Help with anti thyroid peroxidase antibidies test please

[suelemaistre]

Following recent helpful advice following my TSH T4 and T3 results I have today received results for antibodies , could members please advise what they mean . I have never had them tested before by doctor or end so requested the test at last doc visit .

Abbot thyroid Abs. 128 H. IU / ML (0-6 )

[Clutter]

Sulemaistre,

Thyroid antibodies are positive for autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's). There is no cure for Hashimoto's which eventually causes 90% of hypothyroidism. Treatment is for the low thyroid levels it causes. Many people have found that 100% gluten-free diet is helpful in reducing Hashi flares, symptoms and eventually antibodies.

chriskresser.com/the-gluten...

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

[suelemaistre in reply to Clutter]

Thank you clutter , understand now . Going to go gluten free . So grateful for this forum