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Why do I have to fight so hard for answers?
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Jun 14 11:34pm | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
@ashleyharris728 It was the TPO antibody test for Hashimoto that tested positive. I followed up with my primary who ran the tests and she in a round about way confirmed it was likely Hashimoto based on the positive antibodies present. For me it was knowing if it was just the disorder with hypothyroid or if it was the disease with Hashimoto and the autoimmune so that I can understand better. I follow up with her in two weeks with labs and other things being tested so I guess I will find out then if there will be a change in treatment of any kind.
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@kaylann85 I hope you get the answers you need to get a treatment plan going that works for you. It can be so frustrating to navigate the health system especially with incomplete information.
For what it’s worth I also have high TPO antibodies and do not have Hashimoto’s; there are other things needed to make that diagnosis I believe. I really freaked out when I saw how elevated these antibodies were but I was told basically the same thing - as long as the other labs are normal, don’t worry about it. (Well why did you test for it then, was my question? Nobody could give me a good answer)
Let us know how things go and hope you feel better soon.