Hi all,

I have been feeling really off over the last few weeks - tired, lethargic, dizzy etc. I went to the doctors and he suspected my iron levels are low (I've had issues with this in the past..over a year or so ago). That was last Thursday. So on to the iron supplements I go (I had been on Elevit, but now taking Fefol). I fainted on Monday, and have just been so tired and unwell feeling. I've had my bloods checked and my iron levels are low/normal. Apparently the normal range is 15-150 and my levels are 21.

My doctor also suspected I had an infection as my glands were up and had a slightly red throat so I've had a one week course of antibiotics. The bloods still show my white cell count is up, so I'm still fighting something off. My doctor says I should start to feel better soon, and it's just a combination of the iron and infection doing me in.

I'm still feeling horrible though and I'm getting a bit over it. I'm thinking of waiting a week and then going back to the doctors if I'm still feeling unwell. I just don't know if there is anything I should be doing in the meantime or if anyone has advice?

Thanks