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Vitamin and mineral deficiencies/Thyroid dysfunction.. Chicken or Egg?
Before I spend my hard earned money on going to a private ENDO because the NHS is failing me I wanted to ask what you all thought about the problem of iron deficiency and vitamin D deficiency and how this relates to underactive thyroid . I read a lot here about how these vitamins should be optimal for
Before I spend my hard earned money on going to a private ENDO because the NHS is failing me I wanted to ask what you all thought about the problem of iron deficiency and vitamin D deficiency and how this relates to underactive thyroid . I read a lot here about how these vitamins should be optimal for
doingitfordad
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Can anyone help interpret my iron panel results 🙏
I managed to get my doctor to do a full iron panel due to my ferritin being at only 43 (20.0 - 130.0) I have attached a the results of the iron panel test, can anyone interpret these?? I am wondering whether to start back on my ferrous fumarate 210mg tablets…. I stopped these quite a few years back
I managed to get my doctor to do a full iron panel due to my ferritin being at only 43 (20.0 - 130.0) I have attached a the results of the iron panel test, can anyone interpret these?? I am wondering whether to start back on my ferrous fumarate 210mg tablets…. I stopped these quite a few years back
ThyroidObsessed
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Thyroid UK
6 days ago
Iron studies blood test results
Hi thereMy results are all in normal range but I remember being told that that doesn't mean the are high enough levels if brain iron so would appreciate feedback on my levels: All units microgm\l Ferritin 77 Iron. 28 Transferrin 2.46 Transferrin saturation 45% Total iron binding capacity 62 Many thanks
Hi thereMy results are all in normal range but I remember being told that that doesn't mean the are high enough levels if brain iron so would appreciate feedback on my levels: All units microgm\l Ferritin 77 Iron. 28 Transferrin 2.46 Transferrin saturation 45% Total iron binding capacity 62 Many thanks
Scubaholic
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Restless Legs Syndrome
7 days ago
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B12 prescription cancelled by pharmacist
Hello - I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency around 15 years ago. My GP at the time said that I had Pernicious Anaemia and was unable to absorb B12 from my food. Apart from a gap in 2016 when my then GP said that I had too much B12 in my system, withdrew the injections for a year which resulted in my
Hello - I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency around 15 years ago. My GP at the time said that I had Pernicious Anaemia and was unable to absorb B12 from my food. Apart from a gap in 2016 when my then GP said that I had too much B12 in my system, withdrew the injections for a year which resulted in my
Willow404
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 days ago
Ferritin and Iron
I found some information below about Ferritin and Iron - it is from the Dr Mercola website. I have just had my ferritin levels and iron levels checked - The Doctor said they were a bit on the low side so I am taking some gentle iron. My ferritin was 50.9 - I never heard of ferritin before having RLS
I found some information below about Ferritin and Iron - it is from the Dr Mercola website. I have just had my ferritin levels and iron levels checked - The Doctor said they were a bit on the low side so I am taking some gentle iron. My ferritin was 50.9 - I never heard of ferritin before having RLS
Summer194
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Restless Legs Syndrome
8 days ago
NICE guideline on B12 Deficiency diagnosis and monitoring in over 16s
The Vitamin B12 Deficiency Guideline in Over 16's has been published.
What does this mean for those with Pernicious Anaemia whether formally diagnosed or not?
What does it mean with those struggling to get sufficiently frequent treatment for their B12 deficiency?
What does
The Vitamin B12 Deficiency Guideline in Over 16's has been published.
What does this mean for those with Pernicious Anaemia whether formally diagnosed or not?
What does it mean with those struggling to get sufficiently frequent treatment for their B12 deficiency?
What does
PAScomms
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
13 days ago
What’s the protocol for GP actioning full iron panel?
It’s become apparent that my daughter’s ferritin levels are deficient and she’s going to put in a request to her GP for a full iron panel. I routinely read here that one shouldn’t supplement with iron based on a low ferritin reading alone but I’d like to know what the supporting information for this
It’s become apparent that my daughter’s ferritin levels are deficient and she’s going to put in a request to her GP for a full iron panel. I routinely read here that one shouldn’t supplement with iron based on a low ferritin reading alone but I’d like to know what the supporting information for this
J972
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Thyroid UK
16 days ago
Can't increase my iron levels
Hi all, I posted in February 2023 my low iron results and started taking 200 Ferrous Sulphate daily then. My iron results after 3 months were Ferritin 39 (20-204) Serum iron 18.6 (4.4-27.9) Feb 23 was: serum iron 11, ferritin was 29. So not a huge improvement. But now, a year on, even worse! Despite
Hi all, I posted in February 2023 my low iron results and started taking 200 Ferrous Sulphate daily then. My iron results after 3 months were Ferritin 39 (20-204) Serum iron 18.6 (4.4-27.9) Feb 23 was: serum iron 11, ferritin was 29. So not a huge improvement. But now, a year on, even worse! Despite
Suzanneharb
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Thyroid UK
20 days ago
B12 deficiency
Hi has anyone been diagnosed with a B12 deficiency and did it affect your Hugh's syndrome Thanks
Hi has anyone been diagnosed with a B12 deficiency and did it affect your Hugh's syndrome Thanks
Calver10
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Hughes Syndrome APS Forum
23 days ago
Iron plus zinc better for iron deficiency anemia
reading about zinc I came across the following article. I mean it focuses on chronic kidney desease but I found this gem of info stating that zinc combined with iron is better than iron alone. Now I'm not iron deficient. But I thought this might be interesting for those who are. Beware too much zinc
reading about zinc I came across the following article. I mean it focuses on chronic kidney desease but I found this gem of info stating that zinc combined with iron is better than iron alone. Now I'm not iron deficient. But I thought this might be interesting for those who are. Beware too much zinc
B12life
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
27 days ago
carbimazole and iron supplements
hi all, I have very low ferritin and need to supplement iron. Do I need to take my carbimazole away from iron or it doesn’t matter?
hi all, I have very low ferritin and need to supplement iron. Do I need to take my carbimazole away from iron or it doesn’t matter?
