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Can anyone help decipher my results? I believe the bit in red is to do with the thyroid, but I am really new to this, uniformed and not sure of the next step to take or even if there is a next step.
I got an ANA as I have symptoms of Lupus, so wanted to rule it out. Its like a minefield.
Thank you in advance for any help, it really is appreciated.
Hi Staj,
The image of your results looks too tiny to be readable for any of the forum members to be able to offer any advice; are you able to post a bigger image or type any of the thyroid ones out with ranges?
I'm still learning about all things thyroid myself so not able to offer you any guidance.
Take care.
Staj
As Hedgeree says, details in image are far too small to be readable. If you cut out all the unnecessary space and just zoom in on the results that would be better, or type in the results.
However, I think the only relevant one is the Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies which are in red and these are raised, over range, therefore positive which suggests autoimmune thyroid disease (known to patients as Hashimoto's).
Have you had thyroid tests TSH, FT4 and FT3 done? If not you need these.
Also, because Hashi's tends to cause gut/absorption problems which can result in low nutrient levels or deficiencies, you really should test Vit D, B12, Folate and Ferritin.
Apologies. It is my first time using the system and not sure why the photo is so small.
The bit in red... Thy. Peroxidase abs >500
High thyroid antibodies confirms autoimmune thyroid disease also called Hashimoto’s
Hashimoto’s can give symptoms similar to lupus
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 plus both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested.
Very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 at least once year minimum
Low vitamin levels are extremely common, especially with autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto’s or Ord’s thyroiditis)
Autoimmune thyroid disease with goitre is Hashimoto’s
Autoimmune thyroid disease without goitre is Ord’s thyroiditis. Both are autoimmune and generally called Hashimoto’s.
In U.K. medics never call it Hashimoto’s, just autoimmune thyroid disease (and they usually ignore the autoimmune aspect)
Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and before eating or drinking anything other than water and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test
This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)
Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins
List of private testing options
thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...
Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins
medichecks.com/products/adv...
Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins by DIY fingerprick test
bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...
If you can get GP to test vitamins and antibodies then cheapest option for just TSH, FT4 and FT3
£29 (via NHS private service ) and 10% off down to £26.10 if go on thyroid uk for code
thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...
NHS easy postal kit vitamin D test £29 via
If TPO or TG thyroid antibodies are high this is usually due to Hashimoto’s (commonly known in UK as autoimmune thyroid disease). Ord’s is autoimmune without goitre.
About 90% of all primary hypothyroidism in Uk is due to Hashimoto’s. Low vitamin levels are particularly common with Hashimoto’s.
Gluten intolerance is often a hidden issue too. Request coeliac blood test BEFORE considering trial on strictly gluten free diet
Link about thyroid blood tests
thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...
Link about Hashimoto’s
thyroiduk.org/hypothyroid-b...
List of hypothyroid symptoms
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