PrincessofPain wrote:
Jen, You are correct in stating you aren't clinically iron deficient, but a ferritin of 30 is fairly low and indicative of really low iron stores. I'm a hematology nurse and would suggest finding a local hematologist who has some kind of athletic back ground or knowledge. If your training is consistant and a pretty tough load, your ferritin won't come up any time soon. If you can't handle the GI symptoms with oral iron, a few iron infusions may greatly improve your energy level and quickly bring your ferritin up to a decent level.
Mine came back at 19.5, with Hgb of 13.8/Hct 36. The MD thought all things in life were fine, but I knew better on this arena and pulled scholarly articles to back it up in case I am questioned.
I have started ferrous fumerate with additional Vit. C for a month to see if it helps (which it will).