B12 low and vit d

[Daisy-Bell]

Hi im new to this site, so evening all, just wondered if anybody as had low b12 and low vitamin d? If so is it linked to thyroid. My b12 was 167, not on tabs for it but am for vit d.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Can you post actual results and the ranges (figures in brackets after results)

Yes low vitamin D, folate, B12 and ferritin are very linked to Thyroid disease, especially autoimmune thyroid disease also called Hashimoto's

Have you had Thyroid tests ?

TSH, FT4 and FT3 plus Thyroid antibodies

Post results if you have them

[Daisy-Bell in reply to SlowDragon]

Thanks for responding back, yes been on 50mg for few years now, I will get dr to check levels again, I get a cold chill down left leg some times which is weird so dr said could be to with B12. I know my level for B12 is (167) not sure about vitamin D. Dr as not mentioned TSH FT3 FT4 levels fir awhile butbwill find out and post when I do. Thank you

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Daisy-Bell]

Read posts daily on here you need to know as much as possible about this disease

The only person who can manage it is YOU

GP's often have little idea

50mcg is usually a starter dose

TSH should be nearer bottom range and around 1

FT4 near top of range

FT3 at least above middle of range

Do you have high antibodies- this is autoimmune thyroid disease also called Hashimoto's

Essential to know

Very common to have low vitamin D, folate, B12 and ferritin

All thyroid tests should be done as early as possible in morning and fasting and don't take any Levo in the 24 hours prior to test, delay and take straight after

[Daisy-Bell in reply to SlowDragon]

Than you so much that as helped, never lookef right into it before. When you symptoms come up it makes you stop and worry, I will get results when I go dr next and post on here. Thanks again!

[Treepie in reply to Daisy-Bell]

Find the ranges shown in brackets as labs differ and if you want advice you need to give full information. 167 appears low but without the range.......

[Daisy-Bell in reply to Treepie]

Thanks for your response it as all helped I know what to ask and look for no, om sure alot if foods can have an affect too. Thank you!

[phoenix23002]

Daisy... being hypo means we are slow metabolizers and bad absorbers of nutrients. All this effects vitamin levels and digestion and every other phase of our being. That is why symptoms are all over the map and run the gamut. Having low levels of Vit D, B 12 and iron means it will be difficult to stabilize our thyroid medication dosages. Most of us have to work on multiple things while tackling our thyroid issues. We were a long time getting ill and it can take a while to recover so don't be discouraged and do study, study, study. Knowledge is power and most of our docs are clueless.

[eeng]

How much Vitamin D are you taking? often doctors don't give us enough to improve a deficiency.

[Daisy-Bell in reply to eeng]

Hi one dr said are you having shots I said no, so he sent me for another blood test as nobody pulled it up but then another dr said im low but still in range so nothing. Told me to eat more green veg and red meat, strange