Experiences with

Vitamin and mineral deficiencies

Thyroid UK held a webinar for Thyroid Awareness Week 2020 raising awareness of how vitamin and mineral deficiencies and stress can either impact on your thyroid health or cause very similar symptoms.

Hi ..Iv noticed that I can get b12 injections from beauty places but is this ok as I thought b12 was prescription only ? Is this allowed

Hi I’ve been on 3 prescription iron supplements a day since January and am having my iron, ferritin, and cbc tested on Friday. How long should I go off my iron supplements to get an accurate reading? Thanks so much

Do having a little whitish tongue normal when u have iron and b12 deficiency like is this common or not I didn't had white tongue before starting the medication now I've white colour tongue is that a serious problem please help I'm new to b12 deficiency and don't know much.

I have recently had my 5 loading B12 injections for vitamin B12 deficiency. My starting level was 167 and after a blood test after 2 weeks of finishing they were 1227. I am wondering if anyone can tell me if this is normal. I unfortunately have had very little information from my Doctor's so any help

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Could my trembling/vibrations/debility be caused by iron deficiency as ferritin was 17 (saturation n iron stores also on lower side). I also feel cold. After taking iron, I feel almost normal for sometime n the trembling lessens too, then again feel weak by evening. if I don't take the iron in evening

I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency Oct 2020, had loading injections, as orally supplements had on effect, which cured some symptoms, but not all. Been referred to a private neurologist this Saturday. What should I expect and what should I be asking?

Hi, Article that links B12 deficiency with Sjogrens syndrome https://sjogrenssyndromenews.com/2021/03/09/vitamin-b12-deficiency-linked-primary-sjogrens-syndrome-study/

Hi, I am worried I am overmedicating with my iron supplements. I had a blood test done and it came back with high levels of transferrin saturation: Serum iron-30.6 (11-36) Ferritin-61 (14-148) Serum TIBC-53.3 (53-85) Transferrin saturation -57.4 (20-40) I am wondering if I should stop my supplementing

Hi, I am worried I am overmedicating with my iron supplements. I had a blood test done and it came back with high levels of transferrin saturation: Serum iron-30.6 (11-36) Ferritin-61 (14-148) Serum TIBC-53.3 (53-85) Transferrin saturation -57.4 (20-40) I am wondering if I should stop my supplementing

Does it have better bioavailability and result in a greater rise in the ferritin level than other iron forms?

Hi can anyone tell me what blood tests I order or ask for for a full iron panel not just ferritin test.. I can see my ferritin is going up quite quickly which I find strange being as it takes me ages with supplements.. I would just like to know my actual iron levels not guided by ferritin alone

I just had my iron and ferritin levels checked due to extreme fatigue and brain fog. Which oddly lifts by noonish. My iron is normal, ferritin is 17. Can my fatigue and brain fog be from a ferritin level of 17 with normal iron levels?

I have diagnosed with b12 deficiency and started my loading injections yesterday but 2 weeks ago I started getting acid reflux has anyone else had this as part of there deficiency?

Just that really! :)

Hi Everyone, apart from a multitude of symptoms which are ongoing something else that has been nagging me since my last blood results in Sept 20 was the fact that there was an asterisk mark against one of my iron results and i would welcome any input from anyone who understands

Hello I haven't been on here for a long time.My overactive thyroid is only borderline now and I am feeling fairly well.One of my problems is fatigue.I started taking vitamin sand vitamin b12.I also suffer with c.o,p.d so have frequent chest infections.I also joined the Healthy Eating forum to give me

Would appreciate some advice on how to safely raise ferritin levels. My GP states that my iron is great, but I’ve been experiencing increased shortness of breath and fatigue which may be linked to an iron deficiency. Here are my numbers: Ferritin 21.2 ng/mL (10-291) Total iron: 116 ug/dL (50-212)

Hi All, what is functional B12 deficiency? Are there any tests for it and what do they look for. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks.