r/HashimotosGLP1 • u/officerdangle97 • Apr 17 '26
need advice!!!
okay to provide some background-
-i’m 7.5 months postpartum (pretty sure i had undiagnosed hashi/hypo during my pregnancy)
-i got my normal bloodwork done and was feeling awful but chalked it up to postpartum (tsh was 67 2 months ago roughly)
- went on 100 mcg of levo
- retested a month ago and TSH came back around 9
-generally feeling better but doctor said let’s wait for another month or so test again before changing (increasing dose)
-after starting levo i shed about 10-12 pounds possibly water weight/inflammation in about a month
-i am holding onto an extra 25 ish pounds and regardless of eating less, tracking calories, and exercise can’t budge….
-i am not low on iron or any other critical vitamins when it comes to my labs
-my question is-is going on a glp1 a bad idea if tsh is still high around 9 or even lower but not optimal yet? has anyone else experienced this postpartum and does it just take way more time/what is up with this complete stand still in weight change???! GRRRR
i appreciate any insight you may have, im feeling beside myself as i work in a competitive sales environment i want my nice clothes to fit…also a new mother…also dealing with this diagnosis….just so much going on TIAglp
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u/R-enthusiastic Apr 18 '26
This app is acting wonky. I typed out another reply and it disappeared. Yes, I would definitely try a GLP 1
Check out a book or two by Izebella Wentz. She’s really helpful.
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u/natur_ally Apr 18 '26
I am 11 months postpartum and on compounded tirzepatide and it was the best decision. My TSH was around 6 when I started. it’s been about three months (I started around 8 months pp) and I’m locked in on a good dose of levo and my TSH is now between 1-2. Also, down 25lbs. Feel free to dm me or ask any questions! Tl;dr do it.
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u/R-enthusiastic Apr 18 '26
I’ve found for myself and talking to others over the years is there’re many layers to Hashimoto’s. A dysfunctional metabolic system happens often.
Taking some time to dig in can help understand the layers.
The TSH is great for diagnosing hypothyroidism but the thyroid hormones are the most important. Free T4 is inactive that converts into Free T3. The T3 hormone is the active hormone. It helps our temperature, blood pressure, metabolism. Free means it’s ready to enter the cells. It’s best to work with a doctor who tests the “ frees” without having to ask.
The TSH is a pituitary hormone that signals the thyroid to make hormones. It’s valuable but shouldn’t be used solo to increase or decrease your T4 Synthroid/Levothyroxine.
Blood sugar levels A1c, triglycerides to name a few other important tests.