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how much gentle iron?
what dose should i start on… i have bought iron bisglycinate 20 mg. But have been recommended 320 mcg ferrous sulphate. So very confused at the different levels. How do these figures relate to each other? And do you have to take gentle iron on an empty stomach? The bottle says to take with food. Any
what dose should i start on… i have bought iron bisglycinate 20 mg. But have been recommended 320 mcg ferrous sulphate. So very confused at the different levels. How do these figures relate to each other? And do you have to take gentle iron on an empty stomach? The bottle says to take with food. Any
Jukebox55
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
PA with iron deficiency
Hi all.I think I told you guys that my Iron is very low. Ferritin is 5, iron saturation is 4 and always low rbc. I finally got set up with an infusion center for iron and start next. I'll do one a week for 10 weeks. I've felt off, breathy and tired for a year or so now. Someday's, i just can't get off
Hi all.I think I told you guys that my Iron is very low. Ferritin is 5, iron saturation is 4 and always low rbc. I finally got set up with an infusion center for iron and start next. I'll do one a week for 10 weeks. I've felt off, breathy and tired for a year or so now. Someday's, i just can't get off
Wowo23
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
2 years ago
Iron/Ferritin
Dear All,I have now had my latest blood tests back and my ferritin levels, with the help of iron tablets, has risen from 45 to 120. However, unlike others in our group, my RLS are still pretty awful. Do I have to be patient and hope the RLS now improve???? Otherwise it will be pretty depressing. Sue
Dear All,I have now had my latest blood tests back and my ferritin levels, with the help of iron tablets, has risen from 45 to 120. However, unlike others in our group, my RLS are still pretty awful. Do I have to be patient and hope the RLS now improve???? Otherwise it will be pretty depressing. Sue
Simkin
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
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Dad’s iron studies
Hello all My dad has just collected his latest iron studies prior to call from GP at some point today. Would you mind taking a look and interpreting please. Have tried to use the Polish calculator to work out percentages but there’s an error and I can’t use it. 23/11/22 CRP <4 (0 - 9) Ferritin
Hello all My dad has just collected his latest iron studies prior to call from GP at some point today. Would you mind taking a look and interpreting please. Have tried to use the Polish calculator to work out percentages but there’s an error and I can’t use it. 23/11/22 CRP <4 (0 - 9) Ferritin
musicaljune
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
how to get IV iron infusion
i have had RLS for 30 years. Been on dopamine for 6 years. Shocked to read about how iron can help. Has anyone been able to get IV iron infusion? Who from? How best to go about it?? thanks!!!
i have had RLS for 30 years. Been on dopamine for 6 years. Shocked to read about how iron can help. Has anyone been able to get IV iron infusion? Who from? How best to go about it?? thanks!!!
Jukebox55
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
IMPORTANT: Nicotinamide riboside (or NAD+ or Tru Niagen) may be involved in neoplastic and metastatic processes
Some of us were taking nicotinamide riboside for RLS. A few days ago a paper was published with data suggesting it could be involved neoplastic and metastatic processes. Hence, please take this in consideration if you were taking nicotinamide riboside. Here is the reference: A bioluminescent-based
Some of us were taking nicotinamide riboside for RLS. A few days ago a paper was published with data suggesting it could be involved neoplastic and metastatic processes. Hence, please take this in consideration if you were taking nicotinamide riboside. Here is the reference: A bioluminescent-based
enjoy2013
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
IFAB testing guidelines per Mayo clinic laboratory website
I found this IFAB test guideline. I found a few things pretty interesting. This particular lab which is the lab that did my IFAB test says that you should be fasting for 8 hours before you take this test and you should not have had any B12 injections within 2 weeks prior to the test. Another interesting
I found this IFAB test guideline. I found a few things pretty interesting. This particular lab which is the lab that did my IFAB test says that you should be fasting for 8 hours before you take this test and you should not have had any B12 injections within 2 weeks prior to the test. Another interesting
EllaNore
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
2 years ago
Seemingly a sudden drop in ferritin but is it really?
15/08/22 Ferritin 236ug/L (13 - 150) Quite a bit over range, so I’m puzzled that a mere 12 weeks later - 16/11/22 - according to the new reference range it has suffered a significant drop to 39% through Yes, I immediately stopped iron supplementation but I continued with acerola to aid with food
15/08/22 Ferritin 236ug/L (13 - 150) Quite a bit over range, so I’m puzzled that a mere 12 weeks later - 16/11/22 - according to the new reference range it has suffered a significant drop to 39% through Yes, I immediately stopped iron supplementation but I continued with acerola to aid with food
Noelnoel
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Iron Infusions
An interesting article on iron infusions and when they should be considered for the general population.It mentions that inflammation can stop iron absorption. It also confirms that newer iv iron formulations are much safer with very low risk of adverse side effects. Most GPs will say iron infusions are
An interesting article on iron infusions and when they should be considered for the general population.It mentions that inflammation can stop iron absorption. It also confirms that newer iv iron formulations are much safer with very low risk of adverse side effects. Most GPs will say iron infusions are
Joolsg
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
results
follow on from my post yesterday finally have full test results. There also full blood count results but I guess they’re not relevant Test results 9 nov 22 Thyroid ft4 13.1 (12-22) TSH 2.49 (0.27-4.20) Ferritin 9.1 (13-150) Transferrin 3.49 (2.0-3.6) Iron 12.6 (10-30) Saturation % 14.4 (<55)
follow on from my post yesterday finally have full test results. There also full blood count results but I guess they’re not relevant Test results 9 nov 22 Thyroid ft4 13.1 (12-22) TSH 2.49 (0.27-4.20) Ferritin 9.1 (13-150) Transferrin 3.49 (2.0-3.6) Iron 12.6 (10-30) Saturation % 14.4 (<55)
jeffbird
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Blood Test Results - Unusual Symptoms
Hi there I'm a 56 year old woman and have been treated for an under active thyroid for a decade or so. Currently taking 150 mcg Levothyroxine sodium per day. Around 8 weeks ago I started to experience some unusual symptoms; intense anxiety, fatigue, calf muscle twitches (and random twitching elsewhere
Hi there I'm a 56 year old woman and have been treated for an under active thyroid for a decade or so. Currently taking 150 mcg Levothyroxine sodium per day. Around 8 weeks ago I started to experience some unusual symptoms; intense anxiety, fatigue, calf muscle twitches (and random twitching elsewhere
DonEstello
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
IFA negative, Low Active B12 - advice please.
