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Possible dangers of too much iron.
Iron supplementation is often advised on this forum. This article points up new research on the effect of iron on Alzheimer's. I would appreciate anyone with medical knowledge running their eye over this in case of any relevance to RLS. They do mention MS, which can be associated with RLS. Lhlklttps
Iron supplementation is often advised on this forum. This article points up new research on the effect of iron on Alzheimer's. I would appreciate anyone with medical knowledge running their eye over this in case of any relevance to RLS. They do mention MS, which can be associated with RLS. Lhlklttps
Madlegs1
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Restless Legs Syndrome
10 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
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Restless Legs Syndrome
4 months ago
Beta blockers
Hi all .. I’m on the verge of trying prescription meds , I’ve spoken on here about it and got some advice and potential options , has anyone been on beta blockers and find that stopping them helped ? I’ve been on propranolol for over 20 years , had mild rls for over 10 years and now severe rls for the
Hi all .. I’m on the verge of trying prescription meds , I’ve spoken on here about it and got some advice and potential options , has anyone been on beta blockers and find that stopping them helped ? I’ve been on propranolol for over 20 years , had mild rls for over 10 years and now severe rls for the
Ronniebongo
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Restless Legs Syndrome
10 months ago
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Hello all, I am waiting to have a blood test in 7 weeks for Thyroid Function and Antibodies to determine if I have Graves or not. As I am being treated for OVERACTIVE thyroid, can someone please tell me If should ask my GP to schedule me for other blood tests (available on the NHS), such as iron, ferrite
Hello all, I am waiting to have a blood test in 7 weeks for Thyroid Function and Antibodies to determine if I have Graves or not. As I am being treated for OVERACTIVE thyroid, can someone please tell me If should ask my GP to schedule me for other blood tests (available on the NHS), such as iron, ferrite
Bayoubilly
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Trazodone
Hi , after trying very hard to navigate depression without drugs I have now just started Trazodone . Taking Gabapentin successfully, only mild RL . Had every dopamine drug for many years and now completely free of them for at least 6 months . My question is although Trazodone is deemed not to affect
Hi , after trying very hard to navigate depression without drugs I have now just started Trazodone . Taking Gabapentin successfully, only mild RL . Had every dopamine drug for many years and now completely free of them for at least 6 months . My question is although Trazodone is deemed not to affect
Rubynessie
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 months ago
Hitting the brick wall
Hi RLS survivors My Pregabalin honeymoon is over! I am now waking up constantly in the night and whilst I don’t have RLS 🙏 I am experiencing pain in my hip and back. I also have Fibromyalgia so I guess I can thank it for reminding me I guess my question to you all is “do I increase my Pregabalin
Hi RLS survivors My Pregabalin honeymoon is over! I am now waking up constantly in the night and whilst I don’t have RLS 🙏 I am experiencing pain in my hip and back. I also have Fibromyalgia so I guess I can thank it for reminding me I guess my question to you all is “do I increase my Pregabalin
careerSquirrel
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Restless Legs Syndrome
10 months ago
Low ferritin, high iron
I recently got a bunch of lab tests done by a functional medicine doctor. I thought I had too much iron. My UIBC was lab low at 91(range 131-425), my iron was lab high at 204(range 27-159), and iron saturation was lab high at 69%(range 15-55%).But ferritin was somewhat low, though not lab low. It was
I recently got a bunch of lab tests done by a functional medicine doctor. I thought I had too much iron. My UIBC was lab low at 91(range 131-425), my iron was lab high at 204(range 27-159), and iron saturation was lab high at 69%(range 15-55%).But ferritin was somewhat low, though not lab low. It was
CraftyGamer19
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Am i on the right dose?
