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Can low ferritin levels explain breathlessness?

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TamsB Jul 2011 10:22pm, 5 Jul 2011 5 posts	Quote Pin TamsB Moraghan - thanks for that, really interesting. I wonder how I could have a STFR test. My last blood test showed my ferritin was up to 14, so it is getting better, but obviously I have some way to go! My performance also continues to improve. I did a great tempo run tonight - my pace close to values I was getting pre-crash! I'm so pleased I even entered the Wedding Day 7K
Star x Jul 2011 11:09pm, 5 Jul 2011 2,330 posts	Quote Pin Star x welcome to Fetch TamsB I use Floradix as suffer from low iron levels (since my teens) Holland & barrett have a buy 1 get1 for half price offer just now - and at least with Floradix you dont get black poo
geordiegirl Jul 2011 8:23am, 6 Jul 2011 3,454 posts	Quote Pin geordiegirl I feel a trip to H&B coming on, thanks Star
TamsB Jul 2011 9:27am, 6 Jul 2011 6 posts	Quote Pin TamsB How friendly everyone is Glad I started this post, it seems it's been really helpful.
Stander Jul 2011 9:41am, 6 Jul 2011 4,019 posts	Quote Pin Stander Wait until you get up to 100 posts TamsB......
TamsB Jul 2011 9:55am, 6 Jul 2011 7 posts	Quote Pin TamsB no more mr nice guy then, eh?
Doctor in Waiting Jul 2011 10:28am, 6 Jul 2011 35 posts	Quote Pin Doctor in Waiting I'm glad I stumbled across this thread, really informative. I too get very breathless quickly when running (never used to) and generally feel tired ( I can probably nap most days given the chance). I've not had any tests done but might try the iron supplements just to see if there is any difference. What is Floradix and how is this different from the iron tablets generally seen on the shelves.
sallykate Jul 2011 10:30am, 6 Jul 2011 1,611 posts	Quote Pin sallykate Can a doctor do a test for iron on demand? I have to see the doctor anyway this week and am wondering whether it's worth asking for a test.
Pestomum Jul 2011 10:34am, 6 Jul 2011 10,208 posts	Quote Pin Pestomum I'd think htat like any test, there'd need to be a reason.
JohnnyO Jul 2011 10:37am, 6 Jul 2011 9,450 posts	Quote Pin JohnnyO The simple answer is a no. You don't need iron as such, you need haemogolobin. If your haemoglobin levels are low you may feel breathless on exertion as your maximum oxygen delivery will be reduced. Iron deficiency is one cause of a low haemoglobin. It would depend on your symptoms as to the diagnostic pathway taken once your low haemoglobin has been discovered.