Top 11 Symptoms of Iron Deficiency and What to Do

Feeling exhausted all the time and you and your doctor can’t figure out why? Discover a common, but little known cause that can drastically help you regain your energy! Go through the 11 surprising symptoms to help you determine if low ferritin, (a sneaky way of being low in iron without it showing up on blood work) is causing your fatigue and how to get it checked!
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[@amandavillaofficial]

11 sysptoms 1.Fatigue 2.Absent Minded 3. Headache 4. Hair loss 5.muscle and joint pain 6. Shortness of breath 7. Rapid heart rate 8. Weight gain 9. Loss of inistiative 10. Anxiety or depression 11. Cold hands and feet

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

🙌

[@Skybluewindcool]

@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Weight loss no weight gain

[@tia7765]

Do you get dizzy?

[@Skybluewindcool]

@@tia7765 Yes . also heart palpitations

[@tia7765]

@@Skybluewindcool same here heart palpitations and also heavy ringing like sensation in my ear. The dizziness gives me so much anxiety especially when I feel it lying down and sleeping.

[@jesserule2929]

I’m a guy with iron deficiency (24 Ferritin) My never ending Exhaustion, depression, and mental fog now make a lot more sense.

[@Skybluewindcool]

Being a guy have iron deficiency 🙄

[@bobGmitter]

Me too

[@Skybluewindcool]

@@bobGmitter Do u have anxiety

[@sagek7949]

Thanks for making this video, so many patients suffer in silence because of the ignorance of the medical system 😢

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

You’re welcome! Sadly, yes, so much unnecessary suffering. Our medical system is completely broken and in many way corrupt. Fortunately good information is out there and available but it can take some searching to find it.

[@aliasgirl9]

Thank you for mentioning that childbearing/pregnancy could be a possible factor. I offered up that theory to a doctor and was dismissed. I’ve had 3 sections myself. After each I got heavier and more fatigued. My oldest is 18 now and my youngest is 10. I’ve been told it’s “all in my head”, I’m “depressed” and need to lose weight to get better and have more energy. I’m in my late 40’s now and it’s a rare occurrence where my desire and initiative match my energy levels. I feel like part of my motherhood has been robbed due to ignorance.

[@SolamenteNani]

I love that you have done this video because your wife suffered from iron deficiency. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

You’re welcome!

[@THXIIIRTEEN]

I’m here because a girl I have a crush on has ID 😅

[@nathannathan5735]

@@THXIIIRTEEN Good man

[@goldilockz6517]

So cute 💛

[@marias6583]

@@THXIIIRTEENawww that’s so sweet

[@everythingbeautifulalways6118]

Anemia is a big issues which have been overlooked.Worst doctors don't listen to us .We know ourselves ,we wake up to ourselves everyday, they see us rarely.I thank you doctor and mine goes back forty years ,every test is perfect.I finally told my doctor to refer me for ferritin.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Hope you get relief from your symptoms!

[@Skybluewindcool]

@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Just relief not cure ?🤔

[@casualcookin3893]

Most doctors are willfully ignorant and sometimes stupid af,if you have low iron,id advice you to eat beef meat and drink lemon water or orange freshes as you need vitamin C to absorb iron

[@KellyJarvis-cn6fb]

This was me for the last 2 years. My iron was 29. I started taking an iron supplement called Blood Builder....by day 3, I felt so much better. I highly recommend it! A complete game changer. I also had my hormones tested and started Bio Identical hormones ( desicated thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone along with the iron supplement) as I started menopause 2 years ago. I went from having every symptom you mentioned to feeling 100% normal and fully energetic! I feel like I'm 25 again and belive me before I started these medications I had every symptom on here. Just putting it out there incase others are experiencing the same issues.

[@Coollovelee]

I take those same supplements. The best iron pills I ever took!

[@livefreeordie2413]

Thank you 🙏 I will try those out

[@MLHealthandLife]

hi - can you link blood builder to here for us? thanks xx

[@katoz9237]

I wish I could take oral iron but I had gastric bypass many years ago and it doesn’t absorb like it should.

[@karenvillada7061]

May I ask you what hormone brand you took, this is horrible I feel sooo tired specially when on my period.

[@pixeljoker8759]

Im 25 and im tired all the time, high heart rate, anxiety, blurry vision, loss of appetite for the past 2 months i just started taking iron supplements today and my hand and feet went numb for like and hour after there i finally started to relax ill keep taking supplements everyday for a few weeks

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Hang in there, it takes time to rebuild iron stores. You got this!

[@taramodayur6376]

Thank you for this video! I went to my doctor because I was having all the symptoms of iron deficiency but my hemoglobin and RBC counts were always fine. Then, I got really concerned when not only was I always exhausted and freezing cold and so forgetful I felt like a dementia patient, I started having heart palpitations and my heart was running at 120-160bpm 24/7! Then we tested my ferritin and it was 3μg/L. THREE! I had been in crisis-survival mode for half a year when I should have been thriving, had I known what to look for sooner.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

It’s sad how so many women struggle with these symptoms for so long before finding the source! I’m glad you finally got answers!

[@ashleywangsoo9644]

How to overcome low ferritin

[@girlsforgirls1347]

Same I was sooo scared:(

[@nehaaa64]

I am having sleeplessness and fast heart rate along with breathlessness. Is it anaemia?

