Bloodwork Confusing – Thyroid Looks Off but Testosterone Feels Fine

Symptoms matter more than numbers, assess overall function.

Check free T3, not just TSH levels alone.

Low thyroid slows recovery despite normal testosterone levels.

Body compensates hormonally before symptoms become obvious physically.

Look at temperature, pulse, energy, not labs alone.

Conversion issues from T4 to T3 affect performance.

Testosterone can feel fine while thyroid underperforms silently.

Diet, stress, and calories heavily influence thyroid markers.

Check reverse T3 for hidden thyroid dysfunction clues.

Fix thyroid and performance improvements often follow quickly.