Any Suggestions For My High TSH/Cholesterol/triglycerides

yourke

Member
Joined
Apr 22, 2016
Messages
41
Hi

I just got my lab test back, any suggestions? am 34, living in Asia (am from europe). On my father side everybody is a heart patient, seeing the results make total sense. Am thinking about trying thyroid supplementing ( Broda Barnes his books impressed me a lot)? niacinamide for high tryglyciderids?

At least prolactin is not that high. Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks


Total Cholesterol * 273 mg/dL (< 200)

HDL Cholesterol ( ) 46 mg/dL (> 40)

LDL Cholesterol ( ) * 166 mg/dL (< 130)

Cholesterol/HDL Ratio / * 5.9 (< 4.51) Triglycerides * 308 mg/dL (< 200)

THYROID FUNCTION RESULT UNIT REF.RANGE

Free T3 5.2 pmol/L (3.5-6.5)

Free T4 19.6 pmol/L (9.0-25.0)

TSH * 6.44 mIU/L (0.40-4.70)

HORMONE TEST RESULT UNIT REF.RANGE

Cortisol 170 nmol/L AM (119-618)

PM (85-460)

Prolactin ( ) 6.5 ug/L (2.1-17.7)
 

tara

Member
Joined
Mar 29, 2014
Messages
10,368
Hi yourke, I'm no expert at reading labs or using thyroid supps, but my hunch is that with a TSH over 6, some cautious experimentation with thyroid supplementation seems reasonable, providing you have a basis in good nutrition in place first.
If you monitor body temps and resting heartrate, that can allow you to see the effects of the supplement more quickly and easily than repeated thyroid lab tests.
Peat says most people do better if they get some T3 with their T4 - ratios vary but most likely T3: T4 in the range 1:4 - 1:2.
I'd start very small (eg 1/4 grain NDT, or if using synthetics, no more than 1-2 mcg T3 at a time), with small increments after 2 weeks if warranted.
 

DaveFoster

Member
Joined
Jul 23, 2015
Messages
5,027
Location
Portland, Oregon
You pretty much fit the criteria for thyroid supplementation. Talk to your doctor.

Elevated cholesterol is a good thing in this case. TSH below 0.4 is ideal. Below 1 is acceptable. Over 6 is far, far too high.

If you had higher T4, then only T3 might be warranted, but follow tara's suggestions. Also, consider adding in other supplements like A,D,E, and K; B-vitamins; quinones (Lapodin); and aspirin.
 

tara

Member
Joined
Mar 29, 2014
Messages
10,368
You pretty much fit the criteria for thyroid supplementation. Talk to your doctor.
+1.
But most drs, even if they will prescribe thyroid supps, will only prescribe T4. If so, you may benefit from looking up T3 sources here yourself. Also, if you take time and pay attention, you can probably figure out a good dosage for yourself more accurately than a dr can. So whatever they give you, I'd suggest starting small and increment slowly and monitor your own signs (temps and heartrate). It seems to be easier to increase the dose than decrease it if you get too much.
 

DaveFoster

Member
Joined
Jul 23, 2015
Messages
5,027
Location
Portland, Oregon
@tara

True. With my doctor, I tell him things. "I'm going to take this drug, so make sure to do some labs for me if I go to the ER." He likes me, or at least he always does my labs. Fantastic guy.
 

tara

Member
Joined
Mar 29, 2014
Messages
10,368
OP
Y

yourke

Member
Joined
Apr 22, 2016
Messages
41
Hi yourke, I'm no expert at reading labs or using thyroid supps, but my hunch is that with a TSH over 6, some cautious experimentation with thyroid supplementation seems reasonable, providing you have a basis in good nutrition in place first.
If you monitor body temps and resting heartrate, that can allow you to see the effects of the supplement more quickly and easily than repeated thyroid lab tests.
Peat says most people do better if they get some T3 with their T4 - ratios vary but most likely T3: T4 in the range 1:4 - 1:2.
I'd start very small (eg 1/4 grain NDT, or if using synthetics, no more than 1-2 mcg T3 at a time), with small increments after 2 weeks if warranted.
Thanks a lot, really helpfull
 
OP
Y

yourke

Member
Joined
Apr 22, 2016
Messages
41
You pretty much fit the criteria for thyroid supplementation. Talk to your doctor.

