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There was no Ferritin test available unless I did a full vit tests which I just can't afford at the moment as it's very expensive in Ireland. Any advice? As always, thank you very much for all your precious help.There was no Ferritin test available unless I did a full vit tests which I just can't afford at the moment as it's very expensive in Ireland. Any advice? As always, thank you very much for all your precious help.

Hypomadness80in Thyroid UK

Ferritin problems

My recent ferritin test was 57 (15-400) Does anyone know what the optimum level is? I cannot get my ferritin readings any higher than this despite a very careful diet & iron tablets.My recent ferritin test was 57 (15-400) Does anyone know what the optimum level is? I cannot get my ferritin readings any higher than this despite a very careful diet & iron tablets.

jillyanain Thyroid UK

Advice on Pulmonary and Aortic Leak

I am going to ask for ferritin test, diabetes, and cholesterol check at the GP. Sorry, I realise I am probably at the beginning of this journey. So apologies if I sound like a drama queen.I am going to ask for ferritin test, diabetes, and cholesterol check at the GP. Sorry, I realise I am probably at the beginning of this journey. So apologies if I sound like a drama queen.

AshBSin British Heart Foundation

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B12 434 ng/L (normal range 211 - 911). 9 days before these results ferritin level test was shown as low: 21 ug/L (normal range 22 - 322). What can I infer from these figures? I don’t know if I should hope for average numbers, or whether it’s like LDL & HDL cholesterols: one high the other low.B12 434 ng/L (normal range 211 - 911). 9 days before these results ferritin level test was shown as low: 21 ug/L (normal range 22 - 322). What can I infer from these figures? I don’t know if I should hope for average numbers, or whether it’s like LDL & HDL cholesterols: one high the other low.

willsie01in Thyroid UK

Low Ferritin Symptoms

They did a ferritin test a few years ago and result was 50, down from 75 a few years before that. I was told everything is fine, nothing to worry about. Every time I go they only look at one symptom per appointment. If I mention anything else they say I will have to make another appointment.They did a ferritin test a few years ago and result was 50, down from 75 a few years before that. I was told everything is fine, nothing to worry about. Every time I go they only look at one symptom per appointment. If I mention anything else they say I will have to make another appointment.

Dramlouiein Thyroid UK

Ferritin?

Im awaiting a ferritin test result but noticing pale gums and thinking my spaced out feeling is possibly this. In the past I’ve definitely noticed I’m better over 80/100. I just wondered if anyone has found that they struggle to sleep well when ferritin is on the lower side?Im awaiting a ferritin test result but noticing pale gums and thinking my spaced out feeling is possibly this. In the past I’ve definitely noticed I’m better over 80/100. I just wondered if anyone has found that they struggle to sleep well when ferritin is on the lower side?

haggisplantin Thyroid UK

Life after quitting Mirapex?

I went to a neurologist who took iron ferritin test and I was in the 20s range about 20 years ago. She was thrilled when I got it in the 30s and said " is you RLS better? I said "no". So I assumed more iron wasn't going to help me. Fast forward years later....I went to a neurologist who took iron ferritin test and I was in the 20s range about 20 years ago. She was thrilled when I got it in the 30s and said " is you RLS better? I said "no". So I assumed more iron wasn't going to help me. Fast forward years later....

Smuuin Restless Legs Syndrome

Ferritin v Haeomoglobin

Evening all I noticed on a previous post a reference to Ferritin tests, I dont think I have ever seen this test on my exhaustive list!Evening all I noticed on a previous post a reference to Ferritin tests, I dont think I have ever seen this test on my exhaustive list!

LHR007in British Liver Trust

Under active thyroid - high ferritin results

I have under active thyroid, my last blood test showed my ferritin results are very high, is this something to worry about?I have under active thyroid, my last blood test showed my ferritin results are very high, is this something to worry about?

Sunnyvin Thyroid UK

Ferritin and pedanticism

Unbelievable that having had RLS for decades, only hearing about ferritin last year, but still not having had mine tested, following a recent conversation with a GP who admitted knowing little about RLS, and HER suggestion to have a ferritin test, I had one!Unbelievable that having had RLS for decades, only hearing about ferritin last year, but still not having had mine tested, following a recent conversation with a GP who admitted knowing little about RLS, and HER suggestion to have a ferritin test, I had one!

