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High TG ab,all others normal

by kalenaki, Oct 11, 2008 01:10AM

Tags: normal, high, hashimoto, Synthroid

So what does it mean when your TG ab is high and the TSH and FreeT3 and T4 are normal. The TPO is also normal so the Doctor says it is not Hashimoto's. Going ahead with treatment of Synthroid. Can anyone comment?

Kari

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by AR-10, Oct 11, 2008 10:05AM

Do you have test results you could list?

TGab is one of several thyroid antibodies. It indicates an autoimmune thyroid condition.

Grave's is autoimmune hyperthyroidism.

Hashimoto's is autoimmune hypothyroidism.

If you are starting Synthroid, you must not have normal thyroid hormone levels, even though they fall within "normal lab ranges".

If you have thyroid antibodies, and you are taking hormone replacement, you fit the definition of a person with Hashimoto's. It is the most common form of hypothyroidism, if that is any consolation to you.

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