I do not see that E2-estradiol has been tested.
SHBG is made in the liver and estrogens increase SHBG and higher FT decreases. SHBG might be influenced by effects of viral infections on the liver.
We really need lab ranges. “normal” is not useful, we look for issues withing normal.
Post ranges for T3, T4, fT3, fT4
TSH should be nearer to 1.0
thyroid lab ranges are mostly useless.
See later about checking overall thyroid function via oral body temperatures.
You might have problems from a lack of iodine caused by not using iodized salt. High TSH+time and harmful and if selenium deficient you can get thyroid autoimmune disease and you test positive for that.
Post history of using iodized salt?
Where are you located?
Suggest:
high potency B-complex multi-vits with trace elements including 150mcg iodine and 150-200mcg selenium.
5000iu Vit-D3 tiny oil based capsules, take 25,000iu first five days.
Get 25mg DHEA from USA vitamin displays, one per day.
DHEA, Vit-D3 are fat soluble. Take with meals that have more fats/oils. Do not take with high fiber foods such as oat meal. Test DHEA-S later to see how well you are absorbing. DHEA is made in the adrenals, noting that cortisol looks good.
Vit-D is very important for immune function and so is thyroid status. Given your viral issues, you need to take action.
Please read the stickies found here: About the T Replacement Category - #2 by KSman
- advice for new guys - need more info about you
- things that damage your hormones
- protocol for injections
- finding a TRT doc
Evaluate your overall thyroid function by checking oral body temperatures as per the thyroid basics sticky. Thyroid hormone fT3 is what gets the job done and it regulates mitochondrial activity, the source of ATP which is the universal currency of cellular energy. This is part of the body’s temperature control loop. This can get messed up if you are iodine deficient. In many countries, you need to be using iodized salt. Other countries add iodine to dairy or bread.
KSman is simply a regular member on this site. Nothing more other than highly active.
I can be a bit abrupt in my replies and recommendations. I have a lot of ground to cover as this forum has become much more active in the last two years. I can’t follow threads that go deep over time. You need to respond to all of my points and requests as soon as possible before you fall off of my radar. The worse problems are guys who ignore issues re thyroid, body temperatures, history of iodized salt. Please do not piss people off saying that lab results are normal, we need lab number and ranges.
The value that you get out of this process and forum depends on your effort and performance. The bulk of your learning is reading/studying the suggested stickies.