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Low Test & Sub Clinical Hypothyrodism

#1

Did pre-TRT blood work and results came back free test below the reference range and TSH a point above the reference range with normal free T3 and T4 - sub clinical hypothyroidism.

In order to diagnose the thyroid issue, should I test for anti bodies or should I do iron?

Would love to test both but i’ll be paying out of pocket for this one and budget is tight. Testing rT3 is out of the question because the test is not available where I am (not in the US).

#2

Please post lab results, ranges and units. We can’t do much with below, in, out of range statements.

Please see the thyroid basics sticky found here: About the T Replacement Category

Please provide more info:

  • history of using iodized salt
  • history of vitamins listing iodine and/or selenium
  • feel cold easily - since when
  • outer eyebrows sparse
  • energy levels
  • thyroid enlarged, lumpy, sore
  • please check oral body temperatures as per the thyroid basics sticky and post

What other pre-TRT lab results?

Also see these stickies:

  • advice for new guys
  • things that damage your hormones
  • protocol for injections
  • finding a TRT doc