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jewel57
Hello, this is all new to me
Would someone be able to help me with my blood test
throglobulin 500 normal range 60
peroxidase 4673 normal range 60
Tsh 8.19 normal is (0.35-5.50)
Free T4 10.9 normal (9.0-25.0)
free T3 4.0 normal (3.5-6.5)
A few months ago my GP Dr said my antibodies were a little high and she would watch them
I said what does that mean ( she said maybe the thyroid)
so I went on my merry way and my GP went on leave
So I came in to new Gp for another reason and she saw my antibodies at 1300
she said ok I will do another test and this is what they have come up at she has also sent for a refferel for a specialist
While I am waiting for a specialist appointment could someone tell me what is happening to me and what it all means
thankyou
Would someone be able to help me with my blood test
throglobulin 500 normal range 60
peroxidase 4673 normal range 60
Tsh 8.19 normal is (0.35-5.50)
Free T4 10.9 normal (9.0-25.0)
free T3 4.0 normal (3.5-6.5)
A few months ago my GP Dr said my antibodies were a little high and she would watch them
I said what does that mean ( she said maybe the thyroid)
so I went on my merry way and my GP went on leave
So I came in to new Gp for another reason and she saw my antibodies at 1300
she said ok I will do another test and this is what they have come up at she has also sent for a refferel for a specialist
While I am waiting for a specialist appointment could someone tell me what is happening to me and what it all means
thankyou
Thankyou AR-10
I have also some sort of renal impairment that has shown up on blood tests as well so I guess they will look at that as well
Do you think they will do an ultra sound on my thyroid as I dont seem to see anything wrong there nothing sticking out of my neck like a goiter or nodule ?
Could this disease have started many years ago or does it just happen ?
and thankyou for putting my post into perspective as I dont have cancer and am not going through anything like those people who have a lot more to deal with
and wishing them all the best
thankyou
I have also some sort of renal impairment that has shown up on blood tests as well so I guess they will look at that as well
Do you think they will do an ultra sound on my thyroid as I dont seem to see anything wrong there nothing sticking out of my neck like a goiter or nodule ?
Could this disease have started many years ago or does it just happen ?
and thankyou for putting my post into perspective as I dont have cancer and am not going through anything like those people who have a lot more to deal with
and wishing them all the best
thankyou
Your thyroid controls all of your body in some fashion.
Your memory can be affected, but may be temporary.
Thyroid disease can affect your moods, making you depressed, anxious, cranky, or cry-at-the-drop-of-a-hat.
It is a serious illness and should not be ignored.
It can affect your heart.
It can affect your eyes.
It can affect your bones and any of your organs.
Much like Diabetes, how much damage it does to your body is controlled by how well you manage the disease. Do everything you're supposed to, and it is managable. Do everything you are NOT supposed to do, and you will invite trouble.
When your thyroid dies you take a pill a day. The jury is out on whether you will ever feel "great" again.
It's not as bad as Cancer. Several people on this board are dealing with that as well.
As hard as it may sound, don't worry about too much until you have a diagnosis. Don't dally around getting a diagnosis. If you are told the soonest appointment is three months away, tell them you cannot, and will not wait that long.
Don't take the first diagnosis as set in stone, either. Mistakes happen.
Your memory can be affected, but may be temporary.
Thyroid disease can affect your moods, making you depressed, anxious, cranky, or cry-at-the-drop-of-a-hat.
It is a serious illness and should not be ignored.
It can affect your heart.
It can affect your eyes.
It can affect your bones and any of your organs.
Much like Diabetes, how much damage it does to your body is controlled by how well you manage the disease. Do everything you're supposed to, and it is managable. Do everything you are NOT supposed to do, and you will invite trouble.
When your thyroid dies you take a pill a day. The jury is out on whether you will ever feel "great" again.
It's not as bad as Cancer. Several people on this board are dealing with that as well.
As hard as it may sound, don't worry about too much until you have a diagnosis. Don't dally around getting a diagnosis. If you are told the soonest appointment is three months away, tell them you cannot, and will not wait that long.
