HEY GUYS! If you liked this video don't forget to DOWNLOAD my free thyroid resources (foods to eat/avoid, the complete list of optimal thyroid lab tests, how to find a thyroid doctor, and more) HERE: www.restartmed.com/start-here/ ALSO, I have much newer videos that I am creating so be sure to check those out as well.
I find it unbelievable that my own doctor who prescribed my thyroid medication, and even increased it, also told me to take iron supplements and even offered to prescribe them for me. And she never bothered to mention the most important part which is taking them several hours apart😤in the past 3 weeks I have been expecting positive results quickly (considering it has always taken effect quickly after an increase and Ive been on them for 8 years now), but instead found that my thyroid symptoms have worsened drastically!! Now I know why. I changed doctors. Thank you for this information.
Thank you for making this comment. I specifically asked my doctor if it was ok to take them together and was told yes. You just saved me from that. Thank you.
I tested my ferritin after coming across your videos - I’ve been losing so much hair and my ferritin is 13 :( it’s been so frustrating but I’m glad I found an answer. Thank you Dr. Childs!!
Hi Dr. Childs, OMG!! Thank you 🙏🏻 for making this video!! I am 60 years old, and I have had headaches and a variety of symptoms my whole life. I have told numerous doctors about my many symptoms over the years, and I have yet to get the help I should have had! Anyway, last year, I switched doctors again, looking for answers, and I found an internist with a PhD. I thought I had found someone who could finally help me. I was wrong. When we had to start wearing masks, I was unable to breathe. It was awful. Even if I wore the mask for 15 minutes, I’d deal with breathing issues for hours and days as well as other symptoms. I called my doctor, and she basically told me it was in my head. I called my cardiologist, and they wanted me to have a bunch of cardiac tests that I had cleared a couple of years prior. The internist actually told me that all my arteries could have closed up in 2 years. It was absurd, and I lost all confidence in her. I had reviewed previous blood work that I had done before and after surgeries. I always ask for a complete iron panel including ferritin because I follow Dr. Stephen Sinatra, and I noticed that my ferritin was only 10 with a range of 10-232. I also noticed that my iron total was 45 with a range of 45-160, and my iron saturation was 13 with a range of 11-50. So I asked both doctors if my symptoms could be from low iron, and they both said no. I asked if my symptoms could be due to my thyroid and being low in iron, and they both said no. She did order an ultrasound of my thyroid because I have nodules, and my TSH was 0.21 with a range of 0.40-450. The PhD’s dismissal of iron as a possible cause for my symptoms was because she said that my iron binding capacity was fine at 350 with a range of 250-450, and my red blood cells were fine at 4.2 with a range of 3.80-5.10. I didn’t accept her answers or the cardiologist’s either, and I sent the blood work to my hormone doctor who put me on ferritin and iron supplements. I think within a month or so my symptoms subsided, and I was able to wear the mask without breathing problems. Also, my heart palpitations, my heart flopping around, chest heaviness, crushing fatigue and weakness also subsided. However, if I have blood work done, I have a flare up of some symptoms for a few weeks. I had a thyroid ultrasound done last week, and it was painful. I think I have 7 nodules. That night, after the ultrasound, I had a severe blood pressure and heart rate spike. I’ve had them before, and they are terrifying. It always happens about 2 or 3 am, and I can hear everything racing. I think it’s a thyroid storm. I have a video conference with a thyroid doctor tomorrow. I’m very concerned because I don’t want a needle stuck in my neck that results in another thyroid storm. I did have open heart surgery when I was 42. The doctors, 3, told me I only had 5 years to live because of my genetics. 20 years later, I’m still here thanks to Stephen Sinatra’s guidance. Is there any way to heal the thyroid naturally? Thanks 😊
I’m on thyroxine & iron capsules & take them at the same time every. After watching this video I realised I should be taking them at least 4 hours apart. Now I have to change the time I take them & see if it helps in the long run. Thanks so much for this info.
I have normal iron levels and hematocrit, but low ferritine value and slight elevated TSH (which is going down to normal) I respond pretty well taking extra iron (I take high dose twice a week) this is very interesting to see how so much of my issues are related. I never realised how messed up my vitamin and mineral status was until I watched many of your You Tubes!
