Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Thyroid (Expert Forum)
Thyroid Antibodies
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
Thyroid Antibodies
by TerriD33, May 06, 2008 01:02PM
I recently had several tests done because I have all kinds of symptoms including massvie weight gain, fatigue, excessively dry skin, constipation, dry mouth, hair loss, loss of sex drive, & difficulty becoming pregnant. My endocrinologist tested my glucose levels, and thyroid. I called in for the results & was negative in the glucose, but was told I was positive fro Thyroid antibodies. My appoinment with him is not until almost two months away, What are the questions I should ask upon seeing him again? What exactly is thyroid antibodies? Does it matter that all the women in my family have thyroid disease? Should I be concerned if this doctor says not to worry?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 06, 2008 08:13PM
, May 06, 2008 08:13PM
Ask about Hashimoto's and if the TSH is borderline elevated (>3) then thyroid hormone treatment may be helpful. Ask for a thyroid ultrasound as chronic inflammation (hashimoto's) does increase the risk of nodules and cancer.
This might explain some things. I found it helpful.
good luck
No spin site :-)