Does an elevated thyroid antibody level indicate a serious condition in a patient with hypothyroidism?

Hello doctor,

I have had hypothyroidism for five years, and I am using Thyroxine 25 mcg. Recently I checked my TSH levels, and the value was less than 0.13 mIU/mL, and my anti-thyroglobulin antibodies level at 41 mIU/mL (positive). My anti-thyroperoxidase antibody value was 5 mIU/mL (negative). T3 and T4 tests have not been done recently. Only antibodies were performed, as mentioned above.

1. Does antibody's positive results mean a serious problem, or is it an expected result for all thyroid-related patients?

2. Am I taking a high dose of thyroid supplement tablet compared to my TSH levels (0.13 mlU/mL)?

Please guide me in solving these thyroid problems.

Thank you.

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your response.

My TSH levels were 10 mlU/mL, and the dosage was Thyroxine 100 mcg. Currently, I am taking Thyroxine 12.5 mcg daily. I am really worried about antibodies result. Three years back, antibodies result was negative, and now it is positive. Why?

Thank you.

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your response.

Are there any medications to reduce the level of thyroid antibodies? Is it possible with the correct dosage of Thyroxin? Can I reduce thyroid issues through regular exercise and diet and stop taking medications?

Thank you.

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your response.

You earlier said that high levels of thyroid antibodies are because of the overdosage of medication. Can I stop taking Thyroxine to reduce antibodies?

Thank you.

Hello doctor,

As per my understanding, I have to take medicine lifelong. Is it correct?

Thank you.

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your response.

Please let me know if there is anything else that I need to know about my health condition. I will contact you after six weeks with the TSH test results.

Thank you.