hypothyroidism help?

[Marcus G]

I'm a hypogonadism patient.
I've been using testosterone for 4 years.
I had a blood test. hypothyroidism.
I've been using t4 for 3 weeks.
I have fatigue, fatigue, weight, edema problems.
When do I recover?

This isn't something that can't easily be answered without knowing your blood test results and medical history. It is worth mentioning though that elevated estrogen (amounts plenty of other things) can cause all of the above symptoms. Another point that is worth mentioning is that alot of doctors miss diagnose thyroid issues by only testing TSH and T4 rather than testing T3. Also the most common prescribed medication is T4 but the problem is you could have an issue with the convertion of T4 to T3 so more T4 wouldn't change anything. You need to see an endocrinologist rather than a GP. Hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck.

[Testlolblast]

This isn't something that can't easily be answered without knowing your blood test results and medical history. It is worth mentioning though that elevated estrogen (amounts plenty of other things) can cause all of the above symptoms. Another point that is worth mentioning is that alot of doctors miss diagnose thyroid issues by only testing TSH and T4 rather than testing T3. Also the most common prescribed medication is T4 but the problem is you could have an issue with the convertion of T4 to T3 so more T4 wouldn't change anything. You need to see an endocrinologist rather than a GP. Hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck.

Totally agree with Marcus G about the T4 to T3 convertion rate. Well if you can't get your hands on prescription t3 to add to your levothyroxine, by the moment you can try over - counter product which active ingredient is bioavailable selenium (in drops form). There is the evidence that adding selenium supplements to a diet can increase t4 to t3 convertion rate. And also ask your doctor about checking the vit d.