High thyroglobulin antibodies

[Auto2]

Just an update and any advice would be appreciated.

I sent off for some private blood tests as I am still experiencing pins and needles and STILL being ignored by my GP. However last week I did receive a call from an out of hours GP who listened to me and has referred me to a neurologist. So fingers crossed for that.

Also I’ve never had my thyroid antibodies checked, so this is the first time since my diagnosis around 7 years ago. The results are as follows:

Active b12: 35 (37.5-188)

Ferritin: 41 (13-150)

Folate: 28 (8.8-60.8)

FT3: 3.8 (3.1-6.8)

TSH: 0.21 (0.27-4.2)

TgAB: OUT OF RANGE (0-115)

TPOAb: 57.4 (0-34)

T4: 121 (66-181)

FT4: 20.8 (12-22)

Vitamin D: 64 (50-175)

I have just started gluten free, am wondering if I could have low stomach acid or pernicious anaemia? As my diet is very good. I have had the intrinsic factor antibody test though which came back as negative. Is there any other test that could be done?

(I’ve got type 1 diabetes, hypothyroid and autoimmune hepatitis)

Thanks, Chloe

[greygoose]

I expect you do have low stomach acid, yes. Most hypos do. Your nutrients are very low. Especially your B12, so not surprising you have pins and needles.

You haven't put a result for Tg antibodies, but it doesn't matter, because your TPO antibodies are telling us you have Hashi's.

You are also a very poor converter. That could be due to the low nutrients, so best to get those sorted first.

[Auto2 in reply to greygoose]

How would I increase my stomach acid? I’ve been having apple cider vinegar on food but I don’t think it’s helping much by the look of my results.

The Tg antibodies were ‘out of range’ so above 300. Is this just part of having hashis? Or can you reduce these?

Thankyou😊

[greygoose in reply to Auto2]

I'm afraid I don't know much about raising stomach acid, but I don't think just sprinkling vinegar on your food would raise it much. Most people drink a spoonful before the meal, mixed with water or juice, through a straw. But, I've never tried it myself.

Tg antibodies are just part of having Hashi's, yes. Some people say that optimising your thyroid hormones will reduce them, but even if you do manage to reduce them, it won't change anything. You'll still have Hashi's. The antibodies are not the disease.