Posted by IsoM on April 1, 2002, at 13:49:53
In reply to Everyone should read this, posted by Jaynee on April 1, 2002, at 13:40:35
It's a disease that's much commoner in men than women because women lose blood monthly (menstrual cycle) & it takes a lot longer for the iron to build up in women. Wmoen with the disorder will more commonly show symptoms when post-menopausal.
Strange to hear more doctors aren't aware of it. Our doctor asked my son if he'd mind being tested for it during a routine blood test. He was actually found to be slightly anemic probably as he was then vegetarian.
I heard that others that a friend I had in a different province died from it & his last days were very sad. While the disease is definitely not from eating an iron-rich diet, the large amount of meat many men eat does speed the disease along its way. Doug (the friend I knew) was a large meat eater.
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