Dr. Tabatha Barber explains how high TSH causes daytime sleepiness, weight gain, and memory problems. Hospital reference ranges differ from optimal ones, and values far outside optimal may signal thyroid dysfunction. She recommends consulting a provider who understands the difference.
When I had that elevated TSH level, I was falling asleep at my desk. I was 30 pounds heavier. Like, I couldn't remember stuff. My brain wouldn't work. And it's because my thyroid was struggling and not optimal. So that's why we created the lab PDF for you to just look. And then if you're way outside of that, maybe you need to work with a provider like our team But find someone who understands the difference between like hospitalized ranges. Yeah. And optimal ranges.
