Over many years I have low iron levels on & off, very cold feet that turn blue & cold hands most of the time, tired, hip pain, headaches, cough in the mornings, itching, bruise easily. Am on Efexor for stress etc. No one has ever been able to find out why my levels drop. I was tested for Pernious Anemia many years ago & one Dr gave me B12 injections & prescribe iron tablets. Regards Barbara Australia
Depressed iron level occurs when your body doesn't have enough iron. Iron is important because it helps you get enough oxygen throughout your body. Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a part of your red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your body. If you do not have enough iron, your body makes fewer and smaller red blood cells Then your body has less hemoglobin, and you cannot get enough oxygen. Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is caused by low levels of iron in the body. You might have low iron levels because you