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Can Recovery From Hashimoto S Thyroiditis Be Detected Without Tests?
in 2012 my test result for Thyro globulin AB was 274 and TPO ab With the higher TGO result in 2012 i was diagnosed with Hashimotos. Today my Dr tells me I know longer have Hashimotos, is this possible without having a Thyroglobulin test done?? Anny advise helpful and thanks.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
Hello,
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I do understand your query but i would ask you to give some more information regarding to your thyroid hormonal level.
-Did you ever checked the thyroid hormones or just the antiTPo and antiTg antibodies?
Thyroiditis Hashimoto is an autoimmune disease that destroys the thyroidal tissue and when >80% of the tissue is destroyed, the gland lowers its function (this is called hypothyroidism). In general it is a chronic progressive disease.
Once the antibodies are confirmed to be positive, TSH should be monitored yearly and when it tends to raise above the normal ranges (that means that the function of the gland is low), hormonal replacement therapy with levothyroxine is recommended.
Hope to have clarified your queries.
Best wishes,
Dr.M.Guni
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I do understand your query but i would ask you to give some more information regarding to your thyroid hormonal level.
-Did you ever checked the thyroid hormones or just the antiTPo and antiTg antibodies?
Thyroiditis Hashimoto is an autoimmune disease that destroys the thyroidal tissue and when >80% of the tissue is destroyed, the gland lowers its function (this is called hypothyroidism). In general it is a chronic progressive disease.
Once the antibodies are confirmed to be positive, TSH should be monitored yearly and when it tends to raise above the normal ranges (that means that the function of the gland is low), hormonal replacement therapy with levothyroxine is recommended.
Hope to have clarified your queries.
Best wishes,
Dr.M.Guni
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