Guest guest Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 It can take months to raise iron to adequate levels. I would test once a month to monitor progress. Double-check you are taking enough, should be 150-200 mg elemental iron a day, in the bisglycinate form (blue bonnet is a good one), divided into 2 doses, taken at the same time as some vitamin C. For me, I can not get my iron up with oral supplements, I get Venofer iron IVs. I just don't absorb oral iron. We just had a post today from another group member who also gets iron IVs, she gets a different brand than I do (Ferrlecit), and also gets effective iron-raising results. Here's a link to her post: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/48774 link to blue bonnet iron http://www.iherb.com/Bluebonnet-Nutrition-Chelated-Iron-90-Vcaps/11571?at=0 > > I'm giving up on cytomel for now because I'm just not tolerating it with my low iron/ferritin. I'm wondering how many months it usually takes to get the ferritin up to where one can tolerate the T3? My ferritin was at 17 three months ago and I have taken iron during that time. Have not retested but assuming I'm still too low judging by the reaction/side effects I experience when taking even a small amount of T3. So I'm going to continue with iron supplements and isocort and was thinking of trying the T3 again in 2 -3 months. Does that seem reasonable? Thanks. > > Carolyn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 It can take months to raise iron to adequate levels. I would test once a month to monitor progress. Double-check you are taking enough, should be 150-200 mg elemental iron a day, in the bisglycinate form (blue bonnet is a good one), divided into 2 doses, taken at the same time as some vitamin C. For me, I can not get my iron up with oral supplements, I get Venofer iron IVs. I just don't absorb oral iron. We just had a post today from another group member who also gets iron IVs, she gets a different brand than I do (Ferrlecit), and also gets effective iron-raising results. Here's a link to her post: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/48774 link to blue bonnet iron http://www.iherb.com/Bluebonnet-Nutrition-Chelated-Iron-90-Vcaps/11571?at=0 > > I'm giving up on cytomel for now because I'm just not tolerating it with my low iron/ferritin. I'm wondering how many months it usually takes to get the ferritin up to where one can tolerate the T3? My ferritin was at 17 three months ago and I have taken iron during that time. Have not retested but assuming I'm still too low judging by the reaction/side effects I experience when taking even a small amount of T3. So I'm going to continue with iron supplements and isocort and was thinking of trying the T3 again in 2 -3 months. Does that seem reasonable? Thanks. > > Carolyn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 It can take months to raise iron to adequate levels. I would test once a month to monitor progress. Double-check you are taking enough, should be 150-200 mg elemental iron a day, in the bisglycinate form (blue bonnet is a good one), divided into 2 doses, taken at the same time as some vitamin C. For me, I can not get my iron up with oral supplements, I get Venofer iron IVs. I just don't absorb oral iron. We just had a post today from another group member who also gets iron IVs, she gets a different brand than I do (Ferrlecit), and also gets effective iron-raising results. Here's a link to her post: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/48774 link to blue bonnet iron http://www.iherb.com/Bluebonnet-Nutrition-Chelated-Iron-90-Vcaps/11571?at=0 > > I'm giving up on cytomel for now because I'm just not tolerating it with my low iron/ferritin. I'm wondering how many months it usually takes to get the ferritin up to where one can tolerate the T3? My ferritin was at 17 three months ago and I have taken iron during that time. Have not retested but assuming I'm still too low judging by the reaction/side effects I experience when taking even a small amount of T3. So I'm going to continue with iron supplements and isocort and was thinking of trying the T3 again in 2 -3 months. Does that seem reasonable? Thanks. > > Carolyn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Well I am having a hard time with the 45mgs that I currently take. I have what I would describe as intesstinal pains from it. I have tried many different brands including the Blue Bonnet and I seem to get headaches from it. I heard the IV infusions are pretty expensive - are they covered by insurance?? To: RT3_T3 Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 3:50:20 PMSubject: Re: How long/iron? It can take months to raise iron to adequate levels. I would test once a month to monitor progress.Double-check you are taking enough, should be 150-200 mg elemental iron a day, in the bisglycinate form (blue bonnet is a good one), divided into 2 doses, taken at the same time as some vitamin C. For me, I can not get my iron up with oral supplements, I get Venofer iron IVs. I just don't absorb oral iron. We just had a post today from another group member who also gets iron IVs, she gets a different brand than I do (Ferrlecit), and also gets effective iron-raising results. Here's a link to her post: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/message/48774link to blue bonnet ironhttp://www.iherb.com/Bluebonnet-Nutrition-Chelated-Iron-90-Vcaps/11571?at=0>> I'm giving up on cytomel for now because I'm just not tolerating it with my low iron/ferritin. I'm wondering how many months it usually takes to get the ferritin up to where one can tolerate the T3? My ferritin was at 17 three months ago and I have taken iron during that time. Have not retested but assuming I'm still too low judging by the reaction/side effects I experience when taking even a small amount of T3. So I'm going to continue with iron supplements and isocort and was thinking of trying the T3 again in 2 -3 months. Does that seem reasonable? Thanks.