Antibodies were positive for autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's) which causes 90% of hypothyroidism. 100% gluten-free diet may improve symptoms and reduce antibodies.
TSH was over range. Some UK GPs diagnose and treat hypothyroidism when TSH is over range, particularly in the presence of positive antibodies, but some won't commence treatment until TSH is >10.
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