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Elevated transferrin saturation
What does it imply when your transferrin saturation is high but ferritin is still too low?
What does it imply when your transferrin saturation is high but ferritin is still too low?
DTache
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Restless Legs Syndrome
4 months ago
I have RLS and recently updated iron labs revealed the following: Ferritin=59.2ng/mL & Transferrin Saturation = 53%.
I have been taking oral iron supplements (Iron sulfate 325mg) and Vitamin C 200 mg daily on an empty stomach but the ferritin has been going up but slowly but the transferrin saturation has gone up much higher. Should I continue with my iron supplements?
I have been taking oral iron supplements (Iron sulfate 325mg) and Vitamin C 200 mg daily on an empty stomach but the ferritin has been going up but slowly but the transferrin saturation has gone up much higher. Should I continue with my iron supplements?
DTache
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
4 months ago
Low iron, supplementing with 3 Arrows
Hi everyone, I posted about a week ago after having iron studies done through the NHS, it came back that I wasn’t iron deficient enough to be treated by a doctor, but my levels were definitely low enough to start treatment since I’m already experiencing symptoms and don’t want to get worse….. Latest
Hi everyone, I posted about a week ago after having iron studies done through the NHS, it came back that I wasn’t iron deficient enough to be treated by a doctor, but my levels were definitely low enough to start treatment since I’m already experiencing symptoms and don’t want to get worse….. Latest
MarvelDC
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
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My visit to the Neurologist in the UK
I was incorrectly referred to the epilepsy clinic but the consultant saw me anyway and took my history. She said she would also chat to the “movement specialist” for their in put. She did a physical examination and noted my reflexes were “brisk”. She said that the dopamine agonists had been effective
I was incorrectly referred to the epilepsy clinic but the consultant saw me anyway and took my history. She said she would also chat to the “movement specialist” for their in put. She did a physical examination and noted my reflexes were “brisk”. She said that the dopamine agonists had been effective
Louless9
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Restless Legs Syndrome
4 months ago
Vitamin Results
Hi, I’ve just had some private
test
results following a low ferritin result from the GP:
TIBC
- 64umol/L - 45-81 Transferrin saturation - 18.3% - 25-45 Ferritin - 49ug/L - 44-150 Iron - 11.7umol/L - 10-30 Unsaturated iron binding capacity- 52.3umol/L Vitamin D - 43.6umol/L - normal 50-75, optimal
Hi, I’ve just had some private
test
results following a low ferritin result from the GP:
TIBC
- 64umol/L - 45-81 Transferrin saturation - 18.3% - 25-45 Ferritin - 49ug/L - 44-150 Iron - 11.7umol/L - 10-30 Unsaturated iron binding capacity- 52.3umol/L Vitamin D - 43.6umol/L - normal 50-75, optimal
Smartypants1
in
Thyroid UK
4 months ago
any way to increase ferritin without increasing iron saturation?
after two months of taking iron supplements (75mg every other night on empty stomach), my ferritin rose from 51 to 158. Unfortunately, my iron saturation rose from 46% to 59%. This is caused by fairly high iron (172) and fairly low transferrin (291), though both are within normal range. My doctor
after two months of taking iron supplements (75mg every other night on empty stomach), my ferritin rose from 51 to 158. Unfortunately, my iron saturation rose from 46% to 59%. This is caused by fairly high iron (172) and fairly low transferrin (291), though both are within normal range. My doctor
707twitcher
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
4 months ago
Anyone know anything about ferritin and trans ferritin saturation levels?
OK so I got some results back re iron and B12 and would so appreciate some expert understanding from anyone of you. I believe I might have lowish ferritin. It's 39ug but my transferritin saturation is 52%, which is high. How do I increase my iron levels if I need to, with high transferritin saturation
OK so I got some results back re iron and B12 and would so appreciate some expert understanding from anyone of you. I believe I might have lowish ferritin. It's 39ug but my transferritin saturation is 52%, which is high. How do I increase my iron levels if I need to, with high transferritin saturation
Auntbessy
in
Thyroid UK
9 months ago
vitamin results and advice on tweaking or changing supplements
Advice on supplements please and please tell me if I’m over thinking or worrying about this. I currently take: Better You Vit D with K2 / Thorne Basic B / Vegavero folate / Omega 3 fish oil / Magnesium / Zinc I’ve had my results back from Medichecks and would like some advice on what I can do to further
Advice on supplements please and please tell me if I’m over thinking or worrying about this. I currently take: Better You Vit D with K2 / Thorne Basic B / Vegavero folate / Omega 3 fish oil / Magnesium / Zinc I’ve had my results back from Medichecks and would like some advice on what I can do to further
Slowrunner1208
in
Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Is it needed and safe for my mom to supplement with folate or B12?