I have exactly the same issues as you. TSH 4.50 / Ferritin 14/ Normal to high hematocrit/hemoglobin. Did your TSH improve when you started taking iron pills? Do you still need levothyroxine?
@@D.Daskalakis Hi, I never was on levothyroxine. My levels were not extreme high and my free T3 and T4 were normal. It was just not very obvious if I had issues with my thyroid as I lacked most symptoms and I had some of hyperthyroid as well as hypothyroid. They didnt want to go solely on lab results, nor did I. So doctors decided to just see if lifestyle changes would do the trick and medication would only be option if my TSH level would keep going up. My levels did go down over time and are now almost normal. I need to re-test half way January again. After months of trial and error with supplements, I figured out I had combined deficiency in vit D (came out of cellulair labtest) and likely magnesium (serum was normal but I took extra magnesium and B1 vitamins and my symptoms vanished). I also take iron twice a week super high dosed and it does seem to help me. But I do not know if that is due to the extra iron or the vit D/magnesium getting better. My body was in inflamation mode for months which imo triggered the higher levels of TSH and other symptoms. I have to be careful with iron as I possibly have porphyria, (Im waiting genetic test results) in which case supplementing iron can trigger a porphyria attack.
Thank you for another informative video!! I’m been on the low end of my iron levels for so long even after taking iron pills daily. Just ordered some liquid iron! Hopefully this does the trick.
DR. Childs , Here is my current blood test status : Thyroglobulin level is high @ 1500 Hemoglobin is low @ 5.7 NO HEADACHES Yet have the other common symptoms EXCEPT I cannot reach normal weight I am seriously underweight 6 ' 4 ' yet only 190 pounds. The hematologist does not seem to know what to do ?
Thanks so much for sharing your insights. I have Hashimoto Thyroiditis and started losing my hair. None of my doctors addressed this problem. After seeing your information I started taking Vitron ( iron plus vitamin C). After taking this, my hair stopped falling out.
Excellent video. I am hypothyroid on levothyroxine and just found out I have been anemic probably for quite a while. I wasn't sure if my puffy eyes were from a mess up with my thyroid meds (my fault) or now from being anemic. Or both! this video makes me think it's actually both. Lol
This really helps.. I know I have anemia and have been taking iron supplements since I was young... And last year got my RAI procedure done resulting to hypothyroidism..
So the Ferritin range is different everywhere. Low iron triggered my Hashimotos. My ferrtn was a 7 when I started to do some digging into my health. It is now 40 but I still have major low iron symptoms. Other doctors say that ferritin should be over 60, 70 for hair loss and optimally between 80-100. If im at 40 and still feel bad( thyroid meds and cytomel do not work for me right now) how is 50 optimal?
@@drwestinchilds Thanks for your reply. My ferritin is currently 23, so obviously far from ideal and I've been trying the dietary approach to raising it, but it's slow!
dr Childs thank you for your incredible information it has helped me enormously when the medical profession has let me down..One question ,my iron ferritin level was 48.90 within a reference table of 22 to 322 ng/ml ..I deemed it low but I would like your comment on this ....I will await your answer before supplementing...
Well, Hi Doc, I am thyroid patient with an autoimmune disorder Alopecia Aereta, i have been suffering from low iron and fluctuations of Vitamin B and Vitamin D so any suggestions on that. How to cure it?.Wel I am suffering from severe hairfall problem throughout my entire scalp with bald patches.
This was very interesting. I just got my ferritin level back and it was 6 ng/ml. My doctor also requested free T4 (low end) and TSH (more towards the middle). She did tell me to support with FS 325 mg, but nothing about my thyroid levels. I ended up buying an iron bisglycinate after some research, however I wish I would have come across this information before I purchased that as I would have bought the liquid iron, bummer. I did go see a different type of doc who ran a whole bunch of tests and was told I did have Hashimoto's, which was news to me since my doctor has never told me that. In your opinion does anemia cause high estrogen and low progesterone, or does the high estrogen/low progesterone result in low ferritin?? Thank you.
