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Iron lab values, how to interprete?
Hi everyone, Checking my iron is not part of the regular treatment I receive from the internist for my hypothyroidism. Many years ago a former internist checked my ferritin once per few years and it always seemed at the bottom of the range. He never mentioned it as problematic. I have now asked my GP
Hi everyone, Checking my iron is not part of the regular treatment I receive from the internist for my hypothyroidism. Many years ago a former internist checked my ferritin once per few years and it always seemed at the bottom of the range. He never mentioned it as problematic. I have now asked my GP
Jocelin
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
How much iron supplement to take?
In my latest attempt to get RLS under control I am attempting to take iron supplements (despite blood tests being normal, see attached). I've read perhaps iron levels can appear normal but are actual low in the brain. Right now I take over-the-counter 65 mg iron supplement every day on an empty stomach
In my latest attempt to get RLS under control I am attempting to take iron supplements (despite blood tests being normal, see attached). I've read perhaps iron levels can appear normal but are actual low in the brain. Right now I take over-the-counter 65 mg iron supplement every day on an empty stomach
RESTLESS4NEVER
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Restless Legs Syndrome
4 years ago
weird test results
my first test came back positive for gastric parietal cell antibodies using the Elisa test. Second test tests 5 years later for parietal cell antibody titers, comes back negative. Ok is this something that comes and goes?
my first test came back positive for gastric parietal cell antibodies using the Elisa test. Second test tests 5 years later for parietal cell antibody titers, comes back negative. Ok is this something that comes and goes?
BumbleBeeBumble
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
4 years ago
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hello lovely and wise people
an update after my previous post (and thankyou to everyone for such wise and supportive advice, it helped so much - bit emotional to be honest) I got an appt with my registered GP and, all credit to him, the first thing he said before i even raised it was that he thought i needed my medication increasing
an update after my previous post (and thankyou to everyone for such wise and supportive advice, it helped so much - bit emotional to be honest) I got an appt with my registered GP and, all credit to him, the first thing he said before i even raised it was that he thought i needed my medication increasing
ElephantShrew
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
What else can I do to raise my T3 to optimise it to 70% in range?
My values are: TSH .20 * range is .27-4.2 FT4 21 and range is 10- 26 FT3 is 3.3 and range is 2.6-6.0 Vitamin B1 97 and range is 85-175 Vit B6 is 187 * and range is 59-179 Vit B12 is 535 and range is 130-700 25-OH Vit D 109 and range is 50-150 Hemoglobin, Hematocriet, Ertryocyten, Trombocyten
My values are: TSH .20 * range is .27-4.2 FT4 21 and range is 10- 26 FT3 is 3.3 and range is 2.6-6.0 Vitamin B1 97 and range is 85-175 Vit B6 is 187 * and range is 59-179 Vit B12 is 535 and range is 130-700 25-OH Vit D 109 and range is 50-150 Hemoglobin, Hematocriet, Ertryocyten, Trombocyten
mindyhoward10
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
So the doc did some bloods....
