52 years old, good Ironman level fitness.
I need guidance understanding my lab numbers from an endurance perspective.
I've been fully checked for blockage etc., all good. Have PVC's only at rest, cleared for normal training. Only real concerning symptom is increased orthostatic hypotension the day following a big day(ex. Yesterday, 2 hour run, 1 hour swim, today a bit dizzy standing up suddenly...).
Lab numbers to help you help me, if you could!
Aug/Oct/Nov '23
WBC 6.9/13.8(flu)/8.7
RBC 4.26/3.9/4.27
Hemoglobin 140/127/138
Hematocrit .40/.37/.40
Platelet Count. 172/184/193
Iron 29.7/not reported/28.9
Saturation. 50/not reported/.45
Ferritin. 166/not reported/247
Should I be supplementing with iron? I feel better after taking it, but my above number indicate both higher iron and low iron at the same time, leading to confusion. Orthostatic hypotension worse when not taking iron orally.
Advice?
I need guidance understanding my lab numbers from an endurance perspective.
I've been fully checked for blockage etc., all good. Have PVC's only at rest, cleared for normal training. Only real concerning symptom is increased orthostatic hypotension the day following a big day(ex. Yesterday, 2 hour run, 1 hour swim, today a bit dizzy standing up suddenly...).
Lab numbers to help you help me, if you could!
Aug/Oct/Nov '23
WBC 6.9/13.8(flu)/8.7
RBC 4.26/3.9/4.27
Hemoglobin 140/127/138
Hematocrit .40/.37/.40
Platelet Count. 172/184/193
Iron 29.7/not reported/28.9
Saturation. 50/not reported/.45
Ferritin. 166/not reported/247
Should I be supplementing with iron? I feel better after taking it, but my above number indicate both higher iron and low iron at the same time, leading to confusion. Orthostatic hypotension worse when not taking iron orally.
Advice?