I’m on a mainly plant based diet and might be low in iron.

[shyvas]

Hi all.

I am currently on a mainly plant based diet and feel I might be low in iron.

I know that a blood test will confirm whether this is the case or not but during my last blood test I had that bad of an experience that my anxiety towards them now is simply at the point where I simply will not go for another one.

Welcome to the forum.

You may or may not be iron deficient. The only way to find out is by seeing your GP who will be able to help you. I certainly would steer clear of any home kits or self diagnosis. Iron deficiency can be serious and mean different things. Googling symptoms and relying on opinions that are not being given by medical/health care providers can be misleading. Moreover, it can worsen any anxiety issues that you may have.

What kind of a bad experience did you have when you had a blood test?