Latest Iron Panel Results - advice

[Bowie4eva]

Dear all, I’d be really grateful if anyone who knows about this could advise on my iron panel tests above? Good news is my ferritin has gone up from 65 through 85 to 105 and still taking it (not that it’s made any difference so far!). Thank you so much. X

[SueJohnson]

All of your values are in the normal range but some are on the low side of normal. transferrin level (2.15 to 3.80), transferrin saturation (15 to 50 or 55), folate level ( 2.5 to 20), vitamin B12 (160 to 950), iron level (12 to 18) I would discuss these with your doctor.

[Bowie4eva in reply to SueJohnson]

Thank you, Sue. I am currently taking VB12 tablets, as well as 325mg ferrous fumurate every other day with VC. My ferritin levels are rising slowly from 65 through 85, now 105, so are rising, albeit slowly (and my RLS is getting much worse during the day).

Really appreciate your taking the time to look at these. This site is a godsend.

[Munroist]

I managed to get my ferritin levels from 75 to 171 taking iron bisglycinate. It hasn't cured my RLS but I do feel I sleep better overall, wake up fewer times and am less twitchy when I do. It took me a year to get that increase so it can be a slow process.

I also try to keep well hydrated, eat smaller meals and earlier especially in the evening, reduce carbs and avoid processed foods and do moderate exercise every day all of which have a small benefit.

[Bowie4eva in reply to Munroist]

Thank you so much, and well done you!! That is helpful and inspiring! Good advice too. Really appreciate your sharing this x