyond 50-200mcg/day.
@twinny12009 13 күн бұрын
@@sebastianliwinski222I am hyperthyroid and being treated with high doses of lugols iodine.
@totallychillgirl8072 4 ай бұрын
What about a high RT3, and everything else normal, and zero antibodies? They want me to take Cytomel! I don’t want it!
@janetclark5668 4 ай бұрын
What is their explanation for prescribing it? If you begin taking it you should have your thyroid panel checked after 3 months.
@totallychillgirl8072 4 ай бұрын
@@janetclark5668 they claim that I’m not converting my T4 into T3..it goes to RT3..even though my T3 number is normal. Lots of reasons, but say it’s from hypothyroid. I’m too scared to try it. I don’t think that I’m hypothyroid either.
@MaryDaly-yb8zc 4 ай бұрын
Brilliant, thank you. I have a sluggish thyroid… sub clinical, & no symptoms .
@silvamaney8897 4 ай бұрын
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@KenJackson_US 4 ай бұрын
I'm pleased to learn that a TPO below 500 isn't considered a problem. Though I'm very disappointed to hear anyone try to wrongfully blame anything on keto or low carb diets.
@KenJackson_US 4 ай бұрын
@@osakarose5612 Very odd. Though there's a lot of propaganda and fraud that's promoted as keto when it's not.
@KenJackson_US 4 ай бұрын
@@osakarose5612 Wow! The assholes at KZfaq are even censoring nutritional discussions now.
@KenJackson_US 4 ай бұрын
@@osakarose5612 Wow! The assholes at KZfaq are even censoring nutritional discussions.
@KenJackson_US 4 ай бұрын
@@osakarose5612 [censored]
@janetclark5668 4 ай бұрын
I've been on a low carb, carnivore diet for 3 years and my problem has been a low tsh (latest 0.07) with a normal T4 and T3. Was on NP thyroid, then Levo. With this latest low tsh I've stopped medication. Am waiting to see what my next labs will be.
@dinosemr8141 4 ай бұрын
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@ShellyBomb 4 ай бұрын
Hello Dr. Ruscio: Will you be doing a presentation on HYPERTHYROIDISM? I just now found your KZfaq channel, so I should probably go look through your videos too. Thank you for this video ...❤️🩹
@DrRuscioDC 4 ай бұрын
I have admittedly talked more on hypothyroidism, so I'll take note to touch on hyperthyroidism some more in the near future. :)
@ShellyBomb 4 ай бұрын
@@DrRuscioDC Greetings Dr. Ruscio: That's great - I'll keep an eye out for perhaps a video on hyperthyroidism. I subscribed to your channel - so not to miss your great videos. And, thank you in advance re the hyperthyroidism video when time allows. Best from Southern California ~ ❤️🩹
@lauriemueller3480 3 ай бұрын
Yes, please do a video on hyperthyroidism. My son was recently diagnosed with Graves Disease. Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis put him in the hospital more than once. He is on a beta blocker for racing heartbeat and anti thyroid med. it’s taking forever for him to feel better. The endocrinologist is only looking at TSH and antibodies. He has both hashimotos AND graves antibodies. How is that possible?
@BelenAyala 4 ай бұрын
I have tpo in 300 Antiglobulin in 600 and Autoinmune gastritis I don't tolerate fructose IBS I have dry mucous 😢 I take levothyroxine selenium,vit D3 Omega 3 but it doesn't really help I was diagnosed three years ago but you won't believe it but the food intolerances begun after the first vaccine I had two May be I have something else Thanks a lot to share with us all your knowledge @DrRuscioDP God bless you
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