> > Carolyn> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 IV infusions are expensive. Mine are $72 for the vial of Venofer plus $70 to administer it = $142 each. Some insurances cover it and some do not, you will need to check with your insurance company. IVs bypass all intestinal/digestive tract issues. I don't know why iron would give you a headache, this is a side effect I am unfamiliar with. > > > > I'm giving up on cytomel for now because I'm just not tolerating it with my low > >iron/ferritin. I'm wondering how many months it usually takes to get the > >ferritin up to where one can tolerate the T3? My ferritin was at 17 three months > >ago and I have taken iron during that time. Have not retested but assuming I'm > >still too low judging by the reaction/side effects I experience when taking even > >a small amount of T3. So I'm going to continue with iron supplements and isocort > >and was thinking of trying the T3 again in 2 -3 months. Does that seem > >reasonable? Thanks. > > > > Carolyn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 IV infusions are expensive. Mine are $72 for the vial of Venofer plus $70 to administer it = $142 each. Some insurances cover it and some do not, you will need to check with your insurance company. IVs bypass all intestinal/digestive tract issues. I don't know why iron would give you a headache, this is a side effect I am unfamiliar with. > > > > I'm giving up on cytomel for now because I'm just not tolerating it with my low > >iron/ferritin. I'm wondering how many months it usually takes to get the > >ferritin up to where one can tolerate the T3? My ferritin was at 17 three months > >ago and I have taken iron during that time. Have not retested but assuming I'm > >still too low judging by the reaction/side effects I experience when taking even > >a small amount of T3. So I'm going to continue with iron supplements and isocort > >and was thinking of trying the T3 again in 2 -3 months. Does that seem > >reasonable? Thanks. > > > > Carolyn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 IV infusions are expensive. Mine are $72 for the vial of Venofer plus $70 to administer it = $142 each. Some insurances cover it and some do not, you will need to check with your insurance company. IVs bypass all intestinal/digestive tract issues. I don't know why iron would give you a headache, this is a side effect I am unfamiliar with. > > > > I'm giving up on cytomel for now because I'm just not tolerating it with my low > >iron/ferritin. I'm wondering how many months it usually takes to get the > >ferritin up to where one can tolerate the T3? My ferritin was at 17 three months > >ago and I have taken iron during that time. Have not retested but assuming I'm > >still too low judging by the reaction/side effects I experience when taking even > >a small amount of T3. So I'm going to continue with iron supplements and isocort > >and was thinking of trying the T3 again in 2 -3 months. Does that seem > >reasonable? Thanks. > > > > Carolyn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 How often do they need to be administered? To: RT3_T3 Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 4:46:32 PMSubject: Re: How long/iron? IV infusions are expensive. Mine are $72 for the vial of Venofer plus $70 to administer it = $142 each. Some insurances cover it and some do not, you will need to check with your insurance company.IVs bypass all intestinal/digestive tract issues. I don't know why iron would give you a headache, this is a side effect I am unfamiliar with.> >> > I'm giving up on cytomel for now because I'm just not tolerating it with my low > >iron/ferritin. I'm wondering how many months it usually takes to get the > >ferritin up to where one can tolerate the T3? My ferritin was at 17 three months > >ago and I have taken iron during that time. Have not retested but assuming I'm > >still too low judging by the reaction/side effects I experience when taking even > >a small amount of T3. So I'm going to continue with iron supplements and isocort > >and was thinking of trying the T3 again in 2 -3 months. Does that seem > >reasonable? Thanks.