Okay, so I have low iron, I'm not anemic but it is really low and has been for quite some time.  A year ago I had my iron stores tested and they were at 13 (12 and under considers you to be anemic).  My doctor prescribed me iron supplements at 30mg of elemental iron a day and I have also upped my iron intake in my diet by a lot (including red meat, I'm not vegetarian).  I was re-tested recently after 1 year and a half and my iron has only gone up to 16.  My iron supplements are expensive and one bottle costs over 40$ but only lasts me 10 days.  Obviously this is ridiculously expensive and I'm not impressed that my iron has only gone up 3 (it needs to go up to at least 80 to be considered normal).  I have been tested for celiac disease as it is often linked to low iron and the inability to absorb nutrients but the results came back negative.  I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas about why my iron won't go up?  If you can help me out could you please send me a fan mail with your answer? I still need to set up my ask box.  Thanks so much!
