can calcium and vit D

[JAN86]

can calcium and vit d taken twice a day upset blood test results

[RedApple Administrator]

Are you on thyroid medication, if so, when do you take it? And what times of day are you taking the calcium and vit D?

[JAN86 in reply to RedApple]

YES WAS ON 150 then down to 125 now 100 take this first thing in the morning then cal d mid morning and at 6 pm one level on blood test was high the one low now feeling how i did 15 years ago

[RedApple Administrator in reply to JAN86]

A variety of things can affect thyroid test results. Time of day that blood is drawn, and time between taking thyroid medication and blood draw can both have an impact on thyroid blood test results.

It sounds as if you are now on too low a dose of levothyroxine. If you obtain your actual test results from your surgery and post them here, we may be able to help sort out what is going on for you. Make sure you also get the relevant lab ranges that accompany your test results.

[Jackie]

Hi It should not, but if worried experiment and take them after the blood test, that will do no harm. The main things known to throw out the blood tests for thyroid are T4 and T3, T3 makes the result double what it really is! Also Beta Blockers, never take those on the morning of the test as it too gives a false reading.

Best wishes.

Jackie

[Vivante]

When I was prescribed Calcichew in 2006,I took the meds according to instructions with the Levothyroxine, no problems. I had a dexa scan then. Earlier this year I had another dexa scan, I told technician I was taking calcichew, she advised against it. I was told I can get all the calcium I need from my diet. The Vit D comes from the sun. The Osteoporosis New Zealand and following that osteoporosis Canada clearly stated not to take calcium supplements. Thankfully I had my doubts then about the supplements and did not take too many. Check again, find out more about the supplements. The only people who need supplements are those with specific medical conditions. The nos.org.uk provides ample info regarding foods that you eat. Too much Vit D can be toxic. Please check again.

[Vickiti in reply to Vivante]

"The only people who need supplements are those with specific medical conditions."

Yes OUR medical conditions! Hypothyroidism is known to lead to poor absorption on the gut - which includes poor absorption of vitamins and minerals - which is why we need to supplement.

Plus those of us in the UK are too far north to get sufficient Vit D from the sun - and it is very difficult to get enough from food.

With calcium - everyone talks about eating more dairy, but I think I read that the calcium in that format is not readily utilised by the body anyway. (Sorry I can't find that link.)

[Vivante]

Thank you for your reply. I was diagnosed as having a hypothyroid in 2001 and have been taking thyroxine since then. I also have bradycardia which I understand to be linked to the thyroid condition. Yes, it depends on the area where you live regarding the sunshine. I can only go on the advice that I was given.

Keep well.

[JAN86]

I HAVE NOW BEEN Diagnosed with osteoporosis had 2 fractures of the spine now getting that bit sorted now my thyroid whats 2 play up great when you turn 60 every thing seems to fall to bits