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Low serum iron -- is this, or is this not, problematic for male CR practioners?
Saul posted a topic in CR Practice
Dear colleagues, Below is a list of the last eight measurements of my serum iron levels: Standard Range Iron 45 - 170 ug/dL 10/12/14 4/2/15 10/29/15 5/23/16 12/23/16 6/9/17 11/13/17 3/5/18 130 63 92 93 62 95 32 33 Notice that the standard range is 45 - 170 ug/dL; my last two readings -- 11/13/2017 and 3/5/2018 -- were well below this. (All readings prior to 10/12/2014 were in the normal range). I felt faint early last Monday, but managed to teach my 9-10:15AM and 2-3:15PM courses. Between courses, I went to Urgent Care in the medical group where my primary physician (specialized in gerontology) works. Blood was drawn. Serum iron was 33 ug/dL -- low. I received a note from another NP who works in the same office, suggesting an iron supplement. I should note that I felt much better the next day, and the problem hasn't recurred. Although I have had a tendency to feel fatigued for the last few years -- might this be a side effect of CR, aging, and/or low serum iron? I thought I would check the high expertise of some of our members. -- Saul
