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Iron blood test - definitive list
I got my recent blood test back, haven’t yet posted all results to my profile, but my ferritin was rock bottom (7 out of 7-271 range) so I’m going to get a full iron test before I share all the numbers here and decide my next med change. What should I ask for: Iron Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC
I got my recent blood test back, haven’t yet posted all results to my profile, but my ferritin was rock bottom (7 out of 7-271 range) so I’m going to get a full iron test before I share all the numbers here and decide my next med change. What should I ask for: Iron Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC
FallingInReverse
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
Intro + some PA questions
Hi all :) As an avid armchair researcher, I already have good notes on B12 deficiency and Pernicious Anemia, but a few things still confuse me. I'm also curious how our unaware GP is planning to treat my mum with recently discovered PA. My story in short... I've been aware of "the true nature" of
Hi all :) As an avid armchair researcher, I already have good notes on B12 deficiency and Pernicious Anemia, but a few things still confuse me. I'm also curious how our unaware GP is planning to treat my mum with recently discovered PA. My story in short... I've been aware of "the true nature" of
Vitaman
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 months ago
Iron Bisglycinate
I am in the US and looked at a number of 25 mg of iron bisglycinate products (gentle iron) on Amazon. All listed there percent of daily value (US) at 139%. Most did not list their elemental iron but two did and they listed it as 25 mg. So my apologies! My previous post which I deleted was wrong.
I am in the US and looked at a number of 25 mg of iron bisglycinate products (gentle iron) on Amazon. All listed there percent of daily value (US) at 139%. Most did not list their elemental iron but two did and they listed it as 25 mg. So my apologies! My previous post which I deleted was wrong.
SueJohnson
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Restless Legs Syndrome
8 months ago
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Decreasing iron levels despite taking iron
My new iron test shows it is now 14.5 umol/l (5.8 - 34.5) and on 4th September it was 17.7 umol/l (5.8 - 34.5). I have been taking iron drops every day (except for period of time before each blood test). Is this normal?
My new iron test shows it is now 14.5 umol/l (5.8 - 34.5) and on 4th September it was 17.7 umol/l (5.8 - 34.5). I have been taking iron drops every day (except for period of time before each blood test). Is this normal?
jenny876
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Vitamin D and Iron
Hi I posted yesterday about my private thyroid results and got some really great advice. Further to that, I was wondering if anyone could help me with iron and vitamin levels. On the Thriva test, it said: Vit D: 68.4 nmol/L (range 50 - 250) Ferritin: 69.1 ug/L (range 30-150) B12: 54.8 pmol/L (range
Hi I posted yesterday about my private thyroid results and got some really great advice. Further to that, I was wondering if anyone could help me with iron and vitamin levels. On the Thriva test, it said: Vit D: 68.4 nmol/L (range 50 - 250) Ferritin: 69.1 ug/L (range 30-150) B12: 54.8 pmol/L (range
Llobs
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Iron results help
Good Morning, i had these done this week by medichecks as my gp only does ferritin and that goes up and down too much i cant use that to see how im at with my actual iron stores which i believe im lacking as my diet hardly contains iron rich foods especially this year my ferritin test by my Gp June
Good Morning, i had these done this week by medichecks as my gp only does ferritin and that goes up and down too much i cant use that to see how im at with my actual iron stores which i believe im lacking as my diet hardly contains iron rich foods especially this year my ferritin test by my Gp June
Nellie2016
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Iron Bisglycinate
I have been taking Nutravita iron bisglycinate 28mg x 2 tabs on alternate days for 3 1/2 months. My ferritin levels were originally 50 and have only risen to 67. I’m confused about the dose of the iron. Is 28mg of iron bisglycinate equivalent to 28mg elemental iron? Sue said the two tablets (equaling
I have been taking Nutravita iron bisglycinate 28mg x 2 tabs on alternate days for 3 1/2 months. My ferritin levels were originally 50 and have only risen to 67. I’m confused about the dose of the iron. Is 28mg of iron bisglycinate equivalent to 28mg elemental iron? Sue said the two tablets (equaling
Dires
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Restless Legs Syndrome
9 months ago
stop wasting TIME , MONEY and SUFFERING Use iron infusions first line for those whose ferritin is suitable
Doctors please top wasting time , money and suffering… Use iron infusions first line for those whose ferritin is = or >75ug/L (plus other parameters are ok TSATs etc TIME because they relatively quickly find out who are the 60% ‘iron responders’. If you are one, then great, get on with iron plus any
Doctors please top wasting time , money and suffering… Use iron infusions first line for those whose ferritin is = or >75ug/L (plus other parameters are ok TSATs etc TIME because they relatively quickly find out who are the 60% ‘iron responders’. If you are one, then great, get on with iron plus any
Kakally
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Restless Legs Syndrome
10 months ago
Help with iron results - follow up from 3 arrows nutra
Hi everyone, I did an iron panel and I’m quite amazed with my ferritin level. I have been lax with my iron supps since going to T3 only and thought I would definitely have ranked my previously low results. To my disbelief, my ferritin is the highest I’ve ever seen it! I was previously taking the 3 arrows
Hi everyone, I did an iron panel and I’m quite amazed with my ferritin level. I have been lax with my iron supps since going to T3 only and thought I would definitely have ranked my previously low results. To my disbelief, my ferritin is the highest I’ve ever seen it! I was previously taking the 3 arrows
Beau55
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Serum B12 level question
Having read some recent posts regarding B12, I checked my last results.In May 2022 my serum B12 blood test result was 345ng/L range 180-999 I started supplementing liquid B12 around Xmas 2023 . In April 2024 my serum B12 blood test result was 1952ng/L range 180-999. Following the last result, my
Having read some recent posts regarding B12, I checked my last results.In May 2022 my serum B12 blood test result was 345ng/L range 180-999 I started supplementing liquid B12 around Xmas 2023 . In April 2024 my serum B12 blood test result was 1952ng/L range 180-999. Following the last result, my
DandyButch
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Thyroid UK
13 hours ago
B12 supplementation query
My active B12 level in 2022 was 66.1 pmol/L and following advice on our wonderful forum I began taking Thorne basic B complex. This raised my levels to 78.6 pmol/L in 2023. This year my B12 level is 76.3 pmol/L. So it hasn't continued to increase to the recommended 100 pmol/L. For the past ten days
My active B12 level in 2022 was 66.1 pmol/L and following advice on our wonderful forum I began taking Thorne basic B complex. This raised my levels to 78.6 pmol/L in 2023. This year my B12 level is 76.3 pmol/L. So it hasn't continued to increase to the recommended 100 pmol/L. For the past ten days
goingholiday
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Thyroid UK
5 days ago
Once I start supplementing B12, will my B12 blood tests still be accurate?
