So I saw my GP today.
He said my results (posted in previous email) show I am no longer anaemic as it's now 12.7 after my iron infusion a few weeks ago. I asked if 12.7 was high enough considering I am have extremely heavy periods. But agreed we would just 'monitor' he said B12 didn't need injections either.
I had to really push for an explanation of other results and now he's testing for myeloma on the back of those results. Not a great day 😞
I would consider 12.7 marginal given your circumstances and history. You can take the oral B12 if you think it helps.
Iron is measured in 3 different ways. Hgb ( your 12.7) is the accessible iron for making red cells. Ferritin ( shouldbe around 70- 100) is stored iron- too much is dumped into organs which may be damaged- eg Hemocromatosis.
And then there is another iron measurement - usually about 20- 50 - which I don't understand.
Hopefully someone with more knowledge will come in here!
That IDI site has a lot of good info on it.
Cheers.
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