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Help with low ferritin please
Hi, has anyone had any experience of successfully raising ferritin levels? I was recommended liquid iron supplementation, but even with extensive research and finding the purest and most gentle ones I could, my digestive system just didn't tolerate it at all and my acne-prone skin flared up significantly
Hi, has anyone had any experience of successfully raising ferritin levels? I was recommended liquid iron supplementation, but even with extensive research and finding the purest and most gentle ones I could, my digestive system just didn't tolerate it at all and my acne-prone skin flared up significantly
Senorita_Squiffy
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
GP appointment
Hi I had my GP appointment on Friday which went well (I think) I am now taking 150mcg levothyroxine from 125mcg levothyroxine with a repeat test in 6-8 weeks. I have also had it confirmed I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and I need to avoid gluten and possibly dairy since I am lactose intolerant. TSH
Hi I had my GP appointment on Friday which went well (I think) I am now taking 150mcg levothyroxine from 125mcg levothyroxine with a repeat test in 6-8 weeks. I have also had it confirmed I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and I need to avoid gluten and possibly dairy since I am lactose intolerant. TSH
Zoeyv
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Ferritin
Hi I wanted to keep this one separate since there is a long history behind this - I would like to know if I am still iron deficient and that my doctor is treating me incorrectly? I had an iron infusion in May 2016 ordered by haematologist as a one off and this helped my ferritin but not my iron or complete
Hi I wanted to keep this one separate since there is a long history behind this - I would like to know if I am still iron deficient and that my doctor is treating me incorrectly? I had an iron infusion in May 2016 ordered by haematologist as a one off and this helped my ferritin but not my iron or complete
Abik
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
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New private blood results contradict the ones from gps. Shall I tell doctor?
Hello, I just got the results from the blood tests I did in Italy while visiting my family, 10 days after the ones I posted about recently were done. I did these tests because I like to know what my T3 is, but also I have an appointment booked in December with a private endo also in Italy who is trained
Hello, I just got the results from the blood tests I did in Italy while visiting my family, 10 days after the ones I posted about recently were done. I did these tests because I like to know what my T3 is, but also I have an appointment booked in December with a private endo also in Italy who is trained
assunta79
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Levels dropping after T3 removed in August 2017 - Hashimotos advice please
Hi I am 27 years old. Symptoms are Low concentration, making more mistakes at work and missing important information Tiredness, sleeping throughout the afternoon and early evening Heavy periods bleeding through my clothes Feeling cold even with the air conditioner on Preference
Hi I am 27 years old. Symptoms are Low concentration, making more mistakes at work and missing important information Tiredness, sleeping throughout the afternoon and early evening Heavy periods bleeding through my clothes Feeling cold even with the air conditioner on Preference
Karaj_90
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Can I take Iron tablets with a ferritin level of 40 (range 13.0 - 150.0)?
Hello, I feel very tired and breathless, struggle with memory and concentration and need to sleep a lot. I was prescribed Ferrous Sulphate last year when my Ferritin was 25 (range was 10-284), so I doubt the doctor would prescribe again as it looks better also given the different range. I am already
Hello, I feel very tired and breathless, struggle with memory and concentration and need to sleep a lot. I was prescribed Ferrous Sulphate last year when my Ferritin was 25 (range was 10-284), so I doubt the doctor would prescribe again as it looks better also given the different range. I am already
assunta79
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Advice on iron supplements please.
