test results question

[angie135]

Hello I am trying to figure out some of my test results I meet with a NEW endo on Monday
Can anyone tell me what Thyroide Peroxidase TOP is it came back as high 611 but my other tsh cam back in the normal range
thanks for all your help

[kitty9309]

Thanks. That TSH is normal. I hope you get some answers fron the doctor on why the previous results were low and why you have positive antibodies.

Good luck at the appt.

[angie135]

the Tsh from 12 10 are 1.04

[kitty9309]

Hi again-

I am having trouble reading the last TSH on 12/10. Can you re-post it, please?

The TSH results from May are fairly low.

[angie135]

Thanks for the information I am concerned I go to the endo and no treatment for my symptoms for hyper  I really don't think I can stand it anymore.... no sleeping heart racing my mind does not function well anymore its hard to work and keep up with my active life . I really have to push myself to do anything

[GravesLady]

Hi there!

If you are concerned about autoimmune thyroid, TSH, FT-4 and FT-3 on how they relate to each other will tell thyroid status such as autoimmune thyroid.  There are specific antibodies to Graves' disease and Hashi that is a definite conformation for autoimmune thyroid as well as TED.  However, there is rarely any merit in requesting a particular autoantibody if there is no clinical evidence of the disease(s) with which it is associated . Thyroid antibodies may remain positive for years, and do not provide an indication of whether the person has normal or abnormal thyroid function.  Also, TPO Abs will rise if you've had vaccines or are being exposed to something you're allergic to, such as eating gluten when you have gluten sensitivity.
People do not get treatment for having antithyroid antibodies. There is nothing that can be done to regulate antibody levels. It is possible to have the antibodies and have normal levels of thyroid hormone. People MUST get treated for abnormal levels of thyroid hormone in the body regardless of whether or not they have antithyroid antibodies

[angie135]

5/1/07ts 37.5 t 4 7.4 ft free thyroidixe 6.90 tsh .012
5/21/07 tsh ultrasensitive 0.17thyroid antibodies 62 tryroid microsomal 852
7/5/07 ths0.505 t4 .095 triiodthyroine 3.2 reverse t 3 186 and tpo was 611
12/10 ths 1/145 t 4 1.04 thrii 1.1 and revese t 3 is 183
I did see the tpo on the last test.

[kitty9309]

Hi-

This is from the Mayo clinic website:

If you have thyroid disease, your doctor may recommend a thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibody test, which detects antibodies against TPO in the blood. Thyroid peroxidase is an enzyme normally found in the thyroid gland, which plays an important role in the production of thyroid hormones.

The presence of thyroid peroxidase antibodies suggests that the cause of thyroid disease is due to an autoimmune disorder such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The immune system normally makes antibodies to detect and destroy bacteria or viruses. In autoimmune disorders, your immune system makes antibodies that mistakenly attack normal tissue such as thyroid peroxidase. Antibodies that attack the thyroid gland cause inflammation and impaired function of the thyroid.

Thyroid peroxidase antibodies can also be present in other thyroid diseases. Also, some people who have normal thyroid function may have TPO antibodies. However, the presence of thyroid peroxidase antibodies may increase the risk of future thyroid disorders.

Can you post the results of the TSH and any other thyroid lab results?

Hope this is helpful,
Kitty