Slight rise in thyroid antibody

[Mag999]

I’ve had lots of weird symptoms seen a number of consultants still no proper diagnosis. I have positive family history for hypothyroidism but my results just bump along borderline low t3 tsh that ranges from 3 to 4.5. I did a trial of levothyroxine but made me feel very unwell. I have got nodules on my thyroid but just under 1 cm so they will keep an eye but not excited by them.

I do have constant sensation of lump in my throat still struggling with fatigue bone pain muscle cramping and I don’t maintain levels of b vitamins or d without supplements.

Recent thyroid test with medichecks shows declining folate and ferritin again, and a slight rise in thyroglobulin antibodies from under 10 to 15.

I’m just wondering if this is significant at all and if I keep getting a yearly thyroid check myself as gp has written off hypothyroidism as a cause of my symptoms and I am being sen to gastroenterologist for malabsorption of vitamins and rheumatologist for the bone pain.

Thanks for reading

[SlowDragon Administrator]

What are your actual vitamin results and ranges

Vitamin D

Folate

Ferritin

B12

All four vitamins need to be regularly tested and supplement to maintain optimal vitamin levels

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

Always test thyroid levels early morning, ideally before 9am

What are the actual results and ranges on TSH, Ft4, Ft3 TPO and TG antibodies

Have you had coeliac blood test done

Always worth trying strictly gluten free diet, after coeliac test has been done

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to SlowDragon]

You never replied to these questions

Low vitamin levels tend to lower TSH

Getting vitamins optimal frequently results in finally getting prescribed levothyroxine

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Mag999

a slight rise in thyroglobulin antibodies from under 10 to 15.

This is insignificant. The range for Tg antibodies is <115 so yours are very low. Antibody levels aren't static anyway, even if you had Hashi's and antibodies were high, they would fluctuate with every test without a doubt.

[Anthea55]

"malabsorption of vitamins" makes me think of low stomach acid. Have you checked this? Here are a couple of links.

healthline.com/health/hypoc...

drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/Hypochl...

Dr Myhill mentions the burp test, but last time I tried it her link didn't work. You can google for it, but here's some instructions

Mix ¼ tsp baking soda in 4 to 6 ounces of cold water. Drink the baking soda solution on an empty stomach. Time how long it takes for a burp to occur. Time it for up to 5 minutes:

If you have not burped within 3 to 5 minutes, it may be a sign of insufficient stomach acid.