Just wondering if anyone has had iron deficiency (with or without anemia). Mine is without anemia as of 2 months ago, though 3 or 4 months ago I was probably borderline anemic (I couldn't give blood because my hemoglobin was too low). I could be anemic now and not know, though probably only borderline, given the fluctuation I have seen.

I suspect that it is going to take a long time to get my levels back up to normal and, hopefully, recover from this constant fatigue. Does anyone have a success story they would like to share? I want to get back in shape and have been trying to work out at the gym lately (last time I practically fell asleep while using one of the exercise machines, but I still got my 30 minutes in!).

Also, anyone know how long it takes for iron levels to be depleted as told by a doctor? I'm just curious so that I can determine for myself how long my iron levels have been low for (thus, possibly figuring out when it all started and understanding the cause). The research I have done is too confusing and all over the place and I don't have the energy to figure it out.

Peace (I feel pretty lackadaisical right now, haha)