Don't know what kind of iron measurements/skales the doctor used. He said 10-100 was normal and that I was at 11 which seems very low if it's on the same scale as yours. Hmmm....I will make a list of questions for the specialist on Tuesday.

Not sure if anything is working yet, but I'm eating spinach every day and increasing my red meat intake. Also having pate or red meat (pastrami) most days with my lunch. Tried to buy a cast iron pot, but the shop was out. Will pick one up in a week or two when they've got them in again. But reading your post, Dianyla, I'm not sure I'm doing very well after all considering all the things on your list of "avoid taking with". I drink a lot of tea (live in UK after all) and eat a fair bit of chocolate, fruit and berries. Hmm... wonder if the doctor can hook me up with a nutritionist to sort this out....