Elevated cholesterol is a good thing in this case. TSH below 0.4 is ideal. Below 1 is acceptable. Over 6 is far, far too high.

If you had higher T4, then only T3 might be warranted, but follow tara's suggestions. Also, consider adding in other supplements like A,D,E, and K; B-vitamins; quinones (Lapodin); and aspirin.

Thanks am taking temp and pulse.

Talked to Dr. he was OK with dissected thyroid.
 
OP
Y

yourke

Member
Joined
Apr 22, 2016
Messages
41
+1.
But most drs, even if they will prescribe thyroid supps, will only prescribe T4. If so, you may benefit from looking up T3 sources here yourself. Also, if you take time and pay attention, you can probably figure out a good dosage for yourself more accurately than a dr can. So whatever they give you, I'd suggest starting small and increment slowly and monitor your own signs (temps and heartrate). It seems to be easier to increase the dose than decrease it if you get too much.
Thanks
 

DaveFoster

Member
Joined
Jul 23, 2015
Messages
5,027
Location
Portland, Oregon
@yourke

Haidut's supplements are high-quality. I haven't had personal experience with his thyroid supplement, TyroMax, but I've heard good things. You can find these here: IdeaLabs Online Store - Worldwide Ordering And Delivery

Also, synthetic thyroid will be more potent than most others, namely natural dessicated thyroid. You can find synthetic T3 here: http://www.blueskypeptide.com/t3-liothyronine-100-mcg-per-ml-x-30ml.html

You can find synthetic T4 here: T4 (Levothyroxine) 400 mcg x 30ml

Always start at minuscule dosages, and do you research. Talk to your doctor, as well. Good luck. Make sure your gut and liver is in good shape, as well. Make sure you consume plenty of carbs and adequate protein. Saturated fat has some benefits as well.
 

tara

Member
Joined
Mar 29, 2014
Messages
10,368
OP
Y

yourke

Member
Joined
Apr 22, 2016
Messages
41
@yourke

Haidut's supplements are high-quality. I haven't had personal experience with his thyroid supplement, TyroMax, but I've heard good things. You can find these here: IdeaLabs Online Store - Worldwide Ordering And Delivery

Also, synthetic thyroid will be more potent than most others, namely natural dessicated thyroid. You can find synthetic T3 here: http://www.blueskypeptide.com/t3-liothyronine-100-mcg-per-ml-x-30ml.html

You can find synthetic T4 here: T4 (Levothyroxine) 400 mcg x 30ml

Always start at minuscule dosages, and do you research. Talk to your doctor, as well. Good luck. Make sure your gut and liver is in good shape, as well. Make sure you consume plenty of carbs and adequate protein. Saturated fat has some benefits as well.
Thanks Dave, I was thinking about Haiduts products, am currently consuming 100 gram protein per day (shellfish, milk, egg, cheese) and about 200-300 gram of carbs (fruits vegetables and potatoes. only use coconut oil, sometimes chocolate, when I need it.

Thanks again
 

ddjd

Member
Joined
Jul 13, 2014
Messages
6,678
I just got my lab test back, any suggestions? am 34, living in Asia (am from europe). On my father side everybody is a heart patient, seeing the results make total sense. Am thinking about trying thyroid supplementing ( Broda Barnes his books impressed me a lot)? niacinamide for high tryglyciderids?

Just wondering how you're getting on a year later. I'm basically in your situation now and I'm not sure what the best thing to do is
 
OP
Y

yourke

Member
Joined
Apr 22, 2016
Messages
41
Hi Joeyd,

I am actually getting better, my thyroid improved after taking 64 mg of thyroid daily(desiccated thyroid). improved thinking, conditioning, less sick. elevated temp levels. my father is also taking it, he noticed improved circulation, energy, better emotional state, i am also making more money.

any further questions, please let me know.
 

ddjd

Member
Joined
Jul 13, 2014
Messages
6,678
Hi Joeyd,

I am actually getting better, my thyroid improved after taking 64 mg of thyroid daily(desiccated thyroid). improved thinking, conditioning, less sick. elevated temp levels. my father is also taking it, he noticed improved circulation, energy, better emotional state, i am also making more money.

any further questions, please let me know.

so the dessicated thyroid thats same as NDT? and its in a ratio of roughly 4:1 t4 to t3?
 

tara

Member
Joined
Mar 29, 2014
Messages
10,368

Similar threads

Back
Top Bottom