Underactive thyroid and low iron levels - advice please

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I've been on 50 mcg of thyroxine for several years but have been feeling really wiped out for a while so I went to the doctor and had a range of blood tests done. I haven't seen the full results yet (will collect next week) but I've been told that I need to increase my thyroxine to 100mcg and take iron tablets.

I've had issues with iron tablets and constipation in the past, so I'm keen to incorporate as much iron as I can into my diet. I don't eat red meat and, although the advice I've read is rather conflicting, it seems that lots of the iron rich vegetables are a bit of a no-no if you have a thyroid issue.
I was thinking that I could get a nutribullet and have a shake with kale, fruit etc but it seems that uncooked veg are worse than cooked.

Any advice about incorporating iron rich veg into your diet with an underactive thyroid? Has anyone managed a similar issue? I desperately want to feel better!

Are you on thyroxine, SoMuchPain? Have you had your iron levels checked too?

I just picked up my blood results today and it turns out I'm slightly deficient in Vit D3 as well as some other stuff (have posted about that separately). I'm wondering how long it will take before I start to feel normal again.

My iron levels were low but in threshold. My Vit D was low so I've been on prescribed supplements for that. I've been reading into taking levothryoxine and absorption. I'm going to avoid dairy this morning. Love my morning coffee though!!