Right.

Yes. Dr. Google is not your friend. There is a good reason they retest. Long lists of stuff can throw off tests.

OK. I'm getting the blood tests redone tomorrow. I also looked at my results online and noticed another result that was outside the normal range that concerned me, which she didn't mention, so I sent a message to her about that.

The doctor responded about the other test that was concerning me (which was a liver function test.) She said that it's not far enough outside the normal range to be concerning, and they'll test again in six weeks.

Hil, my sister in blood tests.

Yesterday, in talking with my doc about my utter exhaustion and somewhat out of control depression. She added some additional blood tests since anemia, low B12, low vitamin D, and hypothyroid, all issues I have, can result in my current systems.

Lab results came in today and all my levels are normal. Which, great for the big picture, but no answers for the current situation. That means this low is all from exhaustion, pain, and stress. We are tweaking a couple of meds, so I hope those help.

this low is all from exhaustion, pain, and stress.

Those are HUGE factors, though. Depression is a "normal" reaction to even one of those, let alone 3. I hope the med tweaks get you back on track!

Suzi, I forget how long ago your surgery was, but that can also play a role. I think it was Steph who reassured me that post-surgery blues are a real thing.

Most likely cause of my weird lab results is anemia. Which would be irritating, but not a huge deal. But way at the bottom of the list of things that could cause these results is a few types of cancer. Thinking about it, my diet in the couple of days before the test really didn't have much iron. I got some Chinese food for lunch, so I'm eating a bunch of iron-ful bok choi, and I'll be retested tomorrow.

My cholesterol was also much better than I'd expected, considering that I haven't really be doing great about taking my meds every day like I'm supposed to. And low Vitamin D, probably because I've been staying inside way too often, so I'll be getting some more sun and trying to remember to take that supplement like I'm supposed to.

I think it was Steph who reassured me that post-surgery blues are a real thing.

Totally.

If I could drive myself home, I'd schedule the damned thing, but I don't want to have to impose on someone.

Is there someone you'd provide the same very minor favor for? Ask that person. Or talk to your doctor about the possibility of getting a cab home. I'm sure people do that all the time.