Hi all! I haven't posted before but I've been reading for a few months and find everything really helpful. My mom has had both chemotherapy and radiation this last year, and now has many overlapping symptoms with b12 and folate deficiencies (fatigue, mild neuropathy for years, mild memory loss/confusion
Hi all! I haven't posted before but I've been reading for a few months and find everything really helpful. My mom has had both chemotherapy and radiation this last year, and now has many overlapping symptoms with b12 and folate deficiencies (fatigue, mild neuropathy for years, mild memory loss/confusion
Jr499
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
3 months ago
iron lab results 10 weeks post iron infusion
I have had four iron infusions in the last 2 years. 10 weeks ago I received Injectafer 1000 mg with so-so results. I had seen a hematologist at my neurologist/Sleep specialist’s urging out of his concern for my out of whack lab numbers. The hematologist was not concerned. I gave my sleep, specialist
I have had four iron infusions in the last 2 years. 10 weeks ago I received Injectafer 1000 mg with so-so results. I had seen a hematologist at my neurologist/Sleep specialist’s urging out of his concern for my out of whack lab numbers. The hematologist was not concerned. I gave my sleep, specialist
SleeplessinNC
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Restless Legs Syndrome
4 months ago
Iron study results help please
HiI had a ferritin test in November and posted my results here and got some help. My result then was low at 10.2ug/l I have since persuaded the doctor to do further tests for iron. Unfortunately she did not repeat ferritin but did an iron study results as follows Serum iron level 19 umol/L [9.0 - 30.4
HiI had a ferritin test in November and posted my results here and got some help. My result then was low at 10.2ug/l I have since persuaded the doctor to do further tests for iron. Unfortunately she did not repeat ferritin but did an iron study results as follows Serum iron level 19 umol/L [9.0 - 30.4
Cn13
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Looking for advice for my husband
Hi, My husband has been feeling extremely fatigued with a foggy brain for months. He finally went to the GP at the beginning of the year as he was also having some stomach issues. He had several blood tests and fecal tests. He got normal results on everything except severely low vitamin D and high
Hi, My husband has been feeling extremely fatigued with a foggy brain for months. He finally went to the GP at the beginning of the year as he was also having some stomach issues. He had several blood tests and fecal tests. He got normal results on everything except severely low vitamin D and high
lollypocket
in
Haemochromatosis Society UK
4 months ago
Iron values
I finally went to the Dr and had my iron levels tested. My serim ferritin is 408 and my transferrin is 26%. So my basic understanding is i have to decrease the first and increase the second. How do I do this?? The issue now is that my GP has no idea what this means and how to get to correct levels. Any
I finally went to the Dr and had my iron levels tested. My serim ferritin is 408 and my transferrin is 26%. So my basic understanding is i have to decrease the first and increase the second. How do I do this?? The issue now is that my GP has no idea what this means and how to get to correct levels. Any
Trish8433
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Restless Legs Syndrome
5 months ago
Parkinson’s and RLS
Hello, I’m new to the forum and have signed up on behalf of my mum, to try and get some advice based on her current medication and her RLS. Mum-has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s approximately 1 year ago , although was misdiagnosed twice by 2 x GP’s as not having it! Not great. Medication taking
Hello, I’m new to the forum and have signed up on behalf of my mum, to try and get some advice based on her current medication and her RLS. Mum-has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s approximately 1 year ago , although was misdiagnosed twice by 2 x GP’s as not having it! Not great. Medication taking
SR223
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
10 months ago
New Blood tests results - Thyroid, Iron Panel, Full Blood Count
Have new blood test results that my GP did - according to them they are all normal but thyroid slightly overactive. Serum free T4 26.2 pmol/L (12-22) Serum TSH 0.01 mU/L (0.27-4.20) Serum Ferritin 18.8 ug/l (13-150) Serum Transferrin 2.76 g/L (2.0-3.6) Serum Iron 12.9 umol/L (10-30) Transferrin
Have new blood test results that my GP did - according to them they are all normal but thyroid slightly overactive. Serum free T4 26.2 pmol/L (12-22) Serum TSH 0.01 mU/L (0.27-4.20) Serum Ferritin 18.8 ug/l (13-150) Serum Transferrin 2.76 g/L (2.0-3.6) Serum Iron 12.9 umol/L (10-30) Transferrin
jenny876
in
Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Iron Panel Results Advice
Hi, could you kindly offer advice on my iron panel:
Results 22 Dec 2023
Iron 22.9 umol-l (5.8-34.5) Ferritin 55.28 ug_l (9.999-120) TIBC 61.0 umol-l (44.8-80.6) Transferrin 2.75 g_l (2.00-3.80) Transferrin Saturation 38 % (15-50) Thank you.
