THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES 475 (<34)
THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES 286.3 (<115)
FERRITIN 15 (15 - 150)
FOLATE 2.1 (2.5 - 18.5)
VITAMIN B12 202 (190 - 900)
VITAMIN D TOTAL 27.6 (25 - 50 VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY SUPPLEMENTATION IS INDICATED)
What do these results indicate?
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THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES 475 (<34)
THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES 286.3 (<115)
These high antibody results mean that you are positive for autoimmune thyroid disease aka Hashimoto's. This is where antibodies attack the thyroid and gradually destroy it. There is no treatment for Hashi's, it's the resulting Hypothyroidism that's treated.
You can help reduce the antibodies by adopting a strict gluten free diet, you don't need to be coeliac for gluten free to help reduce antibodies. Gluten contains gliadin which is a protein thought to trigger antibody attacks. Read about the gluten/thyroid connection here:
chriskresser.com/the-gluten...
Supplementing with selenium L-selenomethionine 200mcg daily and keeping TSH suppressed also help reduce antibodies.
Read Hashi's information here:
stopthethyroidmadness.com/h...
stopthethyroidmadness.com/h...
thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...
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FERRITIN 15 (15 - 150)
Ferritin needs to be at least 70 for thyroid hormone to work properly. Did your GP do an iron panel, full blood count and haemoglobin test? If not then ask him to do so to see if you have iron deficiency anaemia.
If you are prescribed iron tablets then take each one with 1000mg Vit C to aid absorption and help prevent constipation. Take iron four hours away from thyroid meds and two hours away from any other medication and supplements as it affects their absorption.
Eating liver once a week plus other iron rich foods will help as well. See the charts of iron rich foods here apjcn.nhri.org.tw/server/in...
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FOLATE 2.1 (2.5 - 18.5)
VITAMIN B12 202 (190 - 900)
These work together. You are folate deficient and your B12 is very low.
Do you have any of the signs and symptoms of B12 deficiency listed here
b12deficiency.info/signs-an...
If so take all this information over to the Pernicious Anaemia Society forum here on Health Unlocked for further advice. You may need further investigation for Pernicious Anaemia, maybe B12 injections. See what they say then go and discuss their advice with your GP
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VITAMIN D TOTAL 27.6 (25 - 50 VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY SUPPLEMENTATION IS INDICATED)
You need to ask your GP to follow your area health authority's guidelines for treatment of Vit D Deficiency. This should consist of loading doses followed by a maintenance dose which will be for life.
When supplementing with D3 there are important cofactors needed, read about them here
vitamindcouncil.org/about-v...
D3 aids absorption of calcium from food and K2-MK7 directs the calcium to bones and teeth where it is needed and away from arteries and soft tissues where it can be deposited and cause problems.
D3 and K2 are fat soluble so should be taken with the fattiest meal of the day, D3 four hours away from thyroid meds.
Magnesium comes in different forms, check here to see which would suit you best and as it's calming it's best taken in the evening, four hours away from thyroid meds
naturalnews.com/046401_magn...
Check the other cofactors too.
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"What would we do without you x "
Probably sigh with relief the old bat isn't banging on about vitamins and minerals 😂
This even older old bat welcomes any banging on about vitamins and minerals. I was just looking at my selection have had to use a fruit bowl to put them all in. No calcium or vitamin D though because of hyperparathryoidism which is a real pain as I have severe osteoporosis. Was conversing with katepots yesterday about rhodiola and what strength and whether I should give that a go as well. Am already taking ashwagandha and holy basil but thinking of giving up the latter and going for the rhodiola. Weird thing is on some of the amazon reviews which are mainly good, a few comments about being too strong and not taking at least 5 hours before bedtime because of keeping one awake which I thought was the whole point of taking rhodiola to calm the anxieties!
I'm nervously awaiting my Medicheck and have a feeling it will come back void because this time the blood dripped over the line! Typical, first thyroid test was anxious but relatively easy in December, second time with cortisol had to use a second finger and came back void and this time thyroid, well wait and see, lol.
As in a bit too much blood in the microtainer?
If so then as long as the top was secure it should be OK I would think.
I hope so but it did say not to overfill as can fail. I presumed it was because of the preservative in the container and so when gently inverted several times it would not mix??
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