I have had my thyroid results back from GP and they stated satisfactory as TSH is 1.8. Due to my symptoms of tiredness, cold, dry skin and low resting heart rate of 40 on my ecg. I have vitiligo an autoimmune disease already too. So tested privately to get more detail and here are my results:
Your GP may think your raised antibodies are irrelevant, but to the patient they're not. They confirm autoimmune thyroid disease aka Hashimoto's which is where antibodies attack and gradually destroy the thyroid, eventually resulting in full blown hypothyroidism.
Most doctors dismiss antibodies as being of no importance and know little or nothing about Hashi's and how it affects the patient, test results and symptoms. You need to read, learn, understand and help yourself where Hashi's is concerned.
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.
Hashi's and gut absorption problems tend to go hand in hand and can very often result in low nutrient levels or deficiencies. It's a good idea to have vitamins and minerals tested:
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