Good morning/Afternoon/Evening where you are located! I am 21, and a real fitness fanatic, recently went to doctors as I had been feeling tired than usual (before I put it down to the fact that sometimes I can work out too much), however Had full blood count - came back with TFT (Thyroid function test) a little out of sorts.
Doc, explained to me that my TSH level was 12 -What is the normal value/range (I realise diff labs have diff readings,
What I would like to know more about is well: As I exercise quite a bit , I would like to know if of course this will be affecting my Metabolism? and by how much, do these TSH levels rise, by how much and even in 6 weeks time?, If I go to gym is this decreasing levels of Thyroxine? - Will I contributing to Hypothyroidism? , This is a mild case correct? I am not on medication at present, Another BLOOD TEST IN 6 WEEKS.
Would like to know if i eat carbohydrates throughtout the day then is this being stored as fat etc, I do not want to be putting on weight, I am traning for half marathons etc. Body Fat % is currently 14.7- and I have worked so hard, maybe I have ruined my body..!!!!!
Current menstrual cycle is lighter, but sometimes they are, is there a link between oestrogen - could the TSH levels just be slightly high because of my period? - (I am trying to make myself feel better)
Can I continue to exercise and maintain my current body fat % - I cannot afford to be putting weight on/ - no medical history in family, no conditions myself/medications i am taken. Rather out of the blue- realise it is very common.
Thank You Very much,
Je