Don't take the first diagnosis as set in stone, either. Mistakes happen.
Thankyou for you answers
Im not sure of sympoms but what I have noticed over the last few months are that my right fingers are stiffening like arthritis and the bottom of my sole of foot is very sore. I always seem to be cold and then I have hot flashes as well and my fingers are numb and stiff in the mornings
but I have put them all down to menapause
I have lost weight over the last 6 months but because Im trying to and find it very hard to lose this time and put this down to menapause as well
I am 49
my hair is a little dry
and I have always never slept from a to b
I have notice also I forget things like the names of things and I call them things
I mean I cant label things at times from my memory does that make sense
Does this disease have anything to do with your emotions and mood swings and persona
as I am a very emotional person that cries alot a the drop of a hat ( if someone is talking about something sad or I get told off) not the depression type of crying
I do go through depression at times as well
What is the final outcome when your thyroid dies ?
is this a bad disease? Do I have a severe illness as I have never heard of these diseases
just looking at all these names of diseases that you guys have written is a little daunting
thanks
Im not sure of sympoms but what I have noticed over the last few months are that my right fingers are stiffening like arthritis and the bottom of my sole of foot is very sore. I always seem to be cold and then I have hot flashes as well and my fingers are numb and stiff in the mornings
but I have put them all down to menapause
I have lost weight over the last 6 months but because Im trying to and find it very hard to lose this time and put this down to menapause as well
I am 49
my hair is a little dry
and I have always never slept from a to b
I have notice also I forget things like the names of things and I call them things
I mean I cant label things at times from my memory does that make sense
Does this disease have anything to do with your emotions and mood swings and persona
as I am a very emotional person that cries alot a the drop of a hat ( if someone is talking about something sad or I get told off) not the depression type of crying
I do go through depression at times as well
What is the final outcome when your thyroid dies ?
is this a bad disease? Do I have a severe illness as I have never heard of these diseases
just looking at all these names of diseases that you guys have written is a little daunting
thanks
Looks like it could be Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (also called autoimmune or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis) is the most common type of thyroiditis.
Thyroiditis is an inflammation (not an infection) of the thyroid gland. Several types of thyroiditis exist and the treatment is different for each. Doctor might have other test done to see which you have.
However, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is a type of autoimmune thyroid disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid gland. Hashimoto’s prevents the gland from producing enough thyroid hormones for the body to work correctly. It is the most common form of Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). It is a progressive disease of the thyroid that will eventually destroy the thyroid gland and cause a lack of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism).
Depending on you situation and family history, doctor might find it warranted to put you on thyroid hormones to get your thyroid level to normal. This will require thyroid testing on a regular bases, because as the thyroid dies off (little bit at a time) your med. dose will required adjustment.
Hope this explains a little - good luck!
Thyroiditis is an inflammation (not an infection) of the thyroid gland. Several types of thyroiditis exist and the treatment is different for each. Doctor might have other test done to see which you have.
However, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is a type of autoimmune thyroid disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid gland. Hashimoto’s prevents the gland from producing enough thyroid hormones for the body to work correctly. It is the most common form of Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). It is a progressive disease of the thyroid that will eventually destroy the thyroid gland and cause a lack of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism).
Depending on you situation and family history, doctor might find it warranted to put you on thyroid hormones to get your thyroid level to normal. This will require thyroid testing on a regular bases, because as the thyroid dies off (little bit at a time) your med. dose will required adjustment.
Hope this explains a little - good luck!
are you having any symptoms? Your levels would point to possibly hypothyroid (TSH is a little bit high, not too bad though), high antibodies would be hashimoto's.
The specialist they're referring to is probably an endocrinologist, they specialize in thyroid, as well as metabolic and diabetes disorders.
good luck!
betsy
The specialist they're referring to is probably an endocrinologist, they specialize in thyroid, as well as metabolic and diabetes disorders.
good luck!
betsy
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