Over six weeks ago I went to the doctor because I was having a lot of hair thinning and joint pain. The only thing that came up from my blood tests was that I was low in all b vitamins (especially b12 & folic acid) as well as iron. (I only know my saturation levels) For the last six weeks I have taken two natural iron + b vitamin supplements. One is the liquid iron + b Floravital. I also took MegaFood Blood Builder which has Iron + b12 + folic acid. My doctor didn't test me for b vitamins unfortunately during this six week blood test... but he did just check my iron. My Iron 6 weeks ago was 29% saturation and now it is 18%! This seems absolutely crazy to me. For the first time in my life I started an iron supplement (in fact TWO) I have been eating liver at least once a week having bone broth every day fermented foods meat at least twice/day and upping my amounts of kale chard beet greens broccoli brussel sprouts etc. I was also taking vitamin c 1-2 times per day with my iron supplement. (I space my iron dosage over 3 times per day) How on EARTH could my iron go down 11% after starting this iron rich protocol?? I do know that when I got the blood test six weeks ago I was 15 days into my cycle. Around ovulation time. (I have heavy painful periods). When I got my most recent blood test I had just finished my period two days ago. Could this have affected the reading? I really could use some advice. I don't know why my body isn't holding on to b vitamins (especially b12 and folic acid) as well as iron. I got a blood test for celiacs disease and also had an endoscopy. Both came up with nothing. However I am gluten free so perhaps it wouldn't pick up on it. I also was tested negative for lupus & rheumatoid arthritis. Could this possibly be lyme disease? Even though my west blot came up negative. My doctor said my insurance said they won't cover any more tests or visits for at least 6 months because the think I am "abusing the system" Feeling frustrated and alone in this. :(
2014-12-01 04:14:25
Hiya sorry to hear of your experience. I would recommend getting a couple of blood tests at different times for an accurate reading and then take it from there but please do keep us all updated. Wishing you the best.
2014-12-01 04:15:14
