Antibodies.

[Arab]

Hi there,

Could someone give me a clue as to what to make of these antibody results?

TSH Receptor Antibodies:

H 0.87 0 - 0.81 Negative

0.81 - 3.00 Borderline

>3.00 - Positive

They wrote:

'Although this is a borderline result, meaning it is not possible to ascertain that the recorded level is significantly high to confirm the presence of these Antibodies, it might be sensible to discuss this result with your usual doctor'.

Anti- Thyroidperoxidase Abs H 92.2 <34

Anti-Thyroglobulin Abs 50.1 <115

Do I actually have Hashimotos and Graves in tandem?

Thanks in advance.

Arab 🙂

[Clutter]

Arab,

The TRab result is equivocal ie it is not negative but not conclusively positive. Thyroid peroxidase is positive for Hashimoto's. Thyroid peroxidase is often present in Graves disease so you may have Graves and Hashimoto's in tandem.

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

[Arab in reply to Clutter]

Thank you Clutter.

Much appreciated. 🙂

[Katepots]

Hi Arab,

It does look like it. The thyroid peroxidase are a definite for Hashimotos. Are you on a gluten, casein and soy free diet?

[Arab in reply to Katepots]

Hi katepots,

Thanks for your reply.

No, not at the moment, although I did follow that eating protocol about 18 months ago.

My TPO and Tgab are elevated, but not wildly so - I'm euthyroid at the moment - but it was the TSH reading that I have just had done that was of additional interest, as I'd been treated as a Graves patient in Jan 2014.

It looks as though I have Hashimotos and Graves together. It'll be interesting to see how it unfolds! And how to deal with it when active..

Arab 🙂