Thank you Dr. Child’s for all the information. I have hypothyroidism and I’m taking desiccated thyroid to treat it. My ferritin levels are we’re at a 29 and my iron levels are at a 26. So I started treating my ferritin levels over the last couple weeks and for some reason I feel extremely exhausted since taking the iron. I take Feramax 150. Before taking the iron I did not feel nearly as this exhausted. Just wondering if you could help me understand what might be going on. My concentration all of a sudden has gotten a lot worse as well. Thank you for your help.
Look more carefully into the peer-reviewed medical research on the dangers of iron supplementation. Check out Morley Robbins and his root cause protocol.
Since 10-11 years I have TSH being managed by 50mcg tablet. But right now ,TSH reading is somewhere between 12-14 Iron levels are very low around 11 is my feeretin. Should I increase medicine to 75 or iron supplements would make it normal
Hi Dr. Child’s. I have a ferritin level of 16 & diagnosed by my hematologist. Iron deficiency anemia. She wants to do a 2 hour infusion. Is that safe for people with Hashimoto’s?
Question. If some one have High Free T3 of 4.0. TSH of 2.29, Iron Saturation percentage of 17%. how does this correlate? Would the thyroid become overactive because of low iron? or did the low iron cause Overactive thyroid?
Hello Dr. Westin, Thank you for all of the education you provide! I am an avid reader of yours. Question: I am currently being treated for hypothyroidism, and currently taking 50mcg of Levothyroxine and 10mcg of Liothyronine 10mcg. I have had several dosage adjustments, which did not seem to improve my symptoms of dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue unlike anything previously experienced. Before I started thyroid medication, my ferritin was 90. Three months later, my ferritin was 34. (Transferrin 216, Iron 68, and Iron Saturation 23%, TIBC 302). I decided to take iron on my own and have noticed all of my symptoms resolved! My question is: you recommend an optimal ferritin of 40-50 for hypothyroid patients whereas I have seen other doctors/DC's recommend a ferritin of at least 100. Can you explain why your recommend 40-50? Is going above 50 detrimental? Thank you in advance.
My ferritin was 61 now 76 with taking 1 iron capsule a day but my iron has only gone from 10 to 19, can I take more iron as I'm still a ragdoll and waking with pulsating headaches. Can you be diagnosed with Hasimoto's even if your thyroid has been removed ?
Ive had my hair falling like crazy and I am hypothyroidism, just had my Endo tell me my ferritin was low, it was 27. Tired,sluggish,fatigue,aches. I started taking liquid iron with herbs. I feel a bit better, hair still falling. I had stopped taking it for about 1 wk and boy was i sleeeepy,tired. Which particular type can i take
The iron should help a bit as your ferritin increases but I would also consider using a supplement like this one for your hair: www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-hair-regrowth-complex/
Hi, my hair too falling out, my bloods tested low for iron and thyroid. I had a bad vomitting and diaŕreoah virus in April lasting 4 weeks, ended up in A&E twice needing IV fluids and I think my immune system is compromised.
Hello Dr, Recently I took ferritin test . it is showing 0.5 , hb 7.3 and tsh 5.5.. already I'm taking 25 MCg for thyroid .. I have tried many tablets and syurp for iron but the next day I get acidity and constipation problems.. pl suggest how to increase my iron
Might be late to the party but if it is available to you and it still applies, Floradix Iron Formula Elixir is a good way to raise it as it doesnt have extreme levels of iron in it 56% daily rna, its digestion friendly and it also comes with b vitamin complex and vitamin C. They advise this for people who recover from infections as well to boost healthy bloodlevels. I when need it take higher dose of iron regularly, but every day a table spoon of this iron elixir as well just to ensure my daily needs. It may be too low to boost iron levels, but for those who have trouble taking iron, it may be helpful to at least get up to daily amounts in.
@@drwestinchilds so what are the ranges in the US? I looked up online and it is showing 11-306 ng /ml so is that the range you go by? Wouldnt 40-50ng/ml be low then?
@@drwestinchilds Oh! I would be SO grateful! I will keep checking your blog. I know several people like myself who are sensitives. T3 initially helped but then we all had symptoms of an overdose and stopped when it probably could be benefiting us! Thanks a million you are helping so many people!