[@tyrionwilliams6747]

​@@nehaaa64 sounds like it

[@lesleywest6172]

I have Haemochromatosis and have been over bled, my ferritin is only 22, they say it's within range but I know things are not right. I also have to take proton pump inhibitors for stomach, I am working on getting my ferritin up a bit, obviously with my condition I need to watch my iron levels, but my body needs my ferritin up to a sensible level. Thanks for making this video. Ferritin is so important.

[@valeriereinhard2790]

I just discovered my low ferritin levels. I had never checked them before, but was curious after a hemorrhage almost a year ago. They had put me on a supplement after I ended up a bit anemic. After looking through my records, I learned that I was even more anemic after each of mg babies was born, but no one told me anything and I never did anything to correct it. I suspect I’m depleted now because I just never did get caught up. I have literally all of the symptoms. They checked my thyroid, it was normal, so told me it was anxiety. I feel like now I have something I can do!

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

It's very empowering to get to the root of your symptoms and have a plan of action! Sadly new mothers are rarely checked for low ferritin so it goes unchecked for years. I hope you start getting relief soon!

[@bobGmitter]

I am a 58 year old guy and I had alot of these symptoms. My CBC results were fine but luckily I went for a self funded vitamin mineral test and it showed ferritin at 25. I am now up to 49 and have some more energy but still have a ways to go.

[@bobGmitter]

I have low stomach acid and I think that contributed to it.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Yes, low stomach acid can be a root cause. Do you know why your stomach acid is low?Are you taking a proton pump inhibitor or antacid?

[@toyinadepoju7495]

Thanks for this video 🙏🏾

[@maddieb2763]

This is true. I've had my ferritin at 6 (sometimes even at 4) for the past year. I got a blood test every 2 months. I was given liquid iron for two months. Nothing happened. I was given then tablets, not cheap ones for three months and nothing happened. The GP made me waste a whole year when I was feeling too exhausted for words. Finally I made an appointment with a hematologist and when he saw my ferritin levels and iron in blood levels he freaked out. I also had other things very low, all related to iron. He ordered an iron infusion immediately for me. I got it about a month ago and I fell better. I had Ferinject. I discovered that I had been having low ferritin for the past 10 years. Thank God I had keps blood tests since 2010 and discovered the cause of it. It was since a got a gastric sleeve procedure done (not by-pass). After that my iron leves and ferritin started to go down to 17 or so for years, also because I take anti-acids every day to protect the stomach. It wasn't until last year it went down to 6 and sometimes 4,2. The hematologist said the levels should be 50 or 60 at least. So yes... I blame the GP doctor for not telling me to see an hematologist when he saw that after taking iron, nothing happened, I wasn't absorving it. Not only I felt exhausted, but irritable and I wasn't being myself at all. I read an article about: iron deficiency and depression and yes, I can say it is true.

[@pamelacofield2302]

Wonderful explanation!! Thank you.

[@natsdaley9615]

Diagnosed with being anaemic yesterday due to heavy cycles prescribed iron tablets watching this really helped me to understand my condition more thank you

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

🙏🏻

[@renren52722]

Changing my diet helped too. Like dark green vegetables, certain beans like lentil and blends of beets juice or kale along with iron and vitamins supplement made me feel better and showed improvement in my blood count.

[@tia7765]

Did the iron pills help?

[@nabsflicka]

Very useful video Thanks

[@hannahm782]

i feel this so much. i have struggled so much since i had the flu the week of thanksgiving last year, turned into pneumonia (and forcing myself to keep working through it once i was no longer contagious). it has been a major struggle since then. yesterday the worst battle was the shortness of breath. it was so bad i almost had a panic attack. i had to go hide in our office at work for a while. a couple days ago i had some blood work done. my ferrintin level was 7. so i guess that explains a lot. hopefully things will start to improve now that i have started taking iron, because i am sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. please excuse me. end rant

[@riteshgamer65]

Do u have dizziness

[@LePetitChatNoir79]

Thank you so much for this. I’m sometimes borderline anemic, but even when my levels are good I’m still so tired. I’m trying iron and Vitamin C to see if that helps because I have all the symptoms you’ve listed. I also heard low iron levels can affect your thyroid too so I’m hoping this is what’s causing my hypothyroidism. 😬

[@kevimasood3020]

Did it help you?

[@adinaionescu1251]

Very useful information ! Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏼

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

You’re welcome!

[@audreyheath4288]

Can you tell us about more symptoms. Thanks

[@gwynstuart]

so informative........thank you!!!

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sterlingjuniour5209]

You just saved me ,thank you so much.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Hooray! Hope get to feeling better!

[@GrayWithMe]

Thank you for making this video. I’ve had almost a year of horrible fatigue, lost probably 60% of my hair, and brain fog. I thought it was long covid but thought I would take a blood test for iron since I’m a vegetarian. My ferritin was 12. Now supplementing and hoping this gets better ❤

[@Skybluewindcool]

how r u now ? Do u have dizziness ?

[@GrayWithMe]

@@Skybluewindcool I had a little improvement with iron supplements but my doctor thinks I still have long Covid since I haven’t been able to smell anything for 23 months. I have had some dizziness yes

[@Skybluewindcool]

@@GrayWithMe What about brain fog ?

