[bradybunch6x1]

#1070397

Sorry desided to pull my own post. Would hate to have someone upset about my wording.
Valarie

[klinn]

#1019260

I finally received a copy of my test results, and I’m very confused. Can anyone help explain these numbers to me? It says my Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin result was 100%, my TSH Receptor Antibodies was 18, my 4 hour RAIU was 26%, and my 24 hour RAIU was 41%. The TSI and TSH results are the confusing ones. The TSI result description says I’m "negative" and that results over 130% are consistent with GD and the TSH result description says it’s consistent with autoimmune thyroid disease which appears to be a HYPOthyroid disease. I’m confused. Does anyone understand these numbers well enough to try to explain them to me? I will obviously ask my doctor too, but he won’t talk to me until my next appointment which is next week.

[npatterson]

#1070398

Dear Klihnn,

Sorry, but there is no way we can interprete tests for you. We are not doctors. WE don’t have all the facts, lab values, case history and a multitude of other data.

We can identify with how confusing it is to get those sheets of papers with numbers and funny names and initials all over the place. Especially now, when you are so new to all of this.

The more complicated your blood results, the more complicated your "case". It is possible, but unusual, to have both Graves’ and Hashimotos. In that case, the thyroid is treated for its overactivity, and then thyroid replacements treats the Hashimoto’s. There is Hashi-toxicosis, in which the thyroid is NOT treated, but managed until the hyper-ness is cooled down.

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