Question 1

Hi, I have noticed bald patches on my beard and scalp. I consulted a doctor, and they advised me to do blood tests for Fasting Glucose, TSH, and Serum Anti TPO. I have done the tests, and the results are, Fasting Glucose is 93, TSH is 6.039, and Anti TPO is greater than 1300. After getting the report, I did not get a chance to consult the doctor again. I searched on the Internet and found that it may be related to thyroid problems.

Question 2

I recently went for a blood test, and my results were: TSH 143.67 mIU/L, T3 70 ng/dL, and T4 4.8 microgram/dL. On the advice of my family doctor, I repeated the test because there is no history of thyroid issues in my family. The second test showed: T3 1.8 nmol/L, T4 65.7 nmol/L, and TSH 58.6 mIU/L. I am concerned about why the results vary so much. Should I continue consulting my general physician, or should I see a specialist? I am experiencing all the thyroid related symptoms as explained by my doctor. Kindly advise.

Question 3

Hi, I have been experiencing severe morning lethargy and weakness for the past few months. Getting up in the morning is the toughest part of the day. My hemoglobin and calcium test results are normal. Please advise. Thank you.

I am a 35 year old male with a slim build, but I have a tummy circumference of around 41 inches and a little fat on my face. I am also taking thyroid medication. How can I reduce tummy fat effectively?

Belly fat is common in hypothyroid patients. Focus on strength training, walking, and low carb meals. Recheck your Thyroid Profile to see if dose is working. Avoid crash diets.

More Thyroid Profile (T3 T4 TSH) Test Health Queries

Hi, I have been experiencing severe morning lethargy and weakness for the past few months. Getting up in the morning is the toughest part of the day. My hemoglobin and calcium test results are normal. Please advise. Thank you.