[@angiebaby9981]

​@@SkybluewindcoolYes, it got so bad, I started being dizzy, on and off all day. Couldn't concentrate or remember names, far more than usual. My finger nails were bendy and soft and kept snapping and, my hair falling out, and kept having to lie or sit down. Finally, I started not being able to get out of bed in the morning. My Ferritin level was 7. The doctor gave me two months of iron tablets, but wanted to do a repeat blood test after 5 weeks. My level had gone up to 11 and the doctor said, that's almost within normal levels. So I just finished the course. Last week, all the symptoms started again. I watched a video on here yesterday and it said the lowest it should be is 100 and the highest, 200. I've completely lost all faith in doctors. They just don't care any more. Worse, they were told by my Rheumatologist, my iron was low, five years ago.

[@angiebaby9981]

​@@GrayWithMeMy son read up on anaemia and learned that the doctors iron tablets are too weak and take too long to work. Tea and coffee, also blocks absorption of iron. You must also take Vit C at the same time, to aid absorption. Heme Iron is made from meat, there is also a vegetarian version.

[@brittanistephens5379]

I have very heavy menstrual periods. I have every symptom that you mentioned, but I'm losing weight instead of gaining. I have times (for years) where I feel so awful I can't get out of bed, brain fog, can't workout, work, chest pain, dizziness and nausea are huge, headache, extreme hair loss, and many more symptoms. I go into my doctor and they said you are slightly anemic but it's nothing to worry about, never even recommend a supplement and pass me off to other doctors. But they have never checked my other levels. I just got my labs back today: ferritin is 5 % saturation is 4 TIBC 440 Iron 19 I just can't believe it. I have been feeling extremely frustrated that they can't figure out what is wrong with me. Going into the doctor feeling like I am crazy and leaving defeated again. My husband feeling frustrated because I am tired all the time....but I have had something real all these years...it's the worst when you know something is wrong because it is your body and nobody believes you. Thank you for making this video.

[@tia7765]

Same here it's awful . Do you feel dizzy while laying down or sleeping ? How are you treating your anemia?

[@brittanistephens5379]

@@tia7765 Yes the dizziness is a little anxiety provoking when it's happening all the time, sometimes it feels like for no reason. I scheduled an appointment with a hematologist and she was able to start me on iron infusion. I can't tell you how much of a difference that made, I still don't feel 100% especially after my cycle every month, but I feel so much better. It's crazy how much we have to advocate for ourselves at a doctor's office.

[@tia7765]

Do you eyes get blurry?

[@brittanistephens5379]

@@tia7765 yes, when I was at my worst my vision was blurred and my brain fog was terrible. I was reading it because your body is fighting for oxygen and your retina (back of eye) and brain are not getting enough.

[@sujathamulukala9887]

Sare here too happend with me 😪

[@empressafiya9022]

I literally have every listed symptom and it's exhausting. I've checked my iron last year 2021 and it was at 26. It feels lower this year so I'm looking forward to getting it checked and hoping my iron pills help soon.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

I'm glad you're getting it checked! B12 and vitamin D levels can also be a factor. Iron supplementation can definitely help, but not all are created equal. Heme iron is much more easily absorbed and generally causes little to no digestive symptoms. Non-heme iron (which is the most common) is not as well absorbed and is easily blocked by many foods (wheat, dairy, coffee, etc.) Best of luck to you, hope you see improvement in your symptoms soon!

[@tia7765]

Was your vision affected as well?

[@bayleecarter5149]

I’ve been battling iron deficiency since I was in 7th or 8th grade now I’m a sophomore in high school just now figuring out why I’m tired all the time💀

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

It’s rough, hang in there! It’s good that you’re starting now. Some don’t realize what’s causing it for years or decades. Best of luck to you!

[@dojo4735]

Look into beef spleen supps. It contains a ton of highly absorbable heme iron

[@jiyadevnane6271]

Samee💀

[@israel1711]

Hello, what is the dosage you recommend to get it up?

[@letthechildrenbebornj8111]

Glad I found you! I did the exact same as your wife! 5 kids within 10 years all C-section my youngest is right now and I’ve been super tired over the past few months! I took some iron the other day and feel a little better! Trying to learn more

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

You got this! It sounds like you’re on the right track!

[@Ashley-7358]

@@StronglifePhysiotherapy I had 3 kids in 3 years. Never corrected my Ida. Doctors never checked my levels only hemoglobin. Could this be why my ferritin is low. Youngest is 6

[@mariocartel544]

I had a baby last April, then a miscarriage that same July, and I'm due again this june(babies will be 14 months apart) and my iron absolutely doesn't want to go up. I didnt have low iron when pregnant with my 13 year old but with my pregnancy of my 1 year old it was suddenly super low. I had all vaginally births and never tested low prior even eating a vegan diet for years, my periods aren't heavy and nonexistant the last 2ish years as well. I didnt even get periods for 7 years straight so never a bleeding issue. I get iron infusions, take iron pills, take a prenatal with iron, eat more red meat than ever in my life, and the numbers don't budge or stay up. I'm constantly testing between 4-11, he says it should be 125 but I can't imagine it getting that high. I'm super run down all the time, 7 months pregnant so hoping after I have this baby it starts going back up again because I feel like a zombie walking around.

[@maryammaryam6627]

Thank you Docteur. I have 29ug/L of ferritine. I am very exhausted. I am in sick leave for 2weeks. But, my family doctor told it is not possible you are so exhausted in this level of ferritine

[@navtejsingh2913]

Hi My ferritin level is 29. Can you please suggest me what kind of iron supplements will be best for me and how long I should take it?

