Quote Originally Posted by Bikology
o really, my muscles really couldn't get the amount of oxygen that they needed and so I was getting really out of breath... the bodies response when it needs more oxygen. This problem has gotten SO much better after a few months of iron supplementation. I can ride at levels that I used to be able to ride at. Does this sound like a possibility for you? Do you have any other symptoms of anemia? Just an idea.
Not sure who you were directing your question too, but if it was me, my doctor tested my hematocrit level right away (while also prescribing Advair), and it was normal. So that wasn't the problem in my case, but it's a good thing to have checked for anyone who is huffing/puffing and feeling weak on hills.

Emily