#1 ·
Hey everyone.
Writing this from Chicago, so excuse any regional phrasing...
I’m reaching out because I hit a bit of a snag with some recent health stuff. I'm 38, 5'10", about 160 lbs. I don't smoke, I don't really drink, my diet is solid, I sleep well, and my metabolism is pretty steady. I stay active—hit the gym, play soccer, walk a lot. Honestly? I feel great. Physically, everything feels fine on my end.
Back in late February 2018, I basically gave myself a gut fungus issue by taking a massive dose of antibiotics for a week without a prescription... caught it early though. I didn't let it get out of hand because I went on a strict diet immediately. No hidden sugars, no fruit, no carbs, no flour, no dairy, no coffee, no alcohol... nothing. I didn't get weak or anything, just had these sudden, frequent urges to use the bathroom.
About a month ago, I went in for a standard physical. Everything looked normal, except for my thyroid levels.
I’ve never had issues before, and honestly, I don't have any symptoms right now.
The blood and urine work came back looking like this—hormones: TSH 6.14 (ref range 0.3-4), PSA 0.68 (ref Urine was clear, yellow, specific gravity 1015, pH 6.5, proteins negative, glucose negative, ketones negative, urobilinogen 1, bilirubin negative, hemoglobin negative, nitrites negative, microscopic sediment up to 6Le, 3-5 epithelial cells.
Biochemistry—glucose 5.1 (ref 3.8-5.8), cholesterol 3.44 (ref 1.50), LDL 1.45 (ref HDL 0.98 (ref Patient is clinically eumetabolic, local palpation findings are normal.
Ultrasound shows both thyroid lobes are normal size and texture. No nodules detected.
Diagnosis E07.9 unspecified thyroid disease.
Treatment—none.
Conclusion—Serum TSH concentration is elevated, while FT3 and FT4 are within normal limits. Recommendation to recheck TSH in 2 months and an annual ultrasound.
So, what does this actually mean? Can I fix this through diet? I've been dealing with some stress at work lately too. About ten days ago, I started taking Lugol's solution—iodine, selenium, zinc, turmeric, cinnamon, magnesium. I was seeing a holistic nutritionist who told me the main thing is the adrenal glands, saying they pick up on all the emotions and trauma... she gave me some chamomile tea to drink. To be honest, it spooked me a little, even though I feel fine. It's worth noting I've never been sick, aside from that gut issue which I mostly managed with my diet. My stomach reacts to certain foods occasionally, but overall, I'm good.
Found this article linking gut issues and the thyroid:
https://style.lifestylemag.com/healthy-living/gut-health-thyroid
Also, because of the gut issues and the dieting, I lost some weight. While working out, I was using soy protein isolate, but now I'm reading in a book by a nutritionist that soy can mess with your thyroid and slow it down. Apparently, raw veggies like cabbage, arugula, broccoli, kale... they do it too.
Looking for some expert insight or advice here. Thanks in advance.
Writing this from Chicago, so excuse any regional phrasing...
I’m reaching out because I hit a bit of a snag with some recent health stuff. I'm 38, 5'10", about 160 lbs. I don't smoke, I don't really drink, my diet is solid, I sleep well, and my metabolism is pretty steady. I stay active—hit the gym, play soccer, walk a lot. Honestly? I feel great. Physically, everything feels fine on my end.
Back in late February 2018, I basically gave myself a gut fungus issue by taking a massive dose of antibiotics for a week without a prescription... caught it early though. I didn't let it get out of hand because I went on a strict diet immediately. No hidden sugars, no fruit, no carbs, no flour, no dairy, no coffee, no alcohol... nothing. I didn't get weak or anything, just had these sudden, frequent urges to use the bathroom.
About a month ago, I went in for a standard physical. Everything looked normal, except for my thyroid levels.
I’ve never had issues before, and honestly, I don't have any symptoms right now.
The blood and urine work came back looking like this—hormones: TSH 6.14 (ref range 0.3-4), PSA 0.68 (ref Urine was clear, yellow, specific gravity 1015, pH 6.5, proteins negative, glucose negative, ketones negative, urobilinogen 1, bilirubin negative, hemoglobin negative, nitrites negative, microscopic sediment up to 6Le, 3-5 epithelial cells.
Biochemistry—glucose 5.1 (ref 3.8-5.8), cholesterol 3.44 (ref 1.50), LDL 1.45 (ref HDL 0.98 (ref Patient is clinically eumetabolic, local palpation findings are normal.
Ultrasound shows both thyroid lobes are normal size and texture. No nodules detected.
Diagnosis E07.9 unspecified thyroid disease.
Treatment—none.
Conclusion—Serum TSH concentration is elevated, while FT3 and FT4 are within normal limits. Recommendation to recheck TSH in 2 months and an annual ultrasound.
So, what does this actually mean? Can I fix this through diet? I've been dealing with some stress at work lately too. About ten days ago, I started taking Lugol's solution—iodine, selenium, zinc, turmeric, cinnamon, magnesium. I was seeing a holistic nutritionist who told me the main thing is the adrenal glands, saying they pick up on all the emotions and trauma... she gave me some chamomile tea to drink. To be honest, it spooked me a little, even though I feel fine. It's worth noting I've never been sick, aside from that gut issue which I mostly managed with my diet. My stomach reacts to certain foods occasionally, but overall, I'm good.
Found this article linking gut issues and the thyroid:
https://style.lifestylemag.com/healthy-living/gut-health-thyroid
Also, because of the gut issues and the dieting, I lost some weight. While working out, I was using soy protein isolate, but now I'm reading in a book by a nutritionist that soy can mess with your thyroid and slow it down. Apparently, raw veggies like cabbage, arugula, broccoli, kale... they do it too.
Looking for some expert insight or advice here. Thanks in advance.