Hello

[J7777]

Do I have Hashimotos thanks

THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES *904.5 IU/ML (<34)

THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES *249.3 IU/ML (<115)

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Yes

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_...

And as Hashi's and gut/absorption probles tend to cause low nutrients, post results for

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

Iron Panel

Full blood count

and mention if supplementing and with what dose. Members can then suggest any improvements that might be necessary.

[J7777 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Ok thanks I am trying to get back onto T3 added to my Levo so was confused about the antibody results

[J7777 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Latest vitamin and mineral results

June 2017

FERRITIN 61.1 NG/L (30 - 400)

FOLATE 2.33 NG/L (2.50 - 19.50)

VITAMIN B12 241 PG/L (190 - 900)

VITAMIN D TOTAL (25 OH) 66.2 NMOL/L (50 - 75 VITAMIN D MAY BE SUBOPTIMAL AND LONG TERM MAY LEAD TO CLINICAL EFFECTS. ADVISE ON SAFE SUN EXPOSURE AND DIET. SUPPLEMENTATION MAY BE INDICATED)

Only things from complete blood count showed MCV still below range, MCHC still above range, ferritin probably about 40 by now

IRON 9.4 UMOL/L (6.0 - 26.0)

TRANSFERRIN SATURATION 12% (12 - 45)

Taking 1 iron tablet, 1 folic acid, B12 injections and 6000iu D3 which is in spray form

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to J7777]

J7777

Well, they're not good but seem to be being dealt with. Optimal results are needed for thyroid hormone to work so the levels to aim for are:

Vit D - 100-150nmol/L according to the Vit D Council. The oral spray is the best form when you have Hashis, but are you also taking D3's important cofactors, in particular K2-MK7 and magnesium vitamindcouncil.org/about-v...

Ferritin - minimum 70 for thyroid hormone to work. But if you are still iron deficient, which low MCV and high MCHC suggest, then it should be 2 or 3 ferrous fumarate daily not 1. Are you taking each iron tablet with 1000mg Vitamin C to aid absorption and help prevent constipaton? Always take iron 4 hours away from thyroid meds and two hours away from other medication and supplements as it will affect absorption.

Folate - at least half way through it's range

B12 - around 900-1000

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For information on how to help the gut/absorption problems that Hashi's brings, see the reply by SlowDragon to this post healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...