u/sullihelms99

For those who struggle with ongoing iron deficiency anemia, have you found the culprit for your anemia? What has caused it and how is it being treated?

I want to see all of the people who have found solutions aside from “heavy periods” or “poor dietary intake.” My levels are too low and I know something deeper is going on, so I’ll be seeing a hematologist after my iron infusions complete. I want to hear other perspectives 🙏

A few weeks ago, I (26F) got my lab work back. Ferritin was 3, Hgb 9.6, Iron 25, Iron % saturation 5. I’ve been feeling so fatigued for months. This isn’t the first time that my ferritin has been 3, but if the first time that my doctor recommended infusions.

I’ve been feeling fatigued for months. I’m sleepy and tired all of the time. I take 3 hour naps every afternoon after working 6-7 hours. I sleep on-and-off all weekend. I’ve stopped working out because of poor endurance and breathlessness. I have no energy to do any activities or chores outside of work, it’s like working uses up all of my energy for the day and I’m constantly running on 1%.

I had my first iron infusion yesterday, and I’m so excited to start feeling better 🙌 I’m not feeling any side effects, just exhausted as usual and wanting to sleep all day. I know it’ll take time to feel improvements. And, conveniently, I started my period yesterday, so that could be part of it.

My doctor is convinced that my anemia is from “heavy periods.” My periods haven’t been heavy after being on BC pills for 9 years, which I stopped taking 1 year ago. I suspect that I have something else going on. I bruise very easily and bleed a lot after any venipuncture. My mom has a platelet bleeding disorder that she found out about when she was my age. I guess I’ll go through with these 3 infusions and then follow up with a hematologist to get some more answers.

Anyone else have their ferritin and iron drop this low multiple times? Any diagnoses other than “heavy periods?” I want to make sure I get to the root of the problem, rather than just chasing my low iron and treating it over and over.

I got regular tickets for me and my partner to see Young Miko in Orlando. I’m such a huge fan and I really want to make a trip to Charlotte to see her again, and I’m contemplating buying VIP Lounge tickets, but I’m on the fence. Has anyone been to Miko’s past concerts and know relatively what to expect? I would love any opportunity to have a more unique and memorable concert experience. I’ve never been such a big fan of someone before 😭 what do yall think?
I’ve gotten VIP for one of my favorite bands and actually got to meet them after the show, I just stumbled upon them outside the venue. Not because I was VIP, it was pure luck. But Miko is getting so big now, idk if I’ll have the same opportunity 🥲
If you’re going to the Charlotte show lmk!! I need some insight 🙏