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Taking Iron Tablets
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Just had a blood test back saying my white blood cell count is a little low. I get lots of viruses and colds so have started taking Zinc tablets every day. I also take Kelp tablets every day as my thyroid is borderline and I am always tired, thinning hair, etc. I take 20 mg simvastatin daily. Dr doesn't want to see me about blood count, however would it be safe, seeing as I'm rattling with pills already, to take Iron (ferrous sulphate) to improve white blood cell count ? I am 62. Not sure what pills counteract other pills. Thanks all.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Well, clearly your white cell count isn't causing your DR any concern, so we need not go down the road of investigating that further.
Your borderline thyroid is quite interesting as there could well be a connection between your low white cell count and underactive or borderline thyroid.
Your symptoms are certainly suggestive of an underactive thyroid.
I would go to your GP and ask if you could have a trial, of say 3 months of thyroid tablets.
Your borderline thyroid is quite interesting as there could well be a connection between your low white cell count and underactive or borderline thyroid.
Your symptoms are certainly suggestive of an underactive thyroid.
I would go to your GP and ask if you could have a trial, of say 3 months of thyroid tablets.