Latest results of various tests ! Hoping doctor will start treating my thyroid

[loulabel]

! Serum TSH level 4.46 (0.40-4.00)

Serum free T4 15.5 (12.00-22.00)

Serum Vitamin B12 333 (180.00-800.00)

! Serum ferritin 20 (25.00-300.00)

Serum folate 3.5 (3.00-20.00)

Serum sodium 139 (133.00-146.00)

Serum potassium 4.3 ( 3.50-5.30)

Serum creatinine 73 (44.00-80.00)

GFR calculated MDRD 79 mL/min/1.73m2

Sleep apnea test - Mild obstructive sleep apnea, suggest to pursue weight management and lifestyle changes.

Ultrasound scan - Liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, pancreas, kidneys, spleen and aorta appear normal.

8 Jan 2013 - ! Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies 317 (<49.00)[>75 = positive] TPO antibodies are associated with autoimmune thyroid disease (both primary hypothyroidism and autoimmune thyroiditis) TPO antibodies may also be present in other organ specific autoimmune diseases. Suggest check TFT's if not already done.

Doctor away till Monday so will have to wait and see if she will start treating my thyroid and not send me for any more unnecessary tests.

[anuska]

you have hashiomotos thryroditis. what is waiting to treat you for?

[loulabel]

I have hashimotos but the doctor said she would treat me when my TSH was near to 10 !!

[helen642 in reply to loulabel]

Find another doctor, that's ridiculous!! You are within your right to thyroxine once your level is over 5!!

[helen642]

Your TSH level that is, but also thyroxine should help reduce the attack on your thyroid and lower the antibodies.