Hashimotos and graves

[ali56]

Hi I have Graves’ disease diagnosed April 2011. My TSH has been swinging from high to

Low over the last year. Have high TPO antibodies also high thyroglobulin antibodies.

Could I possibly have Hashimotos also. Asked consultant and he just laughed at me,

As if I was being ridiculous (very rude) also have uti infection which can’t seem to get rid of despite 3 lots of antibiotics.

Any replies much appreciated

Thank you

Ali56

[greygoose]

So, how did they diagnose your Grave's? Did they test TSI or TRAB? If your TPO and Tg antibodies are high, you do have Hashi's. Unfortunately, a lot of doctors - including endos - don't seem to know the difference. And he probably laughed at you because he didn't have an answer to your question! He was probably thinking, 'oh god! Have I made that same mistake AGAIN???' It wouldn't in the least surprise me!