I hope this is my last submission on tamaris and eve's problems because tamaris and her doctor are clearly on the right track and tamaris will keep Eve and us informed. I will retire to the sidelines, staying subscribed and hoping to hear of a successful outcome as I am now confident there will be.
I write here principally for daisya's very generous acceptance of my apologies. Thank you so much daisya, my public stupidity and rudeness has been bugging me for days.
I notice that daisya has been the first to mention ferritin - well done daisya. I was tempted to do so but did not wish to stir the pot any further. Plasma/serum ferritin is now regarded as the true measure of total body iron status or was before I retired.
Finally (I can hear the sighs of relief from all), yup, daisya, iron status is not just about haemoglobin. As I said earlier it is a vital component of many key enzymes. The most notable of these are in the power-houses of all animal cells and therefore our lives (including our energy levels), the Mitocondria.
Luv and best wishes to all,
SIQ.
xxx