[EBH]

I had resolved myself to looking like the “frog lady.” I was horrified, exhausted, moody, grumpy, and every muscle in my body hurt...all the time. I thought ...getting old.

I'm 47 and cried myself to sleep. Even gave up trying to look decent, make-up, hair...why bother if I am to be “frog lady.” The bags, wrinkles, enlarged pores...

I was at an 8.4 when they caught my anemia. Normal is 12-15 and blood transfusions are given between 7-8.

[Marie]

I was diagnosed with anemia last winter. I’ll get my levels checked again ASAP. (It would explain why I’m so tired lately.)