Iron discussion sheet for runners

Private notes for a clinical appointment. This is not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Do not self-prescribe iron from symptoms or a lab number.

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What changed?

Symptoms, timing, and effect on running and daily life.

What was happening around that time?

Training, sleep, illness, life demands and other changes.

Dietary context

Usual meals, restrictions, practical barriers and recent changes.

Information to bring

Existing reports, medicine/supplement labels, and relevant donation or menstrual history.

Questions for the appointment

Other explanations? Appropriate tests? How do results fit together?

Agreed next step

Clinician’s explanation, follow-up contact and training guidance.