Could I ask for some advice on vitamins please?

Hello again,

My GP recently started me on 25mg of Levothyroxine. She also asked me to start taking an iron supplement which I haven't done as yet.

I need to improve my levels of a handful of vitamins and I'm not sure of the best way to do it.

I'm due for another blood test in about 5/6 weeks to test of coeliacs as well as an iron panel and a full blood count. Should I wait until after the blood test to start supplements?

Are there any recommended supplements to take?

Ferritin 16 (13-44)

Active B12 45 (37.5 - 188)

Folate 18 (8.83 - 60.8)

Vitamin D 70 (75 - 175)

Thank you!

[Marz]

I think this was covered in the detailed Replies from SeasideSusie and SlowDragon in your post some 16 days ago 🌻

[Hidden in reply to Marz]

Oh yes, you're probably right. I'll go look.

It's all a bit overwhelming at first, isn't it?

ta!

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Keep eating high levels of gluten until had coeliac blood test

Do NOT start any B vitamins until after GP test

Presumably GP prescribed iron?

Ferrous fumerate?

How many per day ?

You do need to start taking it. Taking with food and vitamin C or orange juice to improve absorption

[Hidden in reply to SlowDragon]

No, GP didn't prescribe iron. Just said an over the counter supplement would do. (I think this was because it would be cheaper for me to buy OTC than pay the prescription charge, i'm waiting for my exemption certificate.)

I've been taking Levo for 2 weeks now, so now I've got my head around that the vitamins were next to tackle!

(I did go back to re-read my old post and your previous answers - apologies for doubling up!) So am I right in thinking that I should start taking Vit D (and magnesium) now but wait until after my next bloods to supplement iron?

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Hidden]

Only add one supplement at a time and then wait minimum of 10-14 days before adding another

Suggest start with vitamin D

Then magnesium

Perhaps delay starting iron until full iron panel test

Can look at adding selenium supplement.