Hi all, just to say some of you will know me from posts over the years. To cut a long story short I have been diagnosed with Haemochromotosis or iron overload. Been unwell for years and recently heard this condition makes menopause a double whammy. Depression, fatigue, what I thought was IBS, digestive problems, biliary colic and ectopic beats. This condition is only picked up on a ferritin blood test, so those heading to the dr, get them to CHECK FERRITIN! If one other person can be saved from the misery I've experienced it will be worthwhile. Normal levels are 50-100. Mine is 950. I'm waiting to see the consultant and have venesection. This is now for life, so pleased they found it! Of course I know many of these symptoms are caused by menopause, but this condition is so underdiagnosed what is the harm in getting checked out!