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[24_1919]

Hello,

Can someone please help me understand the following:

USS thyroid showed changes consistent with chronic thyroiditis

TPO antibodies were strongly positive at 958

TSH: 0.7

FT4: 22.1

FT3: 4.7

Vitamin D: 97

Thanks in advance! Completely lost x

[Heloise]

I'm not sure of the context of that but this short video explains TPO antibodies.

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

[Clutter]

24_1919, High TPO antibodies confirms autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's). Your TSH is low and FT4 high and I think FT3 is reasonably good but can't be sure without seeing the lab ref range.

You appear to be adequately medicated but a dose increase, unless you feel overstimulated on your current dose, may suppress TSH which can be helpful in reducing Hashimoto flare ups and antibodies. Gluten-free diet may also help reduce flares and antibodies.

VitD 97 is in the optimally replete range 75-200.

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[24_1919 in reply to Clutter]

My endo has supplied me with liothyornine now, im worried about taking it! any advice? thank you!!

[Clutter in reply to 24_1919]

24_1919, there's no need to be worried. How much has been prescribed, how much Levothyroxine are you taking and has your Levothyroxine dose been reduced?

[24_1919 in reply to Clutter]

I am dropping my levothyroxine down to 50 and taking 10 liothyronine?

[Clutter in reply to 24_1919]

24-1919, You can take the Liothyronine with your Levothyroxine. What dose Levothyroxine were you taking before it was reduced?

[24_1919 in reply to Clutter]

I was taking 100 and she's dropped it to 50

[Clutter in reply to 24_1919]

24_1919,

10mcg T3 is equivalent to 30mcg Levothyroxine but the extra stimulation of T4 to T3 should mean you will feel improvement. Ask for a dose increase if you don't after 6 weeks.