I suffer from Anemia and Interstitial Cystitis. I take 4 Ferex Forte 150mg per day for the Anemia; the highest # I've reached is 11. My body simply doesn't absorb iron. My first cousin has Lupus. Between the Anemia and the Interstitial Cystitis, I am exhausted. Additionally, I've had 4 bouts of pneumonia requiring hospitalization within the last two years, so I know my immune system is shot. I'm on 2 antidepressants, 1 anti-anxiety, B-Vitamin with Methylfolate, Probiotic, Magnesium, and three for the Interstitial Cystitis: Elmiron, Uribel, and Oxybutin. However, I am one of the lucky ones: Elmiron doesn't work well for many suffering from IC, but it works wonderfully for me.
Additionally, I have a large cyst in my right kidney, 2 smaller ones in my left kidney, and for the second year in a row, 2 kidney stones. I'm now on Bactrim; hopefully these stones are small enough that they will pass on their own. Last year I was hospitalized for the extraction.
I am going to attempt to go back to swimming laps. That is a great stress reducer for me, and although it leaves me exhausted, I'm hoping that the additional exercise will help my body overcome these challenges. So glad to have found you!

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