Ferritin low?

[Maggiet]

Hi everyone

Following recent blood tests my ferritin was 35 with a range of 25-250. Seeing gp next week so any advice on what to say gratefully received. TSH was suppressed then went up to 1.24 and has now gone down to 0.5 (range 0.7-3.8).

Thank you

[estrellaliliana]

do you take iron supplements? are you being treated for thyroid disease? How do you feel?

[Maggiet in reply to estrellaliliana]

No I've got Spatone, but haven't taken any for weeks. I'm on 100mcg Levo daily. I feel rubbish but I've also multiple disorders so I never know which one is making me feel so ill! I try to keep my blood tests at an optimal level and have B12 injections.

[estrellaliliana]

Eventhough it is within normal range it's towards the low side so maybe you should still take the Spatone and see if you feel better with it. Good luck

[Maggiet]

Thank you

[lucylocks]

Hi

My ferritin is 65 range 15 - 300

I would say yours is really low and you should be supplementing.

A lot of members say it should be over 70 but there is one member who says it should be mid range for your thyroid meds. to work properly.

I have been taking Spatone but someone has recommended Bluebonet Chelated Iron,

you can get it on Amazon so I am going to give it a try.

Best wishes browny

[Maggiet]

Ooh, thank you for your advice, much appreciated x

[HarryE in reply to Maggiet]

The ranges seem to vary wildly, mine is 20-400!! My first test showed 34, then it went down to 28 and I was still told it was fine! I am taking 2 or 3 200mg ferrous sulphate a day with 1000mg Vit C each time.

[Maggiet in reply to HarryE]

I so agree HarryE the range seems huge! Thank you for the reminder about the vitamin C - I'll get some.

[Inna]

My ferritin was 27 (15-150) Doc prescribed iron supplement 70 mg + 1000 mg vit C. Said this level is "borderline anaemic".

[Maggiet in reply to Inna]

Thank you for the info Inna. I can't get a doc's appointment so I'm off to the open surgery on Monday morning. My TSH is all over the place after being suppressed for years. Just hope I get a doc that is up to date with thyroid issues. Must say my GPS are really good, thankfully.

[Sugarplumb]

I must be Dead my ferritin is only 8 no wonder I feel rubbish !!!!