15/04/2026
HAIR LOSS - GP SAYS LABS ARE NORMAL?
BUT NOT NORMAL FOR HAIR LOSS
Ferritin is also an inflammation and stress marker, so it can be raised even when iron isn’t actually high or isn’t being used properly. That’s why a full iron panel (iron, transferrin, saturation, ferritin) + CRP is really important before looking at genetics or accepting any labels.
Also worth noting POTS /MCAS /HISTAMINE/FIBROMYALGIA/ PSORIASIS are all often linked to low nutrient capacity (iron, B12, folate, magnesium) rather than a standalone condition.
Get the basics checked first, then you know what you’re actually dealing with.
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