serum thyroid peroxidase results

[thewebwitch1]

I have after much pushing got my doctor to refer me back to an endrocrenologist of which i am now waiting. In the meantime i have had a blood test with the following result and my Dr is doing nothing further until i see the endrocronologist

i have just had a blood test for an immunology test with a result of :

Serum thyroid peroxidase antibody concentration/(XabCy)

result being - 316.2 iu/ml [0.0-35.0] outside reference range

can anyone explain this please

[Scazzoh]

Hi there, you are producing antibodies (thyroid peroxidase), which attack your thyroid tissue. This means you have Hashimoto's, which is the autoimmune version of an under-active thyroid. Many people here benefit from giving up gluten, which mimics thyroid antibodies in its molecular construction. Eating gluten can therefore promote an attack. Some people also benefit from giving up dairy, as casein is an inflammatory protein found in dairy products. if you want to find out more about Hashimoto's, the Root Cause by Isabella Wentz is a good book.

Hopefully the Endo will do more tests, including thyroid function tests to see what hormones you are producing. Make sure you have these done on an empty stomach (water only) in the morning.

[thewebwitch1 in reply to Scazzoh]

thank you

[Clutter]

Thewebwitch1,

Thyroid peroxidase antibodies are positive for autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's). There is no cure for Hashimoto's which causes 90% of hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine 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.

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

[thewebwitch1 in reply to Clutter]

thank you

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Your antibodies are high this is Hashimoto's, (also known as autoimmune thyroid disease). About 90% of hypothyroidism in UK is due to Hashimoto's.

Hashimoto's very often affects the gut, leading to low stomach acid, low vitamin levels and leaky gut.

Low vitamins that affect thyroid are vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12. If they are too low they stop Thyroid hormones working. Have these been tested, if not ask that they are.

Always get actual results and ranges on all blood tests. Post results if you have them

Changing to a strictly gluten free diet may help reduce symptoms. Very, very many of us here find it really helps and can slowly lower antibodies.

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