TSH
What are some natural ways to raise TSH? I have subclinical hyperthyroidism (this is the second time I’ve had it). I am very sensitive to thyroid changes, and very symptomatic. My mental health takes a huge toll when my TSH is low, as the anxiety is out of hand. Last time this happened was 5 years ago and I went GF. Felt better maybe 8-12 months later. In 2023, my TSH was 1.7 🙏🏼. This time around, I’m looking for more natural remedies to get out of subclinical hyperthyroidism and raise TSH? We have ruled out any toxic nodules, as well as Graves (although I know you can test neg, my endo wants to retest in 6 months). I have been GF and dairy free for the last month, and I’m trying my absolute hardest to avoid inflammatory foods. No seed oils.
Also, I am curious if anyone has had any experience with this. In 2020 and 2025, are the only two times in my life I have lost a significant amount of weight by diet and exercise changes. I mean like 50-60 pounds. Shortly after both weight losses, is when my TSH plummets and I’m super symptomatic. Can weight loss cause issues like this? I’m concerned it throws off my hormones, affects my thyroid, etc. My endocrinologist didn’t seem concerned about weight loss negatively affecting my health but it’s now a pattern, and I’m curious if weight loss has been my trigger to enter subclinical hyperthyroidism twice now. In 2020/2021 was also the time around Covid / the vaccine so for the longest time I thought that was my trigger but I haven’t gotten any vaccines since 2021 and I haven’t had Covid since 2023 (to my knowledge). I’m just not sure what’s causing my low TSH if I don’t have Graves or a nodule? And if it’s thyroiditis, why can I get a virus sometimes and not have this type of reaction? Any perspective on all of this would be so beneficial. Any remedies, insight, personal experiences. PLEASE! 🙏🏼