--you've had elevated antibodies on testing before, and the endos did not think, despite the symptomology, that you had some variety of hypothyroidism? (What DID they think?)

From what I know, even if symptoms are minor, the autoantiboides are a gold standard, and an indication for treatment under present thinking even if TSH is (in the high end of) normal and T3/T4 are still within range--the thinking is this will help revent full-blown hypothyroid in the future.

The Internist said my testing was normal, but I don't think I have copies of the latest testing that was done early this year, I will look. I need to put these in order of testing date, so that the new Endo can get a better handle on what has transpired...

Also, I wonder what effect the Prednisone may have had on all of this, considering Hashimoto's is an inflammatory problem. Originally, back in the 90's, I remember the thyroid antibodies were elevated, but not nearly as much as they were when I was tested earlier this year, probably when I was in the middle of reducing steroid dosage... (Decrease in Prednisone probably means increase in autoantibodies.)

I had to laugh when I saw your mood today, Glenn. I don't have my glasses on and I thought it said "darling."

Cathie