@crazykbl and all... The iron testing I now have includes Ferritin levels that at Mayo labs they suggest I have above 100 numbers to stay healthy and improve my restless leg syndrome, fatigue and other anemia symptoms. Even with my normal CBC iron levels at a good normal range, my Ferritin levels dropped a couple years ago when first tested!!!! to 25. After an iron infusion, I felt like a new woman within a couple of days and couldn't believe the improvements in my clarity of thinking, weakness, walking/lifting my legs, and so much more. Ferritin...not normal iron testing. It's a separate and specific test with supporting tests for storage, absorption, etc. Be sure to have this specific testing that's not usually ordered.

My hematologist at Mayo regularly tests all my levels since I appear to have absorption difficulties re my nutrition and minerals, vitamins, etc. I take multiple supplements, including ferritin, Calcium. C that's requited for iron absorption, B Complex, a bi-weekly injection of B12, Centrum Silver for women, magnesium, probiotic-Probulin, potassium... and ov course, Milk of Magnesia. BTW: Probulin was referred to me by my Mayo doctor for gut control rather than an over-the-counter probiotic I was taking. This I purchase online, and it is a miracle. If I'm taking an antibiotic and begin to suspect diarrhea or other intestinal issues, I take an extra Probulin in the morning, 2X daily instead of 1X at bedtime and ward off any potential issues. I figured this out myself and ran it by the doctor who agreed it's a good idea. It works!!! If needed I add a Lomotil every day until I'm through taking the antibiotic.

Some ideas I've learned as I walk this crazy journey. I hope you benefit from my years of learning...Blessings, Elizabeth