Low iron - experiences and treatment

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Hi all - would love your insights and experiences. I have had a suite a bloods done which has showed low ferritin (acceptable NHS range is 10 - 337 - my result is 15). So not diagnosable as anaemia but low enough for the GP to suggest iron supplements. My questions;

• what is the most effective way of taking iron - I want to feel better but also have digestive issues (diverticulitis and reflux) so worried I’ll upset everything. I’m erring towards medical grade iron via a liquid as I’ve seen recommended here

• did you ever get to bottom of what was causing your issue? My GP doesn’t seem worried to want to look at root cause.

As an aside, I have a whole host of other health things going on. Chronic infections, IBS type issues, skin issues, anxiety, tiredness - it genuinely feels like something really isn’t right and that I have some inflammation in my body that I’m not coping with. I’m early 40s, pescatarian, average weight and work FT with two children.

A doctor in training spotted my low iron after a routine blood test. She also wanted a FIT test.

I had no issues at all however the FIT yes was positive and I was referred on the 14 day pathway.

It turned out I had Bowel Cancer and fortunately because of the amazing Doctor, it was found early. I had surgery and In March next year I will 5 years clear.

In no way am I suggesting this is what you have, however I’d be concerned that your doctor isnt investigating particularly as your numbers are at the very low end of acceptable.

All the best x x