Gained 22 lbs, low TSH/high T4, but no major symptoms, anyone improve naturally?
So in the past 8 months, I have gained 23 lbs. I have also noticed that I am not as active as I used to be, and I find it much harder to sleep early. I usually now fall asleep between 11 PM and 1 AM.
Because of that, I got blood work done and found out that my thyroid labs were abnormal:
- TSH: <0.010
- Free T4: 2.35 (high)
- T3: 169 (normal, but close to the high end of the range)
Thankfully, I do not have major physical symptoms like racing heart or shortness of breath. The only things I have noticed are hair loss, feeling less energized than usual, and having a harder time waking up in the morning (I used to naturally wake up around 5 AM).
I have been reading about treatment options, and it seems medications are commonly recommended. Honestly, I am hesitant about that route and would prefer to approach this more holistically first through diet, stress management, lifestyle changes, and possibly herbal support.
Do you think that is feasible? Has anyone here had a similar journey where they improved naturally or with lifestyle changes first?