Category Archives: iron deficiency
Health Update
I said I was going to be better about keeping this blog up to date, but I really haven’t. I just don’t seem to find the time or energy. But I figured I’d give a quick health update….although with me … Continue reading
It’s time!!
I think it’s time to revive this blog. It’s been quite awhile since I’ve written anything and I need to get back to it. I really like that it’s become a haven for those with low iron. I’m glad to … Continue reading
Filed under asthma, autoimmune, bipolar type 2, botox for migraines, grave's, headaches, iron deficiency, undiagnosed
More Iron and Endometriosis????
Two appointments today for me. After working all night I got to start (or is it end) the day by visiting the GYN. Always a lovely doc to go and visit!! Actually though I get along great with mine. He has … Continue reading
Filed under endometriosis, iron deficiency, possible myasthenia gravis, testing
How I’ve been feeling lately
Figured I should do an update on how I’ve been feeling lately. I have been getting so many comments on the IV iron infusion post so I thought it was time for an update. Wish I could say it was … Continue reading
Filed under Celiac disease, grave's, iron deficiency, testing
Drum roll please……………..Celiac results
And they are……………………………………NEGATIVE. Told ya in the last post didn’t I???? I knew they would be too. Nothing is ever easily explained with me. When I started this medical mystery journey they were looking for myasthenia gravis because of my symptoms and … Continue reading
Filed under autoimmune, Celiac disease, grave's, iron deficiency, testing, undiagnosed
The Plan
Had my appt with the endocrinologist today. My TSH is still down. 0.27 this time. My T4 is down too. It sometimes is but not always. Not surprising they are down since I am still having symptoms. We talked of going on … Continue reading
Filed under Celiac disease, iron deficiency, testing, undiagnosed
Testing for Celiac
Thanks to Regina (who has been a wonderful resource for my commentors….thanks Regina!!!) I called my endocrinologist before my latest round of lab work and asked her about the connection between Celiac disease and the other problems I have been … Continue reading
Filed under autoimmune, Celiac disease, grave's, iron deficiency, testing, undiagnosed
Thyroid and Iron updates
I missed my last thyroid appt (oops, forgot and overslept!!). Actually that isn’t like me at all but my 4 year old son had had open heart surgery the week before so my mind was in another place. I got … Continue reading
Filed under autoimmune, grave's, iron deficiency, testing, uterine ablation
Neuro/Headache appointment
I forgot to add to the last post that I had to get up this afternoon to see my neurologist. Uggh to say the least!! I go every 4-6 months to see how my headaches are. I get atypical migraines and … Continue reading
Filed under headaches, iron deficiency
Cryoablation Done
Glad to have that over and done with!! The procedure itself wasn’t too bad. Even with 10mg of oral valium I watched the entire thing and chatted with the gyn doc and ultrasound tech!! It took maybe 20 min or … Continue reading
Filed under iron deficiency, uterine ablation
