Any ladies taking multivitamin?

Kalikel

I take a bunch because I NEED to take a bunch. If I didn't have to, I would be delighted to give them up.

My vitamin deficiencies were detected at the same time my thyroid issues and other things were, so I started the meds, vitamins and new diet at the same time and cannot say how of much of my new found energy was Synthroid and how much was the better diet or vitamin deficiencies being corrected, but after a while, it was like I was a whole, new person. A much more energetic one, too.

magtart

I take adult gummies and look forward to them.

spilledmilk

Unless your doctor tells you or your levels are low after a blood test, there's really no reason to. I've never taken vitamins in my life, eat a pretty limited diet, and have never come in low on any blood test. I personally feel most vitamins are a scam.

mrs_j_smith

I take a multi because I know I don't eat perfectly every day, or get in every vitamin every day. I don't really notice a difference. You don't necessarily have to spend more money for a good one. I would just recommend finding a brand that has the USP (United States Pharmacopeia) Stamp on it. This means it's gone through testing and filters to make sure there aren't harmful additives in it and it's actually what it says on the label. Nature Made is the brand I buy and that's at Walmart.

kstarallen

I take Nature Made prenatal as well. I'm breastfeeding so my doc recommended.

loupammac

I work with kids and taking a gummie multivitamin gives me piece of mind. I haven't noticed a big change in energy levels or anything but I do feel it has helped.

SherryTeach

Ever since I read all the studies that showed that people who take vitamins have no better health outcomes or lie expectancy than people who don't, I quit taking them. I am fairly careful to eat nutrient-dense foods and I do check the micronutrient levels at the end of the day. There is even now controversy about older women at risk of osteoporosis taking calcium as it increases the risk of heart attack.

kshama2001

spilledmilk wrote: »

Unless your doctor tells you or your levels are low after a blood test, there's really no reason to. I've never taken vitamins in my life, eat a pretty limited diet, and have never come in low on any blood test. I personally feel most vitamins are a scam.

What are you being tested for? Despite having been anemic for decades, I've had to remind doctors to order iron level tests and despite never having a problem with my cholesterol, they always order this.

kshama2001

SherryTeach wrote: »

Ever since I read all the studies that showed that people who take vitamins have no better health outcomes or lie expectancy than people who don't, I quit taking them. I am fairly careful to eat nutrient-dense foods and I do check the micronutrient levels at the end of the day. There is even now controversy about older women at risk of osteoporosis taking calcium as it increases the risk of heart attack.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-attack/expert-answers/calcium-supplements/faq-20058352

Q. I've read that calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attack. Is this true?

A. Some doctors think it's possible that taking calcium supplements may increase your risk of a heart attack. Other doctors believe that calcium supplements have little or no effect on your heart attack risk.

There's concern about calcium supplements and heart attack risk because many people take calcium supplements to treat or prevent bone diseases, such as osteoporosis. A recent study from the National Institutes of Health suggests there is an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular diseases from taking calcium supplements for men only. Other studies suggest there is an increased risk for both men and women.

It's thought that the calcium in supplements could make its way into fatty plaques in your arteries — a condition called atherosclerosis — causing those plaques to harden and increase your risk of heart disease.

More research is needed before doctors know the effect calcium supplements may have on your heart attack risk. The calcium supplements that some doctors are concerned about are those that contain only calcium — not supplements that combine calcium and vitamin D or multivitamin supplements. Calcium from food sources, such as dairy and green leafy vegetables, is not a concern.

Current recommendations regarding calcium supplements for people who have, or have risk factors for, osteoporosis haven't changed. As with any health issue, it's important to talk to your doctor to determine what's best in your case.

_stumpyshark_

I started taking a multivitamin about 2 months ago because of vitamin deficiencies my vitamin D, iron, and calcium was all extremely low. I also drink a zeal fitness drink at breakfast time. I definitely feel the difference.

thebobogrind

@Kalikel I have hypothyroidism as well and take synthroid, tested low for iron and vitamin D, and other vitamins, so I started with taking iron supplements but decided to switch to a multivitamin to hit all the other stuff- that was the reason for my initial question .

