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I never had anemia but I do struggle with low ferritin levels. My lowest result was 7. At that time I was pale and dizzy a lot. Somehow my hemoglobin was normal during that time. The only irregularity I had was a lot of big and immature RBCs. The last time I had my ferritin checked my level was 33. I've been trying to increase it by eating liver a few times a month especially during my period and eating vitamin C foods with non-heme iron foods such as spinach and pasta. I also try to avoid caffeine and antacids since they interfere with the absorption of non-heme iron. I wish there was a way to increase my levels without taking iron pills.
I've noticed folate affects my iron levels. When I don't eat a lot of foods with folate I tend to feel lethargic and pale. It seems to maintain my ferritin level.
Skipping meals makes one more susceptible to iron deficiency anemia and low ferritin.
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Dx: Didgee Disorder
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