Smart idea or bad idea?

[AvidFisherman]

I can access my medical records online but never had explored what all I had in my file until yesterday. For some reason back in June my doctor ordered some tests and the results show my TSH*IC level was 4.32. Normal is .3 through 4.2. Because it is high I am assuming I have slight hypothyroidism. Because it is already high I assume over time it will get higher and it would not hurt me in the long run to suppliment with t4 or t3. I had not used t3 or t4 in the past because I was afraid of long term side effects but my pituitary gland is already messed up, either I have hypothyroidism or a pituitary gland tumor, so I am thinking I have nothing to loose taking a t3 or t4 tincture. What do you all think?

[razo]

That serious shit bro. Goto a doctor.

[Bouncer]

I don't know anything about those hormones bro do I can't give any advice.

[chuckz28]

I wouldn't monkey with that on your own. For one you aren't out of range by that much, there could have been multiple daily changing factors leading to the slightly elevated TSH. I would wait til the next blood test and if it is also elevated then ask your primary care physician. They may or may not recommend you to an endocrinologist to deal with it.

[AvidFisherman]

I was thinking about not bringing it up and taking some t3 but I suppose I should call them and find out why it wasnt followed up.

[chuckz28]

May as well call. Usually if you have any markers just outside of normal for one test they don't worry about it. If it becomes a trend in the wrong direction then it could be time to take some actions. If it were bad they would have contacted you for sure.

[AvidFisherman]

The office just called, they ordered me a bunch of blood tests duting my yearly checkup in May.

[Scrumhalf]

You need a full thyroid panel done, followed by a consultation with your PCP and an endocrinologist. High TSH can mean a failing thyroid, and the underlying cause needs to be identified, but that can only be done in combination with an analysis of T3, T4 levels, etc.

This could be serious. Your proposal to self medicate is perplexing. Get to a doctor.

[AvidFisherman]

I am. The verdict is it was a bad idea.