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[quote=Anonymous]6:56 here.  TPO stands for thyroid peroxidase antibodies.  It is not generally tested in most thyroid panels and you may have to request that it be tested.  I came across it when one of our earlier REs tested for it.  It came back high around 800 (normal is 35 or below) and he blew it off as inconsequential (we blew him off shortly thereafter).  A high TPO is generally an indication of Hashimotos.

One endocronologist wouldn't treat it because my TSH was normal and the Hashi wasn't advanced (so we're going to wait for my thyroid to be destroyed and then deal with it??).  Finally found one that would treat it and monitor my TPO levels after hunting around.

I've become pretty versed in the medical lingo now.  One thing I've learned is that there is no one answer to anything - if you ask 5 doctors, you're likely to get five different opinions.  That's what it all comes down to - they are giving you their informed opinions.  Then its up to you to make an informed decision on what to go with.  So it's helpful to learn the lingo so you can make sure you understand what the hell they're all talking about.  [/quote]

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