Hi - a brief update and request for advice on B12. I have autoimmune hypothyroidism. Following a disappointing Endo appointment I wrote a detailed email to request an appointment with the Consultant as I felt I hadn’t had the chance to discuss my concerns properly with her junior. This was granted
Hi - a brief update and request for advice on B12. I have autoimmune hypothyroidism. Following a disappointing Endo appointment I wrote a detailed email to request an appointment with the Consultant as I felt I hadn’t had the chance to discuss my concerns properly with her junior. This was granted
GW1000
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
2 years ago
Anemia
dealing with iron deficiency anemia of chronic diseases and suspect a B12 deficiency too but I almost think my immune system has attacked something else, to the point that I have a whole nother level of Anemia’s … It’s been 6 weeks since I had my last iron infusion and I’m starting to feel really weak
dealing with iron deficiency anemia of chronic diseases and suspect a B12 deficiency too but I almost think my immune system has attacked something else, to the point that I have a whole nother level of Anemia’s … It’s been 6 weeks since I had my last iron infusion and I’m starting to feel really weak
SouthernBell50
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
2 years ago
Iron Info Heme vs Non Heme
So, Heme iron is from animal sources and is apparently better absorbed than non Heme iron (from plant sources). The two different iron types are absorbed by different pathways. But, there are real risks in supplementing with Heme iron - Coronary Artery disease and Cancer incidence increases. I would
So, Heme iron is from animal sources and is apparently better absorbed than non Heme iron (from plant sources). The two different iron types are absorbed by different pathways. But, there are real risks in supplementing with Heme iron - Coronary Artery disease and Cancer incidence increases. I would
DicCarlson
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
Adjusting to new thyroxine dosage
Please could someone help as have recently had my dosage of thyroxine increased after blood tests indicated that it needed to be done. I also managed to have my brand changed back to Goldshield recently. Have been feeling like hell for some time so eventually my GP agreed to have bloods done, thus
Please could someone help as have recently had my dosage of thyroxine increased after blood tests indicated that it needed to be done. I also managed to have my brand changed back to Goldshield recently. Have been feeling like hell for some time so eventually my GP agreed to have bloods done, thus
JennyWrenn4
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
B12 ferritin connection??
I finally had my hematologist appt and was pleasantly surprised by how knowledgeable she was! She is very very concerned about my ferritin level, which was 11 when I went in and after she checked it is now 9. She is sending me to an allergist to try to desensitize me to b12 shots (and find out what
I finally had my hematologist appt and was pleasantly surprised by how knowledgeable she was! She is very very concerned about my ferritin level, which was 11 when I went in and after she checked it is now 9. She is sending me to an allergist to try to desensitize me to b12 shots (and find out what
gypsy_child
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
2 years ago
Shout at the Moon
Today I visited my GP to try to get an iron infusion, following a reading of ferritin level of 58. He said it was a bit low. I reminded him of the research I had shown him last time, which states that levels should be over 100 in RLS patients. Sadly he hadn't read it, wanted to be helpful, but just
Today I visited my GP to try to get an iron infusion, following a reading of ferritin level of 58. He said it was a bit low. I reminded him of the research I had shown him last time, which states that levels should be over 100 in RLS patients. Sadly he hadn't read it, wanted to be helpful, but just
pennygates
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
Levothyroxine and iron prescription
hi everyone, Just been told I’ve got low iron by the dr from my bloods and was looking online that you can’t take levo and iron together and they have to be taken on an empty stomach. Please can someone confirm is this is correct? Thank you for your help.
hi everyone, Just been told I’ve got low iron by the dr from my bloods and was looking online that you can’t take levo and iron together and they have to be taken on an empty stomach. Please can someone confirm is this is correct? Thank you for your help.
RomyJean
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Update on Daughter's Ferritin levels
Hi just an update from the other day,I had posted about my daughter havi low ferritin of 11. She has just let me know her ferritin is now 52😲can't quite believe it. She's going to get D checked and ask which blood tests she's had.She was only taking the Iron Protein Plus (life extension) so these
Hi just an update from the other day,I had posted about my daughter havi low ferritin of 11. She has just let me know her ferritin is now 52😲can't quite believe it. She's going to get D checked and ask which blood tests she's had.She was only taking the Iron Protein Plus (life extension) so these
caroash
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Anemia
Hi all Has anyone had an iron infusion while suffering from Pmr and taking steroids 🌺
Hi all Has anyone had an iron infusion while suffering from Pmr and taking steroids 🌺
Nanny71
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
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