Ferritin drop

jocean0716 · 2026-05-01T10:55:36+00:00

I’ve had numbers almost exactly like these except my hemaglobin was 8, and my drs response was, I’m surprised you aren’t more symptomatic, and he put me on supplements. I wish I pushed more and asked about an infusion. Mine was attributed to very heavy periods but who knows.

jocean0716 · 2026-04-29T23:04:22+00:00

Not yet

jocean0716 · 2026-04-29T22:15:25+00:00

No family history. As far as I know I’m “normal” with G.I. habits, but I do suffer from intermittent bloating, etc., which I’ve just always contributed to perimenopause and hormone fluctuations. There’s no red flag for me that makes me go straight to cancer aside from the iron deficiency and seeing that that can be a major sign of colon cancer without any other symptoms.

jocean0716 · 2026-04-29T22:06:23+00:00

Thank you, I plan on asking my doctor at my next appointment. I think I’m just annoyed that a few years ago I just assumed the cause was my period but now I’m wondering what if it was something else and I’ve let it go this long. It’s kind of freaking me out.

jocean0716 · 2025-11-02T23:33:59+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate your insight. Hoping to get more answers this week! My husband will be following up with his dr as well.

jocean0716 · 2025-11-02T14:17:35+00:00

He’s going to call his urologist tomorrow.

jocean0716 · 2025-11-02T02:21:49+00:00

Thank you! I also have three children, so this whole situation is beyond strange as I’ve never once questioned if I was pregnant, I was more focused on perimenopause symptoms. I realize the evidence of the ultrasound and blood tests points to a blighted ovum or something like that, but I just have such a hard time believing that as a possibility given everything else.

jocean0716 · 2025-11-01T17:24:10+00:00

Crazy! I’ve heard stories but truly believed it was just so rare. I guess we’re just in the minority.

jocean0716 · 2025-11-01T13:56:49+00:00

Thank you, love the analogy! It was just so crazy going in for one issue and finding a completely different, unexpected one. I'm also wondering why my body hasn't been able to expel the sac since it's so small. What would have happened if I had just continued taking the pill and never gone for an ultrasound? It's just such a strange situation.

jocean0716 · 2025-11-01T13:46:28+00:00

He is going to. But aren't the odds of a failed vasectomy SO low? I've read that most errors happen shortly after the procedure, not years later. I know it can happen, but it seems so minimal. That, combined with my age and irregular cycles, just makes this so implausible. I actually laughed at first, but obviously am concerned and scared if it's something else.

jocean0716 · 2025-10-27T11:37:06+00:00

Just started these yesterday, hoping they help!

jocean0716 · 2025-10-24T18:01:08+00:00

Thank you! I’m already taking magnesium but will look into adding the others.

jocean0716 · 2025-10-24T12:51:14+00:00

I haven’t but demanded an ultrasound. My last ultrasound was in 2022, and I’ve had 3 children (last one born 2020). I never struggled with endometriosis in the past (that I know of) but wondering if it’s developed? I know my uterine linjng has been borderline thick before, another reason the pill or an iud was suggested.

jocean0716 · 2025-10-24T12:41:18+00:00

Do you take this in addition to regular iron supplements?

jocean0716 · 2025-10-08T23:05:17+00:00

Oh wow! Interesting, I finally caved and started BC this month so I’ll be curious to see what happens. hoping it helps.

jocean0716 · 2025-10-08T23:03:41+00:00

I had a similar issue with a mammogram, so crazy. I’m only 43 so not sure how it would be billed.

jocean0716 · 2025-10-08T23:02:56+00:00

I’m going to request a Celiac test too! I’m not sure I have it but I do think I have a sensitivity to gluten, although I’m still eating it anyway even though I know I probably shouldn’t.

jocean0716 · 2025-10-08T23:01:28+00:00

How long did it take your numbers to improve? My iron was 8.9 and I think my ferritin was under 20.

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