Now I just have to be patient and wait for the results. I walked around nearby Lowe's for a while but I find the layout of their store to be confusing, probably because I don't go there often.
From there I went to the gym for my 1+ mile on the treadmill. It isn't easy to make myself walk, although it isn't all that bad. I later went to Home Depot where I found several things on my list.
I had a really big problem with the internet yesterday. It slowed down to the point where nothing would load, and I had missed the opportunity to remark about it on my blog in case I should be shut out for a while. I could use some features of my computer, but the internet was kaput! This morning before calling AT&T, I decided to try resetting the box, and it worked! Everything is back to normal. I had thought about asking Donald to see what was wrong, and he would have gotten to the problem a lot sooner than I did, but I solved it nonetheless.
I'm trying to add a few things to my diet - some of it works and some things don't. I have found that the least bit of ice cream makes me miserable an hour later, and I don't understand why as I use milk with cereal and protein shakes, and cream in my coffee, but for some reason ice cream is not agreeing with me and it is becoming obvious that I need to give it up altogether.
I don't think any of them read my blog, but I will say my four kids are the most loving and generous people in the world. I hope their children learn by example.
UPDATE:
The doctor forwarded the results of one of the tests (I think there are more, but I'm not sure about that). It shows I'm more anemic than I was before, and the test result she sent to me was for ferritin levels. I have tried to research ferritin but it's like trying to learn Greek to me. I could probably do much better learning Greek! I will be seeing the regular doctor on Wednesday, so maybe I will get some explanations. I have already decided I won't do further tests on this unless they are totally non-invasive.
I think I've mentioned that my sister has the opposite problem with too much iron in her blood. I think both conditions affect the liver and I am glad I don't drink regularly or very much. I think I will have a beer in a little while though. Ice cream is out, and I need something tasty for comfort! I'll probably forget all about it until it's too late and I'm getting ready for bed!
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ReplyDeleteThe ferritin test is a simple blood test. High levels of ferritin can indicate an iron storage disorder, such as hemochromatosis, or a chronic disease process. Low levels of ferritin are indicative of iron deficiency, which causes anemia (a reduction in the number of red blood cells).
My levels have gone up since I was last tested in Feb. of 2017. So do I understand that I might have a iron storage disorder? My sister has hemochromatosis but her situation is entirely different. I am totally confused.
DeleteI have seen several mentions lately about ice cream that doesn't melt. No telling what they are putting in ice cream. I seldom eat ice cream so didn't pay much attention to the post.
ReplyDeleteI actually had some of the ice cream (Breyers)that doesn't melt. Disgusting! The ice cream I love and always like to have on hand is an organic vanilla from a creamery in CA, Humboldt creamery. It melts in a hurry especially when the weather is hot. I don't know why it doesn't agree with me, but then I'm noticing more and more things that don't agree with me.
DeleteCongrats on fixing your internet problems. Wish I could. We've moved into Acadia National Park campground which has no nothing - no water, no electricity, no internet signal, no phone signal. That would be OK if the surrounding area had any signals but they don't either. So I came to the local library to post my latest blog and gmail wouldn't let me in my email accounts because I was using a different server than my own. DUH! So I spent two hours trying to get them to allow me to send emails from my account using the library's connection with zero luck. I am so mad I could spit tacks!!! Hope your doctor has an easy remedy for this ferritin problem of yours. I know you want your energy back.
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