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B3th13•

7 years ago•7 Replies

Hi All,

I have monthly comprehensive blood tests due to taking a biological medication.

Kidney function could improve and thyroid is at 3.9 (GP will not prescribe)

My vit D level is also low.

I have joint pain, no/infrequent periods and brittle nails. I have trouble sleeping and anxiety.

What supplements should I take to ease the above?

Suggestions:

Cold liver oil

Calcium + Vit D3

Seakelp with iodine

Thank you,

Bethie

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SeasideSusieRemembering7 years ago

B3th13 Do you have the range for your TSH test? Do they not test FT4?

What is your Vit D level?

Calcium + Vit D3

No, calcium should only be supplemented when tested and found to be deficienct.

I will suggest something for low Vit D when you post your result - include the unit of measurement ie nmol/L or ng/ml

Seakelp with iodine

No again, iodine should only be supplemented when tested and found to be deficienct and then under the direction of an experienced practioner.

Have you had any other vitamins and minerals tested - B12, folate, ferritin?

B3th13 in reply to SeasideSusie7 years ago

Unfortunately aside from my TSH level I don't have my other levels but my specialist I meet with monthly has highlighted the above. Kidney function could improve, isn't dire and I drink 2-3 liters of water daily. I have bone deterioration due to childhood abnormalities. Joint pain being a side effect of this.

bluebug7 years ago

What exactly is wrong with your kidneys?

In addition you need to post what the test results and ranges are for you individual tests.

If you do all that then you will proper individualised suggestions.

I would not take any of the stuff you have listed as:

1.Cold liver oil

- Often contains too much vitamin A Most people in the UK aren't short of vitamin A and even if you are it is better to take a known dose of vitamin A as a separate supplement.

- Often contains too little vitamin D if you are deficient. It is better to take a known dose of vitamin D3 as a separate supplement.

2. Calcium + Vit D3

- If you have kidney problems you shouldn't be taking either calcium or vitamin D3 willynilly.

- If your kidney problems aren't that bad and you need to supplement vitamin D then you shouldn't be supplementing calcium as the majority of the UK population, including those who are lactose intolerant, get enough calcium from food as lots of food contains it and so does water depending on where you live.

- Most people actually need magnesium and vitamin K2-MK7 with vitamin D3. In addition you will need optimal zinc, iron and vitamin B levels for good bone and muscle health.

3. Seakelp with iodine

- If you have any form of thyroid problems this is a complete NO NO. it will screw your hormone levels up and make you feel worse.

- If you don't have thyroid problems you still need to be careful as if you haven't have a proper iodine test you may take too much especially from kelp and screw up your thyroid.

B3th13 in reply to bluebug7 years ago

bluebug in reply to B3th137 years ago

What country are you in?

If you are in the UK you have a right under the Data Protection Act 1998 to get a copy of your medical records including test results. I suggest you contact the hospital/clinic where the specialist treats you and find out their data protection procedure for getting a copy of your test results. Then obtain them. ( If they ask you why you want them simply say for your own records. )

Then and only then can people on here give you advice on what to take if possible.

B3th137 years ago