Thanks everyone for all your replies!

Bobo

SweetPeasMom55

Yes I just take a multivitamin nothing fancy and for once my blood work came out normal without any lows.

Kalikel

thebobo6740 wrote: »

@Kalikel I have hypothyroidism as well and take synthroid, tested low for iron and vitamin D, and other vitamins, so I started with taking iron supplements but decided to switch to a multivitamin to hit all the other stuff- that was the reason for my initial question .

Thanks everyone for all your replies!

Bobo

I took iron, B-12, D and Calcium...plus a multi. The calcium is because when my thyroid was removed, my parathyroids went with it, so I don't regulate calcium anymore and have to take it all day since calcium is required for all sorts of things.

The B-12 and D were extremely low - one was lower than they can test for, lol. The iron was very low.

I got some by IV after the results came back, so shot up fast there. After that, I got pills, then thyroid surgery, then pills again.

In less than a month after the surgery, I felt so much better. It took about eight months before my Synthroid got straightened out. By then, I felt MUCH better. Like I said, I was like a whole new person. A person with energy. No more, "I just don't feel up to getting the mail today," lol.

My thyroid had begun to shutoff my windpipe and had grown down, throughout my chest, leaving my lungs less room than they needed, so in addition to abysmally low energy levels due to having no thyroid hormone, I was having breathing problems. Any exertion was a huge effort. So, there was all that in addition to the vitamin deficiencies. I was in bad shape! But way, way better now. I can walk eight or ten miles now.

I go on and off the iron. I'm trying really hard to get iron in, but I have dietary restrictions that make it difficult.

I do what the doctors tell me to do and I get better. Funny how that works.

All we can do is get good doctors and follow their advice!

ahoy_m8

sistrsprkl wrote: »

I stopped taking vitamins after I finished breastfeeding and don't feel any different. I kinda think they're a scam but I do believe in prenatals if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

I agree with this, but I do take a multi at my GP's recommendation. She recommended it before research results showed no correlation to morbidity (or a slightly higher morbidity with long term vitamin consumption), so maybe her advice has changed and I'm still taking the old advice. I don't feel any different. Two exceptions: 1) I felt better on iron when I was anemic in college. Eating meat cured the anemia. 2) I got constipated when I took a calcium citrate/D3 vitamin on days I didn't get enough from food. I quit taking it.

spilledmilk

kshama2001 wrote: »

spilledmilk wrote: »

Unless your doctor tells you or your levels are low after a blood test, there's really no reason to. I've never taken vitamins in my life, eat a pretty limited diet, and have never come in low on any blood test. I personally feel most vitamins are a scam.

What are you being tested for? Despite having been anemic for decades, I've had to remind doctors to order iron level tests and despite never having a problem with my cholesterol, they always order this.

My last blood test was in March and I asked them to test blood count, electrolytes, kidney & liver function, cholesterol, diabetes/blood sugar, thyroid levels, vitamin D & B12, iron levels and folate. Lol I wanted to be sure everything was normal since I eat limited foods due to my IBS.

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spiritlevel9

I tried taking a multivitamin as I wanted to see if B vitamins and magnesium would help my migraines. I didn't take one every day and after having several incidents of unexplained vomiting, I realised that it was happening every time I took one, usually about 15 mins after swallowing. I now just take one magnesium, vitamin D and calcium tablet before bed. The dose is two tablets but I hope I am getting a fair bit from my diet. It is too early to say if it is helping with the migraines yet but I am keeping it down at least.

MorganMoreaux

I have vitamins and supplements on hand "in case", but generally just juice in the mornings to get most of them. I also eat fresh royal jelly with raw honey in the mornings (good source of b vitamins, zinc, acetyl-choline). I usually make some chocolate concoction (raw cocoa and peanut butter or agave) in the evenings which satisfies the sweet tooth and supplements my magnesium. I eat fruits and veggies through-out the day and do track my micros and find that I generally get my RDA of micros through diet. I do keep a liquid vitamin d supplement readily available and take that frequently as I have issues with dairy and can't always work that into my meals for the day. I have quick growing healthy hair and nails, and ample energy, and my blood work is decent

SueInAz

spiritlevel9 wrote: »

I tried taking a multivitamin as I wanted to see if B vitamins and magnesium would help my migraines. I didn't take one every day and after having several incidents of unexplained vomiting, I realised that it was happening every time I took one, usually about 15 mins after swallowing. I now just take one magnesium, vitamin D and calcium tablet before bed. The dose is two tablets but I hope I am getting a fair bit from my diet. It is too early to say if it is helping with the migraines yet but I am keeping it down at least.

