Bloodwork Question!

[Krisyro23]

Hey all! My name is Kristin and I live in NYC. I am a mom, wife and teacher. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about two years ago and was put On Levothyroxine. At the time I had no symptoms and was put on a very low dose. I’ve started feeling strange lately and went to a specialist. I got my labs back after begging for them for over two weeks and was told my numbers are slightly high but not to worry. I disagree and believe that I have Hashimotos disease. Please let me know what you think. I have an appointment with another doctor today that is highly recommended. The one I went to last seems to not care much. Thank you in advance!

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Krisyro23

Yes, you have Hashi's. Your anti-TPO antibodies are very high and anti-Tg are also over range, this confirms Hashi's.

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.

Some members have found that adopting a strict gluten free diet can help, although there is no guarantee.

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.

Gluten/thyroid connection: chriskresser.com/the-gluten...

stopthethyroidmadness.com/h...

stopthethyroidmadness.com/h...

hypothyroidmom.com/hashimot...

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

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 essential to test:

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

[fibrolinda]

The aim of a treated hypo patiant is to get TSH to 1 or below, you need Levo increase, re test six weeks later and increase again if needed. As your doctor seems not to know this and doesn't think antibodies indicate Hashimotos you could probably do with a doctor who does 😏