Foxylady,sorry have not replied for some reason i have only just seen your post
I am fed up of having regular blood tests and then,i don't need a venesection, it is more well known now than it was once
I only need blood taking about twice a year,if that
I am quite healthy for my age 77,and not on any medication, never had flu or been in bed ill, but have a bit of arthritis in my knees,not enough to stop me doing anything
I am still convinced i don't have it, my twin sons have it fairly badly, both have arthritis and can't walk far without painful feet or legs, and neither can work now
I was told both parents need to have it for a child to get it, my mother i'm sure didn't,she lived to 96 with no ill health at all like me,
Never knew my real father so can't say about him
Foxylady how old are you you don't need to answer that, but if you are still having periods it wont show much,as of course you would be losing iron with blood loss
I hope you are feeling better in general