I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for me. I've suspected a thyroid disorder for a while now as I get tired a lot, my hair is thinning, I feel the cold a lot, most females on mom's side of the family seem to have thyriod disorders (mom has hashimotos). The doctor says my 'levels are normal' and disregards it. I've just had a blood test done (by Thriva) and it says my all levels are normal except my TGAB results, they are very high - 360.0 kU/L.
I honestly don't know what this means, what to do about it or what I should be asking my doctor. I feel a bit hopeless like i'm going to be disregarded again and not get an answer. Any advice would be appreciated. Are there any treatment options if its only my TGAB that is high?
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Hi Woody, sorry you are not feeling well. Just because your doctor says all your results are 'normal' doesn't mean you are going to feel well. Could you post all your recent blood results with the ranges - the numbers in brackets. This will give an idea of what might be going on. What is the range for the TG antibodies?
Scazzoh meant the ranges for all the results,the TGAB is over range which suggests auto immune thyroiditis but you also really need FT3 results which GPs rarely carry out despite it being the active hormone needed by every cell,which is why many use private tests.
Folate definitely low, B12 ok but wouldn't want it much lower
Many find supplementing a good quality vitamin B complex can be beneficial. One with folate in, this will also keep B12 higher
If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 3-5 days before any blood tests, as biotin can falsely affect test results
Thank you, I'll have a good read through. I really appreciate the supplement advice. I've always reacted badly to gluten, I will cut it out entirely and see if it helps
Find out as much as you can about your condition - knowledge is power. Many people on this forum with Hashi's (me included) feel better without gluten (contained in wheat, barley, rye and oats), because its molecules are similar to thyroid molecules and consuming gluten foods can cause a 'flare up', where you can feel 'hyper'. Healing the gut is essential, through diet, lifestyle and supplementation. It looks like you are in the early stage of the disease, so taking action now will protect your thyroid gland and allow it to function for longer. Most doctors wait until your thyroid is not able to produce its own hormones, evidenced by a high TSH, before they will prescribe replacement hormones.
There are some good websites you might like to look at:
Thank you Scazzoh, I'll give the articles a good read. I felt a bit helpless when i first started reading my results and read that the doctors won't usually give treatment until it has progressed, wondering what I was meant to do in the meantime! Hopefully cutting out gluten will help with the symptoms
I was in a similar boat to you, tests last year showed high antibodies but good thyroid function. I've improved a lot after working my way through the Hashimotos Protocol, which is a book by Izabella Wentz. You might find it helpful for you too.
It won't fix the damage that's already been done, but it might help some of your symptoms. My latest results could be better, but at least I don't feel as ill.
T3 is the active thyroid hormone which controls the metabolism and therefore the symptoms. Your Free T3 is just above the midpoint of the normal range, which is good, so you should not have hypothyroid symptoms.
As you are still having what appear to be hypothyroid symptoms, one possible cause is a genetic condition commonly known as Thyroid Hormone Resistance. It causes hypothyroid symptoms and requires very high T3 levels (often above the top of the normal range) in the body to overcome the resistance.
Hi I’ve just come across your post,I too have high anti Tgb antibodies but all other thyroid normal plus Tpo antibodies are normal I’ve been so worried about this as read other things what was the outcome of your high Tgb? I hope your well x
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