Experiences with

Vitamin and mineral deficiencies

I did my first 8 subcutaneous b12 injections as I was shown by the doctor. Since then the nurse at my g.p. surgery has been doing my injections every 2 weeks as prescribed. (She offered me the choice of continuing to do it myself or she would do it.)The consultant had told me if I wanted to give myself

Hello, I'm new here on the forum and I'm really counting on support and new hope. I'm over 40 and just after the fourth unsuccessful IVF cycle. I have not received a healthy aploid embryo so far. I am struggling with the quality of my occites. Previouslu I have been taking: Ubiquinol 400mg, DHEA 25

hello, I could really use some help piecing my mess together. I’ll try to be brief but that may be difficult because there’s a lot to unpack. 2009 thyroidectomy for large goiter and hashimotos Lived comfortably on 150/175 mcgs of Levo until perimenopause. Around that time i developed severe anxiety

Hello folks - If someone has IF Antibodies and is taking b12 ...would that affect an IF and IF Antibodies blood test..? I dont think it should - as if you have errosive gastritis / malabsorbtion issues etc, you got them...and the B12 wont improve that in any way...? Thanks lovely PA folks

Hello everyone, wanted to share my experience/thoughts. I'm a 58-yo female from the UK. I've suffered from RLS for around 20 years. I've never tried any prescription meds for this (the medications all sound quite dodgy to me as they seem to lead to dependence, and don't treat the root cause, which seems

I’m on a journey with t3 it’s taking a while. Latest bloods reflect 15mcg taken in one dose and 50mcg levothyroxine I think I need to increase levo but on 75 I was slightly over medicated I felt. A reply on here suggested 62.5mcg as middle road which makes sense to me but pills are tiny and crumbly

Hi everyone, could the vitamin B6 in a Vitamin B complex tablet (Thorne Basic B Complex to be specific) cause parathesia symptoms and are there any vitamin B complex tablets which do not contain B6? Thanks in advance

TSH volatile over last 12 months 3.8-8.1. (Range 02.7-4.2). Taking the Levothyroxine (150mg) during the night to maximise effect. Doctor questioning how I am taking the dose and very perplexed why the volatility. Feeling jaded at these levels. After much searching I have just learned that no Iron

Does anyone have any idea what's so ever why I can not tolerate vit D supplements. I'm low in vit D. I need it. But I rwct badly to it.I don't understand and every doctor and natropath I speak to say it's not possible. Well it is because it happens to me.

I have had thyroid diagnosed 14 years ago. My mother had Hypothyroidism and my younger brother developed Graves disease although now Hypothyroidism. I have been on 100 dose all that time. Reading items on this site has been so informative - and explains such a lot. My GP practices never ever mention

I am new to this group but have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid for quite some time. I have been taking levothyroxine for 10+ years titrating up to 200mcg over that time but after bloods last week I have been reduced to 100mcg. My recent bloods (July) were FT4 31.7 and TSH 0.04. My bloods

Parkinson's is well known for a loss of manual dexterity. Why then do they keep prescribing me these vile little blue vitamin D capsules that are in a foil that is more of a launch vehicle than a storage solution and when I do get my fingers on one they are slipperier than a greased politician? Is it

I am posting for my husband. He is newly diagnosed and we have spoken to the urologist/surgeon only. We were told surgery or radiation were the options. The surgeon said he would remove the prostate, seminal vesicles and 2 lymph nodes. (Said these would be teated for cancer because although the scans

hi, new to group. I’m 74 female and although I’ve had 2 colonoscopies where 2 benign polyps were removed I often only manage to poo pellets but about hour later poo normal. My mum suffered diverticulitis and I’m wondering could I also have this? My GP has diagnosed ibs after a severe bleed which a

The professor is probably well known to forum members from his frequently referenced paper, "The Many Faces Of Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) Deficiency" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6543499/ He also writes a blog. The first paragraph of the blog post "Bumblebees With B12" reads: [i] [/i] [i

I’m Beth and I am 4 years and 4 lines into this journey with the tough stuff still ahead. I am writing today to share a bit as some here have been kind enough to ask how things are going for me knowing I was having a therapy change. What a memorable month it’s been since having a small progression

should I be starting on a B complex? I had iron infusion end of May and have been on EOD B12 injections since then. I am also taking folic acid 5mg every day and a spray vitamin D & K. I have been reading that some people take a B complex, but the one I saw also has folate in it and don’t want to

Hi everyone, I'm seeking advice and opinions for my mom who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The diagnosis confirmed it is aggressive. She has already undergone ovarian removal surgery and chemotherapy at a private hospital. Initially, the doctor said the first few chemotherapy sessions were

My posting on their Facebook page after having send the question by email first and not receiving the right answer. Declined by….. [Bioactive vitamin B12 drops - High dosed, 500 mcg B12 in 3 … I mailed you about the proportions of the 3 active forms you mention on the label . You replied that you

Hi folks, Undiagnosed with a Thyroid Issue but have been back and forth to various specialists over the past couple of years with numerous health issues. I was most recently diagnosed with two sleep disorders, one being Sleep Apnoea and the other being Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (neurological.