*I interrupt your regularly scheduled Relay-related post for an update on donating platelets*
I went in to donate platelets this week...and was denied.
Again.
Hematocrit: 37%
One measly percent away from being at an acceptable level.
At least it's on the upswing - last time was 33%.
If I get denied for low iron again, I'm going to start taking a supplement. I know that vegetarian runners are notorious for having low iron, and I'm just worried that it could be affecting my energy levels...or something. Although I don't feel like I have low energy...
Any doctors in the house?? What do you think?
*We now return to your regularly scheduled programming*
I went in to donate platelets this week...and was denied.
Again.
Hematocrit: 37%
One measly percent away from being at an acceptable level.
At least it's on the upswing - last time was 33%.
If I get denied for low iron again, I'm going to start taking a supplement. I know that vegetarian runners are notorious for having low iron, and I'm just worried that it could be affecting my energy levels...or something. Although I don't feel like I have low energy...
Any doctors in the house?? What do you think?
*We now return to your regularly scheduled programming*
Labels: Ramblings, Vegetarianism
2 Comments:
sorry your iron is low.
when i finish iron girl 2008 i'll try to give you any extra i have. hardy har har.
now bring on the part deux of the relay!! since i missed it and am feeling so sad that i missed out.
bought new shoes yesterday. now i am *almost* as cool as you. my nimbus 10s are purple tho...
hugs~
dark, leafy greens like Kale or spinach but supplement with vitamin C. If you eat egg, have it with above.
Oh, and roasted dark red beets.
Otherwise Feosol will get your iron up real quick if you don't mind dark, sticky poop. Drinks lots of water.
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