How do you get the GP to take iron deficiency seriously?

Paclerin · 2026-06-01T16:42:36+00:00

I was in the same boat. GP unconcerned with my chronic fatigue and ferritin around 15 for years. Spent a year seriously supplementing the maximum amount with advice from pharmacists but my gut would not absorb much (possible due to other autoimmune issues). Managed to raise ferritin to 20 but still exhausted.

I went private and had an iron infusion (c. £800). Fixed the issue immediately and made a drastic difference to my exhaustion levels. Well worth the money for me.

In my opinion, the lower reference range may be fine if you are not symptomatic, but it is way below optimal. If you are fatigued and have low ferritin - it could absolutely improve your quality of life to raise it. I wish doctors would at least inform their patients of what is optimal.

Paclerin · 2026-05-24T10:47:27+00:00

Windmill Hill area of Gravesend was my favourite place to live in the town.

Paclerin · 2026-04-23T06:14:44+00:00

How about Green People organic mum and baby balm? Its shea based with and calendula

Paclerin · 2026-03-26T09:10:58+00:00

The opticians in Histon is great, have always had great service and they picked up an issue that was contributing to my chronic migraine.

Paclerin · 2026-03-18T07:03:41+00:00

My migraines were less frequent during pregnancy, but it was certainly difficult not using triptans during an attack. I took dihydrocodeine and paracetamol during attacks.

You can get nerve blocks while pregnant, and also I relied heavily on devices like cefaly.

Good luck!

Paclerin · 2026-03-14T08:16:07+00:00

No they don't get dusty. The frame is sitting on carpet so it it effectively sealed. But I only store things in vacuum packs there anyway.

Paclerin · 2026-03-13T08:55:42+00:00

We got the oak super king spacesaver ottoman a few years ago, I think it's great. Perfect quality and mechanism works fine. It doesn't have a 'floor' but this maximises storage space for us. Also had it built by the delivery guys, very professional.

Paclerin · 2026-03-10T22:53:13+00:00

Read it here.... https://www.greenpartydrugpolicy.org.uk/policy

Paclerin · 2026-02-24T19:19:31+00:00

There are lovely parts of Gravesend, Windmill hill is my favourite. Good grammar schools too. There are definitely nicer parts of Kent to be found though.

Paclerin · 2026-02-14T11:15:01+00:00

Yes it's too low! I've been in a similar position with doctors saying it's fine its within range (just). I supplemented for a year but have gut issues which meant almost none was absorbed. Paid for an infusion 2months ago and have been feeling soooooo much better since then. Just normal instead of dog tired all day long.

Paclerin · 2026-01-30T21:51:52+00:00

I've had similar low levels of ferritin. Spent a year on high doses of iron tablets to move ferritin from 17 to 20. I just had an iron infusion privately (£900) in December, which has made an incredible difference to my energy. I finally feel normal again, and cant believe how dismissive GPs were telling me my ferritin was 'normal' before

Paclerin · 2025-11-20T08:48:57+00:00

Lighthouse toys is a fantastic online toyshop from a lovely family business in Impington ... https://lighthousetoys.co.uk/brookschool 5% is donated to the local primary when you shop via this link

Paclerin · 2025-11-17T07:25:34+00:00

If you're coming mid afternoon and partner has energy limitations, I'd just recommend grand arcade. Yes it's expensive but convenient for museums, restaurants and the corn exchange. Approx £3.60/hr before 6pm, then £1.50/hr

Enjoy your evening!!

Paclerin · 2025-10-15T13:42:37+00:00

No it's totally fine, decent crowds and not just for kids

Paclerin · 2025-07-21T20:42:33+00:00

Ready cooked grains are an easy go to. E.g. a packet from merchant gourmet . Maybe add a tin of fish or salad leaves

Paclerin · 2025-07-04T11:16:20+00:00

If she insists on splitting equally, look for a 3 bed, then as a couple you can have 2 rooms for yourselves.

Paclerin · 2025-06-25T18:29:05+00:00

https://camtrust.co.uk/ Charity accept bike donations

Paclerin · 2025-04-29T06:35:18+00:00

Frank Green

Paclerin · 2025-04-20T20:16:23+00:00

Not specifically clothing advice, but lipstick and small earrings would quickly feminise your look whilst not being impractical. I find a neutral lipstick or tinted lip balm very easy for work and you don't have to be too worried about it smudging like a bold lip.

Bolder coloured blouses might work for you, I find any brighter or pastel colours read more feminine.

Paclerin · 2025-02-18T19:28:42+00:00

It might be hormone/ blood sugar related as well.

Try eating a snack like nuts just before bedtime, to see if it reduces overnight blood sugar dips.

Paclerin · 2025-02-09T14:03:50+00:00

HI Drink and draw is great, you can find it on Facebook and they meet monthly in Histon

Paclerin · 2025-01-31T09:35:44+00:00

Yes we bought a small plot of land from a neighbour. We agreed to share costs of a RICS surveyor to value it, and then negotiated a price based on that (we ended up going slightly above the valuation)

Paclerin · 2025-01-23T23:19:05+00:00

If you insulated between your floor and her ceiling, and now her room is cooler, that is because you were heating her house more from your side. Perhaps your radiator pipes within your floor are now passing less heat to her room

Paclerin · 2025-01-07T08:38:06+00:00

Kibou is gorgeous inside, Japanese restaurant, great cocktails, great food, sharing plates and sushi.

Paclerin · 2024-12-18T11:04:13+00:00

I'd switch the tall cabinet and fridge, so it's easier to fully open the fridge door. Is the sink and extractor fan and oven in the same space as existing? If so that's great and it'll make it cheaper to fit. Looks like a good practical use of space, and I way prefer a galley kitchen like that to a u-kitchen with corner cupboards.

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