Thanks, Dianyla. I am going to go and get this checked, for sure. It's been a frustration for many years--especially post menstruation, and I take a multivitamin with iron for a few days after because I know I must be low on iron, because I am just so wrung out. The frustration is not being able to get a rise out of any doctor about it. I need to learn more. I have a cousin with pernicious anemia which requires blood transfusions periodically, and that gives me pause, too.

I'm glad I know what to ask for. Thanks again.

Karen