[@electricnirvana3499]

Fantastic! Thank you

[@jakepooltv]

Thank you for this video.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

My pleasure!

[@T0mF0rd]

Just found out today my iron level is low. Been wondering why im so fatigued and lethargic for so long. Im currently in treatment because i abused my adderall then ecstasy when i ran out but i turned to those for extra energy. It feels better knowing laziness is not the factor.

[@sammig.8286]

I was afraid of taking too much iron supplements, because I heard too much is bad, but I have more than half of the symptoms you mentioned. Fatigue, hair falling out all over, cold feet, fast heart beat, dizziness, and I gave birth 4 months ago and lost so much blood that I needed multiple transfusions. So probably, I don't need to worry about having too much iron

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Sorry you’re suffering with all those symptoms! The dose should be based on your body weight and unless you are taking Heme iron you need to be careful about what you take it with so it actually gets absorbed. Check out the Iron Protocol Facebook group, tons of great info there!

[@renren52722]

Too much Iron taken without vitamin c so your body absorb it better can make you constipated. Drinking plenty fluid helps.too.

[@tia7765]

Same here I lose so much blood during my cycle and so wiped out chest pain dizziness you name it. I think I could take an entire bottle and still feel like crap

[@miracoli16]

Take the Iron every second day so your body will adsorb it far better!

[@ImperfectCarnivoreUK]

Great video. Thank you x

[@buxilala]

Your wife was lucky to have you! I have low iron, how long that it take to reach normal range?

[@pravond]

Just found your channel. Trying to research this as my wife was recently found to be low in iron and ferritin and these symptoms have been going for 8+ years now.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

I hope she’s able to get relief! Improving low iron/ferritin can be game changer. It was for my wife which is why I made this video. Heme iron was what helped.

[@Skybluewindcool]

​@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Sir, How much time it takes to replenish the Iron store in the body?

[@loricagardener4826]

Thank you for this video. My current ferritin level is 9 post C virus

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

You’re welcome, and thanks for watching! Hope you recover quickly!

[@janmartell9792]

Thank you.

[@harryjohnson370]

Im a 40 year old male that has been donating blood for yeeeeears. Just recently discovered my ferritin is 25. The blood donation centers test hemoglobin before people donate. They call this iron, and it is not. I have high Nirmal hemoglobin

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Hemoglobin is an important measurement but it doesn’t tell the whole story. I’m glad you got your ferritin checked!

[@harryjohnson370]

@@StronglifePhysiotherapy thank you! I don't know how the donation centers get away with this.

[@Haylee121902]

Thank you!

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@livelovedaydream]

Question how long does it take to increase ferritin. Mine is a 12 and I'm very tired. The iron pills are hard on my stomach/digestion., But my doctor said to take them so Im hoping it'll help soon

[@edelquinn3265]

Beautiful beautiful video

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Thank you!

[@arielb7204]

What would be your thoughts if someone had numbers like this? Ferritin: 26 Iron: 121 TIBC: 387 Saturation: 31 %

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Disclaimer: I'm not your doctor, so I do recommend working with our doctor on this. Your levels are all within the "normal" range. Including your ferritin, but many do have symptoms with being on the lower end of the ferritin range. If you have symptoms, raising your ferritin levels can be very helpful.

[@msoda8516]

I started suffering extreme exhaustion, shortness of breath, headache and chest pain. I thought it was anxiety and migraines so I ignored it for a while. It finally got so bad I went to the emergency room and it turns of my levels were extremely low they were at 6.7. I spent 2 days the weekend in the hospital getting blood transfusions. Please if you don’t feel well please don’t ignore the symptoms.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Glad you got diagnosed, hope you're doing better now!

[@kimberlykay1495]

Every single one of those plus so many more. I started drinking beet root juice every day and I’m on two weeks now and I’m starting to perk up a bit

[@kimberlykay1495]

I have four kids and very heavy menstrual cycles endometriosis. The doctor is never once mentioned to me that this is a possibility I thought I was crazy and lazy

[@annjean8709]

This a superb and comprehensive video.! Thank you for sharing.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Kind of you to say that! Thank you!

[@turethataylor4875]

Hi! I just got blood work done yesterday and reviewed my results. My MCHC is 31.2 and my Ferritin is 98. Is this low? I work out all the time, eat clean and have lost a lot of weight. I am still tired all the time. Can you suggest a good supplement?

[@MyNeonBubbles]

My ferritin has never been higher than 12 in the few years I’ve been getting blood work done. I feel like garbage all the time

[@cecilia7239]

I have a level of 50 microgram/L and my doctor says it’s fine but I have all the symptoms. Glad I found this video to know that I should aim to be at 125 at least

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Glad it was helpful! Many find their symptoms reduce or go away when ferritin goes up. Just keep an eye on your blood work with your doctor. Heme iron is most effective. I actually really like liver supplements to help raise levels. I wish you the best!

[@veereshvastrad3501]

Am also at 50, how did you feel after taking iron?

[@Strontkipje]

Hi, same here, Did you manage to improve it?

[@msjohnson4539]

Thank you

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

You're welcome!

[@Arriethevlogger]

I’m glad you said that .My ferritin is 74 and I feel awful he told me I shouldn’t feel as bad as I do but I get so weak sometimes! My anxiety is terrible I need relief.