@@drwestinchilds My husband just ordered 4 bottles of your supplements for me! I can't wait to get them, especially the hair loss one. I asked for ferritin levels to be tested as RBCs and Hemoglobin are almost out of range 4.49 and 12.7 respectively. My hair is half gone..it is beyond depressing..I can't even get up the stairs without resting and I'm only 51. Looking forward to the T3 Sensitive dosing video!
I got tired of iron pills and stopped taking it because I didn't see a difference in my blood results. I don't know why my iron is not absorbed or where is going.
HEY GUYS! If you liked this video don't forget to DOWNLOAD my free thyroid resources (foods to eat/avoid, the complete list of optimal thyroid lab tests, how to find a thyroid doctor, and more) HERE: www.restartmed.com/start-here/
ALSO, I have much newer videos that I am creating so be sure to check those out as well.
Took me 39 years of living to make the link between the 2. Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Me 35 years 🤯🤦♀
I'm going on 25
I find it unbelievable that my own doctor who prescribed my thyroid medication, and even increased it, also told me to take iron supplements and even offered to prescribe them for me. And she never bothered to mention the most important part which is taking them several hours apart😤in the past 3 weeks I have been expecting positive results quickly (considering it has always taken effect quickly after an increase and Ive been on them for 8 years now), but instead found that my thyroid symptoms have worsened drastically!! Now I know why. I changed doctors. Thank you for this information.
Thank you for making this comment. I specifically asked my doctor if it was ok to take them together and was told yes. You just saved me from that. Thank you.
I tested my ferritin after coming across your videos - I’ve been losing so much hair and my ferritin is 13 :( it’s been so frustrating but I’m glad I found an answer. Thank you Dr. Childs!!
Hi Dr. Childs,
OMG!! Thank you 🙏🏻 for making this video!! I am 60 years old, and I have had headaches and a variety of symptoms my whole life. I have told numerous doctors about my many symptoms over the years, and I have yet to get the help I should have had!
Anyway, last year, I switched doctors again, looking for answers, and I found an internist with a PhD. I thought I had found someone who could finally help me. I was wrong.
When we had to start wearing masks, I was unable to breathe. It was awful. Even if I wore the mask for 15 minutes, I’d deal with breathing issues for hours and days as well as other symptoms. I called my doctor, and she basically told me it was in my head. I called my cardiologist, and they wanted me to have a bunch of cardiac tests that I had cleared a couple of years prior. The internist actually told me that all my arteries could have closed up in 2 years. It was absurd, and I lost all confidence in her.
I had reviewed previous blood work that I had done before and after surgeries. I always ask for a complete iron panel including ferritin because I follow Dr. Stephen Sinatra, and I noticed that my ferritin was only 10 with a range of 10-232. I also noticed that my iron total was 45 with a range of 45-160, and my iron saturation was 13 with a range of 11-50. So I asked both doctors if my symptoms could be from low iron, and they both said no. I asked if my symptoms could be due to my thyroid and being low in iron, and they both said no. She did order an ultrasound of my thyroid because I have nodules, and my TSH was 0.21 with a range of 0.40-450.
The PhD’s dismissal of iron as a possible cause for my symptoms was because she said that my iron binding capacity was fine at 350 with a range of 250-450, and my red blood cells were fine at 4.2 with a range of 3.80-5.10. I didn’t accept her answers or the cardiologist’s either, and I sent the blood work to my hormone doctor who put me on ferritin and iron supplements. I think within a month or so my symptoms subsided, and I was able to wear the mask without breathing problems. Also, my heart palpitations, my heart flopping around, chest heaviness, crushing fatigue and weakness also subsided. However, if I have blood work done, I have a flare up of some symptoms for a few weeks.
I had a thyroid ultrasound done last week, and it was painful. I think I have 7 nodules. That night, after the ultrasound, I had a severe blood pressure and heart rate spike. I’ve had them before, and they are terrifying. It always happens about 2 or 3 am, and I can hear everything racing. I think it’s a thyroid storm. I have a video conference with a thyroid doctor tomorrow. I’m very concerned because I don’t want a needle stuck in my neck that results in another thyroid storm. I did have open heart surgery when I was 42. The doctors, 3, told me I only had 5 years to live because of my genetics. 20 years later, I’m still here thanks to Stephen Sinatra’s guidance. Is there any way to heal the thyroid naturally? Thanks 😊
How are u now
I’m on thyroxine & iron capsules & take them at the same time every. After watching this video I realised I should be taking them at least 4 hours apart. Now I have to change the time I take them & see if it helps in the long run. Thanks so much for this info.