I posted my latest test results last night and just wondered if anyone can advise if i'm on the right dose of levo? I'm pretty sure my gp is going to ring to discuss the results and i want to make sure i know what to say. Should i start taking a B12? Also should i stay on the iron patches? 🤔 I should
I posted my latest test results last night and just wondered if anyone can advise if i'm on the right dose of levo? I'm pretty sure my gp is going to ring to discuss the results and i want to make sure i know what to say. Should i start taking a B12? Also should i stay on the iron patches? 🤔 I should
catpurple7
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Confused about latest blood tests - why are FT4 and FT3 rising, but I still feel awful and I'm undiagnosed and not on any meds?
Sorry for the super long post.... I would very much appreciate the help of you wonderful people on this forum. I am a bit confused with my latest blood test results that I just received yesterday, and am hoping that you will be able to help me understand what's going on. I'll try to keep it brief, while
Sorry for the super long post.... I would very much appreciate the help of you wonderful people on this forum. I am a bit confused with my latest blood test results that I just received yesterday, and am hoping that you will be able to help me understand what's going on. I'll try to keep it brief, while
Overlooked
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Should I accept dose reduction?
My TSH dropped from 4.98 on diagnosis to below 1 as soon as I started Levo in 2020. For the past two years it’s been 0.01-0.03. It dropped that low when I went up to 100mcg in 2021. I accepted I was over medicated from advice here ( FT4 24.9, FT3 6.5) and because I was losing weight and I reduced
My TSH dropped from 4.98 on diagnosis to below 1 as soon as I started Levo in 2020. For the past two years it’s been 0.01-0.03. It dropped that low when I went up to 100mcg in 2021. I accepted I was over medicated from advice here ( FT4 24.9, FT3 6.5) and because I was losing weight and I reduced
Bearo
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Advice on latest test results
Hi, I got diagnosed with underactive thyroid in September 2023. I was put on 50g of Levothyroxine and iron tablets as I had low ferritin and anemic. My latest results show I'm no longer anemic but my ferritin is still relativity low despite having been on iron tablets for 2 months. Dr seems to be
Hi, I got diagnosed with underactive thyroid in September 2023. I was put on 50g of Levothyroxine and iron tablets as I had low ferritin and anemic. My latest results show I'm no longer anemic but my ferritin is still relativity low despite having been on iron tablets for 2 months. Dr seems to be
Shoesy99
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Intense Knee Pain
I have posted before about my unbearable knee pain & sadly it still persists. All the years that I was on Pramipexole & then the Neupro patch I got the very uncomfortable RLS symptoms of creeping sensations in the legs and the impossible ability to keep them still. but never pain. When, during lockdown
I have posted before about my unbearable knee pain & sadly it still persists. All the years that I was on Pramipexole & then the Neupro patch I got the very uncomfortable RLS symptoms of creeping sensations in the legs and the impossible ability to keep them still. but never pain. When, during lockdown
Noddedoffagain
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Restless Legs Syndrome
10 months ago
Ferritin levels
Got bloods taken last week, the GP who ordered them isn't in until Wed, but I spoke to receptionist who said all had been returned as "normal" levels. I asked her to read out my ferritin and she said it was 64. So I know this isn't "normal" for folks with RLS and I image the GP will put me on iron supplements
Got bloods taken last week, the GP who ordered them isn't in until Wed, but I spoke to receptionist who said all had been returned as "normal" levels. I asked her to read out my ferritin and she said it was 64. So I know this isn't "normal" for folks with RLS and I image the GP will put me on iron supplements
Mikamydog
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Restless Legs Syndrome
10 months ago
symptoms with treated PA
Hello forum Autoimmune Metaplastic Atrophic Gastritis (AMAG) results in the loss of parietal cells which causes a loss of production of stomach acid and intrinsic factor (IF). The loss of IF results in low B12. My general query is; are there consequences and symptoms connected to a lack of stomach
Hello forum Autoimmune Metaplastic Atrophic Gastritis (AMAG) results in the loss of parietal cells which causes a loss of production of stomach acid and intrinsic factor (IF). The loss of IF results in low B12. My general query is; are there consequences and symptoms connected to a lack of stomach
Laundretta
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
10 months ago
latest results
Morning All My latest results from MMH. TSH - 28.6 (0.27-4.2) T4 - 14.6 (12-22) T3 - 2.9 (3.1-6.8) Previous Jan 23 TSH - 0.09 (0.27-4.5) T4 - 21.5 (11-23) T3 - 4.54 (3.1-6.8) No vitamins this time, previously deficient in Vit D, but was coming up nicely last time after following advice on here
Morning All My latest results from MMH. TSH - 28.6 (0.27-4.2) T4 - 14.6 (12-22) T3 - 2.9 (3.1-6.8) Previous Jan 23 TSH - 0.09 (0.27-4.5) T4 - 21.5 (11-23) T3 - 4.54 (3.1-6.8) No vitamins this time, previously deficient in Vit D, but was coming up nicely last time after following advice on here
Milkyway88
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Iron panel values - average and RLS indicated.
