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Advice on interpreting blood tests when on liothyronine, & getting dosage right /adjusting it as you age!!?
Hi, I've not posted fir a long time.. Because all was going well... But keep finding bumps in the road... Need advice on how to get T3 dose correct and how to adjust.. For us older people.. I'm 55 soon.. I was self medicating with liothyronine 12.5 mg + 75 mg levothyroxine. ( levo on nhs) for about
Hi, I've not posted fir a long time.. Because all was going well... But keep finding bumps in the road... Need advice on how to get T3 dose correct and how to adjust.. For us older people.. I'm 55 soon.. I was self medicating with liothyronine 12.5 mg + 75 mg levothyroxine. ( levo on nhs) for about
MrsClanger
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Blood Tests for Children
Hi all Finally managed to get blood tests for my children but annoyingly, my daughter was not tested for all cofactors - just B12. Son is being tested tomorrow and I want to give him a list to give to the nurse, but I can’t remember all the cofactors. Not one off my best days today! B12 Vitamin
Hi all Finally managed to get blood tests for my children but annoyingly, my daughter was not tested for all cofactors - just B12. Son is being tested tomorrow and I want to give him a list to give to the nurse, but I can’t remember all the cofactors. Not one off my best days today! B12 Vitamin
Wwwdot
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
Ferritin iron advice please
Hello, My recent ferritin results was 21% of range, even though iron was 78%. I did neglect iron the last few weeks a bit as I ran out of my usual iron tablets. I have now Solgar's Gentle Iron 20 and iron in a liposomal form (gel) 20 mg as well. How many should I be taking to raise it? Thank you
Hello, My recent ferritin results was 21% of range, even though iron was 78%. I did neglect iron the last few weeks a bit as I ran out of my usual iron tablets. I have now Solgar's Gentle Iron 20 and iron in a liposomal form (gel) 20 mg as well. How many should I be taking to raise it? Thank you
Incoguto
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
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H I have been referred to the arthymia clinic 5 month ago, still heard nothing back about an appt. Was also referred 3 years ago, again never heard back for an appt. Would just like some advice My heart was struggling to beat, had chest pains and couldn't walk from one room to another without feeling
H I have been referred to the arthymia clinic 5 month ago, still heard nothing back about an appt. Was also referred 3 years ago, again never heard back for an appt. Would just like some advice My heart was struggling to beat, had chest pains and couldn't walk from one room to another without feeling
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AF Association
1 year ago
Timing your tea/coffee (even decaff) for best iron absorption from diet and supplements
Coffee with a hamburger meal found to reduce iron absorption from that meal by 39% and tea by 64% Having coffee one hour before a meal, no effect on absorption of food iron. Having coffee 1 hour after a meal had the same impact on absorption as having it during the meal. Link https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Coffee with a hamburger meal found to reduce iron absorption from that meal by 39% and tea by 64% Having coffee one hour before a meal, no effect on absorption of food iron. Having coffee 1 hour after a meal had the same impact on absorption as having it during the meal. Link https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Regenallotment
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Pregabalin dose increase?
Hi, I am on Pregabalin 150 mg and still struggle with RLS, PLMD and twitching toes plus grinding teeth. Fortunately I have managed to get a super job and starting work tomorrow. Yippee 😁 Unfortunately, I will be starting work @ 7.00 a m. and it's full time. In the UK for some reason it's super hard
Hi, I am on Pregabalin 150 mg and still struggle with RLS, PLMD and twitching toes plus grinding teeth. Fortunately I have managed to get a super job and starting work tomorrow. Yippee 😁 Unfortunately, I will be starting work @ 7.00 a m. and it's full time. In the UK for some reason it's super hard
Moonwalker1967
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Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
Low UIBC result from bloodwork?
Hi, All. I had bloodwork done recently and I'm wondering if anyone knows if the low UIBC might be affecting my RLS/PLMD. Ferritin was 169 (down from very high values after a blood infusion for rls in April 2021). The UIBC was flagged as Low at 126, Iron Saturation was flagged as high: Iron 172 UIBC
Hi, All. I had bloodwork done recently and I'm wondering if anyone knows if the low UIBC might be affecting my RLS/PLMD. Ferritin was 169 (down from very high values after a blood infusion for rls in April 2021). The UIBC was flagged as Low at 126, Iron Saturation was flagged as high: Iron 172 UIBC
TeddiJ
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Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
Last Blood Results..... as promised in previous post.
