Seniors

For some reason, I was not able to hold my iron levels where they should be. When I reached the top of the stairs, I would often catch my foot on the top step and go tumbling. Once, I broke my shoulder (shattered, actually) in four places. Before surgery, they discovered I was extremely anemic which required transfusions and an iron infusion. It was as though my body just pooped out and I could no longer raise my foot enough to get over the step.

Each time I've fallen, same problem. I think we've finally located the cause of the iron deficiency and I am now building my levels back to what they should be.

The other problem is that, in my old age, I have not learned to quit running...up the steps, to the phone or door, etc. I think I am finally disciplining myself to slow down, but it is hard. If it's important, they'll call back or come back.