Low TSH question

[greenmug]

Hello all,

I follow the STTM model of having optimal T3/T4 and take both NDT and T3, which suppress TSH. I buy my meds online and usually have a full thyroid panel done privately.

Unfortunately I recently made the mistake of allowing my TSH and T4 to be checked by a GP in the context of more general labs. Both were low, as would be expected, so of course now someone from there wants to talk to me about this on a somewhat urgent basis.

How has anyone else who has dealt with this gone about it? I'm not about to get into flat earth theory with them about this - I've seen the notes they wrote about me when I had the temerity to ask for B12 injections for pernicious anemia, lol.

Anybody else have experience with this and can advise? Thinking the best way is to just not engage.

[radd]

greenmug,

If you are self medicating and feel well, I wouldn’t engage with them either. There’s nothing they can do but give you needless lectures about the ‘so called dangers’.

As long as your FT3 & FT4 levels aren’t over-range a low TSH becomes inconsequential, a side effect of medicating meds containing T3 combined with a sensitive pituitary.

[greenmug in reply to radd]

hi thanks yes I am feeling well and have optimal thyroid levels for the first time in several years.

Annoyed with myself for letting them have done the labs. probably give the call a miss. Thanks for your comment!

[Regenallotment Ambassador]

As someone who has recently come under a enthusiastic GPs microscope I’d steer well clear.

She was clueless about T3 effects on TSH, told me I was in great danger from my SI B12 habits.

I’m playing along for now as I need them onside for gynae investigations but once these are through I’ll be much more careful about what I divulge.

[greenmug in reply to Regenallotment]

Wow so she was 0 for 2 then. It’s almost like they recommend the opposite of what might actually make us well. Sorry that happened to you and thanks for your comment.

[serenfach]

I just told mine that "oh it has been that way for years, if you check my notes. It is just how my body runs" in a cheerful tone. He backed away.

[greenmug in reply to serenfach]

Good strategy- thanks!