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Carito71 · Aug. 2, 2012 12:46:09

Thank you Kimberly. My TPOab was elevated. Is it known why the TPOab gets elevated with GD patients? I'm guessing that is has to do with a goiter? I'm thinking this b/c isn't a goiter the one thing thyroiditis patients have in common with GD pts? Just curious.

Thank you!
Caro

~ Fellow GD patient diagnosed June 2012 with a non-existent TSH, elevated fT3 and fT4, and a TSI of 4.5. On Methimazole 30mg/day for the first 8 weeks. On Methimazole 10mg/day for the next 6 weeks. On Methimazole 5mg/day for a week and a half. On Methimazole 5mg every 4 days for a month. On Methimazole 2.5mg/day starting Nov 15. Current labs show a normal fT4, a normal TSH, and a TSI of 3.2. Diet: Gluten and yeast free. Love to read and learn. Very interested in the immune part of GD ~

Kimberly · Aug. 2, 2012 13:10:38

Hello - The TPOabs are markers for inflammation. A goiter can actually occur in several cases, including hyper, hypo, and also insufficient iodine (which is *extremely* rare in developed nations).

Kimberly
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Carito71 · Aug. 2, 2012 13:22:18

That makes sense. Thank you.

~ Fellow GD patient diagnosed June 2012 with a non-existent TSH, elevated fT3 and fT4, and a TSI of 4.5. On Methimazole 30mg/day for the first 8 weeks. On Methimazole 10mg/day for the next 6 weeks. On Methimazole 5mg/day for a week and a half. On Methimazole 5mg every 4 days for a month. On Methimazole 2.5mg/day starting Nov 15. Current labs show a normal fT4, a normal TSH, and a TSI of 3.2. Diet: Gluten and yeast free. Love to read and learn. Very interested in the immune part of GD ~

MaryI · Aug. 4, 2012 13:10:12

Hi VanisleGal,
I notice that you are on the Island. I am in the Okanagan and see an Endo in Vancouver. I have been on Methimizole for 2 years now and need a dose adjustment every 3-4 months. I have been thinking about surgery and wonder if you have been able to find a surgeon with lots of experience with Graves.
Thanks!

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