Hi Everyone, I am hoping to get some advice on taking iron supplements please. I am recently diagnosed as having Hashimoto's disease and have just been on Levothyroxine for about 6 weeks. I am a bit worried about my symptoms. In March this year I had severe iron deficiency anaemia and started taking
Hi Everyone, I am hoping to get some advice on taking iron supplements please. I am recently diagnosed as having Hashimoto's disease and have just been on Levothyroxine for about 6 weeks. I am a bit worried about my symptoms. In March this year I had severe iron deficiency anaemia and started taking
Cn13
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Iron confusion
Back in June i had 6 iron infusions because i was so anemic. A week after my last infusion...26. June Ferritin 297 (30-400) strange range for female Iron 32 (49-151) Transferritin 2.5 (2-3.6) Trasferritin sat 8.9 (16-45) 13 Sept. (different doc/lab) Ferritin 73 (50-170) no other iron tests I'm baffled
Back in June i had 6 iron infusions because i was so anemic. A week after my last infusion...26. June Ferritin 297 (30-400) strange range for female Iron 32 (49-151) Transferritin 2.5 (2-3.6) Trasferritin sat 8.9 (16-45) 13 Sept. (different doc/lab) Ferritin 73 (50-170) no other iron tests I'm baffled
RobinAnn
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Started levothyroxine
Started 50mcg levothyroxine by GP today and getting retested 6 - 8 weeks later is this right? Also gotten tested for intrinsic factor antibodies, given loading dose of B12 and vit D and told not to start folic acid until intrinsic factor. Also complete blood count shows below range MCV and above range
Started 50mcg levothyroxine by GP today and getting retested 6 - 8 weeks later is this right? Also gotten tested for intrinsic factor antibodies, given loading dose of B12 and vit D and told not to start folic acid until intrinsic factor. Also complete blood count shows below range MCV and above range
Aimee1314
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Advice please on supplements
I am here on behalf of girlfriend who is worried about symptoms she can't make sense of. She is 29 years old and has thyroid peroxidase antibodies of 377 (<34 IU/mL). Symptoms list - Seeing flashing spots/floaters in her eyes Dizziness and breathlessness when standing from squatting Tiredness
I am here on behalf of girlfriend who is worried about symptoms she can't make sense of. She is 29 years old and has thyroid peroxidase antibodies of 377 (<34 IU/mL). Symptoms list - Seeing flashing spots/floaters in her eyes Dizziness and breathlessness when standing from squatting Tiredness
Domikk
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
GP prescribed vitamin b compound tablets for b12 deficiency
Absolutely flabbergasted! As I mentioned in my initial post my GP wanted to try and treat my b12 def by oral supplement. I managed to persuade him to instead give me loading shots. I have just been to the chemist to collect some other meds and the prescription was there that I hadn't collected. I thought
Absolutely flabbergasted! As I mentioned in my initial post my GP wanted to try and treat my b12 def by oral supplement. I managed to persuade him to instead give me loading shots. I have just been to the chemist to collect some other meds and the prescription was there that I hadn't collected. I thought
Padders12
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Do I need iron
Thankyou Ferritin 12 (30 - 400) MCV 74.2 (80 - 98) MCHC 385 (310 - 350) MCH 28.2 (28 - 32) Haemoglobin 114 (115 - 150) Haematocrit 0.41 (0.37 - 0.47) RBC count 4.33 (3.80 - 5.80) WBC count 7.12 (4.0 - 11.0) Iron 7.2 (6.0 - 26.0) Transferrin 16 (10 - 30)
Thankyou Ferritin 12 (30 - 400) MCV 74.2 (80 - 98) MCHC 385 (310 - 350) MCH 28.2 (28 - 32) Haemoglobin 114 (115 - 150) Haematocrit 0.41 (0.37 - 0.47) RBC count 4.33 (3.80 - 5.80) WBC count 7.12 (4.0 - 11.0) Iron 7.2 (6.0 - 26.0) Transferrin 16 (10 - 30)
Ava23
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Advice please
What do I do about results please thankyou Folate 2.4 (4.6 - 18.7) Vitamin B12 201 (190 - 900) Ferritin 27 (30 - 400) MCV 77.5 (80 - 100) MCHC 379 (310 - 350) Haemoglobin 121 (115 - 150) Iron 9.3 (6 - 26) Transferrin saturation 16 (10 - 30)
What do I do about results please thankyou Folate 2.4 (4.6 - 18.7) Vitamin B12 201 (190 - 900) Ferritin 27 (30 - 400) MCV 77.5 (80 - 100) MCHC 379 (310 - 350) Haemoglobin 121 (115 - 150) Iron 9.3 (6 - 26) Transferrin saturation 16 (10 - 30)
Allie6
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Low iron?