Hi all. You may or may not recall I had some bloods carried out privately. The doctor wasn’t keen on them so order these. Luckily my endo accepted blue horizons tests and upped my levo to 100mg anyway. That was two weeks ago however I have waited on adding any vits etc until I got these back. Haven’
Hi all. You may or may not recall I had some bloods carried out privately. The doctor wasn’t keen on them so order these. Luckily my endo accepted blue horizons tests and upped my levo to 100mg anyway. That was two weeks ago however I have waited on adding any vits etc until I got these back. Haven’
Yeswithasmile
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Soy Isoflavones and Levothyroxine
I've recently started taking soy isoflavones to counteract some post- menopausal symptoms. There seems to be conflicting reports re the effects , some say take the supplements hours after the Levo, some say don't take it as it interferes with the absorption of thyroxine. I've started to feel a bit better
I've recently started taking soy isoflavones to counteract some post- menopausal symptoms. There seems to be conflicting reports re the effects , some say take the supplements hours after the Levo, some say don't take it as it interferes with the absorption of thyroxine. I've started to feel a bit better
celticlady
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Pregabalin side effects
Hi Has anyone taking pregabalin experienced tingling / pins and needles in their arms whilst sleeping ( or trying to sleep! ) i have numbness in my fingertips too - sometimes in the daytime too especially if holding my phone a bit too long . It can sometimes be really painful too such as this morning
Hi Has anyone taking pregabalin experienced tingling / pins and needles in their arms whilst sleeping ( or trying to sleep! ) i have numbness in my fingertips too - sometimes in the daytime too especially if holding my phone a bit too long . It can sometimes be really painful too such as this morning
Esme2007
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Restless Legs Syndrome
4 years ago
Doctor won't prescribe Iron
So long story short, in the past I have been frequently low in Iron. Was therefore prescribed Ferrous Fumarate about 2 years ago and since then I have used SpaTone, as well as eating more red meat. For that reason I stopped requesting FF (as I prefer something gentler on stomach). Also supplemented
So long story short, in the past I have been frequently low in Iron. Was therefore prescribed Ferrous Fumarate about 2 years ago and since then I have used SpaTone, as well as eating more red meat. For that reason I stopped requesting FF (as I prefer something gentler on stomach). Also supplemented
Alanna012
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Blood Test Results - some changes
I was tested positive for PA and the GP asked for a full blood test to check iron levels. From what I can see the haemoglobin estimation and MCV are in normal ranges which should mean that I don't have iron deficiency, but I do have B12. As usual, the MCH and MCHC are elevated. There is also an increased
I was tested positive for PA and the GP asked for a full blood test to check iron levels. From what I can see the haemoglobin estimation and MCV are in normal ranges which should mean that I don't have iron deficiency, but I do have B12. As usual, the MCH and MCHC are elevated. There is also an increased
Luac
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
4 years ago
Am I unreasonable for requesting a full iron panel with these results?
GP said on the phone that nothing in my FBC suggested anemia and that my 'iron was tested in August and was fine'. I didn't have my notes in front of me so got flustered but I have an appointment this afternoon and I'd like to challenge her on it but I want to make sure I'm right! Edit: The photo looks
GP said on the phone that nothing in my FBC suggested anemia and that my 'iron was tested in August and was fine'. I didn't have my notes in front of me so got flustered but I have an appointment this afternoon and I'd like to challenge her on it but I want to make sure I'm right! Edit: The photo looks
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Ok to supplement with small amount of iron if not anemic?
SlowDragon and SeasideSusie, I think you were the ones who advised that to correct low ferritin without anemia, you shouldn't supplement but get the iron through food. I'm wondering if I could at least take 5mg of iron supplement each day -- the amount that's in many daily women's multivitamins? Not long-term
SlowDragon and SeasideSusie, I think you were the ones who advised that to correct low ferritin without anemia, you shouldn't supplement but get the iron through food. I'm wondering if I could at least take 5mg of iron supplement each day -- the amount that's in many daily women's multivitamins? Not long-term
Gophe
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Multiple gastroscopies
I was diagnosed with Nash about two and a half years ago. I had no idea that I had cirrhosis until it was discovered that I was severely endemic and the dermatologist ordered an abdominal scan. My lft,shave always been virtually normal. I was due to have a spectroscopy last December but didn't get an
I was diagnosed with Nash about two and a half years ago. I had no idea that I had cirrhosis until it was discovered that I was severely endemic and the dermatologist ordered an abdominal scan. My lft,shave always been virtually normal. I was due to have a spectroscopy last December but didn't get an
GrandmaDylan
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British Liver Trust
4 years ago
B12 and platelet drop
Hi I have b12 deficiency and noticed my platelet count dropped to 149000 my doctor says it’s ok , happens with b12 deficiency but I am a bit concerned on this . Do these correlate . I have been asked to check my folate and iron levels which I will do next week. I am presently on b12 injections will
Hi I have b12 deficiency and noticed my platelet count dropped to 149000 my doctor says it’s ok , happens with b12 deficiency but I am a bit concerned on this . Do these correlate . I have been asked to check my folate and iron levels which I will do next week. I am presently on b12 injections will
Ulrich-vi
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
4 years ago
Iron deficiency
Diagnosed with iron deficiency Anamia in 3/2020, prescribed ferrous sulfate 200mg twice a day. Had colonoscopy, endoscopy, no issue found. Chemist told me to take tablet with orange juice & after food. But I have to go to toilet 7 times with loose stool. Any suggestions?
