Can TPO ever fluctuate??

[Amydreamer]

Hello- Please help.  I'm so confused.  I'm 48 years old, have exercised all my life, ate healthy. Can the thyroid's TPO test show high because the thryroid was compromised due to dental problems?  What I'm trying to ask is can the thryoid bounce back from a high TPO result? For 6 months I went to a dentist, dental surgeon, endodontist, and finally a periodontist to find out what exactly was wrong with my constant pain in my tooth.  After numerous root canals and antibiotic, about 10 in those 6 months the periodontist told me what was wrong.  Keep in mind I floss and brush regularly....
After this ordeal which was stressful and with all the antibiotics I was on now I'm showing signs of hypothyroidism.  Can my thyroid bounce back after a month or two and become better by itself???
I really don't want to take synthroid for the rest of my life if I don't have too.
I'm 128lbs (same as high school), 5'5" walk/run 20 miles a week and very active.  I have no signs of hypo other then tired with 4 children.  My hair and skin is healthy also.
I'm really scared and don't know who to turn too.  My doctor said I have to take the medicine or I'll be sick.  She won't listen to me and won't think of Armour.  I was to get my adrenal glands checked and my progesterone checked but she isn't calling.  If feel so lost.  I know two people on synthroid and they can't even walk 1 mile, can't lose weight and have hair loss....

[Amydreamer]

Thank you barb135 and goolarra for posting.  TPOab was my result. Ref range should be <35. My mistake.  Same as last month.
I will get the TSH and Ft4 done this week and repost. Not usre why that was not included as it was on the order.
Thanks again.

[goolarra]

I agree with Barb that we have to wait until your FT3, FT4 and TSH come in to comment further about the thyroid issues.

Vitamin D is looking better, so keep that going.

[Barb135]

Your vitamin D is still too low, even though it's in the reference range - 32 is the bottom of the range, not opitmal.  It's generally considered that you should be around 80 to be optimal.

Did you not have TSH and FT4/FT3 done?  Those are the tests that will tell you whether or not you need to take the synthroid.  

Do you really mean that the reference range for TPOab is 600, or was that your result?  Your antibodies are still high, indicating that you have autoimmune thyroid disease.  In my opinion, you most likely need the med.  If you start taking a low dose now, you might be able to prevent some of the nightmares that some of us go through.

[Amydreamer]

Hi I did receive some of the results back..Not sure why the TSH was not included but I will post as I acquire them. I also had my progesterone level checked.

Cortisol     8.6            ref range    2.3-19.4

Vit D 25 Hydroxy      37.4              ref range 32-100 (they said 32 to be optimal)

Reverse T3               201               ref range 90-350

THyroid Peroxidase (TPO) ab          ref range 600

The TPO is still high...my Vit D went up to normal range it was slightly lower.

Thank you for you time in reading my lab work.

[goolarra]

It's good to get the update.  Thanks.  Look forward to seeing your lab results...

[Amydreamer]

Hello.  I just wanted to let you know last week I had my lab work done and I'm awaiting the results.  I did get a second opinion from another doctor (general).  Mainly to just listen to my thoughts and for the natural medicine and my concern for the LBBB.  He was adamant that I didn't need to go on medicine at this point and if I did take the dose my doctor prescribed I would go hyper.  He had several patients that were in my situation and 'waited' and they didn't need to go on medication.  I was surprised at this consultation.  
I will post my lab report as soon as I get it. Thanks again.