I've been feeling pretty cack for last couple of weeks. I had bloods done last Friday . I checked them on line and my iron levels are 8. Isn't that rather low? Do I need to check about iron supplements? I do already take spa tone with fresh OJ. I also eat loads of leafy veg etc.
I've been feeling pretty cack for last couple of weeks. I had bloods done last Friday . I checked them on line and my iron levels are 8. Isn't that rather low? Do I need to check about iron supplements? I do already take spa tone with fresh OJ. I also eat loads of leafy veg etc.
Nettac
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NRAS
7 years ago
Vitamin B12 level
My vitamin b12 level without any b12 injection and supplement is 321pj/ml (189-883).can I take one tab of vitamin b12 500mcg after every three month to raise some serum level because the red blood cells replaced in 120 days?Any suggestion about it.
My vitamin b12 level without any b12 injection and supplement is 321pj/ml (189-883).can I take one tab of vitamin b12 500mcg after every three month to raise some serum level because the red blood cells replaced in 120 days?Any suggestion about it.
naveed123
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
liver blood results
Good morning and thank you for allowing me to join. Three weeks ago whilst staying at a clinic in belgrade my blood results came back abnormal. The gama gt 91 and the alkaline (alp) 182. When l got back to the UK. l did the stupid thing of researching and am now scared silly what is wrong. I do have
Good morning and thank you for allowing me to join. Three weeks ago whilst staying at a clinic in belgrade my blood results came back abnormal. The gama gt 91 and the alkaline (alp) 182. When l got back to the UK. l did the stupid thing of researching and am now scared silly what is wrong. I do have
leaskev
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British Liver Trust
7 years ago
Ferritin Level
For anyone on iron tablets to raise the ferritin level, you need to take your iron tablets last thing at night on an empty stomach but also don't drink tea or coffee for at least one hour before. I only found out from my GP when my ferritin level fell even after increasing the iron tablets. My GP recommends
For anyone on iron tablets to raise the ferritin level, you need to take your iron tablets last thing at night on an empty stomach but also don't drink tea or coffee for at least one hour before. I only found out from my GP when my ferritin level fell even after increasing the iron tablets. My GP recommends
Hidden
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
7 years ago
Am I burning through my B 12,,,
Hello All,,,five months ago I found out about my PA. Beening an overachiever I also had to have an iron absorption disorder along with it. I had all the symptoms of PA, so no need to go there.,,, My GP has not been exposed to PA, so he has been very good to me. He recommended 30 days of loading doses
Hello All,,,five months ago I found out about my PA. Beening an overachiever I also had to have an iron absorption disorder along with it. I had all the symptoms of PA, so no need to go there.,,, My GP has not been exposed to PA, so he has been very good to me. He recommended 30 days of loading doses
4154
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Anyone have experience with supplementing iron?
So in conjunction with my thyroid I also had low ferritin. Before I started taking thyroid hormone my ferritin was bottomed out 17 (30-300) and I’m a male by the way. so this is not normal (not bleeding from anywhere). For a while I supplemented iron but it actually brought my ferritin down. The only
So in conjunction with my thyroid I also had low ferritin. Before I started taking thyroid hormone my ferritin was bottomed out 17 (30-300) and I’m a male by the way. so this is not normal (not bleeding from anywhere). For a while I supplemented iron but it actually brought my ferritin down. The only
HardNut77
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Iron Deficiency (Infusions)
Okay, so this isn't entirely related to thyroid I know. But I have low iron as well as Hashimotos. Is it okay for a 16yo to have an iron infusion? My mum had one about a month ago and said it was really good but am I too young? I heard something about getting reliant on infusions but it would just
Okay, so this isn't entirely related to thyroid I know. But I have low iron as well as Hashimotos. Is it okay for a 16yo to have an iron infusion? My mum had one about a month ago and said it was really good but am I too young? I heard something about getting reliant on infusions but it would just
hollygrace99
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
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