Antibodies and going off methimizole

[cgauthie]

Hi

My thyroid has tested in range for past year.

My TSI antibodies are abnormal at 3.8 iu/l (Down from 12.8) normal is less than 1.

One Endo tells me that he doesn’t use antibodies ( amd has had much success with this approach ) and asked me to go off the medication . The other Endo says if I have antibodies I will relapse and stay on 2.5mg methimozole.

What do

You think?

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Have you looked at gluten free diet, this can help with Graves as well as Hashimoto's

Ideally ask GP for coeliac blood test first

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[HIFL]

Your second endo is correct. As long as you have antibodies, you're considered to have active Graves'. You are not in remission and a relapse would be expected if you stop the methimazole. You can stay on low dose methimazole for years, and add back levothyroxine if necessary. tiredthyroid.com/graves.html

[Valarian]

I would stick with the second approach. It’s unlikely to do you any harm, and may do some good.

[cgauthie in reply to Valarian]

Thanks you are right.. I’m so close! I have come down from 13 to 3.. only 2 more to go!