[@norakaszuba]

Do you see a hematologist? I do and will soon start infusions even though most doctors would view my labs as normal. My ferritin is 72 and I am always tired and starving! This is the first video or any internet information that validates my many symptoms.

[@Arriethevlogger]

@@norakaszuba no they never referred me to a hematologist this was the first I knew of having low iron but yeah well these regular doctors are quick to tell your your fine but a specialist in the area would think differently ! I see a functional medicine doctor now and I will see a hematologist soon . Just got two infusions feeling better but body still aches.

[@norakaszuba]

@@Arriethevlogger Glad you were infused….it takes about a month for the body to absorb the iron, all the ligaments and muscles, so do not despair as you will continue to improve. I am happy for you! 🙌🏻

[@Arriethevlogger]

@@norakaszuba thank you sm ! I sure hope soo . This iron stuff nothing to play with hope you feel better soon !

[@norakaszuba]

@@Arriethevlogger Two weeks until I am infused and I cannot wait! Thank you for your well wishes.

[@getmeouttahere3595]

I've been feeling fatigue for a while now and i always thought it was because of my diabetes. My past A1Cs have been good and I've been exercising. I always wondered why I never gelt energized after working out, if anything, I felt absolutely horrible! I get palpitations, dizziness, sometimes feel like I'm not breathing in enough oxygen, and my anxiety has been pretty high. It wasn't until I noticed how bad my hair loss how gotten when I begged my GP to do some bloodwork. I was thinking it was related to my PCOS, so i asked to do hormones. Then i was like, can you also add iron? I remember my friend told me she had hair loss with her anemia. When my results came in, my ferritin is sitting at 9ug/L. My other CBC is normal, but more so on the low side of normal. And my platelets are pretty high at 593. I remember my family kept telling me I looked pale, and they were concerned that I lost quite a bit of weight (i had pretty bad acid reflux that time).

[@literallymeforreal]

Thank you so much for this video. Two years ago when I was 18, i was diagnosed with anemia. Even when my haemoglobin level came to normal and doctor told me I'm healthy now, i could feel it that the symptoms were not complete gone. I started exercising recently but in just one week the symptoms of fatigue are back and i was confused that why is it happening.

[@aynrachelarceo4457]

hi how are you now?

[@literallymeforreal]

@@aynrachelarceo4457 hey, I'm fine. Haven't seen much improvement in health but I'm trying my best. Thanks for asking. xo

[@tia7765]

I think exercising can worsen symptoms I hear

[@eatmoreeats9566]

@@literallymeforreal excercising , especially cardio depletes iron very quickly, I would avoid any cardio running etc for now until iron levels are back to normal. I experienced this , one day I did 10k steps mild cardio and walking, right after that I felt absolutely fatigued and terrible, the next day I stopped excercise and rest and took a iron supplement, felt much better.

[@tia7765]

@@eatmoreeats9566 did you experience heart palpitations?

[@carolcole570]

Question. I started using the hemme form of iron. On the bottle it says it is 20 mg. Now, on my old Ferrous Sulfate, I was taking “ 5…..GR “. Is this equivalent to the 20 mg ? Thanks for steering me in the hemme direction !

[@emilywells1184]

This is me! Every symptom you mentioned. Fatigue, hairloss, freezing all the time (thyroid was perfectly fine), daily headaches… my ferritin 3 months ago was 32. Took a ferritin supplement for months and retested and I am now at 27 🥴 feeling so incredibly discouraged.

[@momofabardian1308]

Try liquid iron

[@laurakaya1847]

This is me, every one of the 11 symptoms and been struggling for months, got Ferritin results yesterday (15) and a prescription for Ferrous Sulfate, hoping to feel like a new woman soon 🤞🏼

[@veekay9977]

@@laurakaya1847 how do u feel now?

[@karekorn78]

Was it a high enough dosage? My iron was low and so my doctor told me to take 325mg of ferrous sulfate. I'm starting it tomorrow and hoping it helps the fatigue so I can finally jog again. We shall see. I hope you're doing better now.

[@veekay9977]

@@karekorn78 what was your serum iron & ferritin?

[@vickiesorenson2383]

What iron supplement do you suggest? Mine is 16 and I’m 68. I had a high hemocrit and hemoglobin and was going to fine blood because of this. I had. Check at donation clinic and mine was 16.

[@janmartell9792]

Wow! I've had these symptoms for 40 yrs, sinnce hemorrhaging after the birth of my first child. I just found low ferritin in my bloodwork.

[@mjking9019]

Vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause similar symptoms and can easily be checked in blood work.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Excellent point! The two are often occur together and can both contribute.

[@yasme9680]

And also vitamin D deficiency have same symptoms

[@renren52722]

Hemoglobin dropped to 3.5 already due to heavy period. I was tired all the time.with short of breath. Ended up in E.R had to do a blood transfusion. That was 2.years ago. It's at a 9.5 now. Aniema has made my nails brittle, hair thin,skin dry and itchy, fatigued and cold all the time......so.much more.

[@tia7765]

Was your vision ever affected?

[@renren52722]

@@tia7765 no.

[@renren52722]

I lost weight. Like 20lbs and i was skinny already

[@tia7765]

@@renren52722 thank-you for replying same here I have mine due to heavy menstrual cycles. I feel like all my weight is lost by that time plus awful dizziness. Do your legs and feet get cramped?

