Problems caused by suppressed TSH or high T4/T3?
Leading endocrinologists, well-known in UK and abroad, were asked by a co-lead of ITT Improve Thyroid treatment patient group:
“Is it a suppressed TSH itself or high/over range T4/T3 themselves that can lead to problems eg osteoporosis or atrial fibrillation?” They all said it is the T4/T3 levels…
My quality of life before taking T3 was awful, and I wasn't bothered if I was here or not. Since taking T3 I am vastly better, although my TSH is now suppressed. There are papers showing that the extra risk from a suppressed TSH is small, and I’m willing to take that very small risk. The decision should be a joint one between doctor and patient.
A very low TSH may carry an additional slight risk but, to me, well worth the trade-off against having a decent quality of life. An elevated TSH is as hazardous as a low TSH, or perhaps more so.
Tara Riddle, September 2024
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Problems caused by suppressed TSH or high T4/T3?
Leading endocrinologists, well-known in UK and abroad, were asked by a co-lead of ITT Improve Thyroid treatment patient group:
“Is it a suppressed TSH itself or high/over range T4/T3 themselves that can lead to problems eg osteoporosis or atrial fibrillation?” They all said it is the T4/T3 levels…
My quality of life before taking T3 was awful, and I wasn't bothered if I was here or not. Since taking T3 I am vastly better, although my TSH is now suppressed. There are papers showing that the extra risk from a suppressed TSH is small, and I’m willing to take that very small risk. The decision should be a joint one between doctor and patient.
A very low TSH may carry an additional slight risk but, to me, well worth the trade-off against having a decent quality of life. An elevated TSH is as hazardous as a low TSH, or perhaps more so.
Tara Riddle, September 2024
[b]Link to the full document as a PDF:[/b]
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/trzzzgo4dhua6k7j8qgcf/Suppressed-TSH-vs-High-T4-T3-Dayan-Pearce-Bianco-Toft-PDF.pdf?rlkey=h6wxiwitv5y3qmcasknx0jrhu&st=kn5tvndd&dl=1
Last updated 10/02/2025[/i]
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