Iron Depletion in Blood related to COVID?

Thank you for sharing. I too am experiencing low Ferritin and Iron levels post Moderna Covid-19 vaccination. I am a 48 year old former trauma nurse for 9 years, now vascular access nurse for 17 years and have never had anemia, not even with my two full term pregnancies. My first Moderna dose was 8/24/2021. I experienced sever fatigue, heart palpitations and short of breath with minimal exertion. Multiple negative Covid-19 PCR test (I was PCR tested twice a week to be able to work). Second Moderna vaccine 9/21/2021. I experienced the same symptoms as the first dose. This time I had labs drawn. Iron level was 22 (low) with normal ferritin of 9, normal Hgb and Hct. Third Moderna dose 3/2/2022. Repeat labs 7/11/2022 Iron 15, Ferritin 4 Hgb 11.1 Hct 36.9 Severe Iron deficiency anemia. Colonoscopy, endoscopy and pelvic ultrasound scheduled for next week. Capsule endoscopy to follow if the previous exams are normal. I haven't had any abnormal menstrual cycles or GI symptoms. Just the severe fatigue and winded feeling with normal activities and talking. When I googled information on google scholar there are no studies or papers reporting this. Only that the vaccine is less likely to be effective if Iron levels are already low. This seems very coincidental. Hoping for truthful answers for all of us soon.

I also have been tested for internal bleeding, endoscopy and colonoscopy, and thankfully they didn’t find anything. Hopefully the infusion helps her!

It is unbelievable that they are making people go through money making testing Endoscopy, colonoscopy when they know it is the Moderna shot.

Her tests results following the infusions show her levels up to the very low end of normal. She is starting the vitamin regiment again.

You can refuse the endoscopies . Testing for occult blood in stool is a non-invasive first step. Also a trial of iron supplements is a first step

Her tests results following the infusions show her levels up to the very low end of normal. She is starting the vitamin regiment again.

That is great news! Hopefully it will all go back to normal. I took supplements for 3 months and my levels didn’t improve at all, taking them for 3 more.

I hope you improve soon. I have another question. Do you find that you bruise easily? My granddaughter has been getting dark bruises from the slightest bump. Also, her menstrual cycle has been heavier and more uncomfortable.

Because there is a relationship between iron and the thyroid, can iron depletion resulting from covid or the vaccination, have an effect on patients with hypothyroidism, such as raising blood TSH levels? Is anyone experiencing this, especially those taking prescription iron?