Experiences with

Vitamin K

Hi All, I'm a new member. I have not been diagnosed with any type of anaemia but I've recently had some bloods done and they have shown low B12 and Iron. Quick background. I'm a 50yo female and have always suffered from low iron levels. I also suffer from ectopic heartbeats. I've had loads of tests

I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency ("low serum B12") over 15 years ago when debilitating exhaustion was putting my job at risk. Doctors assumed diet related because I was usually vegan at home but still ate meat and fish two or three times a week. I am diary intolerant with eczema (but crave custard

Hi, I am posting here for my Mom. She had blood work every year with perfect results until last year in September when the Hemoglobin/RBC/Hemocrit started dropping. She never had anemia before. In March of this year MCV and MCH started going up and be higher then normal. I took her to a hematologist

I have just had some blood test results. There are several results which need looking at but someone has added "Normal for this patient". When I have asked before PMR or Pred have been blamed. I took your advice once over breathlessness for example and the GP did further tests. Now the Red Blood

I had an iron panel done a while back, is there any explanation or link to PLMD & the transferrin % being so high? My ferritin test from about a month ago was 200ug/l & had previously been about 250ug/l. I did start regular b12 jabs around the time of the 250 test,so that might account for the ferritin

I’ve been trying a new regime of Clonidine 100mcg at night and 30mg Elvanse on waking. I don’t think it’s working and as before the Elvanse seems to give my a physical feeling of angst which is hard to not focus on…also somebody wrote on hear recently that they feel they ruminate more especially in

I have had restless legs for 14 years I have been getting treatment from a neurologist. Started with Ropinerol cried the first time I took it because I didn't have any restlessness after the first dose. I didn't know much about it then. The doctor took some labs in the beginning iron was low so

Hi, I have had a thyroid test recently with other blood results. Anyone make sense of them? It’s been a nightmare getting hold of the NHS Endo and the admin team . I’ve posted on here before with previous results and have been reffred to 2 different endos now who siply keep saying that ‘I’m fine and

HiI was diagnosed with B12 deficiency 5 years ago and have been having 8 weekly injections at my GP. However, recently I have noticed some horrible symptoms returning plus others that are concerning me such as inability to walk when I get up (legs feel like jelly), shaking and the usual b12 ones such

First of all I want to thank the administrators and everyone who contribute to this forum. I look at it several times a week and so continue to learn about our shared condition from all the contributions. I need to take a bit of a sounding about my next steps – I think I know what I want to do, but

Currently undiagnosed but feeling awful, sore muscles, fatigue, hoarse voice, dry hair and skin, eyebrow loss on the outer third, constipation etc. My TSH was tested in September for some GI issues which turned out to be lactose related and it was 2.9 (ref 0.5-5.5) These are my results from last week

advice.Hello friends. I have been supplementing B12 for some time. But since getting a recent blood test done. I noticed that my Ferritin and Folate were a bit low in range.Ferritin. 166ng/ml [30-26] Folate >20ng/ml [>3.9]. Do you think it would be ok to supplement

As so often, more research needed. But worth at least a quick look if you are interested. [i]Relationship between serum vitamin D levels and thyroid- and parathyroid-related diseases: a Mendelian randomisation study[/i] [i][/i] [i]Published online by Cambridge University Press: 30 September

Hello, I have my recent blood test results as follows: FT4 <1.3pmoL/L 10.8 -25.5 TSH 0.09mIU/L 0.27-4.2 FT3 5.2pmol/L 3.1-6.8 I am still really hypo. Could this just be down to low vitamins and minerals.

Hello I was wondering if anyone could advise on whether I could try adding T3, I just had these blood tests done via medichecks and my T4 looks pretty high. The blood test were done first thing, 24 hours after my last dose of levo which is 112.5 mcg CRP HS 1.690 mg/L (Range: < 3) Ferritin 123.00

Hello everyone. Here we are once more...still at the Yoga Studio, but today... the windows are wide open, the shades are drawn and it is wonderfully cool. The weather, for a fair few of us, is changing, and as usual with the UK weather, it can take a bit of getting used to, From chilly winds, and

I sometimes get a feeling of weak heart and uncomfortable chest, too fast heartbeat, and a feeling like physical anxiety in my stomach/heart while mentally feeling completely calm so it's definitely a physically caused thing. My heart area feels uncomfortable and it makes sleep very difficult. I also

They come out of fabric right…right🫠 Tend to SI on my bed, and this week’s linen is a summery off white (in literal linen) that now has red blotches all over it from spilt drops of serum depot🙃🙂 this is fine Thinking of going in with a sponge and white vinegar—is that going to work well?

After great advice on this forum regarding my thyroid nodules, I requested from my GP surgery the same tests as are provided in the Blue Horizon Golden Thyroid Test. The clinician seemed to want to help and I thought almost everything would be tested. However, these are my results and, as is clear

Hi all, Apologies for the long post. I'd like some advice please regarding jaw clenching when on Levothyroxine. Does anyone else have this issue? I am currently on 87.5mic Teva levothyroxine. I have asked my pharmacy for a different brand to see if it helps, but they tell me that they can only get