Thyroid labs while not on GH:
Set 1 (Spring 2019):
TSH - 3.14
Free T3 - 3.4
Free T4 - 1.15
Set 2 (Fall 2018 - Had been using 2iu GH daily up until 3 weeks or so prior to labs)
TSH - 2.04
Free T3 - 3.2
Free T4 - 1.18
I'm a little fatigued, but not any more than prior to taking the GH
I don't have cold intolerance.
I purposely didn't get my IGF-1 tested on this past set of labs, as it goes through the roof even on 1.8iu GH. For years I've been using the same brand of pharma GH direct from a pharmacy - so there's not question there.
Even two weeks after I stop taking 1.5iu EOD, my IGF was still above the normal reference range. Prior to taking GH it was in the middle of the reference range.
I assume on 1.8iu ED right now IGF-1 is well above the reference range.
Like you said, I know GH causes more T4 to be converted to T3, but I've heard mixed reviews on whether taking supplemental T4 while on GH would be beneficial or not. Just because I'm adding in exogenous T4, does that necessarily mean more of it will be converted to T3? And if my T3 does rise from taking supplemental T4 on GH, I would not want to run the risk of becoming hyperthyroid with too high of a T3.
Do you have any insight if there is a long term from having elevated TSH, but all other thyroid values in the normal range?
Also, what are your thoughts on dessicated thyroid, as I've heard many have better results with that than T4 alone.
Thanks for your help.