Question about Anemia - scared

[bpcl62400]

For the past few months, my iron bloodwork has been low and I'm having trouble understanding the results. In July, my bloodwork was normal, but my iron serum and transferrin saturation was low (iron serum was 30 and saturation was 8%). Hemataologist did 4 weeks of IV infusion (Ferracet?) and bloodwork is now worse. Iron serum is now 27, saturation is 8%, TIBC is normal and ferretin jumped from 35 to 135. However, hemoglobin dropped from 12.5 to 11.7. Hematocrit dropped from 37.5 to 34.5. RBC are now 3.9 and low MCV. What does this mean? I am a 45 yo female. Taking BC pills continuous so no bleeding and no other bleeding that I know of. Only symptom is tiredness.

[txgurl4real]

You could also try cooking your meals in a iron skillet and absorb iron that way. Wishing you the best of luck!

[silverfox67]

You didn't say what type of diet you eat.  Are you eating enough red meat?  If you eat vegan, are you eating enough spinach and peas?  These contain iron.  Sounds like your body doesn't want any more iron infusions.  I would try changing my diet a little to see if the iron goes up. -  Also take some B 12.  It should build up your blood.