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What is Antithyroid Perox. AB on a lab test?
I'm curious as to what ANTITHYROID PEROX. AB is? I just discovered on my lab results. The results of it are >1000 and the range is 0-34. Not sure how I missed it this long. (brain fog I suppose) I'm thinking it's antibodies test. Also hoping for a recommendation for a doctor near or around Erie PA. My TSH level is 30.74 and currently on 88mcg of Synthroid for 9 days now. The doc's nurse is telling me it'll take at least 6 weeks for any relief, it that the norm? I'm feeling more miserable than ever. Thanks Vickie
Thyroid peroxidase is an enzyme needed for the production of thyroid hormones. Antibodies to thyroid peroxidase are found in 90 - 95% of cases of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
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I'm doing some checking for a doctor in your area... you might receive a PM from another member, in the next day or so.
Thank you for the replies. At least knowing it'll take some time, makes me feel a little better.
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Anti Thyroid Peroxidase AB is antibody tests. Your result would warrant a diagnosis of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, which is an autoimmune disease that destroys the thyroid. It's the number 1 cause of hypothyroidism in the developed world.
Yes, it's correct that it takes 4-6 weeks for the T4 medication to reach full potential in your blood. You could start seeing some minor improvement sooner than that, but it could even take longer. Even once on the hormones, your body has to "get well" again.
It's not unusual for symptoms to worsen or for new ones to appear once starting on a thyroid replacement hormone. Your body has to get used to having hormones it's been doing without.
88 mcg is a pretty hefty starting dose. Typically, it's best to start at a very low dose and work up as needed, since there's a possibility that you may not need a full 88 mcg. You should make yourself aware of symptoms of over medication, which could be sudden weight loss, diarrhea, etc.
Yes, it's correct that it takes 4-6 weeks for the T4 medication to reach full potential in your blood. You could start seeing some minor improvement sooner than that, but it could even take longer. Even once on the hormones, your body has to "get well" again.
It's not unusual for symptoms to worsen or for new ones to appear once starting on a thyroid replacement hormone. Your body has to get used to having hormones it's been doing without.
88 mcg is a pretty hefty starting dose. Typically, it's best to start at a very low dose and work up as needed, since there's a possibility that you may not need a full 88 mcg. You should make yourself aware of symptoms of over medication, which could be sudden weight loss, diarrhea, etc.
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