ELENA’S STORY Facing Iron Deficiency “My symptoms came on gradually. I felt exhausted all the time and I was struggling to get out of bed in the morning, despite being in a very happy period of my life. My hair was also falling out more than normal. I’m an active person – I work as a radio host, I spend time with my son, I love to go out and I keep fit in the gym. I visited several doctors and none of them were able to identify anything was out of the ordinary. They suggested my worsening symptoms were a result of stress. I felt misunderstood by everyone at that time. Something just felt off, and I knew there had to be another explanation for the way I was feeling. Eventually I went to visit a doctor who suggested we test for iron deficiency. She found that my ferritin levels were very low. My symptoms were a result of iron deficiency and I was recommended an intravenous iron infusion. “For me, the results of that first treatment were quick. I felt significantly better physically.” Having my energy back totally changed my life at that time, and I could get on with doing the things I love. I regularly go for check-ups with my doctor now, to make sure my ferritin levels are still within a healthy range. I don’t think there is enough awareness about iron deficiency and its symptoms. Now, when I talk to my friends I always suggest that they test for iron deficiency and get their ferritin levels checked. It’s so easily treatable.” 13 Limited Our Impact 2025 About CSL From our CEO Healthier Communities Science and Medicine Legacy Lifesaving Medicines
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