Thyroid

[Louise-J]

Do I need something for thyroid please

Thyroid peroxidase antibody 276 (<34)

Thyroglobulin antibody 883.5 (<115)

TSH 20.8 (0.2 - 4.2)

FT4 10.1 (12 - 22)

FT3 3.0 (3.1 - 6.8)

Thanks

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Yes, your results show high TSH and high thyroid antibodies

Thyroid antibodies confirm cause as autoimmune thyroid disease also called Hashimoto's

How long since test done. Make an appointment to see GP. You should be started on 50mcg Levothyroxine and retest in 6-8 weeks

Always take Levo on empty stomach and then nothing apart from water for at least an hour after. Many take on waking, but it may be more convenient and possibly more effective taken at bedtime

verywell.com/should-i-take-...

Many people find Levothyroxine brands are not interchangeable. Once you find a brand that suits you, best to make sure to only get that one at each prescription. Watch out for brand change when dose is increased

All thyroid tests should be done as early as possible in morning and fasting and don't take Levo in the 24 hours prior to test, delay and take straight after. This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results

GP should also test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

[Clutter]

Louise_J,

Yes, you have overt primary hypothyroidism with high TSH and low FT4 and FT3. Has your GP seen the results?

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.

chriskresser.com/the-gluten...

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