Lifestyle changes are not likely to impact the TSH. 6.42 does not absolutely require treatment (assuming no symptoms or goiter), but does need monitoring. Once the TSH is >10, then treatment is recommended.
I am really grateful to you for having answered my question. I am taking the liberty for further clarification.Hope you will help out.I have 2 questions but before that I shall give the details oof my reports
.I am 60 years old.
TSH 6.42
FT3 2.53
FT40.74
BLOOD GLUCOSE FASTING 87
CHOLESTROL188
TRIGLYCERIDES 238
HDL 30
VLDL 47.6
LDL 126.1
TOTAL CHOLESTRO/HDL RATIO 6.3
LDL/HDL 4.2
URIC ACID 6.4
SYMPTOMS
SOMETIMES INSOMNIA
WEIGHT GAIN
Questions.1.Are the triglycerides VLDL etc high because of high TSH?
(I avoid fats etc in my diet)
2.Will I be able to shed weight as I have joined a gym and exercise regularly for 45 minutes or will high TSH interfere with it?