Can I just ask a question about antibodies?

[sheenah]

The most recent test revealed that I had some antibodies - not many but they were there. Do we all have some antibodies, or is it a clear sign of thyroid problems? Many Thanks Sheenah XX

[HarryE]

I think we all have antibodies to lots of things because, in an ideal world, they are clearing up stuff. That's why there is a range up to which it is considered 'normal' (yes, I hate that word too!). But if you are over the range, that's too many.

[humanbean]

My antibodies have been checked a few times over the years, by the NHS and privately, and they have always come back undetectable. I do have thyroid problems though.

[Marz]

My anti-bodies - TPO - are high - and have been the same since diagnosis in 2005. Have had Crohns for over 40 years but cannot find a connection....

[sheenah]

Thanks everyone - Moggie just explained it very well to me in a PM! XXX

[Heloise]

Functional Medicine on antibodies.

youtube.com/watch?v=3_uaUXi...(Not working as expected?)

youtube.com/watch?v=IIX2Z_i...(Not working as expected?)

[sheenah in reply to Heloise]

Many thanks for this - I wish he was my Doc!! xx