Hey, I've just turned 26 and I'm a guy. I recently had a health checkup and it turns out my TSH levels are unbelievably high at 96.34. My doctor wanted to double-check, so I got tested again, and now it's 99.46. My latest test results show T3 at 0.90, Free T4 at 0.53, and TSH at 99.46. I'm worried about how this might affect my daily life. I'm not married yet and I'm scared this could mess up my married life in the future. I do a lot of sportscan that help me manage things apart from taking medication? Also, I've started to notice I'm not handling the cold too well, plus my scalp and skin are pretty dry. Feeling a bit lost herehow is this going to impact my life moving forward? Any insights would be really appreciated.

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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Having high TSH levels can indicate hypothyroidism, which can affect your energy levels, metabolism, mood, and overall well-being. In terms of your future marriage life, high TSH levels can potentially impact fertility and sexual health, so it's important to address this issue. Regular exercise can help to some extent, but medication is usually necessary to regulate thyroid function. For your symptoms of intolerance to cold, scalpdry skin, and other potential hypothyroidism symptoms, your doctor may prescribe levothyroxine, which is a synthetic thyroid hormone. It's important to follow up with your doctor regularly to monitor your thyroid levels and adjust your medication as needed. Making lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, and managing stress can also support thyroid health.

Answered 21 days ago