Hi, could you kindly offer advice on my iron panel:
Results 22 Dec 2023
Iron 22.9 umol-l (5.8-34.5) Ferritin 55.28 ug_l (9.999-120) TIBC 61.0 umol-l (44.8-80.6) Transferrin 2.75 g_l (2.00-3.80) Transferrin Saturation 38 % (15-50) Thank you.
Sami-M
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Urgent help needed. Extremely severe RLS, cannot identify cause.
It's so goddamn severe that at this point, I either have the most severe case of RLS in medical history or it's something else. I rate it 9 on the severity scale. Did every possible test related to RLS (iron, vitamin D, etc) except for for transferrin saturation and serum iron because it wasn't available
It's so goddamn severe that at this point, I either have the most severe case of RLS in medical history or it's something else. I rate it 9 on the severity scale. Did every possible test related to RLS (iron, vitamin D, etc) except for for transferrin saturation and serum iron because it wasn't available
RestlessDaily
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
10 months ago
Iron blood test results - 15 wks pregnant
[u]Inflammation [/u]
CRP HS
3.550 mg/L (Range: < 3) [u]Iron Status[/u]
Iron
19.3 umol/L (Range: 10 - 30)
TIBC
50.4 umol/L (Range: 45 - 81)
UIBC
31.1 umol/L (Range: 13 - 56)
Transferrin Saturation
38.3 % (Range: 25 - 45)
Ferritin
29.90 ug/L (Range: 30 - 169
[u]Inflammation [/u]
CRP HS
3.550 mg/L (Range: < 3) [u]Iron Status[/u]
Iron
19.3 umol/L (Range: 10 - 30)
TIBC
50.4 umol/L (Range: 45 - 81)
UIBC
31.1 umol/L (Range: 13 - 56)
Transferrin Saturation
38.3 % (Range: 25 - 45)
Ferritin
29.90 ug/L (Range: 30 - 169
Molly161018
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Thyroid UK
14 days ago
updated iron results - best next steps?
Hey everyone, I had some great advice on here a couple of weeks ago. I just had a full blood test completed (given the RLS had gotten significantly worse recently) and my iron results came back low: Iron 14.3 umol/L (Range: 10 - 30) TIBC 54.2 umol/L (Range: 45 - 81) UIBC 39.9 umol/L (Range: 12 -
Hey everyone, I had some great advice on here a couple of weeks ago. I just had a full blood test completed (given the RLS had gotten significantly worse recently) and my iron results came back low: Iron 14.3 umol/L (Range: 10 - 30) TIBC 54.2 umol/L (Range: 45 - 81) UIBC 39.9 umol/L (Range: 12 -
BOWENATOR
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
27 days ago
Iron Levels
I am a 74-year-old woman living in New Zealand. I was on Ropinirole for restless legs for approximately 3 years. Augmentation set in and I saw his forum went to my doctor who has changed my medication to Pregabalin. Currently on 50mg per day as I weaned off Ropinirole (completely weaned off for 3 nights
I am a 74-year-old woman living in New Zealand. I was on Ropinirole for restless legs for approximately 3 years. Augmentation set in and I saw his forum went to my doctor who has changed my medication to Pregabalin. Currently on 50mg per day as I weaned off Ropinirole (completely weaned off for 3 nights
Brufax
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
2 months ago
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