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Myrte (37) still mourns the years lost to iron deficiency: 'I felt held back'

Myrte, 37, spent years suffering from unexplained exhaustion and sensory overload that impacted her ability to work and lead a normal life. After discovering she had a severe iron deficiency, she received an infusion that significantly improved her health, leading her to advocate for better medical screening for women.

Myrte, a 37-year-old woman, suffered from chronic fatigue, hair loss, and severe sensory processing issues throughout her life, which she initially attributed to her vegetarian diet. For decades, she cycled through medical professionals seeking answers for her exhaustion and anxiety, receiving various incorrect labels ranging from ADHD to burnout. Her struggles intensified as she entered the workforce, where the combination of commuting and professional demands often left her unable to function. Eventually, Myrte discovered through her own research and online lab results that she suffered from a critically low ferritin level.

After insisting on specialized treatment, she received a high-dose iron infusion that significantly improved her physical energy and sensory tolerance. Although her quality of life has dramatically increased, Myrte experiences grief over the years lost to undiagnosed health issues. She now advocates for healthcare systems to prioritize ruling out physical causes, such as iron deficiency, before attributing the symptoms of young women solely to stress or psychological conditions.

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