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HIGH TSH & PROLACTIN- what can I do?
I got back my lab results from a holistic doctor, whom I don't really trust and I am not planning on going back to him. So now, I am looking for a new doctor who can explain some of my results to me and maybe give me some advice how to heal my body naturally.
My thyroid seems to be out of range as my
TSH is too high: 4,62 (0.35-2.5)
My free T3: 4,1 (2.6-5.7)
Free T4: 12.5 (9.5-23)
Thyroglobulin: 36.8 ( 0-70)
Thyroglobulin antibodies: 4.2 (0-40)
anti TPO 0.16 (0-5.6)
The rest of the lab results seem to be in range, so do I have hypothyroidism?
Last year in May (2014) my free TSH was 2.55
In 2011 it used to be 3.3.
So it seems to fluctuate and go up and down over the years. What does that mean? Is there anything I can do to stabalize it without taking medication all year long?
Also my current report showed too high levels of prolactin: 43 (range: 2-30)
and quite low levels of testosteron: 0.18 (0.15-0.7)
Are these results maybe related with the high TSH result?
About me: female, 30 years old. I eat a balanced Paleo, high healthy fat, low carb diet.
I don't exercise a lot but I am slim.
Quite low sex drive, I usually need lube for sex, even though I enjoy it. I am not very driven to initiate sex.
My period is too short and compared to when I was 15 almost non existant. I get it regularly, but it's a very small amount of blood. Just smear stains. I used to take the pill for 12 years of my life. But I haven't since Fall 2014.
I don't take the pill or any other hormones, or medication.
I sleep about 8 hours a night, get up easily in the morning. I don't feel tired, but I also don't energetic.
I am diagnosed with anklyosans spondilitys.
Thanks for your help
My thyroid seems to be out of range as my
TSH is too high: 4,62 (0.35-2.5)
My free T3: 4,1 (2.6-5.7)
Free T4: 12.5 (9.5-23)
Thyroglobulin: 36.8 ( 0-70)
Thyroglobulin antibodies: 4.2 (0-40)
anti TPO 0.16 (0-5.6)
The rest of the lab results seem to be in range, so do I have hypothyroidism?
Last year in May (2014) my free TSH was 2.55
In 2011 it used to be 3.3.
So it seems to fluctuate and go up and down over the years. What does that mean? Is there anything I can do to stabalize it without taking medication all year long?
Also my current report showed too high levels of prolactin: 43 (range: 2-30)
and quite low levels of testosteron: 0.18 (0.15-0.7)
Are these results maybe related with the high TSH result?
About me: female, 30 years old. I eat a balanced Paleo, high healthy fat, low carb diet.
I don't exercise a lot but I am slim.
Quite low sex drive, I usually need lube for sex, even though I enjoy it. I am not very driven to initiate sex.
My period is too short and compared to when I was 15 almost non existant. I get it regularly, but it's a very small amount of blood. Just smear stains. I used to take the pill for 12 years of my life. But I haven't since Fall 2014.
I don't take the pill or any other hormones, or medication.
I sleep about 8 hours a night, get up easily in the morning. I don't feel tired, but I also don't energetic.
I am diagnosed with anklyosans spondilitys.
Thanks for your help
:) Interesting about the pears and apples. Good thing I like both (I'm very fussy lol).
wow red star that wasgood information...so glad you shared with everyone!!!! I needed that info too
Low dopamine means high prolactin. Hypothyroidism is one of the cause of low dopamine. Hypothyroidism can also lower testosterone.
I'm not sure why you are hypothyroid but as you have one autoimmune disease Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a bit suspect despite normal thyroid antibody levels (a small % with Hashimoto's thyroiditis have negative antibodies).
I found an article from Healthwyze entitled "How To Cure Hypothyroidism Naturally" which has some recommendations to try out to see if you note any improvements...
"Eliminate and discard all non-stick cookware
Eliminate Soy - Soy suppresses thyroid functions, imbalances hormones, and it has been shown to cause goiters (an enlargement of the thyroid gland) in previously healthy individuals, which shows that it disrupts iodine usage.
