Hi @evelyngsg Oops, think I misunderstood when I read your comment and took it to mean you had anemia for 15 years. Sorry ‘bout that! You’re 15 and recently diagnosed with anemia…
Anemia can leave you feeling pretty sluggish. When you’re anemic, your body isn’t making enough red blood cells which carry oxygen throughout your body. The most common cause for anemia is iron deficiency.

Besides iron deficiency there are other reasons a young woman might become anemic. Did this coincide with the onset of your period? My daughter went through a similar experince when she was younger. It seemed to correct itself over a few years.

It can take a bit of sleuthing to pinpoint the cause though. You mentioned that there were tear drop cells found on your labs. That isn’t a cause for alarm. But it might be a helpful clue your doctor can use to find the underlying cause of your anemia.
Speaking of doctors, are you working with your family doctor?

Sometimes it can make a difference consulting with a hematologist. This is a doctor who specializes in blood conditions. Blood condition doesn’t mean a blood cancer! But the expertise and experience of a hematologist may allow them to zero in faster on why you’re anemic.

You were taking iron pills for a short time. Did your doctor suggest you stop taking them?