Phone appointment with doctor re bloods

[RestlessMe]

Hi, I have a phone appointment in the morning with the doctor to ask for full iron blood test

Well they just do these blood test for me or am I likely to expect some resistance. I am guessing that they are not routine

I’m in the UK has anybody had any experience?

[Joolsg]

Refer the GP to NICE guidelines. Even though they're about 4 years out of date, they do mention full blood tests.

cks.nice.org.uk/topics/rest...

[RestlessMe in reply to Joolsg]

Thanks for this. I’ve had blood test this morning. So results early next week.

[DicCarlson]

Here is some interpretation of iron test results...

bloodtestsresults.com/iron-...

[Hidden]

Hello, did you get the blood tests? My doctor says rls is linked to low iron levels. I’ve been taking iron tablets on and off for years, I get anaemic if I don’t take them and have had several investigations as to why to no avail, but when I’m taking iron tablets it keeps my rls at bay so I definitely think it’s linked

[RestlessMe in reply to Hidden]

Hi, yes I’ve just had them done this morning and get the results next week. From what I’ve read it’s the ferritin levels which need to be looked at.

This is a bit like taking an exam in the new subject. But it’s very interesting.

[Hidden in reply to RestlessMe]

Well good luck 🤞🏻 hope they diag iron tablets, it certainly helps me

[Dgriss]

I am from Toronto, ON Canada.

I am meeting with my doctor in a couple of weeks. Below is what I plan to ask for.

I have made a copy of the Restless Legs - Mayo Clinic study from 2021.

This study is also available on rls.org

Every penny spent on a membership to join the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is SO worth it.

BLOOD WORK

**Early morning blood work after Overnight Fasting

1. Total or serum iron

Recommended value for RLS patients: greater than 60 ug/dL (adults)

2. Percent iron saturation (percentage Trans Ferritin saturation)

Recommended value for RLS patients: greater than 16%

3. TIBC (Total Iron-Binding Capacity)

Recommended value for RLS patients: less than 400 ug/dL

4. Serum ferritin

Recommended value for RLS patients: minimum 100ng/mL or better (adults) but closer to 200 is better. Some RLS patients need higher than 200

[RestlessMe]

I was really grateful to the advice from this forum to fast overnight and have a blood test as early as possible. This advice wasn’t given to him by the doctors.