> > > > Carolyn> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 It varies a lot, because how well people " hold onto " their iron varies a lot. Hypo people lose iron faster than others. Raising iron takes a lot more than maintaining. To raise iron may require six IVs over the course of 3 weeks, but once iron levels are up, one IV every 3 months main maintain those levels. For another example, the person who posted earlier today gets one IV a month, that's what I get, too. I take oral iron anyway, hoping to stretch that out to maybe only one IV every five weeks. It also varies by iron brand; some are stronger than others. > > > > > > I'm giving up on cytomel for now because I'm just not tolerating it with my > >low > > > > >iron/ferritin. I'm wondering how many months it usually takes to get the > > >ferritin up to where one can tolerate the T3? My ferritin was at 17 three > >months > > > > >ago and I have taken iron during that time. Have not retested but assuming I'm > > > > >still too low judging by the reaction/side effects I experience when taking > >even > > > > >a small amount of T3. So I'm going to continue with iron supplements and > >isocort > > > > >and was thinking of trying the T3 again in 2 -3 months. Does that seem > > >reasonable? Thanks. > > > > > > Carolyn > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Ok, thanks for the answer! Carolyn To: RT3_T3 Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 5:08:31 PMSubject: Re: How long/iron? It varies a lot, because how well people "hold onto" their iron varies a lot. Hypo people lose iron faster than others.Raising iron takes a lot more than maintaining. To raise iron may require six IVs over the course of 3 weeks, but once iron levels are up, one IV every 3 months main maintain those levels.For another example, the person who posted earlier today gets one IV a month, that's what I get, too. I take oral iron anyway, hoping to stretch that out to maybe only one IV every five weeks.It also varies by iron brand; some are stronger than others.> > >> > > I'm giving up on cytomel for now because I'm just not tolerating it with my > >low > >> > >iron/ferritin. I'm wondering how many months it usually takes to get the > > >ferritin up to where one can tolerate the T3? My ferritin was at 17 three > >months > >> > >ago and I have taken iron during that time. Have not retested but assuming I'm > >> > >still too low judging by the reaction/side effects I experience when taking > >even > >> > >a small amount of T3. So I'm going to continue with iron supplements and > >isocort > >> > >and was thinking of trying the T3 again in 2 -3 months. Does that seem > > >reasonable? Thanks.> > > > > > Carolyn> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 HI Just thought I would mention - Claire saw her GP because her Ferritin was low at 23 (10- 322) - even though it was within the normal range managed to persuade him to put her on a Iron supplement for a month - he gave her a prescription for Ferrous Sulphate 200mg to be taken three times a day. After a month her ferritin was up to 73 which was more respectable (serum Iron 12 7-32) - luckily the doctor agreed to continue the supplement for a another month - this time 200 mg twice a day. Not yet finished this second course - but it does seem to be helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 HI Just thought I would mention - Claire saw her GP because her Ferritin was low at 23 (10- 322) - even though it was within the normal range managed to persuade him to put her on a Iron supplement for a month - he gave her a prescription for Ferrous Sulphate 200mg to be taken three times a day. After a month her ferritin was up to 73 which was more respectable (serum Iron 12 7-32) - luckily the doctor agreed to continue the supplement for a another month - this time 200 mg twice a day. Not yet finished this second course - but it does seem to be helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 HI Just thought I would mention - Claire saw her GP because her Ferritin was low at 23 (10- 322) - even though it was within the normal range managed to persuade him to put her on a Iron supplement for a month - he gave her a prescription for Ferrous Sulphate 200mg to be taken three times a day. After a month her ferritin was up to 73 which was more respectable (serum Iron 12 7-32) - luckily the doctor agreed to continue the supplement for a another month - this time 200 mg twice a day. Not yet finished this second course - but it does seem to be helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Thank you for the reply . Just wondering though - did it cause her any side effects such as stomach pains, constipation or head aches? I am having symtoms of that nature on as little as 45 mgs of iron so don't know that I could do 200 three times a day. Glad it worked for her though! Carolyn To: RT3_T3 Sent: Sun, August 22, 2010 8:39:05 AMSubject: Re: How long/iron? HI Just thought I would mention - Claire saw her GP because her Ferritin was low at 23 (10- 322) - even though it was within the normal range managed to persuade him to put her on a Iron supplement for a month - he gave her a prescription for Ferrous Sulphate 200mg to be taken three times a day. After a month her ferritin was up to 73 which was more respectable (serum Iron 12 7-32) - luckily the doctor agreed to continue the supplement for a another month - this time 200 mg twice a day. Not yet finished this second course - but it does seem to be helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 This is inaccurate information for women who are hypothyroid. I am post-menopausal, my Ferritin was 19 and I had the complete iron panel as recommended by before supplementing. It was very much necessary to supplement 200 mg/ day of Bluebonnet for 2.5 months to bring my Ferritin up. Kerry > > > From: Carolyn Glackin > Subject: Re: Re: How long/iron? > To: RT3_T3 > Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 8:32 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thank you for the reply .