Adhere to an Alkaline Diet - This is extremely helpful when curing any chronic disease. Reference the Body pH and Disease article to guide you.
Balance Estrogen Levels (Women) - Excess estrogen slows down the thyroid gland. This means eliminating birth control medications, increasing the fiber in the diet, and avoiding all non-organic meats. Growth hormones in meats lead to imbalanced hormones. Reduce dairy intake, because milk often contains lots of estrogen.
Exercise - Find a physical activity that is fun, and do it often. We believe that exercise could half the cure time in some cases, and curing is not possible without it.
Hemp Fiber - This is a broad-spectrum supplement and a mild laxative.
L-Tyrosine - Tyrosine is a natural amino acid which helps the body produce its own thyroid hormone. This is also known to help with the depressions that usually accompany hypothyroidism. Most naturopaths recommend that 500 mg. be taken 2-3 times daily.
L-Arginine - Arginine is known to stimulate the thyroid and its hormones. It also improves immune function, improves fertility, and alleviates erectile dysfunction.
Iodine - The thyroid needs iodine to function properly, and lots of people now suffer from iodine deficiencies. To test yourself, place some iodine (we use 2%) on your stomach. Make a dot the size of a silver dollar (or twice the size of a British 50p). If it disappears within 12 hours, then you are iodine deficient. Keep adding iodine in increasing amounts, until it no longer disappears in a 12-hour period. This works due to the fact that the body transdermally absorbs iodine at the rate at which it is needed.
Do not use povidone iodine and do not orally consume iodine. This is especially an important precaution for those with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Check the link for other options and considerations concerning safe iodine supplementation. Red marine algae is the only means to safely orally supplement with iodine, but beware of other types of underwater vegetation. Baked fish is the safest and most natural way to consume iodine, but beware of bottom feeders, shell fish, krill, and etc. Think kosher in regard to the choice of fish.
Avoid all sources of fluoride - As already mentioned, fluoride suppresses the thyroid, and is likely to be the leading cause of hypothyroidism. Drink spring water, avoid soft drinks, use fluoride-free toothpaste, use a shower filter, and throw away non-stick cookware. Both coffee and tea naturally contain fluoride, so use iodine to compensate if these drinks are indispensable.
Eat a natural diet - To help the body to heal itself, remove burdens on its immune system. This means that all processed foods, artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, white flour, white sugar, table salt, hydrogenated oils, aluminum, high fructose corn syrup, and etcetera should be eliminated from the diet. Organic food is the ideal. Do not trust marketing that reads "All Natural", because this phrase is intentionally unregulated, so that anyone may use it for anything. Read labels carefully.
Chlorophyll - Supplementing with chlorophyll provides essential copper, helps oxygenate the body, builds healthy red blood cells, and it overall assists with skin health. Chlorophyll is a safe method of orally supplementing with copper. Those who are using our Colloidal Copper Lotion are unlikely to need more copper.
Pears and Apples - The ancient Chinese discovered that pears have a powerful tendency to balance hormones; especially in women. Pears help most when mixed with or juiced with apples. Try our pear juice recipe, and drink it regularly.
Zinc and Selenium: Studies indicate that severe zinc or selenium deficiencies can cause decreased thyroid hormone levels. Never take zinc on an empty stomach. Brazil nuts are high in both zinc and selenium.
Coconut Oil: Buy organic, cold-pressed, coconut oil from a health food store. Take around 1 teaspoon of it daily. You can also use it to cook with, but be warned that it smokes at low cooking temperatures, so it should only be used for low-heat cooking. Coconut oil speeds the metabolism, encourages production of the thyroid hormone, and kills candida yeast.
Avoid Canola Oil: Canola oil interferes with the production of thyroid hormones, amongst its many other dangers. Treat canola oil like the abominable, genetically engineered, poison that it is."
I'm not sure why you are hypothyroid but as you have one autoimmune disease Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a bit suspect despite normal thyroid antibody levels (a small % with Hashimoto's thyroiditis have negative antibodies).
I found an article from Healthwyze entitled "How To Cure Hypothyroidism Naturally" which has some recommendations to try out to see if you note any improvements...