I would like to know if blood tests will still be a useful measure of my B12 levels, once I have started supplementing B12. I would be testing active B12. The reason I ask is that I have read pernicious anemia people saying that once they start injections (and supplements too maybe), that the B12 blood
I would like to know if blood tests will still be a useful measure of my B12 levels, once I have started supplementing B12. I would be testing active B12. The reason I ask is that I have read pernicious anemia people saying that once they start injections (and supplements too maybe), that the B12 blood
Carrie234
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Thyroid UK
6 days ago
B12 ampules
Why do I have more aches and pains the closer I bring my injection together.also what is the most effective b12
Why do I have more aches and pains the closer I bring my injection together.also what is the most effective b12
Mozza127
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 days ago
Wondering if iron dose age should vary depending on weight please?
Hi I usually take Ferrous fumerate to help with iron levels. I’m wondering if this should vary depending on weight please as when I was ordering Three Arrows which is on its way, it asks for weight to work out a daily dose. Mine came to needing between 20 and 40ish a day. I’ve been & until it arrives
Hi I usually take Ferrous fumerate to help with iron levels. I’m wondering if this should vary depending on weight please as when I was ordering Three Arrows which is on its way, it asks for weight to work out a daily dose. Mine came to needing between 20 and 40ish a day. I’ve been & until it arrives
Jo5454
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
10 days ago
My doctors won’t investigate
Typically I suffer with chronic symptoms of low B12 but all my results seem to be ignored by GP. My ferritin is 35 ug/L (indeterminate), vitamin b12 is 157ng/L (low) and in my FBC my MCV is 95.5 (just below higher cut off) and MCH is 32.1 (slightly high - comment on blood test is ‘no action despite having
Typically I suffer with chronic symptoms of low B12 but all my results seem to be ignored by GP. My ferritin is 35 ug/L (indeterminate), vitamin b12 is 157ng/L (low) and in my FBC my MCV is 95.5 (just below higher cut off) and MCH is 32.1 (slightly high - comment on blood test is ‘no action despite having
Lorynne
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
27 days ago
iron infusion + b12 injection side effects
Had my iron infusion and first B12 injection yesterday and this evening I have diarrhoea. Anyone else had this side effect after?
Had my iron infusion and first B12 injection yesterday and this evening I have diarrhoea. Anyone else had this side effect after?
Chickens44
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
29 days ago
B12 levels advice
I have been trying to raise my B12 levels for a number of years (since i was diagnosed hypothyroid and advised B12 levels needed to be higher). I have been taking supplements since April 2022 (although slightly erratic as i sometimes forget) but my B12 levels have not significantly increased , see
I have been trying to raise my B12 levels for a number of years (since i was diagnosed hypothyroid and advised B12 levels needed to be higher). I have been taking supplements since April 2022 (although slightly erratic as i sometimes forget) but my B12 levels have not significantly increased , see
Threes
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 month ago
Vitamin B12 Sublingual - Why do I feel sleepy?
Hello Everyone Just took a tablet of Vitamin B12 Sublingual today morning just after breakfast and felt v sleepy and took a short nap after noon. Is this expected? Has anyone experienced this? This is the brand that I bought: https://www.cytoplan.co.uk/vitamin-b12-sublingual-as-methylcobalamin-adenosylcobalamin
Hello Everyone Just took a tablet of Vitamin B12 Sublingual today morning just after breakfast and felt v sleepy and took a short nap after noon. Is this expected? Has anyone experienced this? This is the brand that I bought: https://www.cytoplan.co.uk/vitamin-b12-sublingual-as-methylcobalamin-adenosylcobalamin
BookLover2020
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Thyroid UK
1 month ago
History of continued low and fluctuating iron levels - advice?
hi folks. Just had my latest bloods back from helpful GP (he’s actually happy for me to sort my thyroid with Roseway! TSH barely exists) My iron is pretty abysmal tho .. Last time i had my transferrin saturation index done it was 40% so bang on mid way. January I think it was. It’s now dropped to19%
hi folks. Just had my latest bloods back from helpful GP (he’s actually happy for me to sort my thyroid with Roseway! TSH barely exists) My iron is pretty abysmal tho .. Last time i had my transferrin saturation index done it was 40% so bang on mid way. January I think it was. It’s now dropped to19%
Starseed56
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Thyroid UK
1 month ago
Active b12 versus serum b12
My Medichecks active b12 is 63.1 (range is 37.5-188) but my serum b12 tested at my gp surgery shows top of range. Should I supplement? I also have hypothyroidism. Thank you
My Medichecks active b12 is 63.1 (range is 37.5-188) but my serum b12 tested at my gp surgery shows top of range. Should I supplement? I also have hypothyroidism. Thank you
Eton
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 month ago
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