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Current diagnosis: mild iron insufficiency. (Yay, can do something about it. Yay for beans and leafy greens. Pity collards are exotic in California. Ought to invest in a yard full of kale....)
Dear [me],
I am happy to report that your H pylori test was negative.
Have great day!
Sincerely,
[my doctor]
Dear [me],
I have reviewed your test results.
The following tests are normal
Basic Metabolic Panel
Blood Count: No anemia!
Glucose (blood sugar)
Thyroid function test(s)
Vitamin B12
Liver function tests
The following tests are abnormal
Iron studies: borderline iron level, mild iron insufficiency but not enough to cause anemia. Let's see if supplementing with a daily iron can help reduce your canker sores. I recommend that you take iron 325mg daily. Take it with fiber and water or stool softner such as colace to help with constipation if you develops constipation after taking iron. Iron is available over the counter in formulations such as Slow Fe. Are you a vegetarian? Iron rich food includes meat, beans, and green leafy vegetables.
I am glad that we are onto something that may help you with canker sores. Thanks for all your research. Let's see if this helps.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
[My doctor, who is pretty darn up for any game i pass her. It's sweet she thanks me for my research. I didn't copy over the B vitamin message exchange we had in which i thought she essentially said "Having too low B6 is rare, thus that can't be what's causing your problem." ]
Dear [me],
I am happy to report that your H pylori test was negative.
Have great day!
Sincerely,
[my doctor]
Dear [me],
I have reviewed your test results.
The following tests are normal
Basic Metabolic Panel
Blood Count: No anemia!
Glucose (blood sugar)
Thyroid function test(s)
Vitamin B12
Liver function tests
The following tests are abnormal
Iron studies: borderline iron level, mild iron insufficiency but not enough to cause anemia. Let's see if supplementing with a daily iron can help reduce your canker sores. I recommend that you take iron 325mg daily. Take it with fiber and water or stool softner such as colace to help with constipation if you develops constipation after taking iron. Iron is available over the counter in formulations such as Slow Fe. Are you a vegetarian? Iron rich food includes meat, beans, and green leafy vegetables.
I am glad that we are onto something that may help you with canker sores. Thanks for all your research. Let's see if this helps.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
[My doctor, who is pretty darn up for any game i pass her. It's sweet she thanks me for my research. I didn't copy over the B vitamin message exchange we had in which i thought she essentially said "Having too low B6 is rare, thus that can't be what's causing your problem." ]
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