Should I be concerned?

[triumphsgirl]

I recently had tests done for hyperthyroid. I'm confused and wonder if I should be concerned. My TSH level was 0.01 with normal being 0 .35 according to my lab. My T3 was 3.1 with normal being 3.5. T4 was 1.29 with normal being 1.48. Where I am confused is with the anti-microsomal. My lab says normal is 9.0. My result was 950.0. I'm confused and frustrated. I'm tired and disinterested all the time, have constant nausea, over active bowel and am currently losing weight at the rate of 7lbs every two weeks.I can't concentrate and often have the shakes and heart palpitations. Not to mention some interesting blood pressure problems. How concerned should I be about all of this? My PCP seems to be moving rather slow on these issues. Do I need to see a thyroid specialist? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

[Smilerdeb]

Forgot to add.........
From your labs and symptoms, I would say you are heading HypeR....
Though also understand that both HypO and HypeR can have similar symptoms.
Personally..if im heading hypO, I have weight gain, sluggish bowels, no motivation and slow pulse. If i am heading hypeR, I have constant bowels movements, ulcerated mouth, sore throat, fast pulse and high anxiety levels.

[Smilerdeb]

I have the anti-microsomal antibody,anti-thyroid peroxidase and anti thyyroglobulin and suffer with Graves Disease.
The best thing would be to see an Endocrinologist but I would've thought your Doctor wouldve known the outcome of your Labs.It is possible to have BOTH autoimmune diseases.
Both blocking and stimulating antibodies.
An ultrasound and uptake scan confirmed the Graves diagnosis also my sister has Graves too.

Hope that helps

[stella5349]

Yes - it looks as through Hashimoto could be a Dx here - I would see a doctor that knows thyroid disease well. Maybe a THYROID endo would be best for you.

[898]

According to the definition (1997): The anti-microsomal antibody or microsomal antibody test is used to diagnose conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and other autoimmune disorders.