I have had ongoing issues for 2 years with a swollen lymph node in my neck and raised inflammation markers in my blood. Finally had a scan just before Xmas and while the lymph node was normal nodules were found on my thyroid gland and initial blood tests were done which showed slightly abnormal thyroid results.
I was referred back to the consultant and a whole host of blood tests were done.
This morning I received a letter which says that all other blood work was normal (calcium, vit D etc)
My thyroid function had improved
But the thyroid antibody level was "quite markedly elevated"
I am the given a choice to treat with anti inflammatories, steroids or low dose thyroxine (25-50mg) or do nothing depending on how I feel. I have to discuss with my gp.
It will be 2 weeks before I can see my GP but I will ask for a full breakdown of my blood works then.
I feel like I don't have too many symptoms, I am fat and my hair is a bit crap and thin but feel like that is just me rather than my thyroid. But maybe I have to read up on other symptoms but I feel generally well. So I am inclined to just overhaul my lifestyle rather than medicate.
Any advice from anyone in the know?
Also could the high antibody levels tie in with the consistently high ESR levels I've had over the past few years?
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Thyroiditis - recent diagnosis, given choice of treatment options but confused. Advice appreciated!
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SwiftAnchor · 30/03/2019 15:48
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