Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
I am sorry if this is a repeat. I posted this as a reply instead of ask for advice.
I had my labs done for iron & ferritin as suggested. Not too sure what they mean. Would love your advice.
Iron & total iron binding capacity iron, total-102 (40-175mcg/dL)
Iron binding capacity-387 (250-450mcg/dL)
% saturation-26 (15-50% (calc)
The dr. said that my ferritin is 19. he instructed me to take an iron supplement 3 days a week but did not say how many mg. Should I add Vit D & vit C as well? How much? Can they be taken all at the same time?
Thanks again :)
I had my labs done for iron & ferritin as suggested. Not too sure what they mean. Would love your advice.
Iron & total iron binding capacity iron, total-102 (40-175mcg/dL)
Iron binding capacity-387 (250-450mcg/dL)
% saturation-26 (15-50% (calc)
The dr. said that my ferritin is 19. he instructed me to take an iron supplement 3 days a week but did not say how many mg. Should I add Vit D & vit C as well? How much? Can they be taken all at the same time?
Thanks again :)
If you are on thyroid meds, I think it is best to take the iron a few hours later and avoid dairy/calcium as well from both the thyroid and iron. I take calcium and vitamin D in the evening.
I don't know much about iron levels, besides yours seem to be within range:) I finally raised my ferritin to 40 after having it around 19-28 for 3 years. I still have a long way to go, to get to my target of 80-90 though:( My iron levels are within range, like yours.