Question about ferritin

[clarella]

Hi I'm trying to raise my ferritin from 57 to an optimal level.

I have a very good intake of iron in my diet so am supplementing with two
sachets of spatone a day with orange juice for a month.

My periods had t returned post baby due to bf (2 years) but after 3 weeks of spatone they have! Nothing particularly heavy though, just like they used to be.

However - will this affect ferritin test? Is there a 'best' time to test in your cycle?

Of course I'm guessing my cycle will be predictable!!!!

Ps gp wanted me to do so as he's considering an "expensive drug for rls they use on the elderly but have to have good ferritin levels first"

I don't think I'll need it though as been referred to a rheumatologist.