First blood test

[Sgill80]

Hi I had a full thyroid test last week and today I called the surgery for my results I spoke only to the receptionist and she said all have come back but dr wants to see you about Antithyroid Peroxidase Antibody, can anyone help me with what this means??

Thank you

[Clutter]

Sgill80,

Elevated thyroid peroxidase antibodies means you have autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's) which causes 90% of hypothyroidism in Europe and America. There is no treatment for autoimmune disease but 100% gluten-free diet can ease symptoms and reduce antibodies and may delay progression to hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine is prescribed to replace low thyroid hormone when TSH is over range.

chriskresser.com/the-gluten...

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

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If you get a copy of your thyroid results and ranges and post them in a new question members will interpret the results and advise.

[Sgill80 in reply to Clutter]

So I've got hashimoto?? I thought I may have that's why I had the blood tests I've also got vitiligo. I will put my results on when I get them

Thank you

[Clutter in reply to Sgill80]

Sgill80,

I think you probably do. GP wouldn't call you in to discuss a negative result. Having one autoimmune disease (vitiligo) does predispose you to contracting others, it's almost as though they hunt in packs

[Sgill80 in reply to Clutter]

Thank you!! Look as though I have som researching to do 😒😒