"Eliminate and discard all non-stick cookware
Eliminate Soy - Soy suppresses thyroid functions, imbalances hormones, and it has been shown to cause goiters (an enlargement of the thyroid gland) in previously healthy individuals, which shows that it disrupts iodine usage.
Adhere to an Alkaline Diet - This is extremely helpful when curing any chronic disease. Reference the Body pH and Disease article to guide you.
Balance Estrogen Levels (Women) - Excess estrogen slows down the thyroid gland. This means eliminating birth control medications, increasing the fiber in the diet, and avoiding all non-organic meats. Growth hormones in meats lead to imbalanced hormones. Reduce dairy intake, because milk often contains lots of estrogen.
Exercise - Find a physical activity that is fun, and do it often. We believe that exercise could half the cure time in some cases, and curing is not possible without it.
Hemp Fiber - This is a broad-spectrum supplement and a mild laxative.
L-Tyrosine - Tyrosine is a natural amino acid which helps the body produce its own thyroid hormone. This is also known to help with the depressions that usually accompany hypothyroidism. Most naturopaths recommend that 500 mg. be taken 2-3 times daily.
L-Arginine - Arginine is known to stimulate the thyroid and its hormones. It also improves immune function, improves fertility, and alleviates erectile dysfunction.
Iodine - The thyroid needs iodine to function properly, and lots of people now suffer from iodine deficiencies. To test yourself, place some iodine (we use 2%) on your stomach. Make a dot the size of a silver dollar (or twice the size of a British 50p). If it disappears within 12 hours, then you are iodine deficient. Keep adding iodine in increasing amounts, until it no longer disappears in a 12-hour period. This works due to the fact that the body transdermally absorbs iodine at the rate at which it is needed.
Do not use povidone iodine and do not orally consume iodine. This is especially an important precaution for those with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Check the link for other options and considerations concerning safe iodine supplementation. Red marine algae is the only means to safely orally supplement with iodine, but beware of other types of underwater vegetation. Baked fish is the safest and most natural way to consume iodine, but beware of bottom feeders, shell fish, krill, and etc. Think kosher in regard to the choice of fish.
Avoid all sources of fluoride - As already mentioned, fluoride suppresses the thyroid, and is likely to be the leading cause of hypothyroidism. Drink spring water, avoid soft drinks, use fluoride-free toothpaste, use a shower filter, and throw away non-stick cookware. Both coffee and tea naturally contain fluoride, so use iodine to compensate if these drinks are indispensable.
Eat a natural diet - To help the body to heal itself, remove burdens on its immune system. This means that all processed foods, artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, white flour, white sugar, table salt, hydrogenated oils, aluminum, high fructose corn syrup, and etcetera should be eliminated from the diet. Organic food is the ideal. Do not trust marketing that reads "All Natural", because this phrase is intentionally unregulated, so that anyone may use it for anything. Read labels carefully.
Chlorophyll - Supplementing with chlorophyll provides essential copper, helps oxygenate the body, builds healthy red blood cells, and it overall assists with skin health. Chlorophyll is a safe method of orally supplementing with copper. Those who are using our Colloidal Copper Lotion are unlikely to need more copper.
Pears and Apples - The ancient Chinese discovered that pears have a powerful tendency to balance hormones; especially in women. Pears help most when mixed with or juiced with apples. Try our pear juice recipe, and drink it regularly.
Zinc and Selenium: Studies indicate that severe zinc or selenium deficiencies can cause decreased thyroid hormone levels. Never take zinc on an empty stomach. Brazil nuts are high in both zinc and selenium.
Coconut Oil: Buy organic, cold-pressed, coconut oil from a health food store. Take around 1 teaspoon of it daily. You can also use it to cook with, but be warned that it smokes at low cooking temperatures, so it should only be used for low-heat cooking. Coconut oil speeds the metabolism, encourages production of the thyroid hormone, and kills candida yeast.
Avoid Canola Oil: Canola oil interferes with the production of thyroid hormones, amongst its many other dangers. Treat canola oil like the abominable, genetically engineered, poison that it is."
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