When is the best time to take them so they don't interact with my Levo
Have decided to take calcium and vitamin D tabl... - Thyroid UK
Have decided to take calcium and vitamin D tablets due to my lactose intolerance...
you should not need to take calcium, what I mean is: if you are a 'normal' person (I know you're hypothyroid) then you do not need calcium supplements, even with NO dairy products in your diet.
it is a common 'misconception' that you 'need' dairy products, this is inaccurate, in dairy products you have far too much calcium and not enough magnesium, the balance is 'out of whack'
see: (look under 'disadvantages of eating dairy')
I have been told to take calcium and vit d as I'm taking folic acid as I'm trying to conceive as well at the moment
Hi Please do not take calcium without a blood test and another one 4 months later. calcium ( corrected) must always be in range, very dangerous as an electrolyte. have a vit D test, hopefully GP or through the site TUK, then if low, have a calcium test and treatment from Endo best or GP , script. repeat test on both. Vit D effects the Calcium strongly, usually makes it higher. D is important but if calcium goes over range, it must be stopped immediately Then if so , you need a PTH ( parathyroid) test done with the other 2 Again, must be am, To see if you need a nuclear scan for PTH. Have re tests of both, ideally every 6 months on treatment. At 4 months it is to check the levels, then 6 months subsequently if Ok.
Jackie
Will speak to my oncologist and see what she suggests. I'm due my 2nd lot of bloods for my thyroxine levels on Tuesday so will ask then
My oncologist has ok'd the calcium and vit d as long as it 4 hours after my Levo. My levels were lower than my last test so I'm now alternating Levo 150mcg then 175mcg to see if I feel any better. Next appt is 3 months