Very slow metabolism (clinically tested)

Psychgrrl wrote: »

joeymattluke wrote: »

Thank you all for your insight and advice. I truly appreciate it. I’m really at a place where other perspective is helpful (mostly). The nutritionist and I have only had 1 meeting and 1 phone call since results from the RMR. I have consulted my dr numerous times, ending with me in tears because she just wants to hand over anti depressants rather than help me problem solve. I feel there is something underlying, hence me asking for endocrinologist referral. The thyroid numbers being “normal” has been frustrating because of everything I read that says normal is not necessarily normal but getting a doctor to help is hard when all she wants to look at is the lab result only.
Honestly- I’m not looking for someone to baby me, or to act like I’m an “air fern”, just looking for advice from more experienced people. I posted for help, so thank you to those who had advice and wisdom.
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If you don't mind my asking, what is your lab/doctor saying is "normal?" While "normal" TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) used to be .05-5, the upper limit has been dropped to a 3 by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Many doctors offices/labs are still using different standards. Always get the number, not just the judgement about the number. And there's a normal range for a reason. Maybe to alleviate symptoms you need to be at a different point in the range. Also, TSH is not the complete picture. (Free) T4 and (Free) T3 play a role. The body typically converts T4 to T3, but mine does not, and I have hypothyroidism and supplement both a T4 and T3. Being "normal" does not mean symptom free. There is something to be said for quality of life. Which you deserve.

Hang in there!

CSARdiver wrote: »

joeymattluke wrote: »

@psychod787 - I’ve been questioning my thyroid for years and I pushed for a dietician / endocrinologist referral. It keeps fluctuating and I have a family history of Hashimoto and sojourns and I would like to get it in control now if there is an issue. I have a lot of the other signs as well... but when my family dr says “normal” she just refuses to do more.

Find a new physician. Having a solid honest conversation with a trusted medical professional is critical.

Is this just based on TSH or was a full thyroid panel conducted?

Testing hormones is a tricky business as these are free cycling through the body, so multiple readings are needed over time for a proper analysis. As these are free cycling you'll find that results will be outside optimal ranges due to weight fluctuations. One cannot maintain hormonal balance and be overweight - this creates a massive strain on the endocrine system as it attempts to push out hormones intended for a healthy BMI, but now has to work whatever percent harder to keep up.