confused about thyroid antibodies

[Beklyn23]

My GP sent me to an endocrinologist because he was concerned with high levels of antibodies.
31 YR OLD FEMALE rapid heartrate, palpitations chest pain.
        
         MY RESULTS:              LAB REF. RANGE           March 06 TSH .080                   0.40-5.50


         MY RESULTS:               LAB REF. RANGE
July 06  TSH          0.60     > 20yrs. 0.40-5.50
         T3             91              60.181  
         FREE T-4      1.3              0.8-1.8
         T-4 TOTAL     4.9              4.5-12.5

2 weeks later in JULY he tested my thyroid antibodies.
(he was concerned TSH dropping too fast even know TSH in normal range)

                         MY RESULTS:        LAB REF. RANGE
THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES    86 H             <20 IU/ML
THYROID PEROXIDASE          122 H            <35 IU/ML
    
Endo says I do not have thyroid disease because TSH in normal range.
Says I was born w/ those antibodies and may develop thyroid disease later in life.
GP is not pleased w/ endo response so, is testing all thyroid hormone and antibodies again.
My questions: Is my elevated antibodies a concern?
Do people normally have elevated antibodies and not have an autoimmune disorder?
And should I have a 2nd endo opinion?

[childrenrtreasures]

I also have elevated Tg and TPO antibodies. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (autoimmune hypothyroidism). Although it generally leads to an underactive thyroid many people have transient episodes of an over active thyroid.

To test for Graves' disease (autoimmune hyperthyroidism) your dr could do a test for the TSI antibodies.

Kelly

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

Antibodies are seen in up to 10% of the female population (in some studies).  This means you do have Autoimmune Thyroid Disease.  Your most recent TSH, etc are fine.  The one from March however suggested a mild-moderate HYPERthyroidism -- consistent with the symptoms you mentioned.

No treatment is indicated at this time, but would keep a close eye on the levels (ie, every 3 months for the next year).

[247COMA]

A related discussion, can PGA1 Be found in lab test was started.

[Beklyn23]

I got new test results

TSH 3.67

Thryroglubin 63
Peroxidase  93

I find that odd about the TSH.
.80 in Mar. .60 in July now 3.67
I do not take any meds for thyroid.

I will ask about TSI.

My GP wants me to wait & be retested in 6 mos.