Low Ferritin

[Dcepello]

Just because I have low iron, they want me to get my butt scanned. Well they're right about one thing, that's where I keep my junk!

 

[Dreams]

hahahah....all I could think of when I read that was "trunk junk". thanks for the giggle.

 

[Dreamz64]

HeeHee....Junk in the trunk! But you did loose me on the iron and butt scanning. How are they related? ~Kelly~

 

[Dcepello]

HeeHee....Junk in the trunk! But you did loose me on the iron and butt scanning. How are they related? ~Kelly~

The way they put it to me is they can't tell if my low iron is do to Mal-absorption due to the weight loss surgery or due to a polyp or a malignancy. Oh joy, huh? So the Colonoscopy is to cover the bases.

I am not overly concerned though; I have had low iron issues in the past but, I would rather be safe than sorry. I have been taking the extra iron supplements now for a week and I must say, I do feel less fatigued at the end of the day. So some good has come out of this already.

 

[Dreamz64]

Thank you clearing that up for me! Hopefully the scope will show nothing and it will be an easy and quick fix for you!! Nothing but good thoughts are headed your way!

 

[Dcepello]

No worries, thanks.

 

[Kim M]

I also have had to go on and off the dreaded iron pills. I don't eat any red meat which they say is a good source of iron. I eat lot's of green veggies though. Glad you are feeling better. I kind of figured out when I am low based on how I feel. Being my own doc. Had my first colonoscopy after putting it off for 8 years. Was told to come back in 10 years. YA!

 

[Dcepello]

I also have had to go on and off the dreaded iron pills. I don't eat any red meat which they say is a good source of iron. I eat lot's of green veggies though. Glad you are feeling better. I kind of figured out when I am low based on how I feel. Being my own doc. Had my first colonoscopy after putting it off for 8 years. Was told to come back in 10 years. YA!

I had colonoscopy eight years ago and Hemoccult test two years ago and I was clean both times. But I had sever back pain ten years ago and I treated myself with nsaids and over did it, they caused a bleed in my IG track and I was diagnosed with anemia back then. I'm sure this is a malabsorption issue. I'm not eating any red meats or that many greens for that matter. And there is no reason to stress until I find out differently. So far I haven't had any problems with the extra iron and vitamin C in fact I've become more regular taking them. Thanks for your comments Kim.