Kari55
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Thyroid UK
29 days ago
Why would Active B12 blood test not be recognised by GP when I have lots of symptoms?
I had previously had a blood test for B12 which was apparently normal if a little low. I was told that no treatment was required.I continued to have most of the symptoms of a B12 deficiency so after 4 months and some research I paid for an Active B12 test which showed I was low. I took this to my doctor
I had previously had a blood test for B12 which was apparently normal if a little low. I was told that no treatment was required.I continued to have most of the symptoms of a B12 deficiency so after 4 months and some research I paid for an Active B12 test which showed I was low. I took this to my doctor
GSDLover17
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 month ago
Blood test result - iron
Hi all I have taken iron tablets prescribed by my GP for over 15 years. My Ferritin levels were low when I was in my 20s and have taken iron tablets since then. I was really unwell last year with an unrelated illness and I haven’t taken my iron tablets for a few months. My results; Serum Iron
Hi all I have taken iron tablets prescribed by my GP for over 15 years. My Ferritin levels were low when I was in my 20s and have taken iron tablets since then. I was really unwell last year with an unrelated illness and I haven’t taken my iron tablets for a few months. My results; Serum Iron
Lindsayf
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Thyroid UK
1 month ago
Help with blood results
Hi all I have taken iron tablets prescribed by my GP for over 15 years. My Ferritin levels were low when I was in my 20s and have taken iron tablets since then. I was really unwell last year with an unrelated illness and I haven’t taken my iron tablets for a few months. My results; Serum Iron levels
Hi all I have taken iron tablets prescribed by my GP for over 15 years. My Ferritin levels were low when I was in my 20s and have taken iron tablets since then. I was really unwell last year with an unrelated illness and I haven’t taken my iron tablets for a few months. My results; Serum Iron levels
Lindsayf
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 month ago
Help For Pernicious Anaemia Injections Effect
I was diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia, B12 Deficiency and vitamin D Deficiency. I started B12 Injections in October 2/3 a week until a full course of ten injections were given now I'm down to one every three months. My doctor allowed me an injection between the now every three months dosages as I feel
I was diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia, B12 Deficiency and vitamin D Deficiency. I started B12 Injections in October 2/3 a week until a full course of ten injections were given now I'm down to one every three months. My doctor allowed me an injection between the now every three months dosages as I feel
So_Drained
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 month ago
Rosacea due to B12 deficiency?
Hi, I have been diagnosed with vitamin b12 deficiency and starting the loading doses after firstly being prescribed oral. I had felt unwell for at least a year and had lots of the usual symptoms but I developed a rare form of rosacea (rosacea fulminans) at the end of last year which the GPs had not ever
Hi, I have been diagnosed with vitamin b12 deficiency and starting the loading doses after firstly being prescribed oral. I had felt unwell for at least a year and had lots of the usual symptoms but I developed a rare form of rosacea (rosacea fulminans) at the end of last year which the GPs had not ever
Bebe74
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 month ago
any way to increase ferritin without increasing iron saturation?
after two months of taking iron supplements (75mg every other night on empty stomach), my ferritin rose from 51 to 158. Unfortunately, my iron saturation rose from 46% to 59%. This is caused by fairly high iron (172) and fairly low transferrin (291), though both are within normal range. My doctor
after two months of taking iron supplements (75mg every other night on empty stomach), my ferritin rose from 51 to 158. Unfortunately, my iron saturation rose from 46% to 59%. This is caused by fairly high iron (172) and fairly low transferrin (291), though both are within normal range. My doctor
707twitcher
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Restless Legs Syndrome
1 month ago
Iron levels and huge TSH drop
Hi I've got two questions for today if thats ok: 1. I've finally managed to get my iron panel results (second time of trying) and the results are as follows: All in range: Iron 16 TIBC 64.5 UIBC 48.5 Out of range: Transferrin saturation 24.8 Ferritin 13.4 So from what I gather from reading
Hi I've got two questions for today if thats ok: 1. I've finally managed to get my iron panel results (second time of trying) and the results are as follows: All in range: Iron 16 TIBC 64.5 UIBC 48.5 Out of range: Transferrin saturation 24.8 Ferritin 13.4 So from what I gather from reading
Cybob
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Thyroid UK
1 month ago
iron test results
Hello. This is my first post, although I’ve been lurking here for a while and have been gradually increasing my Levo dose by following the advice on this forum. I’m not quite where I want to be yet, but definitely getting there. I’ve also been struggling with my vitamin and ferritin levels, so have started
Hello. This is my first post, although I’ve been lurking here for a while and have been gradually increasing my Levo dose by following the advice on this forum. I’m not quite where I want to be yet, but definitely getting there. I’ve also been struggling with my vitamin and ferritin levels, so have started
BethBeezle
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Thyroid UK
1 month ago
Purpura and b12 deficiency, Query
Does anyone else suffer with purpura on here and have a b12 deficiency or low iron? Im just trying to figure out if theyre linked or not? Thanx
Does anyone else suffer with purpura on here and have a b12 deficiency or low iron? Im just trying to figure out if theyre linked or not? Thanx
jadeite11
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
2 months ago
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