Hello, I am new to this site. I was diagnosed with Thal minor(beta) when I was younger, I am 24 now and am only really starting to learn a little about it. The doctors don't seem to know much about it at all, I am wondering if anyone can help me in regards to the best way to manage it. I am tired and weak often, I also suffer from endometriosis so worry about my iron being depleted.
I recently had some blood tests done and these were the results. I would really appreciate any one helping me out in regards to where I could improve these results and what they all mean. I have recently got a b12 injection, and have a few more to get. I have began taking folate (500mg) and take a mega b complex though I think all the levels are quite low in it. I also bought spa tone though am not sure if I should take it as I've always been told not to take iron?
I would really appreciate some advice! Thank you so much in advance to any one who takes the time to read this.
Alice
Blood test Results:
Holo TC Assay (b12 I think?): 118, this is up from 43 last blood test due to injections.
Serum folate Assay: 43
Haemoglobin: 110 g/L
Red cell count: 5.4
Mean cell volume: 66 fL
Mean cell Haemoglobin: 20 pg
Platelet count: 303
White cell count: 7.5
Thyroid stimulating hormone: 0.7 ( I asked the docs about this as I thought it seemed low but they said it was okay?)
D3: 78
Serum Iron: 19
Transferrin IBC: 64
Transferrin saturation: 30
Serum ferritin assay: 45
I have a few more blood tests, sodium, potassium ect, so if they are relevant let me know and I can write those results too!
Thanks so much