How to use thermometer to assess hypothyroidism

[vkg1]

Could anyone explain how to use a thermometer to assess the status of their hypothyroidism? Is a thermometer indeed a very useful instrument for monitoring your status and/or recovery in addition to blood tests?

When I measure my temperature it is always quite a bit below 98.6 F/37 C. However, my blood tests only show modestly elevated TSH and low but not technically out of range thyroid hormones.

Any advice on how to make use of a thermometer to assess thyroid status would be greatly appreciated.

[Clutter]

Vkg1,

Low temperature can be a symptom of hypothyroidism but thyroid status is monitored by blood levels, not temperature.

The average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C). Some studies have shown that the "normal" body temperature can have a wide range, from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F (37.2°C). A temperature over 100.4°F (38°C) most often means you have a fever caused by an infection or illness.31 Jan 2015

Body temperature norms: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

medlineplus.gov/ency/articl...

[Mary-intussuception]

What do you mean by 'modestly elevated ' TSH. Are you able to give actual results (with ranges) & date of blood test?

The thing to remember when monitoring your temperature is to add 1 (one) if taking under arm. If taking under tongue ok. If your temperature is low then I would add details to list of symptoms and ask GP to address symptoms. The therapeutic target level if TSH is less than the upper figures of the 'normal' range.

Did you ever have blood tests for Thyroid Antibodies?

When were you diagnosed and what dose Levothyroxine are you on.

[humanbean]

You might find this useful :

drrind.com/therapies/metabo...

But be aware that doing what is suggested will be purely for your own benefit because doctors dismiss body temperature as being useful in the diagnosis of anything except hypothermia and fever.

[mrsm49 in reply to humanbean]

That's a great link. Thanks