High TPO antibodies and developing hypothyroidism

[Macey2009]

Hi all sorry if this is a silly question but is it inevitable to develop hypothyroidism with TPO antibodies >1000

I understand the process of attacks on the thyroid and reducing its ability to function. But also read not everyone with antibodies go onto develop hypothyroidism.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Macey2009

I don't think anyone can confirm that it is inevitable, but the likelihood is that you probably will eventually. Your latest testresults posted in your profile don't show hypothyroid yet but your TSH is higher than a normal healthy person's would be (no higher than 2, often around 1) and you're still producing a fairly reasonable amount of T4 as your FT4 is 42% through range (a normal healthy person's would possibly be around 50%).

[Macey2009 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thank you for the reply. I am due my next test with the GP August 2nd. So will post new results then. Have 6 monthly checks with my GP.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Macey2009]

Important to test B12 and folate annually.

Previous results for B12 were on low side.

No folate result

Vitamin D and ferritin too

Have you had coeliac blood test done

Are you on strictly gluten free diet

[Macey2009 in reply to SlowDragon]

Hi i have been supplementing Vit D and igennus super b complex

Results from Feb

Vit D 109(25-162)

Folate 14.4 (2.8-20)

Ferratin 99 (15-200)

VIT B12 959 (180-2000)

Vit D previously was 23 and Ferratin 15 so managed to raise them

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Macey2009]

Looking good

Remember to stop taking vitamin B complex a week before ALL BLOOD TESTS

[Macey2009 in reply to SlowDragon]

Yes i will do. Thanks