Last week I had my hemoglobin, hormone panel and thyroid tests done. My next appointment is Aug 5 for an ultrasound to check my ovaries.
I got my test results back from the lab today, and the only thing obviously off is this:
Thyroglobulin Antibody0 - 20 IU/mL566
I've stupidly scoured google and of course the first thing that comes up is Thyroid Cancer, which terrifies me! Obviously, I will call my Dr. ASAP, but she isn't in on Tuesdays so the soonest I'll get an answer is Wed.
I know none of you are doctors, but... do any of you wonderful ladies have any experience, advice or idea if I'm panicking for no reason?
Thank you for reading! Here's a treat!
Edit: formatting
UPDATE: First thank you for all your kind words and positive thoughts! I called right away this morning and it's vacation week for both the Dr and nurse, but the receptionist checked my chart and the doctor left a referral notice.
I have an appointment with an endocrinologist this Friday at 8:30 am. Of course, no one gave me any hint as to what they're thinking! So now, we wait. And I try not to turn into a frantic panic monster.
I don't know a ton about this specifically, but here's my experience;
Prior to our fresh IVF my thyroid antibodies were elevated (I'm not sure if there are different kinds). According to my lab, less than 50 was considered normal and mine were around 100. My RE didn't say anything in particular, but he put me on a daily low dose aspirin after transfer.
After our FET and subsequent loss, my OB reviewed my levels (they were retested before my FET but I never knew the level) and they were totally normal (18). However, if they were still high she was going to send me for further testing for Hoshimotos. She never mentioned cancer as a concern.
So I think they can fluctuate, and there can be many reasons they are elevated. I am sure your doc will go over it with you ASAP. Good luck
"I prayed for this child and the Lord has granted what I asked of him." ~1 Samuel 1:27
"Whatever it takes, we walk together." ~Pittsburgh Penguins My IF-turned-baby blog
I have no advice, just wanted to send you some positive thoughts! Hope you get some answers today!
Dx: PCOS/Unexplained July '13 - Mar '14 - Letrozole and TI - BFN April '14 - HSG - All clear - Letrozole, Trigger and IUI - BFP May '14 - Miscarriage 5w 3d July '14 - Letrozole, Trigger and IUI - BFN
Aug '14 - Letrozole, Trigger and IUI - BFN
Sept '14 - Letrozole, Trigger and IUI - BFP
Beta 1 - 87 Beta 2 - 193 Beta 3 - 441 SA - All good ALL Welcome
I'm sorry you have to wait but try not to stress. I would think it would most likely be something like Hasimotos but it is impossible to know just from that one lab. Good luck at the endocrinologist!
Me: 37 DH: 45 BFP #1 3/19/14 EDD 11/29/14 MMC D&C 4/24/14 BFP #2 12/4/14 Beta #1 218 at 12dpo Beta #2 1055 at 16dpo Saw heartbeat 12/29. Please be a rainbow.
Sending good vibes! My husband is a doctor, and he always tells me that if there is something gravely wrong (like possibility of cancer), you would get a call back immediately.
Me (34); DH (35)
BFP 11/25/13; Heard strong heartbeats for 3 weeks; Natural MC (1/15/14)
I'm sorry I don't know anything about this. Based on nothing medical though I would think the dr would have called right away if it had anything to do with cancer. I hope you can get some answers soon. (((Hugs)))
PgAL welcome
Married 6/11/2011
Me & Hubby: 34
TTC journey started 12/2012
BFP #1 6/5/2013, MC confirmed 6/26/2013 @ 7 wks
BFP#2 8/25/2013 MC confirmed 10/16/2013 @ 12 wks (D&C 10/18)
Diagnosis: unexplained RPL, unexplained IF.
Also have hypothyroidism
Started TTC again 12/2013
IUI#1:Clomid CD 3-7, Trigger'ed CD 12. IUI CD 14. BFN
IUI #2:Letrozole CD 3 - 7, Follistim CD 9, Trigger CD 10, IUI CD12. BFN
Current plan: IVF with PGD. Antagonist - Vivelle Protocal. Stim start 12/1. ER 12/14.
Re: UPDATE: Any Advice on Test Results?
No advice but I agree with Eurydice - I hope your doctor or someone will call you sooner to go over the results and what they want to do.
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"Whatever it takes, we walk together." ~Pittsburgh Penguins
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BFP 8/2/12 EDD 4/9/13 Addie was delivered 1/4/13 at 26 weeks due to Eclampsia
BFP 9/15/14 EDD 5/28/15 Please be our R A I N B O W take home baby BOY
~All AL always welcome~
Dx: PCOS/Unexplained
July '13 - Mar '14 - Letrozole and TI - BFN
April '14 - HSG - All clear - Letrozole, Trigger and IUI - BFP
May '14 - Miscarriage 5w 3d
July '14 - Letrozole, Trigger and IUI - BFN
Aug '14 - Letrozole, Trigger and IUI - BFN
Sept '14 - Letrozole, Trigger and IUI - BFP
Beta 1 - 87 Beta 2 - 193 Beta 3 - 441
SA - All good
ALL Welcome
DH: 45
BFP #1 3/19/14 EDD 11/29/14 MMC D&C 4/24/14
BFP #2 12/4/14 Beta #1 218 at 12dpo Beta #2 1055 at 16dpo
Saw heartbeat 12/29. Please be a rainbow.
All welcome
Me (34); DH (35)
BFP 11/25/13; Heard strong heartbeats for 3 weeks; Natural MC (1/15/14)
BFP 11/11/14 EDD 07/21/15 hoping for our rainbow!
TTC #1 since January 2013
BFP #1: April 5, 2013; EDD December 11, 2013; Missed M/C May 15, 2013
BFP #2: February 17, 2014; EDD October 30, 2014; M/C March 15, 2014
BFP #3: August 1, 2014; EDD April 14, 2015 - Praying for our RAINBOW!
PgAL welcome
Married 6/11/2011
Me & Hubby: 34
TTC journey started 12/2012
BFP #1 6/5/2013, MC confirmed 6/26/2013 @ 7 wks
BFP#2 8/25/2013 MC confirmed 10/16/2013 @ 12 wks (D&C 10/18)
Diagnosis: unexplained RPL, unexplained IF.
Also have hypothyroidism
Started TTC again 12/2013
IUI#1:Clomid CD 3-7, Trigger'ed CD 12. IUI CD 14. BFN
IUI #2:Letrozole CD 3 - 7, Follistim CD 9, Trigger CD 10, IUI CD12. BFN
Current plan: IVF with PGD. Antagonist - Vivelle Protocal. Stim start 12/1. ER 12/14.
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