Free T4 (fT4) 12.5 pmol/L (11 - 25) 10.7%Free T3 (fT3) 5.4 pmol/L (3.1 - 6.8) 62.2% T4:T3 Ratio 2.315 My vits & mins haven't been done in a while, but I am taking Iron and Vit D & K2 in the way of the Better You sprays. I'm also taking Magnesium L- Threonine, Boswelia, To-Fi, Olive Leaf extract,
Free T4 (fT4) 12.5 pmol/L (11 - 25) 10.7%Free T3 (fT3) 5.4 pmol/L (3.1 - 6.8) 62.2% T4:T3 Ratio 2.315 My vits & mins haven't been done in a while, but I am taking Iron and Vit D & K2 in the way of the Better You sprays. I'm also taking Magnesium L- Threonine, Boswelia, To-Fi, Olive Leaf extract,
Horsecrazylady79
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Advice on new results (Armour)
Hello, I don't know what else to do. I have been trying so hard and I feel today that this is it, it won't get better. Resigned I went to do my bloods this morning and here are my results on 2.5 grains on Armour: FT4 32% FT3 63% I had to test at 5 weeks, because of feeling unwell. B12 601 (187-883)
Hello, I don't know what else to do. I have been trying so hard and I feel today that this is it, it won't get better. Resigned I went to do my bloods this morning and here are my results on 2.5 grains on Armour: FT4 32% FT3 63% I had to test at 5 weeks, because of feeling unwell. B12 601 (187-883)
Incoguto
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Blood test results, guidance before phonecall with GP
Hi allI hoped you could help have a look at my most recent bloods taken at GP surgery please? These are the repeat bloods done at GPs request after saying my antibodies were high, they didn't want to be over treating me but then they couldn't find my results. Bloods were taken before 9am, last dose
Hi allI hoped you could help have a look at my most recent bloods taken at GP surgery please? These are the repeat bloods done at GPs request after saying my antibodies were high, they didn't want to be over treating me but then they couldn't find my results. Bloods were taken before 9am, last dose
Littleschnauzer
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Understanding a LIVER MRI report regarding IRON (or not)
Just had a LIVER MRI. I see hepatologist (1st time) June 19 2023 but the GP just scripted the MRI NOW due to other issues including high ferritin. With negative(DNA for)hemachromatosis and normal iron saturation but fatigue and erythrocytosis/hemoglobin & FATTY ...the suspicion was iron overload in
Just had a LIVER MRI. I see hepatologist (1st time) June 19 2023 but the GP just scripted the MRI NOW due to other issues including high ferritin. With negative(DNA for)hemachromatosis and normal iron saturation but fatigue and erythrocytosis/hemoglobin & FATTY ...the suspicion was iron overload in
jkdood
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Living with Fatty Liver and NASH
1 year ago
What Bloodwork for initial RLS appointment?
I will be seeing someone in Dr. Winkelman's office next month. For my first visit, I would like to have all relevant bloodwork done BEFORE my appointment: iron, folate, B, etc. For example, there seem to be different "iron" tests. This will give us a heads-up on my RLS and something to talk about.
I will be seeing someone in Dr. Winkelman's office next month. For my first visit, I would like to have all relevant bloodwork done BEFORE my appointment: iron, folate, B, etc. For example, there seem to be different "iron" tests. This will give us a heads-up on my RLS and something to talk about.
2islandboy
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Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
Hello and any advice for withdrawal?
