Vitamin D supplement

[Ali8655]

Hi

I have received a letter from my endo advising me that according to blood tests I am on the correct dose of thyroxine and my calcium and kidney tests are normal. It goes on to say that I have raised antithyroid antibodies that fit with my thyroid being under active and my Vit D levels are mildly low. She suggests I take an over the counter supplement rather than high dose supplements. Can anyone recommend which Vit D supplement I should take.

She hasn’t given me any levels but I shall ask for these when I see her next month.

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You might want to look at SeasideSusie's suggestions here to someone with a 'mild' deficiency level (scroll down): healthunlocked.com/thyroidu......

[Clutter]

Ali8655,

Your endo has been unhelpfully vague by not saying what mildly low is or what dose to take. I think it won't hurt to take 5,000iu D3 daily until you get your results. VitD should be taken 4 hours away from Levothyroxine. I prefer softgel capsules to tablets as the oil aids absorption. If you buy on Amazon please use the affiliate link healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Raised thyroid peroxidase antibodies are positive for autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's). There is no cure for Hashimoto's which causes 90% of hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine treatment is for the low thyroid levels it causes. Many people have found that 100% gluten-free diet is helpful in reducing Hashi flares, symptoms and eventually antibodies.

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[Ali8655 in reply to Clutter]

Thank you Clutter. I agree the endo wasn’t helpful and I shall definitely ask for my results. Mainly because I’m feeling well at the moment so would like to keep as close to these levels as possible.

I didn’t realise that you could order from Amazon through Thyroid Uk therefore supporting the charity. I order a lot from Amazin and will definitely be doing it through Thyroid UK.

[Clutter in reply to Ali8655]

Ali8655,

That's great, thank you.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

You possibly need to also test ferritin, B12 and Folate. These are often too low as well

[Ali8655 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thanks SlowDragon. I’m already on B12 injections and had a course of folate at the beginning of the year. Must admit that was only after I’d thrown a bit of a paddy with the doctor after private blood tests showed I was low.