Thyroid Test Meaning

[Skunk39]

Hello,

I just got back a Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies test and my result says "out of range." The number is 549. Reference Range is <35IU/ml

My THS is 2.15 and Free T4 is .79 L

I am not sure what this means?

I am reading things like Grave's Disease, so thought I should ask come questions to someone who knows before I jump to conclusions. I also know that stress can raise your thyroid levels, so wondering how to bring them down.

Thank you so much!

[goolarra]

I'd be looking at Hashimoto's thyroiditis as opposed to Grave's.  Your FT4 is very low, indicating hypothyroidism, not hyper.  

The only way to treat hypo is to see a doctor and start thyroid hormone replacement therapy.  Find a doctor (regardless of discipline) that you can work well with since this is a lifelong condition.  Your high antibodies will keep destroying more and more of your thyroid function all the time.

[ChitChatNine]

Hi,

I'd make an appt with an Endo to go over your results and get a game plan in action.  Welcome to our Community.  Others will probably jump on in with some more info.

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