medical update & other news

So, things have just got interesting.

I had a follow up with my GP to get my blood results. My iron levels are REALLY low, which would explain me being breathless. My Vitamin D levels are also REALLY low. So it looks like iron deficiency anemia. It was recommended supplements for both-an iron supplement and vitamin D supplement.

As my iron levels were really low (4umol/L, normal 10-30), serum ferritin low (20ug/L, normal 30-165), and transferrin saturation 4% (normal 13-45) I have started taking iron and vitamin D supplements. It seems to have helped as I am not as breathless.

She wants to send me for a few more tests, so will wait and see how everything pans out.

I need to follow up with a cardiologist-my ECG showed some minor changes. I also need to have a bone density scan, and a liver ultrasound.

I will keep you updated