Diagnosed with iron deficiency Anamia in 3/2020, prescribed ferrous sulfate 200mg twice a day. Had colonoscopy, endoscopy, no issue found. Chemist told me to take tablet with orange juice & after food. But I have to go to toilet 7 times with loose stool. Any suggestions?
mwanza100
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Anaemia and PMR/GCA
I am new here and this has probably come up before but I am trying to find out if there is a connection between PMR/GCA (they are not sure which I have) and anaemia - my Hb was 70 - I was given 2 bags of blood back in March (at start of lockdown!!) and have been on 3x210g of ferrous fumarate a day since
I am new here and this has probably come up before but I am trying to find out if there is a connection between PMR/GCA (they are not sure which I have) and anaemia - my Hb was 70 - I was given 2 bags of blood back in March (at start of lockdown!!) and have been on 3x210g of ferrous fumarate a day since
springeramber
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PMRGCAuk
4 years ago
I'm new here I have low MCHC (31.8) and low b12, High Creatine (1.0) , Low Globulin (2.3). Are these numbers concerning? Thx for any advice
I need help interpreting bloodwork. Low MCHC concerns me. Thank you for any advice. My doctor is away and I don't want to worry in the meantime. Thanks
I need help interpreting bloodwork. Low MCHC concerns me. Thank you for any advice. My doctor is away and I don't want to worry in the meantime. Thanks
ceekingle
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
4 years ago
Has anyone used Dipyridamole with effect for RLS?
I read that in 2014 and 2015 , Dr Ferre receieved grants from the RLS Foundation to more closely examine how dopamine and glutamate work in the brain. Apparently he found that low levels of receptors of adenosine, a chemical in the brain that regulates neurochemicals, lead to abnormally high levels
I read that in 2014 and 2015 , Dr Ferre receieved grants from the RLS Foundation to more closely examine how dopamine and glutamate work in the brain. Apparently he found that low levels of receptors of adenosine, a chemical in the brain that regulates neurochemicals, lead to abnormally high levels
mateloch
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Restless Legs Syndrome
4 years ago
High iron saturation
I'm told that my iron is fine or that the ferritin should be closer to 50. Would supplementing iron be wise if the total iron is 133? I'm supplementing with methyl B12/folate and have brought those levels up to optimal ranges. They were low at the time of these iron results. Should I retest the iron
I'm told that my iron is fine or that the ferritin should be closer to 50. Would supplementing iron be wise if the total iron is 133? I'm supplementing with methyl B12/folate and have brought those levels up to optimal ranges. They were low at the time of these iron results. Should I retest the iron
jrbarnes
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
B12 & Vitamin D Deficiencies
Hi all. I’m sort of new to the forum. This is my first post. About three months ago, I started experiencing neurological symptoms and muscle issues. After going to several different doctors, including two different neurologists, I was finally tested for B12. It turns out that my B12 was 95. I was also
Hi all. I’m sort of new to the forum. This is my first post. About three months ago, I started experiencing neurological symptoms and muscle issues. After going to several different doctors, including two different neurologists, I was finally tested for B12. It turns out that my B12 was 95. I was also
NJPoet
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
4 years ago
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