Antibodies for Hashis

[Gingernut44]

Good morning all, I have often seen it mentioned (mostly by SlowDragon that a significant minority of Hashis sufferers only have high TG antibodies rather than TPO. Also, some never have raised antibodies at all. Is there any research paper available concerning this please? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

here’s a good research paper

Lots of good points re gut and hypothyroid

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK4...

The presence of anti-thyroid peroxidase and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies suggests Hashimoto thyroiditis, however, 10%  of patients may be antibody negative……

……Clinically, it is important to note the association between thyroid and gastric autoimmune diseases. The presence of iron-deficiency anemia and thyroxine absorption issues should encourage further diagnostic workup.

[PizzaPerson in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you.

The last sentence about lymphoma is also important: "In addition, some patients may develop lymphoma, and thus a regular examination of the neck area is highly recommended."

[SlowDragon Administrator]

and another

eje.bioscientifica.com/view...

[Gingernut44 in reply to SlowDragon]

many thanks, some good reading for this afternoon 😊