hypothyroidism does effect calcium...???

[mable_rai]

me is consuming eltroxin 100mcg nowdays but my calcium level is too falling.... started with early age of 30yrs joints pain n all early tiredness lazy all d time..... so my doc prescribed with daily calcium intake medicines but no use yes i do consume dairy products barely hav 50kg wt.....honestly did all to keep me upto normal range but now tired of doing ....how to get rid of tablets and body aches.

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mable_rai,

Welcome to our forum and sorry to hear you are not well.

The parathyroid glands regulate calcium. Have you had these tested?

Vit D is required to absorb calcium from the gut into the blood stream and helps the amount of calcium the gut can absorb from eaten foods.

High cortisol levels, an inflamed gut and not eating enough of the right fats can inhibit Vit D absorbtion.

Do you have gut issues? Have you had Vit D tested?

Post any test results complete with ranges ( numbers in brackets) for members to comment.

Take calcium supplements four hours away from thyroid meds to prevent malabsorbtion of Eltroxin.

I don't know much about the parathyroid glands. Maybe someone with hypocalceaemia will be able to answer better.

Flower

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical guidance from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.

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[mable_rai in reply to Hidden]

thanx for information ....don have gut issues for sure but vit D levels test i did measured twice but now d correct range not sure.....measured it 3-4mnths back even on medications now as prescibed by my GP...next time will make sure will get correct ranges

[shaws Administrator in reply to mable_rai]

What thyroid hormones are your taking? Is it levothyroxine or T3/T4? What's the dose?

Do you have a print-out of your latest blood test results with the ranges? If not get a copy from the surgery and post them on a new question.

When you have a blood test for your thyroid hormones always get the earliest appointment and fast (you can drink water). Leave about 24 hours between your last dose of levo and the test and take it afterwards. It's helpful to do this as doctors usually only take notice of the TSH and may adjust your meds up/down which isn't the correct and may result in us feeling worse than before.

I hope you feel better soon which you will do when on the correct dose and hormones.

[mable_rai]

ya surley follow ur advic thanx ....n definitely will update d TSH n T3 and T4 levels too aftr my nxt followup

[mable_rai]

do i hav to consume calcium supplements to get rid of pains problems for d lifetime as of livo tabs..???

[greygoose in reply to mable_rai]

Calcium tablets aren't a very good thing to take. You'd probably be better off with magnesium and zinc - possibly vit D3, dépends on your test result - and definately vit K2. Also, a full range of other vitamins.

[Glynisrose]

Synthetic thyroxine does not work especialy long term. Bones are made of many minerals calcium just being oneof them.