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sdlane Rookie
sdlane
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I am recently diagnosed and just got my labs back ahead of my first post-diagnosis appointment in two weeks.  I'm deficient in B12, D, magnesium, zinc, and more....the only thing that's ok is my calcium, which is funny because I had several parathyroids removed when I had my thyroid out five years ago.  Anyhow, my question is this.   I can take all the supplements I want, but if the villi can't absorb the nutrients until they grow back, how will the supplementation help me now?  Do people get injections or something else until the villi grow back and start absorbing again?

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I take sublingual B12 and D3. That really boosted my levels.  It doesn't have to go through your digestion. You just put it under your tongue.  I buy D3 in liquid drops and B12 lozenges. 

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Sometimes a doctor will give vitamin shots if they think the need is urgent.  Taking sub-lingual vitamins is helpful too.   I didn't get shots, but my doctor had me start on 5000 MG of Vitamin D a few years ago..

Estes Contributor
Estes
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This is such a great question!  I wonder if juice plus is a waste until my system heals?

cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
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Just be sure all your supplements and prescription drugs are gluten free!  Do not rely on your doctor or pharmacist to watch out for you.  It is a hassle to call the drug company, but it's worth the time.  

 

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Thanks for the replies!  I changed from Synthroid to Tirocint for my thyroid meds because Synthroid's filler has gluten.  My Cytomel was ok.  Today I found some raspberry flavored sublinguals for the B12 and drops for the D3.  The gal at the health food store said the drops could be put on my skin to be absorbed that way.  Healing commence!  lol

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