At what age did you get diagnosed with iron overload / hemochromatosis?
59
At what age did you start feeling symptoms?
45
What were your symptoms?
- Knuckle pain in fingers
- Pain in joints
- Arthritis
- Abdominal pain
- Weight gain
- Shortness of breath / difficulty breathing
- Dizziness
- Muscle weakness
- Brain fog
- Memory problems
- Skin discoloration
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Low sex drive
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Bloat
- Shaking / trembling
- Fatigue / feeling tired
- Insomnia
- Over-sleeping
- Thyroid problems
- Depression
- Hot Flashes
- Hypoglycemia
Did your symptoms affect your daily life, such as your ability to do your job or your relationships?
Yes-quit my job took my income out of our family well-being ruined milestones with family made to believe it’s the new normal
How did you discover you had iron overload / hemochromatosis?
23 & Me genetic testing
Fun fact:
I can’t wait to be able to play with my grandchildren