@low.iron.living: Iron deficiency symptoms can appear before you develop iron deficiency anemia. Low ferritin may cause extreme fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, hair loss, cold hands and feet, restless legs, headaches, weakness and unusual ice cravings. A normal hemoglobin or CBC does not always rule out depleted iron stores, especially for women with heavy periods, endometriosis, poor iron absorption or ongoing blood loss. Ask your healthcare provider about ferritin, hemoglobin, serum iron, TIBC and transferrin saturation testing. Finding the underlying cause of low iron is just as important as choosing an iron supplement or discussing iron infusions. Symptoms cannot confirm iron deficiency without bloodwork, but they can be a reason to request a complete iron panel. 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 #lowironsymptoms #lowiron #irondeficiency #anemiaawareness #anemia