You're welcome!
I wish I had learned about this before all my hair fell out when I became anemic
I have normal iron levels and hematocrit, but low ferritine value and slight elevated TSH (which is going down to normal) I respond pretty well taking extra iron (I take high dose twice a week) this is very interesting to see how so much of my issues are related. I never realised how messed up my vitamin and mineral status was until I watched many of your You Tubes!
I have exactly the same issues as you. TSH 4.50 / Ferritin 14/ Normal to high hematocrit/hemoglobin.
Did your TSH improve when you started taking iron pills?
Do you still need levothyroxine?
@@D.Daskalakis Hi, I never was on levothyroxine. My levels were not extreme high and my free T3 and T4 were normal. It was just not very obvious if I had issues with my thyroid as I lacked most symptoms and I had some of hyperthyroid as well as hypothyroid. They didnt want to go solely on lab results, nor did I. So doctors decided to just see if lifestyle changes would do the trick and medication would only be option if my TSH level would keep going up. My levels did go down over time and are now almost normal. I need to re-test half way January again. After months of trial and error with supplements, I figured out I had combined deficiency in vit D (came out of cellulair labtest) and likely magnesium (serum was normal but I took extra magnesium and B1 vitamins and my symptoms vanished). I also take iron twice a week super high dosed and it does seem to help me. But I do not know if that is due to the extra iron or the vit D/magnesium getting better. My body was in inflamation mode for months which imo triggered the higher levels of TSH and other symptoms. I have to be careful with iron as I possibly have porphyria, (Im waiting genetic test results) in which case supplementing iron can trigger a porphyria attack.
Thank you for another informative video!! I’m been on the low end of my iron levels for so long even after taking iron pills daily. Just ordered some liquid iron! Hopefully this does the trick.
You're welcome and keep us updated!
Thank you. This was perfect for me. Very grateful!
DR. Childs ,
Here is my current blood test status :
Thyroglobulin level is high @ 1500
Hemoglobin is low @ 5.7
NO HEADACHES
Yet have the other common symptoms
EXCEPT
I cannot reach normal weight
I am seriously underweight
6 ' 4 ' yet only 190 pounds.
The hematologist does not seem to know what to do ?
Thanks so much for sharing your insights. I have Hashimoto Thyroiditis and started losing my hair. None of my doctors addressed this problem. After seeing your information I started taking Vitron ( iron plus vitamin C). After taking this, my hair stopped falling out.
Excellent video. I am hypothyroid on levothyroxine and just found out I have been anemic probably for quite a while. I wasn't sure if my puffy eyes were from a mess up with my thyroid meds (my fault) or now from being anemic. Or both! this video makes me think it's actually both. Lol
This really helps.. I know I have anemia and have been taking iron supplements since I was young... And last year got my RAI procedure done resulting to hypothyroidism..
Glad you found it helpful!
I wish doctors in South Africa was aware of this :(
I'm wondering if your ferritin optimal levels are correct? I was told that with hypothyroid ferritin levels should be 100 or higher.
Optimal is 70
I was told between 80-100 and izabella wentz says up to 110 for ferritin
So the Ferritin range is different everywhere. Low iron triggered my Hashimotos. My ferrtn was a 7 when I started to do some digging into my health. It is now 40 but I still have major low iron symptoms. Other doctors say that ferritin should be over 60, 70 for hair loss and optimally between 80-100. If im at 40 and still feel bad( thyroid meds and cytomel do not work for me right now) how is 50 optimal?
Great Information, especially the ferritin & hair loss. Thank you.
You're welcome!
The grap shows very bad correlation. Correction cofficent less than 0.5 has no meaning in statistics.
Is it not better to try and raise iron levels using heme iron (e.g. grass fed red meat, liver) because it is more easily absorbed by the body?
You can try that if you want, it just doesn't always work.
