Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

TPO antibodies?

Okay, ive been searching for what it means to have a high antibody count. I know mine is high and i know i have hashimoto's disease. My antibody count is 1234. so what does that mean??? im so confused. all my doctor told me is that i was "really really positive for antibodies" SOMEONE HELP ME UNDERSTAND!
2 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
thank u
Helpful - 0
440728 tn?1234645302
As far as I've learnt here so far, that result is very very high and means that you have a really strong attack on your thyroid going on. But please wait for more experienced people here to answer and in particular AR who knows this stuff better than anyone.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Thyroid Disorders Community

Top Thyroid Answerers
649848 tn?1534633700
FL
Avatar universal
MI
1756321 tn?1547095325
Queensland, Australia
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure
Endocrinologist Mark Lupo, MD, answers 10 questions about thyroid disorders and how to treat them
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.