So, remember when I told you that I was chewing ice like a mad women...like 10 cups a day?! Well, after taking 650mg of iron for three months, I went and got my full blood panel on Thursday. And would believe that my iron %'s (there are a bunch and I'm not sure what each acronym means) are up in some categories from 2 to 202?!?!? I can't believe it!!!! Besides iron, many of my levels have risen significantly. And when I mean "significantly" I mean between 50 to 200 points. Across the board. All I can say is that I am still in SHOCK!! How was I even functioning? How was I able to run the OC Half?!
Here is the lesson. If you or anyone you know is consistently pale or chews ice like it's goin' out style, PLEASE have them go and get their iron checked. It has made a DRAMATIC difference in my life. I run faster, I have more energy to play and interact with the boys, and I am no longer taken captive by the need to chew ice. Cheers to God's grace and modern medicine. And my faithful doctor! He is a gift to our family.
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