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[quote=Anonymous]NP here and appreciate all the previous replies.  Wanted to ask more about efforts to improve iron levels and non-conventional ways to do that.  For context:  DD is 14.5, anxiety/AdHD/ASD.  Very selective eater that has gotten worse over the last few years.  Also on the very delayed end of puberty so just really starting the process now (no period yet, but has finally started growth spurt).  Ped finally did a full blood panel last year and iron (ferritin) was low so recommended 2x a day supplement.  DD took supplements for a few weeks and then refused based on non-specific stomach/bathroom issues.  (DD has always refused to discuss any of this, even as a small child, so no hope in specifics).  Given delayed puberty, DD was seen and cleared by endocrin this summer (with some additional bloodwork).  Diet is very low in iron - almost no meat, no cereal, no veges, eggs occasionally, and just low volumes of food generally.  We’ve started working with an OT for food/sensory/interception issues, in addition to long-time psychologist support and psychiatrist (SSRI since age 6).  Plus tutoring for schoolwork.  Obviously we’re dealing with a lot of support needs, so this concern is there but also one.more.thing among many.

Other things to research or look into given the iron issue? Ive only read a little about the connections between mood/anxiety/etc and levels, and not even sure what other kinds of doctors handle the more nuanced cases like this.  We’re in NoVa, and I appreciate anything helpful that can be shared.  Thanks.  [/quote]

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