Is it anything to be concerned about to have a thyroglobulin level of 191.00 on a scale of 2.0-35.0.?

Question:

I have Hoshimotos Thyroditis and I think this is nothing of concern. However, I do not want to ignore something if it should be looked into.

Answers:
Yes.
Thyroglobulin levels are used to detect and track the progress of thyroid cancers. Among other things like differential diagnosis of Hashimoto's. If you do have Hashimoto's, it is a little more likely that you cancer than most people.
A large increase in the size and number of thyroid cells, as in Hashimoto's, can increase this level. Was the increase in this level rapid?
Do you have any lumps or nodules in or on your thyroid glands?
"Although the thyroid gland enlarges with Hashimoto's' thyroiditis and sometimes even has exaggerated contours called bossilations, Hashimoto's thyroiditis does not form discrete nodules or lumps in the thyroid. If you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and a thyroid lump, it must be examined completely to insure that this nodule does not represent a cancer. This examination is usually done by needle biopsy to prove whether or not the thyroid lump is benign or malignant. Although you are unlikely to develop thyroid cancer and Hashimoto's thyroiditis together, you are at increased risk for a special type of thyroid cancer called a lymphoma which can be treated and cured if discovered early. Therefore, no thyroid nodule should be ignored."
~ http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/thyroid/thyroiditis.html

I assume you are under the care of a physician, hopefully an endocrinologist. Please make an appointment to see him/her as soon as possible. It might be unimportant, but if it is not it is important to act quickly.
~Gary RN

Other Answers:
As an immunologist, I can only tell you that a high anti-thyroid antibody (such as thyroglobulin) level in a person with KNOWN Hashimoto's thyroiditis (an AUTOIMMUNE disorder) is confirmatory of that diagnosis, likely as not! Unless you have other NEW symptoms since your original diagnosis (goiter, enlarging mass, etc.) I'd not be concerned over thyroid cancer as per an answer above.but you really ought to check with the ordering physician if you're so uncertain as to a lab test's meaning!! GOOD LUCK!

Call the physician who diagnosed you. Ask the nurse to have the physician call you because you have concerns and wish to briefly get clarification on your diagnosis. Most physicians schedule callbacks or will advise their staff on how to respond to inquiries. Good luck to you.

I assume you are getting treated for your condition. I think it is very serious and you should see an endocrinologist as soon as possible.

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