I've been an RLS sufferer since I was 13 and I'm now 56. I've done all the good lifestyle stuff and nothing much helps. After 14 years in clinic with Professor Chaudhuri, told at every 6m appointment there have been no breakthroughs or new developments, have learned about iron infusion. I have requested
I've been an RLS sufferer since I was 13 and I'm now 56. I've done all the good lifestyle stuff and nothing much helps. After 14 years in clinic with Professor Chaudhuri, told at every 6m appointment there have been no breakthroughs or new developments, have learned about iron infusion. I have requested
familynash5
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Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
Understanding jump in platelet levels
Advice Please! After two years of PV being managed with venesections and aspirin, I moved into the high risk category by virtue of age and six weeks ago started on Hydroxy, 500mg Mon-Fri. Blood tests after two weeks showed a rather dramatic decrease in platelets 480 – 336, RBC no change at 6 and WBC
Advice Please! After two years of PV being managed with venesections and aspirin, I moved into the high risk category by virtue of age and six weeks ago started on Hydroxy, 500mg Mon-Fri. Blood tests after two weeks showed a rather dramatic decrease in platelets 480 – 336, RBC no change at 6 and WBC
Imkerin
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
Vit b deficiency
Finally managed to see a gp face to face after suffering worsening symptoms for months. Normally very active still horse riding etc but random muscle pain and breathlessness gradually worsening forced me to get emergency gp appointments.Told ECG OK but bloods show iron deficiency. Chest xray booked
Finally managed to see a gp face to face after suffering worsening symptoms for months. Normally very active still horse riding etc but random muscle pain and breathlessness gradually worsening forced me to get emergency gp appointments.Told ECG OK but bloods show iron deficiency. Chest xray booked
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Women's Health
1 year ago
My First iron/ferritin test results after 2.5 months on Thorne “Ferrasorb”36mg iron biglycinate every night.
greetings I am returning to the RLS forum to find out if you think my iron regimen is working well? I just got my blood test results today. Prior to test I fasted and did not take my iron for 2 nights in a row. -ferritin 49 -saturation 25% -iron 74 TIBC- 293 On a positive note I am actually
greetings I am returning to the RLS forum to find out if you think my iron regimen is working well? I just got my blood test results today. Prior to test I fasted and did not take my iron for 2 nights in a row. -ferritin 49 -saturation 25% -iron 74 TIBC- 293 On a positive note I am actually
Friend7
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Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
Iron tablets and T3 timing?
I'm trying to raise my low ferritin (33 at last test) and am taking ferrous sulphate twice a day (will be testing my levels again soon).I was previously taking my T3 meds once a day but am having a bit of trouble tolerating a recent 5mcg increase (was taking 10, now 15mcg) so I'd like to try splitting
I'm trying to raise my low ferritin (33 at last test) and am taking ferrous sulphate twice a day (will be testing my levels again soon).I was previously taking my T3 meds once a day but am having a bit of trouble tolerating a recent 5mcg increase (was taking 10, now 15mcg) so I'd like to try splitting
Smorzando
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Advice on iron supplements
So... the next steps in taking control of my own treatment. I've been for my private bloods this morning including IFAB and gastric parietal antibodies, MMA and homocyeine. I've now resumed B12 SI and am taking vit D and K2 supplements. My ferrin is low, so I'm going to start iron supplements. I'd
So... the next steps in taking control of my own treatment. I've been for my private bloods this morning including IFAB and gastric parietal antibodies, MMA and homocyeine. I've now resumed B12 SI and am taking vit D and K2 supplements. My ferrin is low, so I'm going to start iron supplements. I'd
KBird01
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
My daughter's Iron panel results
Hello, Could I have help please with these results for my daughter? What does the overall pattern seem to suggest?
Iron
-good and no need to supplement?
TIBC and UIBC
are a bit alarming, but that may be because I don't understand the implications.
Transferrin
Hello, Could I have help please with these results for my daughter? What does the overall pattern seem to suggest?
Iron
-good and no need to supplement?
TIBC and UIBC
are a bit alarming, but that may be because I don't understand the implications.
Transferrin
Sneedle
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
kratom issues
my husband started using kratom about 6 months ago because we can’t get cbd where we live. It was working ok but it’s no longer Easy which has been my problem with it from the Start. We will go back to usa in about 6 weeks. Until then his only option is kratom. he can’t use opiods because he’s bipolar
my husband started using kratom about 6 months ago because we can’t get cbd where we live. It was working ok but it’s no longer Easy which has been my problem with it from the Start. We will go back to usa in about 6 weeks. Until then his only option is kratom. he can’t use opiods because he’s bipolar
RCHD
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Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
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