Any thoughts? Can anyone shed any light on these results?

[cestmoi39570]

Here are my test results back from my Dr today (I am in the UK)

Haemoglobin 11.3 (normal for non pregnant female 12-15)

Red blood cell 3.84 (normal female 4.2-5.4)

Total white cell count 12.2 (normal approx 4-10)

Serum folate 23.2 (normally 5-16)

Serum vitamin B12 260 (normal 200-900)

Serum iron level 1 umol/L (normal 9-30.4 umol/L)

Haematocrit 0.336 (normal 0.36-0.46)

Neutrophil count 9.65 (normal 1.8-7.8)

Monocyte count 1.01 (normal 0-9)

Eosinophil count 0 (normal 0-5)

MCV 87.3 (normal 80-100)

Lymphocyte count 19.3 (normal 18-48)

Serum TSH 3.26 (0.5-4.8)

Platelet count 159 (normal 150-450)

Creatinine 55 (normal 45-90 mmol/L)

Potassium 3.8 (normal 3.8-4.4 mmol/L)

I've been put on ferrous sulphate and told I'm slightly anaemic and to go for a blood test again in 6 weeks - I also have Coeliac disease.

[jemma116]

You can now buy gluten free products at the major supermarkets now.
But I suppose all cereals are made out of wheat so you would have to avoid them with having Coeliac disease.

Once the iron kicks in, you will start to feel better and not so tired.

The iron medication can make you constipated, so take care with that and make sure you drink plenty of water and eat the foods that are OK with you that have fibre, veg and fruit.

Best wishes.

[cestmoi39570]

OK thanks for that  - must admit I am pretty bad at eating meat but I am trying to eat as much as I can. I am also slightly at a disadvantage with cereals as I cannot eat wheat/gluten. Veggies I am fine with. Fingers crossed! :)

[jemma116]

Because your haemoglobin and iron levels are lower than normal, this is the reason why you have been told you are anaemic and have been prescribed with iron medication.  

The blood test in six weeks time will be able to show whether the iron is helping to build up your blood red corpuscles.  

Make sure that you also eat a healthy well balanced diet.  All offal contain high levels of iron (kidneys, liver, heart), egg yolks, cereals are fortified with iron, dark green vegetables and spinach also contain iron.

Read the instructions on the packet as you have to avoid antacids and drinking tea at the same time.

The doctors are pretty good to answer questions if you have a query.