� Just wondering though - did it cause her any side effects such as stomach pains, constipation or head aches?� I am having symtoms of that nature on as little as 45 mgs of iron so don't know that I could do 200 three times a day.� Glad it worked for her though! > � > Carolyn > > > > > > From: Grott > To: RT3_T3 > Sent: Sun, August 22, 2010 8:39:05 AM > Subject: Re: How long/iron? > > � > > HI > Just thought I would mention - Claire saw her GP� because her Ferritin was low at 23 (10- 322)� - even though it was within the normal range managed to persuade him to put her on a Iron supplement for a month - he gave her a prescription for� Ferrous Sulphate 200mg to be taken three times a day. After a month her ferritin was up to 73 which was more respectable (serum Iron 12 7-32) - luckily the doctor agreed to continue the supplement for a another month - this time 200 mg twice a day. Not yet finished this second course - but it does seem to be helping. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 If the woman has low iron, of course getting it to where it should be is important. However, if it is normal or above, taking supplements could be a problem. http://www.ehow.com/about_5422410_postmenopause-iron-supplements.html <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> Subject: Re: How long/iron?To: RT3_T3 Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 7:10 PM This is inaccurate information for women who are hypothyroid. I am post-menopausal, my Ferritin was 19 and I had the complete iron panel as recommended by before supplementing. It was very much necessary to supplement 200 mg/ day of Bluebonnet for 2.5 months to bring my Ferritin up. Kerry> > > > Subject: Re: Re: How long/iron?> To: RT3_T3 > Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 8:32 AM> > > > > > > > > > > > > Thank you for the reply .� Just wondering though - did it cause her any side effects such as stomach pains, constipation or head aches?� I am having symtoms of that nature on as little as 45 mgs of iron so don't know that I could do 200 three times a day.� Glad it worked for her though!> �> Carolyn> > > > > > > To: RT3_T3 > Sent: Sun, August 22, 2010 8:39:05 AM> Subject: Re: How long/iron?> > � > > HI > Just thought I would mention - Claire saw her GP� because her Ferritin was low at 23 (10- 322)� - even though it was within the normal range managed to persuade him to put her on a Iron supplement for a month - he gave her a prescription for� Ferrous Sulphate 200mg to be taken three times a day. After a month her ferritin was up to 73 which was more respectable (serum Iron 12 7-32) - luckily the doctor agreed to continue the supplement for a another month - this time 200 mg twice a day. Not yet finished this second course - but it does seem to be helping.> > >------------------------------------We are not medical professionals here, just patients sharing our experiences. Please use this information with the help of a competent doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Here's another site I found on the subject. http://www.ehow.com/facts_5671745_should-women-menopause-iron-supplements_.html <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> Subject: Re: How long/iron?To: RT3_T3 Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 7:10 PM This is inaccurate information for women who are hypothyroid. I am post-menopausal, my Ferritin was 19 and I had the complete iron panel as recommended by before supplementing. It was very much necessary to supplement 200 mg/ day of Bluebonnet for 2.5 months to bring my Ferritin up. Kerry> > > > Subject: Re: Re: How long/iron?> To: RT3_T3 > Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 8:32 AM> > > > > > > > > > > > > Thank you for the reply .� Just wondering though - did it cause her any side effects such as stomach pains, constipation or head aches?� I am having symtoms of that nature on as little as 45 mgs of iron so don't know that I could do 200 three times a day.� Glad it worked for her though!> �> Carolyn> > > > > > > To: RT3_T3 > Sent: Sun, August 22, 2010 8:39:05 AM> Subject: Re: How long/iron?> > � > > HI > Just thought I would mention - Claire saw her GP� because her Ferritin was low at 23 (10- 322)� - even though it was within the normal range managed to persuade him to put her on a Iron supplement for a month - he gave her a prescription for� Ferrous Sulphate 200mg to be taken three times a day. After a month her ferritin was up to 73 which was more respectable (serum Iron 12 7-32) - luckily the doctor agreed to continue the supplement for a another month - this time 200 mg twice a day. Not yet finished this second course - but it does seem to be helping.> > >------------------------------------We are not medical professionals here, just patients sharing our experiences. Please use this information with the help of a competent doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I agree it's inaccurate---I'm very post-menopausal and I go up and down with the iron---seems like supplements I take and eating habits are most cause of iron depletion.......when I find I'm low in iron it causes me to assess what I'm putting into my body.... If this idea were truth no woman past 55 would ever be low iron......???? Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I agree it's inaccurate---I'm very post-menopausal and I go up and down with the iron---seems like supplements I take and eating habits are most cause of iron depletion.......when I find I'm low in iron it causes me to assess what I'm putting into my body.... If this idea were truth no woman past 55 would ever be low iron......???? Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I agree it's inaccurate---I'm very post-menopausal and I go up and down with the iron---seems like supplements I take and eating habits are most cause of iron depletion.......when I find I'm low in iron it causes me to assess what I'm putting into my body.... If this idea were truth no woman past 55 would ever be low iron......???? Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I'm trying to get my iron up now, switched to Blue Bonnet from that other brand don't have in front of me right now which is much lower in iron.......anyway, one supplement I take is Laktoferrin---just found out if it is a certain form of Laktoferrin, it can suck up iron, so I'm stopping that----I take lots of supplements (because I like to and believe in that approach), so I'm going through all my supplements now----also just gave up selenium because it takes from thyroid meds and learned that from this forum....every once in awhile you need to assess what your body is saying..... as far as going to doc to see what's going on with iron---it's not that severe---I'll do this approach first---listen to my body/inner guidance, get help here, then if things don't work out (which I feel they will), maybe I'd see a doc........I have a good holistic doc, but don't run to docs on a whim......we have our own guidance system (smile)... Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I'm trying to get my iron up now, switched to Blue Bonnet from that other brand don't have in front of me right now which is much lower in iron.......anyway, one supplement I take is Laktoferrin---just found out if it is a certain form of Laktoferrin, it can suck up iron, so I'm stopping that----I take lots of supplements (because I like to and believe in that approach), so I'm going through all my supplements now----also just gave up selenium because it takes from thyroid meds and learned that from this forum....every once in awhile you need to assess what your body is saying..... as far as going to doc to see what's going on with iron---it's not that severe---I'll do this approach first---listen to my body/inner guidance, get help here, then if things don't work out (which I feel they will), maybe I'd see a doc........I have a good holistic doc, but don't run to docs on a whim......we have our own guidance system (smile)... Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I'm trying to get my iron up now, switched to Blue Bonnet from that other brand don't have in front of me right now which is much lower in iron.......anyway, one supplement I take is Laktoferrin---just found out if it is a certain form of Laktoferrin, it can suck up iron, so I'm stopping that----I take lots of supplements (because I like to and believe in that approach), so I'm going through all my supplements now----also just gave up selenium because it takes from thyroid meds and learned that from this forum....every once in awhile you need to assess what your body is saying..... as far as going to doc to see what's going on with iron---it's not that severe---I'll do this approach first---listen to my body/inner guidance, get help here, then if things don't work out (which I feel they will), maybe I'd see a doc........I have a good holistic doc, but don't run to docs on a whim......we have our own guidance system (smile)... Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Here's a clip from an earlier post: Acid production in the stomach often declines with age, meaning less iron is absorbed from foods. A diet that kept a 35-year-old-woman well supplied with iron may leave her iron-deficient at 55 years of age. (This is also true of B12.) Prescription medicines that reduce acid in the stomach also can interfere with iron absorption. Getting iron tested is a basic first step toward deciding whether or not supplements are needed. For best thyroid function, ferritin should be 70-90 and % saturation 35-45. > > > > I agree it's inaccurate---I'm very post-menopausal and I go up and down > with the iron---seems like supplements I take and eating habits are most > cause of iron depletion.......when I find I'm low in iron it causes me to > assess what I'm putting into my body.... > If this idea were truth no woman past 55 would ever be low iron......???? > > Blessings, Margaret > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Low iron goes hand in hand with hypothyroidism. It's why it's present in post menopausal women. http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ferritin/ Kerry > > > From: margretdzn@... > Subject: Re: How long/iron? > To: RT3_T3 > Date: Monday, August 23, 2010, 5:33 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I agree it's inaccurate---I'm very post-menopausal and I go up and down with the iron---seems like supplements I take and eating habits are most cause of iron depletion.......when I find I'm low in iron it causes me to assess what I'm putting into my body.... > If this idea were truth no woman past 55 would ever be low iron......???? > � > Blessings, Margaret > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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