Can change in exercise sap vitamins

[66olives]

Hi All,

I have just completed a mega walk (for me) 100 miles in 8 days, some with lots of craggy climbs and descents. Will this have any effect on my thyroxine and vitamin levels. I did forgot to pack my vitamins (D, B12 & few others recommended) but did take my levo every day. Added a picture because scenery was so beautiful.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Congratulations on such an achievement

A month ago you put dose Levothyroxine back up to 75mcg

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Did you finally get GP to agree increase in dose

Bloods should be retested 6-8 weeks after each dose change or brand change in Levothyroxine

[66olives in reply to SlowDragon]

Hi,

yes finally received a letter from my GP agreeing to put Levo back up to 75mg just before going away. I have not received same medication twice in a row yet. The pharmacist here is dreadful (understatement) I have now changed so I have to drive out to pick up my

prescription. I will get my bloods done again at least 6 weeks after this change. I am back on the Teva 75mg. That seems to suit me better.

Just a bit worried about my B12 and D levels. I have had issues inthe past with donating blood after 20 mile walks as mine (and hubby's) iron levels dropped. Nurse said it was due to the walking.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to 66olives]

So have you considered that you might be lactose intolerant if Teva brand suits you better

Important to test vitamin D twice year when supplementing

Test folate, ferritin and B12 at least annually

[66olives in reply to SlowDragon]

It could just be that the Teva suits me better because it was 75mg. But I noticed within a few days my energy levels were great until about 1pm, then dropped off rapidly. I have been too busy then away walking to register if it is still the same. This did not happen on the 50mg of the other two brands, not even when I uppedthe dose to 75mg.

I have never been tested for a lactose intolerance. I want to see what effect a year of being gluten free is before giving up cheese! My celiac test was negative, which is good and this time I did eat wheat daily for 6 weeks prior to the test.

I did accidentlally eat gluten while away. I bought some crisps and did not think to check them. This is somewhat annoying because I was doing so well. Within 48hrs I had a mouth full of sores, but I also forgot to take my vit B12 with me. So will have to wait and see what happens.

I intend to get all my relavent vitamin and thyroid levels checked every 2 months until I see them at optimal levels, then check once or twice a year to maintain them. I have every intention of getting myself as healthy as I can.

[wellness1]

Good for you! I'm curious about the effect of something like this on thyroid hormone levels. Did you notice a difference in your energy level? (beyond expected fatigue from that type of exertion?)

I don't see a picture attached, but I hope your walk was some place beautiful.

[66olives in reply to wellness1]

Shame the photo didn't upload. It was just a shot of Hadrian's wall as it wends it's way over crags in Cumbria or Northumberland. I was, am, very tired, but that has been an ongoing issue for approximately 20 years. 15 miles daily is definitely my limit. The 7 mile day was very welcome.

[wellness1 in reply to 66olives]

It sounds wonderful. Hopefully you've had a chance to rest and recover.

It would be interesting to know how that kind of exertion affects hormone and vitamin levels and how long it lasts.