Recent content by Dr Caleb Calkins

I see patients start noticing low thyroid symptoms with a FT3 of 3.1 or below. You can fall into the subclinical hypothyroidism where you have most of the symptoms even though the labs aren’t bottomed out. If the RT3 comes back at the upper end of the range that can cause symptoms as well. So...

Your DHEA looks good. The range seems off vs other lab companies. I agree with getting a FT3 and RT3 but understand it can be tough through the VA. There is a good chance you may have some low thyroid symptoms with your TSH and total T4 numbers. Vitamin D is low normal which can happen even with...

It is a personal choice. SQ has a higher risk of skin irritation, however is not very common especially if you massage the area after the injection. I have had some patients describe a slower and steady release into circulation with SQ. Whereas IM can feel like it gets in your system faster...

I see good results with 25mg before bed. DHEA can decrease due to stress causing difficulty staying asleep, decreased dreams and sweating the small stuff during the day. Most people take it before bed however if you feel like it keeps you awake (about 10% of people) then take it in the morning.

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