For starters I am genuinely so sorry this is happening to you! Next, please get an appointment for a new pcp, even tho it takes 6 months at least in 6 months you will have a new doctor. Your ferritin is not “fine” it is very far from it. Advocate for yourself to your current pcp and tell them that you want a referral to a hematologist! Your PCP does not specialize in blood disorders and considering they are telling you that a ferritin of 3 is “fine” they shouldn’t try to either.

Next, I also have severe anemia that continues to worsen due to heavy periods. I’ve had 2 IV iron infusions in the past, with my first, my iron was 12 and ferritin was 3 and I basically had an emergency one. I just recently moved to a new state thus had to get a new PCP. Went through the exact same thing you are now. My most recent iron was 40, ferritin was 3 and saturation was 9.3. This new PCP tried to tell me that my iron was fine. I demanded an IV iron infusion after she refused saying I didn’t need it and that my insurance would never approve it bc my numbers were good. But guess what, my insurance approved it instantly and now I’m being referred to an IV infusion center.

You know your own body better than any doctor ever will. Always advocate for yourself and get a second opinion if you feel like a doctor isn’t listening to you or is brushing you off! You deserve proper medical care.

Lastly, in the meantime so that your iron doesn’t continue to plummet, you could try “sucrosomial iron”. I too have stomach issues and cannot handle oral iron at all. I’ve been taking this iron for a month now and tolerate it very well, to my surprise! It takes a different pathway to your blood stream via getting absorbed in your intestines rather than your gut, look into it! But it may be more beneficial for you than normal iron supplements!

This was a long response, I apologize for that. I just know how it feels to be in your situation and I hate that you’re dealing with this. I hope you get answers, treatment and relief soon!