TPO positive? what on earth does this mean and what to do?

[SlimmerMe]

THANKS SUBNET!!! I appreciate your research...I plan to start another thread with my BW results since I now have them..

[PPC]

THANKS SUBNET!!! I appreciate your research...I plan to start another thread with my BW results since I now have them..

I have limited knowledge on thyroid issues - what I do know is that TPO antibodies and hashimotos go hand in hand. Thyroiditis is a broad term that seems to include many forms of thyroid conditions due to auto immune issues. You might ask your doctor about LDN (low dose naltrexone.) Some have had good success lowering their TPO's with it. Regardless,the information on it shows it to be very cancer fighting and can generate a higher sense of wellbeing.

Hashimotos accounts for a large percentage of thyroid issues. It seems to be quite common. Usually TPO's are tested along with TSH, and the free T3's and 4's. I'm surprised your Doc did not rule out Hashi's from the get go. Armour is still a suitable medicine to use for this condition. You are just learning more about the 'why's' to your thyroid test levels now I guess.