So long story short, in the past I have been frequently low in Iron. Was therefore prescribed Ferrous Fumarate about 2 years ago and since then I have used SpaTone, as well as eating more red meat. For that reason I stopped requesting FF (as I prefer something gentler on stomach). Also supplemented other Vits B12, Vit D etc myself .
Unfortunately I am now on Universal Credit and had to take the 'Advance' which has reduced what I get and am now scrimping for every last penny.
So I asked my G.P. if they would reinstate my ferrous fumarate prescription, I explained that I think it really important as I need it to support my thyroid function, and get chronically fatigued and said I was sorry to ask but could no longer afford to supplement myself as on UC. I was thinking about also asking for other vital vits (such as D) on prescription if successful.
This morning I got a text refusing the prescription as my Iron levels are in range so apparently I don't need any. My point was that the reason my levels are in range is precisely because I have been self supplementing.
I think the stress of being out of work and ill is getting to me because I cried over it. I can't seem to think logically about anything much these days and am wondering if I am being a bit presumptuous?
Have a phone appointment tomorrow but am wondering if it's worth asking again. What do you think?