Infusion or Supplements

Just recently, I was diagnosed as anemic. I was put on two iron supplements a day. Since getting my other blood work back, we discovered that me ferritin level was extremely low (3). My doctor wanted to put me on 4 iron supplements a day, but was afraid it would make me constantly nauseous. So, I'm still on 2 supplements a day. I get my blood rechecked in 3 weeks. My physical symptoms include rapid/irregular heart beat, heart palpitations, frequent headaches, shakiness, dizziness, CONSTANTLY tired, eating ice, blue tint of sclera, and always cold. Apart from these, I'm suffering from neurological symptoms as well, including anxiety, depression, irritability, being emotional, and unable to focus. It's really affecting my everyday life. I'm constantly keeping to myself my anxiety because its humiliating tome for whatever reason. It's affecting my grades in school and my performance in sports. My doctor told me to be patient with the pills because it could take up to 6 months for me to return to normal. I've heard about the iron infusions, but insurance won't cover it unless we prove that the pills aren't working well enough. My question is what level of ferritin do you need to qualify for an iron infusion? What about a blood transfusion? I only ask because I know that these treatment options can make you feel better within days, and I don't think I will make it 6 months feeling like this.

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