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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
antithyroglobulin results
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.
antithyroglobulin results
by bab1, Nov 17, 2006 12:00AM
I am a 34 year old female, 5'5'' and 110 lbs. I have had a number of thyoid tests done over the years by various providers who were concerned about what they thought was an enlarged thyroid (GYN and Primary care) - I eventually saw an endo who also ran a bunch of tests, at that time my TSH was in the elevated range according to the new guidelines (in the 2.5 range), but he did not want to treat. Since then I have a new primary care and she ran more tests. My symptoms range from feeling tired and sluggish, low mood, to anxious, and excessive perspiration - the endo prescribed Drysol because the sweating gets so bad. Also, my husband and I have been trying to conceive for about 7 months, with no luck, I'm wondering if perhaps this could eb due to thyroid problems?
My most recent lab work shows TSH 2.480, T4 7.2, T3 134, TPO <10, and Antithyroglobulin Ab 189. It seems everything is within "normal" raneg except the antithyroglobulin which seems elevated. Could I have Hashimotos or Graves disease? Any help is appreciated.
My most recent lab work shows TSH 2.480, T4 7.2, T3 134, TPO <10, and Antithyroglobulin Ab 189. It seems everything is within "normal" raneg except the antithyroglobulin which seems elevated. Could I have Hashimotos or Graves disease? Any help is appreciated.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Nov 19, 2006 12:00AM
, Nov 19, 2006 12:00AM
You may have hashi -- if you are TTC with positive Tg-Ab, there is evidence that levothyroxine treatment may help. I am not sure the other symptoms are related to thyroid, but the infertility & positive Tg-Ab alone warrants treatment and then you would see if there is any benefit of levothyroxine (ie synthroid type med) for those symptoms alone.