[@renren52722]

@Tia77 yes mostly at nights when i try sleeping

[@Fotball_Card]

Thank you 🇲🇦

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

You’re welcome!

[@aftonnorfleet1491]

Can you recommend an at hone test for ferritin? Thanks!

[@debraglick8217]

Hi Dr. AJ, I have most of these symptoms, including major hair loss. So much so I don't like leaving the house... I recently had a blood test. My Ferritin was 59.4 and my Hemoglobin was 11.9 Two doctors that I'm seeing are not concerned, but I had Anemia years back, and I recognize the systems. I purchased the "Three Arrows" Heme Iron. about two months ago, so I'm hoping that it's helping. I pair it with vitamin C, and I take it at least an hour before eating and having coffee in the morning.

[@universe3654]

Hi how is your ferritin and haemoglobin now . My hemoglobin is 11.9. did any iron supplement help you raise ferritin level

[@debraglick8217]

@@universe3654 I need to get my levels checked again, but I started taking the Three Arrows Heme iron that Dr. AJ recommended. Taking them in the morning, and waiting an hour or more before having dairy. Also I got these iron supplements that I heard many testimonies about. By Mega Food, called Blood Builders. I just started taking those.

[@tia7765]

@@debraglick8217 how is it working out for you the tablets? Was your vision ever affected with anemia?

[@debraglick8217]

@@tia7765 I recently got tested again, and my ferritin was 80.4 Off the top of my head I forget the hemoglobin level. I think I feel my energy getting better and my hair loss seems to be slowing. I actually haven't been as consistent with the iron for a bit (stomach issues) but I'm getting back into it, not over doing it, but wanting to maintain my levels. It took time, but hang in there!

[@toniharrison1621]

Do you think the blood builder gave you stomach issues? Just asking because when I was in blood builder I got stomach problems and reflux and had to stop taking them.

[@iwillstom]

Hoping to explain hair loss I had my ferritin checked and was disappointed to learn it was within the normal range at 37 (so not flagged by my doctor). I started taking an iron supplement anyway since it was still on the low side. My excessive shedding stopped almost immediately. It’s frustrating that I had to find out about this on the internet instead of from the multiple doctors I saw.

[@aynrachelarceo4457]

this might be the reason why I'm having hairloss too!

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Yes, hair loss can be a symptom. 37 is still in the "normal" reference range but many find they still have symptoms when it is that low. Getting it in the middle of the range (a little above 100) often helps. Many find heme iron supplements to be more helpful in raising their levels. Best of luck to you!

[@universe3654]

@@StronglifePhysiotherapy hi doctor my ferritin level is 69 .could you please suggest ways to increase ferritin to 100. My primary physicians are not considering anything about it as it is in range . Need to grow back my hairs strong please

[@dcantwell119]

This is so true,it happened to me.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Sorry to hear, hope you’re doing better!

[@ihatesnakeu6652]

I have hair thinning problems from 2-3 years I have subclinical hypothyroidism my vit d is 16 my ferritin is 22 .I am taking its treatment for 6 months now but vitamins I am taking from 3 months .I don't understand what to do I am not seeing any improvement in my hair is it TE or androgenic alopecia I have diffuse thinning with more hairloss in the temple area??

[@MLHealthandLife]

It is so nice to hear a Dr truly understand that ferritin should be 100+ ongoing AND make a video about it, THANK YOU! The UK is much more advanced in ferritin research than the US. The research is in NIH. There is MAJOR work to be done here in the US to 1) correct the lab range of ferritin 2) add it to cbc diff panel 3) educate providers on iron deficiency w/out anemia (ferritin). I've lost 7 years of my life, seen 20 providers, and have been told 'I'm ok" or "my iron is slightly low" - so many women are suffering and losing quality of life due to this. Side note (my story) - i have SIBO and oral iron makes the condition worse....has been a nightmare finding a providers who understands ferritin of 100+ and will put in iv iron. Since 2020, I've had 15 iv iron's, it has been so exhausting to constantly advocate for myself.... we need to do better, together

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Yes! Hoping this gets the word out there! Thanks for watching!

[@toniharrison1621]

I’ve have just gotten over having covid and was told not to take iron for a while. I also got my period during having covid and it was the worst period I’ve ever had, super heavy. Now I’m feeling so exhausted achy legs breathless and fast heart which are all the symptoms I’ve had in the past with having iron deficiency but it feels worse this time. Do you know when I can resume my iron supplement?

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Sorry to hear about your symptoms worsening! It’s a tricky situation when you’re dealing with COVID and iron deficiency. This a good question for your doctor. I can’t give medical advice but can tell you that once the infection is over, the risks go down. The other issue is your level of inflammation. That can stay elevated for a month or two or even longer. I would think you would be safe after that but again it’s best to check with your doctor. In the mean time hang in there and do your best at lowering inflammation with things like Vit D, C, healthy fats like fish/fish oil, olive oil, low sugar, low processed foods, plenty of water. Hang in there! You’re gonna get through it and get your iron/ferritin levels back up!

