Sue
Found this thread after finding and seeing my most recent blood test results and then having gone on line to search and search information about the test results. I have not at any time previously had so many, if any, areas out of 'whack'. I also pulled up my previous blood tests to compare, tests that were done within the same year period.
Well now I know, strong indication anemia/iron...iron hidden or not hidden etc. per the test results.

Venting out: I am so disappointed that the doctor did not review the blood tests results with me to inform me of what showed and what it meant. Why she did not tell me what was showing etc. etc. or tell me the positive with the negatives of the blood test and CScan is frustrating. Outcome: She just said: "I want you to start the antibiotics".
What makes this so difficult is that I have not had to deal with a chronic health condition until this diagnosis two years ago and there is so much to understand in terms of the disease, such as being on top of things when seeing the doctor with prepared questions you had prepared for the visit and being able to think of questions that you must think of on the spot due to the new information given to you by the doctor during the office visit or not being fully told.

This anemia/iron information certainly is something to be aware of on this journey and something to consider with the why or why not of starting the antibiotics.
I don't have any outward symptoms of iron or anemia deficiency symptoms from what I can tell and read about, at this time.

QUESTION SUE --- I guess this (iron/anemia) will be an ongoing concern with the ups and downs with BE????? It appears from the posts it is something one can expect to experience???? Do you know??? Do you know anything more since Jan 2023 about this iron/anemia/BE connection????
Barbara