Iron values and units for RLS patients 1. Total or serum iron Units: micrograms per deciliter (ug/dL) Range: men 65-175 ug/dL Range: women 50-170 ug/dL Range: children: 50-120 ug/dL Recommended value for RLS patients: greater than 60 ug/dL (adults) 2. Per cent iron saturation Units: per cent
Iron values and units for RLS patients 1. Total or serum iron Units: micrograms per deciliter (ug/dL) Range: men 65-175 ug/dL Range: women 50-170 ug/dL Range: children: 50-120 ug/dL Recommended value for RLS patients: greater than 60 ug/dL (adults) 2. Per cent iron saturation Units: per cent
fritz34
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Restless Legs Syndrome
5 months ago
Blood test result - iron
Hi all I have taken iron tablets prescribed by my GP for over 15 years. My Ferritin levels were low when I was in my 20s and have taken iron tablets since then. I was really unwell last year with an unrelated illness and I haven’t taken my iron tablets for a few months. My results; Serum Iron
Hi all I have taken iron tablets prescribed by my GP for over 15 years. My Ferritin levels were low when I was in my 20s and have taken iron tablets since then. I was really unwell last year with an unrelated illness and I haven’t taken my iron tablets for a few months. My results; Serum Iron
Lindsayf
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Help with blood results
Hi all I have taken iron tablets prescribed by my GP for over 15 years. My Ferritin levels were low when I was in my 20s and have taken iron tablets since then. I was really unwell last year with an unrelated illness and I haven’t taken my iron tablets for a few months. My results; Serum Iron levels
Hi all I have taken iron tablets prescribed by my GP for over 15 years. My Ferritin levels were low when I was in my 20s and have taken iron tablets since then. I was really unwell last year with an unrelated illness and I haven’t taken my iron tablets for a few months. My results; Serum Iron levels
Lindsayf
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 months ago
NHS 'guidelines' preventing my GP prescribing for hypothyroidism - help please!
Hello, just joined this hoping someone can advise what to do. I am 68 female. Diagnosed 2003 under-active thyroid put on Armour and symptoms disappeared😊then it became unavailable so put on levothyroxine which worked but various issues e.g. T4=20.00/TSH=0.01 : very shakey and hyper-emotional but subsequent
Hello, just joined this hoping someone can advise what to do. I am 68 female. Diagnosed 2003 under-active thyroid put on Armour and symptoms disappeared😊then it became unavailable so put on levothyroxine which worked but various issues e.g. T4=20.00/TSH=0.01 : very shakey and hyper-emotional but subsequent
wiseoldwoman
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
anaemia and ADT
just had full blood test before I press on with ADT aiming for 18 months and done 9 months adjuvant with RT for G9 - as posted before my oncologist seems to lean to me stopping ADT now as worries about the effect in my polio - though she isn’t a polio expert of course, she just thinks the extra gain
just had full blood test before I press on with ADT aiming for 18 months and done 9 months adjuvant with RT for G9 - as posted before my oncologist seems to lean to me stopping ADT now as worries about the effect in my polio - though she isn’t a polio expert of course, she just thinks the extra gain
SimMartin
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
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