Vitamins

I don't know if I have a vitamin deficiency but I have low mood , low energy etc. My mum lacks vitamin D and ive noticed my symptoms become worse in winter when I get less vitamin D. I have problems such as going dizzy when I stand and having cold hands and feet to which could be iron deficiency. Should I take vitamin D supplements or get a multivitamin instead?

Reply 1

SomeonesDad

14

If you're lacking in Iron then go for a 'gentle' supplement and make sure that you take it with vitamin C to help absorption.

If things don't improve, your GP could run a series of blood tests for you to pinpoint the issue and get you back on track.

Good luck

Reply 2

bl0bf1sh

15

Original post by kerry.woollands

I don't know if I have a vitamin deficiency but I have low mood , low energy etc. My mum lacks vitamin D and ive noticed my symptoms become worse in winter when I get less vitamin D. I have problems such as going dizzy when I stand and having cold hands and feet to which could be iron deficiency. Should I take vitamin D supplements or get a multivitamin instead?

The NHS generally recommends taking a vitamin D supplement.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

However, best thing to do first would be to speak to a GP to see if any deficiencies or other issues can be identified :smile:

Reply 3

elixirhtc

10

Vitamins and proteins are very important for the human being it should be in your diet in proper quantity ...

Reply 4

Tracey_W

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Original post by kerry.woollands

I don't know if I have a vitamin deficiency but I have low mood , low energy etc. My mum lacks vitamin D and ive noticed my symptoms become worse in winter when I get less vitamin D. I have problems such as going dizzy when I stand and having cold hands and feet to which could be iron deficiency. Should I take vitamin D supplements or get a multivitamin instead?

Vitamin C with zinc is a good one for people with feel tired.
You should perhaps consult your GP regarding this and they will run some tests ( blood tests) to check your platelets levels and if far too low they will hopefully prescribe a course of iron tablets with further blood tests to check how things are.

NHS midwife.

Reply 5

black tea

19

Original post by Tracey_W

Vitamin C with zinc is a good one for people with feel tired.
You should perhaps consult your GP regarding this and they will run some tests ( blood tests) to check your platelets levels and if far too low they will hopefully prescribe a course of iron tablets with further blood tests to check how things are.

NHS midwife.

Iron tablets for low platelets? That's a new one!

Reply 6

Tracey_W

17

Original post by black tea

Iron tablets for low platelets? That's a new one!

Can iron tablets help low platelets.....

Iron supplementation (either intravenously or orally) allows a quick and complete recovery of the platelet count with sometimes a transient thrombocytosis and may avoid the inappropriate use of steroids.

Reply 7

black tea

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Original post by Tracey_W

Can iron tablets help low platelets.....

Iron supplementation (either intravenously or orally) allows a quick and complete recovery of the platelet count with sometimes a transient thrombocytosis and may avoid the inappropriate use of steroids.

It is not a conventional treatment for low platelets. Not quite sure why your first thought was that OP might have low platelets anyway...

Reply 8

Tracey_W

17

Original post by black tea

Iron tablets for low platelets? That's a new one!

So you are basically saying that my own GP and hospital specialist are wrong with this as that is what I have to do myself when my own blood tests come back and I get prescribe a course of iron tablets...