I think if your peroxidase is positive, it is definitely autoimmune thyroiditis. Your thyroid level probably just have not changes enough yet. I would definitiely see an endocrinologist. Endocrinologist have recently narrowed their normal ranges of thyroid levels. I do not think most labs have done the same. I would suggest that you see an endocrinologist to evaluate those levels in light of your symptomology and other auto immune diseases. Endocrinilogist are more flexible now with treating based on symptomology and narrower level ranges.

I get the same rash in the sun, on my upper arms, shins and typical butterfly rash on face. GP thinks I may have Lupus too based on that 10 symptom criteria but my ANA is negative. Her suggestion was to schedule a rheumy appt and let myself get the rash and see what the rheumy says. Of course the weather would have to cooperate.

I am going to work on getting to Mayo to have all the autoimmune thoroughly accesses.

kathie