Look for gummies if you can find them. I had the same problem with regular vitamin pills but gummies don't upset my stomach at all.

spiritlevel9

Thanks SueinAz. Not sure why they make me so sick.

MorganMoreaux

SueInAz wrote: »

spiritlevel9 wrote: »

I tried taking a multivitamin as I wanted to see if B vitamins and magnesium would help my migraines. I didn't take one every day and after having several incidents of unexplained vomiting, I realised that it was happening every time I took one, usually about 15 mins after swallowing. I now just take one magnesium, vitamin D and calcium tablet before bed. The dose is two tablets but I hope I am getting a fair bit from my diet. It is too early to say if it is helping with the migraines yet but I am keeping it down at least.

Look for gummies if you can find them. I had the same problem with regular vitamin pills but gummies don't upset my stomach at all.

Interesting. A big reason why I stopped taking supplements was the nausea - I thought it was just me. I will have to get some gummies for days I don't juice. Thx for the post!

kshama2001

spilledmilk wrote: »

kshama2001 wrote: »

spilledmilk wrote: »

Unless your doctor tells you or your levels are low after a blood test, there's really no reason to. I've never taken vitamins in my life, eat a pretty limited diet, and have never come in low on any blood test. I personally feel most vitamins are a scam.

What are you being tested for? Despite having been anemic for decades, I've had to remind doctors to order iron level tests and despite never having a problem with my cholesterol, they always order this.

My last blood test was in March and I asked them to test blood count, electrolytes, kidney & liver function, cholesterol, diabetes/blood sugar, thyroid levels, vitamin D & B12, iron levels and folate. Lol I wanted to be sure everything was normal since I eat limited foods due to my IBS.

Good, you're proactive

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IdLikeToLoseItLoseIt

catscats222 wrote: »

so if you have a condition that's how you get insurance to pay for all this blood work?

I asked for 1 little thing once (forgot) and I had to pay out of pocket - seriously high bill.
i'm not oprah

I hear that! I asked for my cholesterol to be checked once as part of a physical - I guess I was too young to have insurance pay for it because I just about fainted when I saw my bill! Something so simple should not cost so much, no matter who is paying the bill.

CrazyMermaid1

I read a study recently that said vitamins don't do any good.

spilledmilk

catscats222 wrote: »

so if you have a condition that's how you get insurance to pay for all this blood work?

I asked for 1 little thing once (forgot) and I had to pay out of pocket - seriously high bill.
i'm not oprah

I dunno, all my blood work was covered under my insurance. I was never officially diagnosed with IBS (since there's not really a way to test for it) and so I didn't list it as a pre-existing condition

fishshark

I am deficient in B12/6, D, and sometimes iron depending on my diet. I take lots oh vitamins and I don't think I feel a difference except my b12 that energizes me for like 30 mins.

WastedGetsSmaller

I take quite a few vitamins a day at my Dr's recommendation. I don't think it's helped my weight loss, but it does help me in terms of energy and tiredness. I'd recommend it. It's pretty hard to OD on vitamins.

Lorie_C

I'm hypothyroidism/hashimotos. My Endo checks all my vitamins and minerals in addition to full metabolism panel. I have to supplement D3 by an additional 3000IUs a day. I was deficient and by just doing that alone I no longer complain that I am tired and I also take Rainbow Light Organic multivitamin I order it from Amazon best one on the market for thyroid patients and I feel sonmuch better these days in addition to staying mostly GF and keeping my other items in check. Good luck!

galprincess

I take vitamins along with my mineral