This is great! I especially relate to the iron deficiency part. I was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia in 2019. I had a ferritin level of 4. I needed two iron infusions in the hospital. Now, years later, I take ferrous fumarate every other day and my levels stay stable, even with Ironman training. I wrote a blog post about it on my website if you want to check it out! It's called (IRONman: A Triathlete with Iron Deficiency Anemia,) because my husband can't resist a good pun. :) https://bybrittanyvermeer.com/2024/03/ironman-triathlete-with-iron-deficiency-anemia/
Thanks for sharing, Brittany. Yes, I was also amazed at the numbers in that study and how prevalent the issue is. You mush have felt like you were flying after those infusions took effect!
This is great! I especially relate to the iron deficiency part. I was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia in 2019. I had a ferritin level of 4. I needed two iron infusions in the hospital. Now, years later, I take ferrous fumarate every other day and my levels stay stable, even with Ironman training. I wrote a blog post about it on my website if you want to check it out! It's called (IRONman: A Triathlete with Iron Deficiency Anemia,) because my husband can't resist a good pun. :) https://bybrittanyvermeer.com/2024/03/ironman-triathlete-with-iron-deficiency-anemia/
Thanks for sharing, Brittany. Yes, I was also amazed at the numbers in that study and how prevalent the issue is. You mush have felt like you were flying after those infusions took effect!
I’m not sure flying exactly, but I can definitely breathe better now!