Hi -- I went to the doc for a sinus infection last week. I was desperate for relief and went to any doc I could find who would see me. She wound up doing a "full physical" since insurance pays for more that way.

I started the antibiotics and felt better. To my surprise the doc called Friday to say she was not happy with my bloods. It took me 5 days of phone tag (grr) to get back in touch but she finally told me what was wrong, Iron level.

I did not know what to ask about, specifically, but she said a value that is supposed to be a minimum of 30, my value is 12. She asked me if I have any idea why. I told her that I am a vegetarian. She did not think that would be the reason. She was asking me about heavy periods, I am age 45, I don't really get that much to speak of. I did not tell her that I did an Ironman this summer and a very long Du recently this fall. Her English isn't that great and I didn't think she would understand what an Ironman or Du is.

With that info...do these numbers make any sense to anyone? I actually feel pretty good (besides the recent sinus issue). Thanks to anyone with any info. As it stands now she wants me to take Iron supp's and get re-tested in a month. I already took a multi with Iron so I'm puzzled. Thx.