[@Ohio_Hippie]

I've had Covid 3 times and all 3 times I started my period 🤔 My 3 year old and I are both suffering from low Ferriten levels. Her pediatrician put her on some GROSS liquid medication. My doctor is rechecking my levels in 4 weeks and said I might have to infusion. I am exhausted and so dizzy. I feel like I'm constantly going to fall at work 😭

[@fj2774]

Hello Dr just wanted to see if you could help I am a male 36 year old I have all these symptoms for the last 2 years my TIBC blood test came at 440 mcg and iron level is 133mcg/. And iron sat is 30% is that mean I’m iron deficiency I ask my doctor but he does not know was going on I will appreciate the feedback

[@eminaks1418]

Good example on ferritin

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Thanks!

[@JW-ne9ws]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention headaches and migraines.. and especially in the mornings. 80% of people with low iron and anemia complain of headaches.

[@katoz9237]

My ferritin level is 9. I’m going in Monday for an iron infusion. Thank you for explaining about optimal levels.

[@maddieb2763]

How did it go? did they give you Ferinject or Venofer?

[@katoz9237]

@@maddieb2763 All went well. They didn’t tell me the name, but it was a small piggy back that only took about 20 minutes. I go back Monday for another one. Thank you for asking ❤️

[@maddieb2763]

@@katoz9237 Thanks for letting me know. Only 20 minutes, that's great. I was there for an hour and a half. I hope you feel better soon. :)

[@jeremytorgersen]

Thank you for sharing, I have all of these symptoms aside from headache and weight gain. I've struggled with low iron levels on and off since I was 14. I'm 39 and my ferritin level is 16 even though my hematocrit is currently 47. I just joined the FB iron protocol group and am looking forward to any information that will help. My Dr. and many in the past have dismissed Ferritin as having much relevance but I knew from research that it does. Now just trying to find an answer on how to finally fix it and get to the bottom of the root cause, especially being a man it makes little to no sense why I would have low ferritin levels. (Also, small world - I noticed in the background U of U and BYU. I am also in the Wasatch Front!)

[@trina2021]

Thank you so much I'm going this right now I lose a lot of iron. Im just weak all the time.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

You're welcome! Keep working at it, you got this!

[@vwfhorses]

My primary thinks my ferritin is fine at 30. I have increasing coldness, pallor, fatigue, syncope, etc. I also have an ileostomy type that gets microbleeds daily. How do I get through to my doctor to approve an iron infusion?

[@pearlh1051]

And because insurance only covers it at the lowest most dangerous levels it goes untreated and people suffer majorly being told they’re normal when they are not!!!

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Unfortunately, insurance coverage is a joke! It covers sick care not healthcare. They are not interested in helping us feeling our best. They cover what keeps us alive (barely) but not what helps us thrive. I stopped working with insurance companies years ago because I can't provide the best care while working with them.

[@mybigfatexpatlife6865]

@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Wow! A medical professional with a God-given moral compass. I salute you 👏

[@ViajandoporelmundoconGaby]

Thank you for your video, after watching your video amd having so many symptoms , I asked my doctor to check my iron levels turns out it was at level 3. It's been over 10 months I do have heavy periods and had surgery for polyps removal also had my daughter 1 year ago. Seems like it all took a major hit on my body. Here I am still feeling dizzy, brain fog, tiredness, low blood pressure ect. Turns out my iron is still at 30. Any additional recommendations? I am including a lot more iron in my diet and no I don't have anemia, all my blood work comes out perfect except my iron levels.

[@tia7765]

Do you get dizzy while lying down in bed and do your eyes feel heavy?

[@Skybluewindcool]

​@@tia7765 You may have high blood pressure...

[@DCHurlford1]

I got mild iron anemia from a bleeding hemorrhoid (how unlucky is that!) I had surgery a year ago but since then another one has reared it's ugly head and ive been getting the tell tale signs (whitish fingernails and pins and needles in hands). Getting a blood test soon and seeing the doctor. Dont ignore iron anemia as it can become more severe down the line.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Thanks for sharing your experience, sorry you've gone through it. Ignoring it definitely doesn't help.

[@DCHurlford1]

No problem. Amazingly my full blood count test came back as normal but my local doctor has still referred me back to the day surgery to discuss with the surgeon what procedure i should get this time, as im still losing regular blood from my hemhorroids.

[@marwafalioun7969]

Thanks for the informative video :) Last july i started noticing hair shedding like crazy, restless leg syndrome, fatigue, dizziness when i stand up, anxious .. i checked my blood levels, my GP said all is good, but the symptoms are still exist, my hair couldn't be back to it's normal fall, my ferritin level is 52 and my GP didn't mention anything !! Is this considered as a low iron deficiency? I hope you answer my question.. thank you sir.

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Yes! Low iron deficiency! It’s very possible that this is the cause of at least some of those symptoms. Many will improve from supplementing with iron, including hair regrowing. Generally you want your ferritin to be in the 125 range. Many GPs don’t pay much attention to ferritin.

[@marwafalioun7969]

@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Thank you so much for you reply, its absolutely an answer to my struggle 🌸

[@marwafalioun7969]

@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Hello Sir, I'm back just for saying THANK YOU SO SO MUCH, i really appreciate your effort and your willing to help ppl.. after you assured me that i have low iron deficiency " unlike my GP " .. I started taking the supplements right after, and within a week my hair fall reduced and now after 40 days, i barely can see a few strands after shower which is unbelievable for me, it was really a struggle seeing my hair falls in clumps.. but i dunno till when should I be taking the supplements, as i still have freezing hands and feet! But generally i feel healthy and no dizziness like before.. but i wanted to thank you a lot .. you did help me 💜

[@yasme9680]

@@marwafalioun7969 your ferritin was 52 ug /l ? Or another measure?

