Experiences with

Solgar Gentle Iron

I was also taking 20mg of solgar gentle iron to! So I went back on the 210mg of ferrous fumarate taking just 1 tablet every other day with vitamin C and my ferritin level has risen to 80 in 8 weeks! If my body struggles to absorb iron, then why does my ferritin rise so quickly!?

I stopped these quite a few years back as I got my ferritin up to 80 and have just been taking a 20mg standard dose of gentle iron solgar brand….

I am a 73 year old British female resident in Spain. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in February 2024 , when my TSH was 6.386 ( range 0.35 - 5.5). I was prescribed 25mcg Euthyrox daily. I was also prescribed Atorvastatin 20mg ( which I did not take). my next blood labs in May showed FT4 1.33 (

I’ve been experiencing tachycardia every day for 18 months. Heart rate is totally normal lying down, POTs ruled out as HR sometimes fine standing. Things like walking upstairs can cause jump from 70 - 160, having a shower causes at least HR of 130 every day. Interestingly it gets better the more exercise

If my ferratin level is normal,why has my iron plummeted over the past few months?

Had my iron tested for the first time 8 months ago when my ferritin was a lowly 22. I've been taking iron supplement (with vitamin C -and a probiotic- more recently) as suggested by Sue and others on here since then and had a retest last week. Ferritin is now 78, so improving. I'm not noticing any improvement

hello kind and wise people, I would love to know if there’s any connection between weak, easily fatigued muscles and Hashimotos? I’m in my mid 40s with hashimotos for last 8 years, I have weak arm and leg muscles, and they tire very quickly. I tend to be low in iron. I take T4 and T3 and bloods are

I've been reading the forum for several months now, having been chronically ill since Easter. My story - I have been prescribed thyroxine for 25 years and have been mostly very stable. I have previously tested positive for antibodies so I assumed it was Hashis. Last Sept I suffered shingles, close unexpected

HiI usually stop taking iron a wk or so before ferritin or iron panel tests and wonder if u can please tell me if necessary? I did an iron panel couple months ago which said I need iron, but no capacity. Gp has said take eod, so thght I'd better retest to check,don't want to overload My ferritin had

Hi, I'm a 54yo woman who is after some advice please. I've pushed my GP to do bloods tests, results as follows TSH 3 antibodies 1217 Free T4 13.1 (the labs normal range is 10-20) All other tests, ferritin, B12, folate, Vit D etc are normal.. My symptoms are as follows: Weight gain. I stuck to an 800kcal

I've been trawling over my posts/diaries/test results trying to establish a pattern where I feel good. Obviously there can be many co-contributing factors, and I'm not as far as I'm aware a classic hashi as I've always had negative antibodies. I suspect I might be central hypo but no-one has ever confirmed

Due to ongoing symptoms of shortness of breath and dizziness, my GP has ordered a pharmacological nuclear stress test. Anybody else have this test or thoughts about it? Short background- Diagnosed with PV in late 2021; symptoms began shortly after, even when on 81mg aspirin only. Now on Besremi for

My GP finally gave me klonopin but was very reluctant, and scared me with dementia saying the longer you are on it the more your chances are of getting dementia. The klonopin worked for me for 8 years (age 53-60 with no issues) then the opioid crisis hit and my GP would no longer prescribe it. I have

Hi all Did anyone else experience shortness of breath at a similar stage? I've been having it off and on for a few weeks (but that was mainly when climbing the stairs) but this past 2 weeks is pretty much all the time even when I'm resting. I'm finding I'm having to take a lot of deep breaths. I was

Hi all, I have been diagnosed with Graves’ disease today but known about it since and been take Carbimazole for 7 months. For a totally separate issue with my toe, I have been prescribed Flucloxacillin (Antibiotics, that contain lots of different Iron-oxides) the specialist told me I should cut down

In July 2023, I had a new tissue heart valve and had an excellent recovery for seven weeks, before becoming fatigued. My heart surgeon said all was good with the valve and referred me to a gastroenterologist who could find "no reason", and said it was a matter for a haematologist, who's just written

Hi everyone. Just a quick question. I recently had a lot of help from everyone here having been undermedicated for several years & also started on T3 last December. I have tried to increase my B Vitamins & Folate which was low. I have had 4 months of bowel issues & a positive FIT Test & weight loss

So I have my appointment with my thryoid specilist in 2 weeks time. I have completed my Advance thyroid test and the Cortisol siliva test. Had a few problem with my hormone test as nurse came out and couldn't get my blood . So have rebooted this. Is there any special requirement for these test. Do I

Could someone shed some light on what is going on with my test results please. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism about 30 years ago after I had my goitre removed. Shortly after I had tingling and burning in my feet, I was not on any medication at first. Then I was put on Levothyroxine, and as far as

I had an NHS blood test last week (full test from Medichecks earlier in the month, results in my profile). TSH was 4.64 (range 0.55 - 4.78). T4 not checked, presumably as TSH in range (just). I'd had my Medichecks results added to my GP record and asked for an appointment to discuss, once they'd had