I am having difficulties finding treatment for my recent diagnosis of Hashimoto's. I have struggled for years with thyroid symptoms but because my TSH levels were and still are normal, it was never found. However my new doctor ran tests and here are my recent lab results:
1/21/10
Thyroglobulin Antibodies 63
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies 35
Calcium 9
C reactive protein 1.23
T4 free 1.2
TSH 3rd gen 1.71
Copper 231
Vit b12 330
Glucose 99
SED rate 6
They were ran again on 3/1/10
Thyroglobulin Antibodies 66
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies 27.1
Calcium 9.3
C reactive protein .5
T4 free .7
TSH 3rd gen 1.99
Copper 144
Vit b12 334
Glucose 100
Vit D. 28
SED rate 10
I see that my peroxidase levels lowered below 30. My lab papers say that Hashimoto's is >30. Does this mean that I don't have Hashimoto's? I know it is still high though.
I was prescribed 50,000 units of Vit D a week for 10 weeks and began feeling a little better after about 3 weeks. Still very weak, tired, and sensitivity to cold.
What is the likelyhood that Hashimoto's will turn into thyroid cancer? I know my SED rate is currently in normal limits.
Should I be on meds for Hashimoto's with my levels? My doctors said that they don't prescribe anything for my levels, but I have found research supporting small doses of levothyroxin can stop Hashimoto's from completely destroying the thyroid. What about Armour? Does that help?
I'm not satisfied in accepting that this is going to be my baseline for the rest of my life. I am active, still fairly young, and this disease is slowing me down and making me feel AWFUL! I would like to be treated if it will help!
What should I expect, long term, with Hashimoto's?