TPO Level

[Dottiepins]

Hi,

I saw an endo at the suggestion of my OB/GYN. My lab results are below. The endo told me that I am fine and that I only need to lose weight to feel better. I am concerned about the TPO Ab being high. My doctor said that it is not that high and is probably nothing. Should I be concerned?


TSH 4.30 ref scale .350 - 4.500
Thyroxine (T4) 8.9 ref scale 4.5 - 12.0
T4, Free (Direct) 1.02 ref scale .061 -1.76
Thyroglobulin, Quantitative 1.3            Ref Range .5 - 55.0
Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglob  98      Ref Range 0 – 129
Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Ab    98       Ref Range  0 - 34

Thanks,
Dot

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

Appears to be autoimmune thyroid disease (hashimoto's thyroiditis) with borderline high normal TSH suggesting perhaps early hypothyroidism.  Treatment will not likely promote weight loss in itself, but may help diet/exercise efforts be more effective and address other symptoms if present.

[Dottiepins]

Thank you for your reply Dr. Lupo.

I know that I gained weight because I stopped working out. I stopped working out because I felt so tired and run down all the time and due to the muscle pain I have in my hip & shoulder. I developed psoriasis during this time and have started losing my hair. I saw the endocrinologist at my OB/GYNs urging because he suspected a thyroid problem. The endo says that my thyroid is fine and that I should lose weight if I want to feel better.

I guess I will look for another doctor. Thank you again for your help.

Dot