Manervain Restless Legs Syndrome

Clear liver biopsy result

I feel so poorly and struggling to function .. went to gp again to test my ferritin levels etc and also checking for possible hemochromatosis! I still don't believe the results of biopsy but I guess no cirrhosis is a good thing indeed ! Hope you're all as well as can be.I feel so poorly and struggling to function .. went to gp again to test my ferritin levels etc and also checking for possible hemochromatosis! I still don't believe the results of biopsy but I guess no cirrhosis is a good thing indeed ! Hope you're all as well as can be.

ktan49in British Liver Trust

Physical anxiety increases, can’t breathe at all

I recieved my THS, CBC, and Ferritin blood test results, CBC was perfectly normal, I cannot believe that! However, ferritin was down to 14.6, and the normal range for females is 11-150??? ISNT THAT TOO LOW? THS was fine, not perfect but okay.I recieved my THS, CBC, and Ferritin blood test results, CBC was perfectly normal, I cannot believe that! However, ferritin was down to 14.6, and the normal range for females is 11-150??? ISNT THAT TOO LOW? THS was fine, not perfect but okay.

SxufferingSxoulin Anxiety Support

Can Iron deficiency cause AF ?

A blood test several months ago showed up low ferritin levels and 3 months after I had my first AF which I had a cardioversion for. Last week I had a new blood test and my ferritin level is exactly the same even after taking iron tablets for 6 months.A blood test several months ago showed up low ferritin levels and 3 months after I had my first AF which I had a cardioversion for. Last week I had a new blood test and my ferritin level is exactly the same even after taking iron tablets for 6 months.

sandoval22in AF Association

What to test alongside b12?

In February, I had private bloods done for b12, d3, ferritin, folate & full thyroid test. All seemed well. B12 was 342. In May, it was 614. But since May, I have been feeling quite unwell & very fatigued. I’m considering getting another b12 test done privately.In February, I had private bloods done for b12, d3, ferritin, folate & full thyroid test. All seemed well. B12 was 342. In May, it was 614. But since May, I have been feeling quite unwell & very fatigued. I’m considering getting another b12 test done privately.

Winniepoo15in Thyroid UK

Advice needed - Am I wrong in thinking my levels are incredibly low?

I contacted the ward again today for my latest test results and my Ferritin level is at 13ng/ml but they are reluctant to give me an infusion. How low does one have to be to be deemed as needing replacement therapy???I contacted the ward again today for my latest test results and my Ferritin level is at 13ng/ml but they are reluctant to give me an infusion. How low does one have to be to be deemed as needing replacement therapy???

daftfairyin Pernicious Anaemia Society

A couple questions regarding blood work/lab results.

Hi, I’ll quickly just give some context and then get straight to the point. I was diagnosed with a very low b12 level 6 years ago at a level of 130 or so accompanied with a myriad of symptoms that were ultimately resolved. About 4 weeks ago after taking a single shot of tequila on a lark i started toHi, I’ll quickly just give some context and then get straight to the point. I was diagnosed with a very low b12 level 6 years ago at a level of 130 or so accompanied with a myriad of symptoms that were ultimately resolved. About 4 weeks ago after taking a single shot of tequila on a lark i started to

trying2figureitoutin Pernicious Anaemia Society

ET Hydroxurea and Covid 19

Hi Everyone, wishing you all well at this incredibly sad time. Covid19 is so scary but I also wonder if taking low dose Hydroxurea (I take 2 per day, so1000mg) for Essential Thrombocytosis (JAK2 mutation) makes you more susceptible to a virus like Covid19. All my other markers are fine eg white cellsHi Everyone, wishing you all well at this incredibly sad time. Covid19 is so scary but I also wonder if taking low dose Hydroxurea (I take 2 per day, so1000mg) for Essential Thrombocytosis (JAK2 mutation) makes you more susceptible to a virus like Covid19. All my other markers are fine eg white cells

Elzbiettain MPN Voice

What helped my ferritin - hopefully helps someone :)

Hey there, I've decided to share some good news! I have tried everything to increase my ferritin, it was always a bit low in range. I have tested in September 2019 and it was 52 (13-150) which is about 28% of range. I was already happy with it because previously it had been even lower. I went for testsHey there, I've decided to share some good news! I have tried everything to increase my ferritin, it was always a bit low in range. I have tested in September 2019 and it was 52 (13-150) which is about 28% of range. I was already happy with it because previously it had been even lower. I went for tests

Cuppaofchain Thyroid UK

Vitamin support

Hello all you thyroid warriors It is a very uncertain time for all humans, across the globe and I hope your all well. I would like some reccomendations regarding vitamin suppliments for an auto-immune, (Grave's) peri-menopausal 48 yr old woman. I do have other medical conditions such as OA, hypermobilityHello all you thyroid warriors It is a very uncertain time for all humans, across the globe and I hope your all well. I would like some reccomendations regarding vitamin suppliments for an auto-immune, (Grave's) peri-menopausal 48 yr old woman. I do have other medical conditions such as OA, hypermobility

Lisajane7in Thyroid UK

Supplement Suggestion

Please can some one suggest good supplements brands of VitD, Iron, Ferritin and Omega 3? ThanksPlease can some one suggest good supplements brands of VitD, Iron, Ferritin and Omega 3? Thanks

rabeya_2008in Thyroid UK