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I am struggling to get timings right for meds and supplements, and would really appreciate any advice.

I am currently taking -

Thyroxine at 6.45 am, and ERFA

ERFA at noon

Lenzetto (HRT) spray at 4.00 pm

Calcium (I have to take as have low calcium otherwise) and fish oil, and vitamin D/K2 at 5.30 ish

Progesterone at 10.00 pm

But I also need to be taking magnesium, iron, folate and B12. But I know some things you can't take at the same time so I am stuck as to when to take it all, and eat.

Thank you so much

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Spangle15 in reply toSeasideSusie

Thank you, I have found the post now with your guidance, but it is actually slightly different to this one so this is still relevant.

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I wish I could advise, but I have a similar question! What puzzles me in particular is the spacing of twice or thrice daily thyroid medication. Given that we need to leave two hours after food, and one hour before food, how can this regime be fitted in? I currently take twice daily, and feel constrained by this regime, especially since my daily normal activity routine varies.

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Spangle15 in reply toStaffsgirl

I agree, it does make it tricky, I am a snacker and find it hard not to eat for 3 hours.

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FYI Spangle, I posted the timings question a couple of days ago and there are some helpful answers…see if you can find the post.

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Spangle15 in reply toStaffsgirl

Thanks, it was very helpful to read through.

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