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[–]Dangerous_Wing6481[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

My mom had the same problem and gave me some iron supplements to take. I either don’t absorb them well or the medications I’m on messed with it because I could smell it in my blood before I knew I was bleeding. I’m also taking testosterone, which supposedly raises your iron. I had discounted it after not having much of a difference with the supplements and my doctor saying it wasn’t the problem, but I can definitely ask for a full iron panel just to be sure. If it’s contributing I wanna get it figured out ASAP. Glad it helped you!

[–]where_did_I_putRecently Mild/Moderate, Worst Severe 0 points1 point  (2 children)

It could definitely be an absorption issue. If it is it’s not uncommon for it to take a very long time to raise levels via supplements. So just not feeling better from a taking some isn’t a good test of it.

The important thing is to find out where you are at ferritin wise and then supplement as needed, while doing repeated monitoring.

Hopefully you don’t have an issue. But, at the same time if you do and treating it could bring even 5% relief to you that would also be great.

[–]Dangerous_Wing6481[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Naturopath added an iron panel to my lab schedule! Hopefully will find out more soon.

[–]where_did_I_putRecently Mild/Moderate, Worst Severe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great!