It happened so fast. My daughter said she felt dizzy, then her eyes rolled back and she dropped.
ER. Scans. Machines. They said it was a stroke from severe iron deficiency.
Her ferritin was nearly zero. Hemoglobin low. The doctor told me, “Her brain wasn’t getting enough oxygen.”
I still see all the signs I missed — sleeping all day, freezing cold even in summer, chewing ice constantly, pale face, breathless climbing stairs. I thought it was teenage fatigue. It wasn’t.
If you have a tired teen girl, please check this:
Ask for ferritin, CBC, and transferrin saturation — don’t assume “normal bloodwork” covers it
No coffee, tea, or dairy near iron
Always add vitamin C — helps the body actually absorb it
Re-test in 4–8 weeks
She’s healing now — we use Llorens Iron Drops, liquid and gentle enough for daily use.
Search “Llorens Iron Drops” on Amazon or hit the bio link.
💬 Comment “juice” and I’ll send the vitamin-C iron mix we use.
💬 Comment “iron” for the exact lab + schedule guide.
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