Experiences with

Vitamin and mineral deficiencies

Been waiting 5 weeks for a phone call regarding possibly stopping my B12 injections,doctor called today and said he wants to do an antibody test with the possibility of putting me on tablets,could anyone give me any advice of whether thso would be detrimental to how I feel please?

Hi everyone again .. you may remember posting a month ago about my results and peripheral neuropathy.. I still have my neuropathy and I have a Prof of haematology appointment on the 5th November concerning my high B12 and High ferritin .. After seeing these result’s today .. I’m thinking of reducing

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

Is it necessary to take vitamin K with vitamin D 3?

just had results of a liver function test through Medichecks. Most are okay, but the GGT result was high. Any thoughts. I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease a few years ago, but never really had any problems. Do B12 or any of the cofactors affect this test?

Test Result Normal Range 24-Oct-2024 HbA1c levl - IFCC standardised 54 mmol/mol - mmol/mol Comment: (CN) - Stable. discuss at planned review Providing none of the exclusion criteria are met, HbA1c of 48mmol/mol or greater can be diagnostic of diabetes. Values <48 mmol/mol do not exclude diabetes

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 (

Hi I have been advised by GP to take statins.Serum Total Cholesterol 6.9 I have Hashimotos and not keen on starting Statins. This concern has been covered by others on this site and very grateful for the knowledge I have gained. My concerns is that I have a lot of painful symptoms that may be causing

It is a while since I have been in touch - I am still doing SI EOD B12 Injections - on prescription with my GP but providing my own Syringes and Needles. I am also taking EOD 75/100mcg Thyroxine and at the point of the last test on 25/7/24, My last Thyroid Test results on 25/7/24 were TSH 0.59

Hi everyone! I hope your weekend is going great. I just wanted to share that after nearly 2 years of treatment and many adjustments to find what is optimal for me, I feel fantastic!! I am now having 1.5 hydro daily, ( was 1.5 hydro 2x daily for 5 mths) magnesium glycinate, folic acid 5m, 2x coconut

Please could someone comment on my daughter’s recent blood results? She is 17 years old and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and chronic fatigue syndrome two years ago. I always thought that her hypo could be causing the fatigue and she certainly experiences brain fog. The fatigue has been so debilitating

Following advice on here I requested a blood test to check Vit D, B12, Ferritin and Folate levels when having thyroid bloods checked. It appears I am deficient in some things and are awaiting consultation with GP. Could someone advise on best supplements to use and whether it’s safe to take Magnesium

I seem to be getting a lot of hot sweats at the moment. Just comes over me and then I feel weak, shaky and rotten again. Can happen anytime, day or night. I wish I could stop them. At nearly 5 months into EOD injections I would have thought I would have got past these sort of symptoms. It’s so debilitating

Hi everyone, do any of you also suffer from non-diabetic hypoglycemia? This is not a diagnosis I got but I get hypoglycemia very often, for example when I don't eat enough carbs. I have tried every diet you can imagine. When there is a diet that helps with the bloating and stomach issues, then I get

Hi a friend has been told by GP that her Folic Acid is low & has suggested eating Broccoli. I don’t know her levels or ranges unfortunately. can someone post a link or give advice please so I can help her please. I have searched through several pages but not really found basic advice.

I have all the symptoms of anaemia and although my red blood cells have dropped whilst taking hydroxycarbomide my haematologist saysthey don’t go by them only by haemoglobin and if I don’t feel well to see my gp. RBC currently 3.6 ( range 3.8-5.8) haemoglobin 132 )range 115-160). I have indeed made an

Since I started b12 supplements and injections all of my symptoms have been getting worse and even new symptoms appearing. does getting worse mean that i will likely recover once after keeping the injections and cofactors going? for reference i have been injecting/supplementing everyday for 12 months

Hi I was originally diagnosed in 2021 with Hypothyroidism., after noticing hair loss as the main symptom. I am on 75mg Levothyroxine since 2022, but now suffering significant and worse hair loss, feeling cold hands and feet most of the time. I have lost a chunk of weight(a few stone) as a result

Hello everyone, I got my results on 2/28/23 , 3+4 in 3 areas. I've consulted with Dr. Dorff at City of Hope and she recommended surgery over radiation, her preference with prostate cancer. She recommended Dr. Lau if I go the surgery route. I met with Dr. Kishan at UCLA, when they had MRIdian, and

I have Serous Borderline tumor . Has anyone else got this diagnosis ? Should I be worried