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My ferritin is a 4 and it’s due to heavy periods. I am taking a supplement daily. It helps but then my period rolls back around and depleted again. It’s a vicious cycle!
About 2 weeks out of the month I have anxiety, insomnia, and dizzy! Do any of you have issues with these things?! Do they disappear as your levels rise?
Thank you...
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lon63469 Monkey123
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I had the same issue like you which started last July 2017. I had shortness of breath, dizziness, insomnia and bad anxiety. I myself have very heavy period every month for the last 3 years and still do. Taking iron supplement didn’t help since my iron was so low and my ferritin was a 5 at that time.
It got so bad I went to the ER they gave me iron infusion. I was told to follow up with my pcp which he order 3 more sessions of iron infusion.
It took 4 infusion to rise my levels and 3 months to feel better.
Monkey123 lon63469
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I’m thinking a hysterectomy or infusions is my only hope as I am miserable because I can’t get caught up before my heavy period starts again.
I lost so much blood this last time I nearly passed out. It’s horrible.
Glad you are better, that makes me hopeful.