@@drwestinchilds Thanks for your reply. My ferritin is currently 23, so obviously far from ideal and I've been trying the dietary approach to raising it, but it's slow!
dr Childs thank you for your incredible information it has helped me enormously when the medical profession has let me down..One question ,my iron ferritin level was 48.90 within a reference table of 22 to 322 ng/ml ..I deemed it low but I would like your comment on this ....I will await your answer before supplementing...
Exactly, my question also.
Well, Hi Doc, I am thyroid patient with an autoimmune disorder Alopecia Aereta, i have been suffering from low iron and fluctuations of Vitamin B and Vitamin D so any suggestions on that. How to cure it?.Wel I am suffering from severe hairfall problem throughout my entire scalp with bald patches.
Ferritin levels shoukd be at least 100 with Hashimotos.
Can hypothyroid be cured thru diet ? Thanks !
Awesome info. Thanks 💚
You're welcome!
Any recommendations on which liquid iron has been effective with minimal side effects? Thanks
This was very interesting. I just got my ferritin level back and it was 6 ng/ml. My doctor also requested free T4 (low end) and TSH (more towards the middle). She did tell me to support with FS 325 mg, but nothing about my thyroid levels. I ended up buying an iron bisglycinate after some research, however I wish I would have come across this information before I purchased that as I would have bought the liquid iron, bummer. I did go see a different type of doc who ran a whole bunch of tests and was told I did have Hashimoto's, which was news to me since my doctor has never told me that.
In your opinion does anemia cause high estrogen and low progesterone, or does the high estrogen/low progesterone result in low ferritin?? Thank you.
Spleen glandular raises ferritin
Yep! It can because it contains iron.
@@drwestinchilds pls do a video on glandulars
@@MMpinkflowers I'll add it to the list! You can read more in the mean time here: www.restartmed.com/adrenal-glandulars/
Good video
Thank you so much.
With Hashimotos levels should be at least 😊100.
Thank you Dr. Child’s for all the information. I have hypothyroidism and I’m taking desiccated thyroid to treat it. My ferritin levels are we’re at a 29 and my iron levels are at a 26. So I started treating my ferritin levels over the last couple weeks and for some reason I feel extremely exhausted since taking the iron. I take Feramax 150. Before taking the iron I did not feel nearly as this exhausted. Just wondering if you could help me understand what might be going on. My concentration all of a sudden has gotten a lot worse as well. Thank you for your help.
You are welcome!
Dr. Westin Childs hey just wondering if you read my question? 🙂 thanks
@@drwestinchilds Can you answer her question she asked in the original question? It's my question too. Thanks
Look more carefully into the peer-reviewed medical research on the dangers of iron supplementation. Check out Morley Robbins and his root cause protocol.
Since 10-11 years I have TSH being managed by 50mcg tablet.
But right now ,TSH reading is somewhere between 12-14
Iron levels are very low around 11 is my feeretin. Should I increase medicine to 75 or iron supplements would make it normal
Hi Dr. Child’s. I have a ferritin level of 16 & diagnosed by my hematologist. Iron deficiency anemia. She wants to do a 2 hour infusion. Is that safe for people with Hashimoto’s?
My ferritin is 3...
thank you doc
Question. If some one have High Free T3 of 4.0. TSH of 2.29, Iron Saturation percentage of 17%. how does this correlate? Would the thyroid become overactive because of low iron? or did the low iron cause Overactive thyroid?
What does it mean if ferritin is low but iron saturation is high? I'm confused about trying to add iron or not.
Hello Dr. Westin, Thank you for all of the education you provide! I am an avid reader of yours. Question: I am currently being treated for hypothyroidism, and currently taking 50mcg of Levothyroxine and 10mcg of Liothyronine 10mcg. I have had several dosage adjustments, which did not seem to improve my symptoms of dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue unlike anything previously experienced. Before I started thyroid medication, my ferritin was 90. Three months later, my ferritin was 34. (Transferrin 216, Iron 68, and Iron Saturation 23%, TIBC 302). I decided to take iron on my own and have noticed all of my symptoms resolved! My question is: you recommend an optimal ferritin of 40-50 for hypothyroid patients whereas I have seen other doctors/DC's recommend a ferritin of at least 100. Can you explain why your recommend 40-50? Is going above 50 detrimental? Thank you in advance.