[@bettyjames1475]

He is right

[@VlazZa]

God bless 🙌

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

🙏🏻

[@AtKESurvival]

Can low ferritin cause unsteadiness when walking? Or coordination issues? My ferritin is 14.

[@guyrock5855]

Dude at 14 you can feel like crap, you’ll have all the physical issues and frequent injuries too. Start supplementing and stop donating blood if you are. I have dealt with that shit for 6 months.

[@Fckyouification]

YES I walk like im freakin' drunk.

[@aliceeeew8052]

@@guyrock5855 did you recover?? When did you start to feel better on your treatment and what dosage of iron did u take? Please answer, i have my ferritin 14 too

[@Skybluewindcool]

​@@FckyouificationDid your balance problem resolved ?

[@Fckyouification]

@@Skybluewindcool Yes. I am much much better today. I just focused on proper iron supplementation and my diet and I am nearly a different person today.

[@thuylam5857]

Oh my god I got symptom like doctor scribe thank u doc

[@SereneTing]

I've had anemia for years, but just a few weeks ago, I learned about ferritin. Mine is a 3!

[@totalsweetheart2000]

Are you being treated?

[@SereneTing]

@@totalsweetheart2000 I was told that I need a blood transfusion or an iron infusion. So, I'm starting my iron infusion treatments in November. If that doesn't boost my ferritin, I'll have to get the transfusion.

[@MO-zo9bf]

I have low iron level of 10,44 umol/L but good level of ferritin ng/ML !! What should i do !?

[@jjpauline1828]

thanks, its so confusing when all the other numbers are in range but ferritin is low around 20...all the doctors state your fine because the saturation levels are within range. Yet you have some symptoms like fatigue. They make you worry about how much take and won't recommend anything

[@CJ-ox4oc]

I have erythromylalgia for 18 years ( not had tests provided yet as to why) And severe POTS symptoms. I'm wondering if anemia cause either of these. I suffered bouts of anemia since these conditions began I got tested and my ferritin is 9. I never thought I had a low ferritin before or worried about iron levels. I have temporary iron anemia but I used to bounce back after about 10 days. My symptoms have worsened, my cognition is affected & confusion Is constant and the fatigue is persistent and I can't function. Everything seems far off and hazy and I don't feel right at all and have severe fatigue I'm wondering if it may be a low ferritin or anemia I should consider might be causing some symptoms i.e fatigue My hair fell out and would shed which is why I got tested, and now I'm wondering if something as subtle as low iron might be related to all this? It's very frustrating not knowing if its related to my symptoms,

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

You are almost 3x more likely to have POTS if you have ferritin levels below 50 ng/mL. I'm not sure if there is a connection between erythromelalgia and ferritin levels but it would be interesting to see it helped. Magnesium can be helpful for erythromelalgia, just get a form other than magnesium oxide because it is very poorly absorbed. So to answer your question, yes low ferritin can definitely cause fatigue, hairloss, POTS symptoms and many more. Heme iron is much more effective as raising ferritin levels. I've been recommending liver or liver supplements to help because it's a great natural source of heme iron and other vitamins and minerals. Here's one that I like: amzn.to/3Byv6HU Hope this helps!

[@swatichandra4135]

I have 16 and I hv all those symptoms what to do m taking iron but m allergic to vitamin c.what to do

[@joterrim5880]

Hi doc, my ferritin value is 3.2. I’m always fatigue, losing weight fast, headache, dizzy, nausea. My doctor told me to just take iron pill. Do I have to be concern?

[@Skybluewindcool]

How are you now ?

[@monicarose2135]

Low d3 can be associated, so if that level is low, it’s a good idea to check. Was the case for me.

[@jimmiller6704]

It would be nice for you guys to talk about iron def. in men.

[@jenniferjoyner7704]

My regular arm came up but my ferritin was at 5:00 and 8:00 how is it go I received infusions they just upped my infusion from a lower dose of iron to a higher dose and my ferritin levels were still low along with my hemoglobin levels

[@alicegalindo9344]

Doctor, is it possible that anemia and iron defficiency cause los body Wright?

[@karendantes4313]

My ferritin levels is 6. Should I ask for an iron infusion? Idk what else to do.

[@user-dy2cj3no9m]

Can u please answer me back; can't get an straight answer as I call my doctor the lung doctor oh use an inhaler but that don't help ; got to have some answers??

[@jeccym8715]

I was really bad but no one could tell what is the problem, there was a time i felt like am passing out,am not sure if that was a result of iron deficiency but my ferritin was low few weeks ago,i was given supplements but they were making me nauseous, i went for an infusion today,and I'll take the next one in one week, let me see how this works

[@Jkfa16]

I have low mchc normal is 32 mine is 31.7 i always have heavy menstruation amd it caused my dizziness and fatigue

[@tia7765]

Did you feel dizzy while lying down or even sleeping?

[@Tori-hn2zp]

I used to think everyone faints and shakes now and then😀

[@StronglifePhysiotherapy]

Not everyone, but probably more than most realize!

[@chrisck1482]

What if your total iron, iron binding capacity and saturation is low but your ferritin is normal, because you did have iron infusions 7 years ago? I had a gi bleed then. This is my current status.