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Dx w/ hypothyroid & on synthroid. just got tpo test done and came back normal (no antibodies). what could be cause of my hypo then if not autoimmune?

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Primary: The negative TPO means that the problem is not from a known autoimmune process, and the problem is more likely from a primary thyroid or pituitary failure

Answered 1/16/2017

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A member asked:

Dx w/ hypothyroid & on synthroid. just got tpo test done and came back normal (no antibodies). what could be cause of my hypo then if not autoimmune?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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