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[SamanthaH7]

Hi could I have feedback on results please thank you

TPO ANTIBODY 346.5 (<34)

TG ANTIBODY 277.3 (<115)

TSH 12.6 (0.2 - 4.2)

FREE T4 10.1 (12 - 22)

FREE T3 3.9 (3.1 - 6.8)

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

SamanthaH7 Are these results from an NHS test?

What has your GP said?

If they are private tests, have you shown your GP?

Are you diagnosed hypothyroid and on Levo?

[SamanthaH7 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks for reply they are results from an NHS test and my GP has started me on 25mcg levothyroxine since he says I have an underactive thyroid gland and I was diagnosed 3 months ago

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to SamanthaH7]

SamanthaH7 Yes, you do have an underactive thyroid gland and unless you are elderly or with a heart condition you could have been started on a higher dose upon diagnosis, easily 50mcg. You should have been retested after 6-8 weeks with a 25mcg increase, with furher retests/increases of 25mcg every 6-8 weeks until your symptoms abate and you feel well.

The aim of a treated hypo patient generally is for TSH to be 1 or below or wherever it is needed for FT4 and FT3 to be in the upper part of their respective reference ranges when on Levo.

You should go back to your GP as soon as possible and insist on an increase now. Make sure you book a retest in 6-8 weeks time. When having thyroid tests, always book the very first appointment of the morning, fast overnight (you can have wagter) and leave off Levo for 24 hours. This gives the highest possible TSH which is needed when looking for an increase in dose or to avoid a reduction.

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TPO ANTIBODY 346.5 (<34)

TG ANTIBODY 277.3 (<115)

Your high antibodies mean that you are positive for autoimmune thyroid disease aka Hashimoto's which is where antibodies attack the thyroid and gradually destroy it. The antibody attacks cause fluctuations in symptoms and test results.

Unfortunately, many doctors attach little or no importance to antibodies so you need to learn as much about Hashi's as possible to help yourself.

You can help reduce the antibodies by adopting a strict gluten free diet which has helped many members here. Gluten contains gliadin (a protein) which is thought to trigger autoimmune attacks so eliminating gluten can help reduce these attacks. You don't need to be gluten sensitive or have Coeliac disease for a gluten free diet to help.

Supplementing with selenium l-selenomethionine 200mcg daily can also help reduce the antibodies, as can keeping TSH suppressed.

Gluten/thyroid connection: chriskresser.com/the-gluten...

stopthethyroidmadness.com/h...

stopthethyroidmadness.com/h...

hypothyroidmom.com/hashimot...

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

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Many Hashi's patients also have gut/absorption problems. SlowDragon has information about this and links to help, hopefully she will be along soon.

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We all need optimal vitamins and minerals for thyroid hormone to work, and most of us Hypos have low levels or deficiencies. It would be helpful to get the following tested, then post the results on the forum and if you have any problems suggestions can be made about supplementing

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin