[QUOTE=mrsD;1105761]Women often get low ferritin. As you age you may become estrogen dominant and have heavier periods. This causes a slightly higher loss of iron. If you are past menopause, then low ferritin is more problematic.

MCV goes up as the red cells get larger...once past a point which you are almost at, it signifies macrocytic anemia, which is a low
B12 type, and also a possible deficiency in copper.

Mrs D,
I was just wondern if you could help me with this one. My Dermatologist did some blood work (my hair was shedding, he blamed it on Lyrica). So he tested me for the usual "suspects"., Thyroid was normal, all other tests were normal too. He said my Iron level was a little low (29), but said he wasnt concerned about it because my red blood count was good (normal). I asked my PPC and he also thought it was "ok". I saw my Neurologist last week and she pointed out that my Iron was low and wanted me to get it up to at least (50), so she gave me Ferrous Sulfate 325mg. What confuses me is I'm not anemic. She was the only Doctor that thought I should treat this. I think shes thinking the "low Iron" could be causing some of my symptoms, like buzzing and ringing sounds in my head (ears). I dont have tinnitus. . I dont think its from the low Iron. I believe its just the neuropathy doing its ugly thing. I think shes just grasping for straws. What are your thoughts on this?

Also, my B12 was 1650, I still take 1000 mcg as a maintenance. Unfortunately I dont feel any better on these B vitamins. My Neuro-muscular Doc doesn't believe in supplementing B12 and Mag (chelated) 200mg 2xday. She always tells me to stop taking them....but I still take them.

Thank you as usual for your help and support.