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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
tyroid lab work confusion
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.
tyroid lab work confusion
by tntcowgirl, Jun 29, 2007 12:00AM
My thyroid lab work is confusing... my tsh is 3.297 but my anti tpo antibodies is 671 (norm range 0-34) and antithyroglobulin ab <20 (norm range 0-40). Because my tsh is within the normal range... my doctor wants it ignore the others...??? why measure it if we're just going to ignore them? My symptoms: weak & tired, aching joints, fog brain, neck pressure feeling, etc. Could these thyroid antibodies out of whack be causing my symptoms?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 02, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 02, 2007 12:00AM
A TSH >3 with antibodies -- this is early hypothyroidism due to hashimotos and you have symptoms -- a trial of treatment is usually indicated in these cases.
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First off - A TSH 3.97 is NOT normal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Antibodies can only be reduced by thyroid hormone supplementation (particularly Anrmour Thyroid) and it takes a long time. The "normal" 5.5 range for TSH is not normal - most people with Hashimotos will tell you this along with some doctors too who support this and listen to the patients instead of only reading labresults...
The Hashimitos (high antibodies against the thyroid - TPO) thyroiditis disease will have symptoms same as hyothyroidism.. I recommend both of you to research non-traditional doctors in your area who are willing to treat you instead of your lab results., They are hard to find - but not impossible. Good luck to you both!
ps: I have Hashimotos Thyroidits, I am 34, TPO: 700 last time checked, and with a TSH of 0.009 - on 135 mg Armour Thyroid a day. And I feel great - but that was not always the case! I went through 6 doctors until I found one... and now I keep two to ensure that I get what I want.