CAN LOW FERRITIN/NORMAL IRON LEVELS CAUSE MUSCLE ACHES PLEASE?

Hi All

I am hypo with high TSH 3.74 (0.22-4.20)

And over range TGO antibodies 280 <115

My main problem is muscle aches, mainly of the vastus medialis - I am a keen cyclist.

Saw my GP today (lovely chap!) and he commented that my low ferritin may be the cause of the aches

So, Here are the medichecks iron results of 20 September

Iron. 16.27. (5.8 - 34.5)

TIBC. 54.97. (45 - 72)

UIBC. 38.7. (22.3 - 61.7)

Transferrin saturation 29.6. (20 - 50)

Ferritin. 64. (30 - 400)

So, what is the best way to increase ferritin and what level should I aim for please?

And, if I do increase my ferritin level to, say, the mid- point, would the other levels go over range and cause problems?

Thank you

Alps Holiday

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Saw my GP today (lovely chap!) and he commented that my low ferritin may be the cause of the aches

If your GP has said your ferritin is low, what has he proposed to raise it?

So, what is the best way to increase ferritin and what level should I aim for please?

You can help raise your level by eating liver regularly, maximum 200g per week due to it's high Vit A content, also liver pate, black pudding, and including lots of iron rich foods in your diet

apjcn.nhri.org.tw/server/in...

I've seen it said that ferritin should be half way through range, I've also seen it said that for males 150 is a good level.

Is your Vit D at an optimal level - 100-150nmol/L?

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Thanks seaside susie

He did not suggest any ideas to raise ferritin

He just thought it might help

Can not eat meat etc on a vegan diet

Vit D was 69 (50-150) which is fine

I did post some time back that I tried 1000iu daily for a week

And my regular sunday 60m ride was terrible as my medialis was very stiff

So, went back to 400 iu

Thanks

Alps Holiday

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Hidden]

Vit D was 69 (50-150) which is fine

It's not dire but it's not optimal nor at the level recommended by the Vit D Council/Vit D Society.

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Try eating pate to raise your ferritin levels ... I have very high ferritin because of inflammation in my body ... so I am trying to cut down on pate and red meat.

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Thanks lora7 again

I can not eat lIver on a vegan diet

Good luck with bringing your ferritin down

Alps holiday

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Ok you need to take iron tablets it is best to take them with fresh orange juice to prevent constipation.