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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Hives
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Hives
by grandee276, May 24, 2009 02:23PM
Hi.. I have elevated thyroid antibodies..900 I have been breaking out with hives since Oct 08 I was on levoxyl since 2000 Dr changed me to armour in Feb 08 to see if that would help the antibodies. My tsh is 2.1 not sure about the other ranges T3/T4 What will the antibodies do to me other than the hives? Is there anything that can be done short of taking cortizone therapy. I am very active work out at curves 3x wkly. Also i am in better shape I lost about 8 lbs after joining curves, Could the change in weight have brought on the antibodies, I lost it slowly.. Thks for any suggestions grandee 276
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 30, 2009 03:49PM
, May 30, 2009 03:49PM
It is unclear if the hives are due to autoimmune thyroid disease -- but many experts feel there is a connection. In these cases we keep the TSH sometimes in the lower target range (ie 0.5-1.0) which sometimes helps. This can be done with any type of thyroid medication.
My free t4 is normal, so I have subclinical hashimotos. The only symptom I have is these hives and red rash and I really want to get rid of them.
Sorry you are suffering. Does anyone else know anything about hives and antibodies?