u/Grind_Time24-7

Hi All,

Recently I got bloodwork done and noticed my iron was low. Then I went back in history and saw my iron has been low for quite some years.

Then I started doing the math on how much iron intake I have been getting the last couple of years and discovered it was a very low amount. On top of it during breakfast I would usually have a smoothie which would have oat milk and then I would drink coffee after which didn't help at all.

But over the last few weeks I made adjustments. I started eating multi grain Cheerios in the morning with water and paired with 7-8 strawberries. Then I would wait two hours and then drink coffee and my smoothie. I would then again wait two hours to have my lunch which would be quiona, brocoli, red peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas and avacdado. After this meal I would again wait two hours and then eat whatever I want for the rest of the day.

I repeated labs in 2 weeks and numbers went up but I also found out I have a CRP level of 15 and ESR of 26.

I also bought iron pill OTC supplements but not sure if I want to take them.

I continue to plan to eat my high iron breakfast and lunch and will also add in some days with dinner. I retest in 6 weeks.

Below is trend and just wanted your thoughts on this?

Date	Hemoglobin	Hematocrit	MCV	MCH	RDW	Platelets	Ferritin	Iron saturation	Total Iron
11/16/19	14.2	42.3	83.8	28.1	11.9	206	Not tested	17%	57
11/12/22	15.1	45.6	84.4	28	12.6	224	22	15%	54
4/20/23	14.6	44.3	83.4	27.5	12.5	234	31	19%	64
1/4/24	15.2	45.8	83.4	27.7	12	184	Not tested	Not tested	-
10/28/25	14	43.9	84	26.7	12.8	248	Not tested	Not tested	-
9/12/26	13.7	42.7	83.6	26.8	12.7	275	19	14%	46
10/1/26	14.3	45.2	84	26.6	12.8	256	40	19%	61

Hi All,

We are adding recessed lighting to our bedrooms with finsihed ceiling and thinking of using ultra-Slim Regressed LED Downlight. Is this a good selection?

Thank you

Hi All,

I'm closing next week and need 40k to borrow to hit 150k balance after my downpayment and closing costs are subtracted. This allowed me to get a discount on my rate. My advisor said it should be find to deposit this just wanted to ask anyone else do this and how was your experience?

Thank you

Hello,

We just received our Radon level test back for a house property we are purchasing and the level came back at a average of 4.5 pCi/L. We have a one year old son. Should we just add a mitigation fan and retest?

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Inspection report had this crack called out house built 2003. What do you think is causing this? Anything major? Do I need a structural engineer? I know the gutter is close buy and not extended so could this be why?

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Hi All,

We are under contract and in process of getting a loan but have multiple different address on different things.

For example my job address is my in laws - since I get a good amount of mail I didn't want to come to our apartment.

Same with the bank address.

My wife has our apartment as her current address for work.

Our taxes also has our apartment.

Will this be an issue?

Has anyone have experience working with closing lock with settlement company? if yes can you tell me your experience?

Hi All,

We offically went under contract today and I reached out to the big banks (Chase and BOFA) and they both said the same thing if I get lower rate elsewhere they will match. I also reached out to a local mortgage comapny who is a third party that shops around for loans they offered 6.375 (NJ). I asked where will the mortage be coming from they said Rocket. They also said no appraisal would be needed for the price point the house is being purchased at which is 1M. They also are promsing very fast underwriting and closing.

Just wanted to ask what is your opinion on this small company?

Hi All,

I have have been getting one of my eyes red two - three times a year and the finally got it diagnosed as Anterior iritis. I thought this time similar to the past it would clear up on his own but it did not. In fact my vision got slightly blurry although I can still see 20/20. I now take prednisolone drops 4 times a day and today is day 3. All the redness has cleared up but my right eye vision vs left is still off. Just wanted to ask in your experience how long has this taken to clear up for you?

Hi All,

We are going through teething and will start brushing our son but need help on finding the right toothpaste for our almost 10 month old. Is toms toothpaste safe to use in the right amount?

Thank you