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Help with latest results

Good morning all, I am still not feeling great. I have managed to get a copy of my latest results from December 15. Could you give me some advice please.

I take 100mg Levothiroxine and 800iu vitamin d my GPS said I will need this for at least another year. I was taking 1000 jarrow b12 but have run out ( need to order some) I also usually take a supermarket own brand b complex and and effervescent vitamin c with my b12. I was on iron tablets until middle of last year but was told to stop when ferritin levels reached 115. Was gonna ask Gp for increase in Levothiroxine 25mg per day to try get TSH to 1 or below. Any advice would be appreciated. Gp said all bloods normal.

15th December

Serum ferritin 24 Ug/L 15-200ug/L

Serum vital D 64.7nmol/L >50nmol/L

Serum TSH 1.40mu/L 0.40-5.00mu/L

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Marz

in reply to vickylou36

2 years ago

Thank you ! Your Ferritin is VERY LOW and you will need to supplement along with VitC If you type - Iron supplements - in the Search HealthUnlocked Box above on the Green Bar and then press Enter - previous discussions about Iron/Ferritin will appear for you to peruse and to find the best for you.

The 800IU's of D3 you are taking will do little to improve your levels. A dose of 5000 IU's through the winter would be preferable with another test before the Spring. VitD is fat soluble and needs to be taken with the main meal or with good fats. Also take VitK2 to ensure the improved calcium levels are directed to your bones.

I would also continue with the B12 as it is SO important. You may need to explore why your Ferritin dropped so rapidly ? Yes I agree an increase in your Levo would be helpful. If the GP thinks that will cause you to be over medicated - then you should reply - that without a FT4 and FT3 reading that is impossible to tell.