Experiences with

Sulcrate

Hi I have recently had all my bloods done below are the results with the expected range in brackets. Last month the doctor discussed referring me to the endocrinologist but today the doctor (a different one) said he wants to wait another 8 weeks for a repeat bloods before any further action. I was

Please could I have some advice. I have found a doctor who is prepared to admit that I know more about restless legs than she does and will therefore listen to me. A blood test showed that my brain iron was below what it needed to be so she issued a prescription for ferrous sulfate. My problem is

I have been taking this for six months. It seems to be helping although my sense of taste is affected. I am now slightly anaemic and my gp has prescribed ferrous sulphate. Has anyone else had this? Might the anaemia be linked to sulfusalazine?

Hi All I'll try and keep this brief! Last year I experienced a severe dperessive episode. This has been treated with antidepressants and generally is much improved. However, since then I also delveloped a whole host of other symptoms and have honestly felt more unwell than I have ever done in my life

Hello I've only just started to take care of my health after feeling exhausted for what feels like FOREVER! I have some past and previous blood results, but I can't make heads nor tales of them. Of course, Doc is saying 'normal' (rolls eyes!) [u]13th Jan 2025[/u] B12/Folate level Serum vit b12 level

I persauded my endo to get my levo increased by 25mcg and I agreed to reduce my T3 by 12.5mcg. I have already previously reduced my 3 by 12.5mcg. I was on 50mcg and 75 mcg levo until my last blood when I was advised here to reduce T3. I have been fasting for Ramadan which I was told reduces conversion

My OH ( John) is 16 days post op CABG X2 ( he had been listed for 4 but CT Surgeon said he only needed 2) . We had a couple of scares in hosp ( remained intubated and sedated 12hrs longer than norma due to abnormal blood gases ++potassium); and when he got home., you may recall I came on here asking

Is anybody taking any natural supplements to help and if so which ones? I went to a chiropractor today to try to ease my arthritic hips and he mentioned a plant based iron, vitamin D3 and green matcha powder. I ask as my latest blood results have shown my iron is through the floor again (I have GAVE

Joined just to share this in hopes that it can offer a deeper look into getting off dopamine agonists and what it entails for people. I've never seen anyone online post a thorough log as to what getting off these meds is like and how they did it, so here is mine. Background Some context, I have been

Just an update to my high ferritin of 303(13-150) last month. I had my liver ultrasound yesterday and was all clear on that, which was a relief. GP has done in depth bloods about 2 weeks ago so I am still waiting to hear back. Maybe she is waiting for the ultrasound results first. I felt very sicky

This problem doesn’t directly affect me but my 96 Mother. She’s a very stoic woman who up until just before Christmas was very independent just suffering general aches and pains for that age and never complains. She started to get terrible head pains initially on the one side it progressed to the neck

Saw the neurologist yesterday, 6 months since first appointment when he put me on ferrous sulphate 200mg x 2 which I’ve been taking at night with vitamin C. Whilst my symptoms have improved (38 to 24 on the RLS UK rating scale) this is most probably due to other changes I’ve made (dietary, will do a

Hi Everyone Can anyone help me with my Iron blood tests results please. I am taking 200mg Ferrous Sulphate once a week as prescribed by my Doctor. I was originally on it daily but my dose has been gradually reduced over the course of the last year or so. I haven’t spoken to the Doctor about my results

A question for Sue. I’ve been taking 3 x 200 mg ferrous sulphate tabs every other day as you advised but I’m experiencing side effects that I could do without at the moment. I don’t want to reduce the overall dosage and I want to ask if 2 tabs taken once daily would be a reasonable and safe alternative

I have found this information helpful and take my ferrous sulphate every other day now. [i]Efficacy of daily versus intermittent oral iron supplementation for prevention of anaemia among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis[/i] https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article

Sorry this is a long story ! Started on Pred (15mg) nearly 3 years ago. Gradually reduced and now at 6mg. Planning to Reduce 1/2 mg every 6-8 weeks 🤞🤞 18 months ago prescribed metformin for T2 diabetes - probably associated with steroids. HBa1c was still too high so metformin dosage increased and

Hi. About 7 months ago I was on 1mg of Ropinirole but got augmentation so came off it and started on Gabapentin. I’m on 1800mg but still wake up between 2-4am. I then take 1or 2 15mg Codeine and then fall asleep in about 30 minutes. Ive been taking ferrous sulfate for about 5 months now. The Dr said

Hi people 🙋‍♂️.. I've seen people ask about different vitamins and supplements to take to help our adhd...I thought I'd put this post as I do find them to help with focus and fatigue...I have found a fantastic company that clearly knows how they all work together due to the combinations of vitamins

Apologies if this is posted on the wrong site but I’m hoping for answers on a couple of basic questions relating to IDA and I’m not sure where to turn. During the Summer I felt increasingly fatigued and suffered dizziness on standing up plus occasional racing heart on the least exertion. My GP brought

Hi, I wrote on here when I joined this community. Circumstances have changed but RLS hasn’t other than to get worse. I was put onto Pregabalin which was increased to 225mg to take at bed time. My iron levels are serum ferritin 211ug/l. Serum iron level 17.5 umol/l. I have been taking Ferrous sulphate