My iron has been low in July 2012. I had an emergency blood transfusion as my hemoglobin was very low. Since then I have had numerous iron infusions. I get 3 done in a 1 week period every few months. The iron infusions make my ferritin go to approximately 35 but then it drops back down to 8 or 9 within a few week's time. My periods are not heavy. In fact they are extremely light. I take daily liquid iron supplements. My entire body aches all over, like my bones hurt. My hair is not falling out, in fact it is very thick and healthy and grows quite fast. My nails are not brittle and are very nice so I am not having these particular iron deficiency side effects. I do get tired easily, and sleep a lot as my job is physical. I have had a colonoscopy and gastropy - both negative for anything.

I have attached my most recent report which are very typical results that I have had for the past year. I have received fecal test results and they are negative for any blood. Why isn't my body storing iron? Even with iron infusions, it drops back down so quickly. I am fustrated my doctor keeps brushing me off as it being "female problems" . I eat healthy, I eat meat and regular meals that I pick specifically for being high in iron. I take my liquid iron supplement with orange juice to aid in absorption. I'm puzzled.

Tested for Thalassemia 3 times and it covered alpha, beta, fetal hemo, hb c, s, A2 and variant. They all came back negative. I do not drink, I do not smoke or do any kind of drugs. EPO tested last month and I have attached the report for that test too.CRP always high at 22 (normal range for this lab doing test is no higher than 5) and ESR always high at 28 (lab range I believe is no higher than 13 is normal) no matter when it is tested. Negative for ANA, RF, other antibodies.