My ferritin was 61 now 76 with taking 1 iron capsule a day but my iron has only gone from 10 to 19, can I take more iron as I'm still a ragdoll and waking with pulsating headaches. Can you be diagnosed with Hasimoto's even if your thyroid
has been removed ?
Hai this Gayathri my husband have hypothyroidism and anemia RBC level 5.86 What kind of food he will eat can u tell me pls
Thank you
Welcome!
Ive had my hair falling like crazy and I am hypothyroidism, just had my Endo tell me my ferritin was low, it was 27. Tired,sluggish,fatigue,aches. I started taking liquid iron with herbs. I feel a bit better, hair still falling. I had stopped taking it for about 1 wk and boy was i sleeeepy,tired. Which particular type can i take
The iron should help a bit as your ferritin increases but I would also consider using a supplement like this one for your hair: www.restartmed.com/product/thyroid-hair-regrowth-complex/
Hi, my hair too falling out, my bloods tested low for iron and thyroid. I had a bad vomitting and diaŕreoah virus in April lasting 4 weeks, ended up in A&E twice needing IV fluids and I think my immune system is compromised.
My ferritin is way too high; iron is low. How do I go about raising iron?
How does that happen?
hemochromatosis
Ferritin can be falsely high as it is an acute phase reactant. You have to look at the whole picture
This is soo confusing i have excess T3 and T4 meaning hyperthyroidism with very low ferretin levels. How does low ferretin levels
Thank you sir
You're welcome!
Hello Dr, Recently I took ferritin test . it is showing 0.5 , hb 7.3 and tsh 5.5.. already I'm taking 25 MCg for thyroid .. I have tried many tablets and syurp for iron but the next day I get acidity and constipation problems.. pl suggest how to increase my iron
Might be late to the party but if it is available to you and it still applies, Floradix Iron Formula Elixir is a good way to raise it as it doesnt have extreme levels of iron in it 56% daily rna, its digestion friendly and it also comes with b vitamin complex and vitamin C. They advise this for people who recover from infections as well to boost healthy bloodlevels. I when need it take higher dose of iron regularly, but every day a table spoon of this iron elixir as well just to ensure my daily needs. It may be too low to boost iron levels, but for those who have trouble taking iron, it may be helpful to at least get up to daily amounts in.
Are the reference ranges same everywhere? In New Zealand the range for ferritin is 20-190, so what is the ideal ? Thanks.
The units for ferritin in the US are ng/mL. If your units are different then the optimal range would change.
@@drwestinchilds so what are the ranges in the US? I looked up online and it is showing 11-306 ng /ml so is that the range you go by? Wouldnt 40-50ng/ml be low then?
@@misschocoholic82 I would take a look at this post for more understanding on ferritin and what it means: www.restartmed.com/low-ferritin/
How do you dose "sensitives" who have Hashimoto's with cytomel?
Very carefully :) I'll have to do a blog/video on the topic because it's not easy to explain in a comment.
@@drwestinchilds Oh! I would be SO grateful! I will keep checking your blog. I know several people like myself who are sensitives. T3 initially helped but then we all had symptoms of an overdose and stopped when it probably could be benefiting us! Thanks a million you are helping so many people!
@@drwestinchilds My husband just ordered 4 bottles of your supplements for me! I can't wait to get them, especially the hair loss one. I asked for ferritin levels to be tested as RBCs and Hemoglobin are almost out of range 4.49 and 12.7 respectively. My hair is half gone..it is beyond depressing..I can't even get up the stairs without resting and I'm only 51. Looking forward to the T3 Sensitive dosing video!
I got tired of iron pills and stopped taking it because I didn't see a difference in my blood results. I don't know why my iron is not absorbed or where is going.
You may want to try taking liquid iron or taking it with Vitamin C and/or B Vitamins.
@@drwestinchilds Thanks!😉
@@drwestinchilds Now about Morley Robbin's theory that iron dysregulation is because of low copper, ceruloplasmin, feroxidase, etc.
I need an alternative to iron pills bc they make must stomach upset
Look into liquid iron.
what if my iron is 2.1 red cross won't take my blood i am taking thyroid meds too