Hi, Mark...Thanks for the thought about the cranberry capsules. I guess I wouldn't need to take it longterm as a preventative, just take it until the uti has passed. I could then postpone the retake of my ferritin(iron) test for awhile after I stop the cranberry capsules.Kathleen: I do sleep pretty well and don't usually get too tired during the day. Although I'm 67 and may take more rest breaks than I used to. I've been tired with the uti, but that's to be expected, and when my heart arrhythmia /PVCs act up more than usual, I get a little tired too. But I really appreciated your information, because I have a husband and nephew who are talking about being tested for sleep apnea, and I will certainly tell them about what you said. Thank you very much for that information!I have a high ferritin level a little over 300, and the top of normal is 150). But my other serum iron and hemoglobin levels are normal. The doctor will have to retest, and sort out what that means. I'm not too worried, because my liver and blood tests are okay except for the ferritin. Will have to wait and see.I've stopped taking my multi-vitamin/mineral tablet each day because even though there's no iron in it, there is vitamin C. My doctor said that vitamin C helps the body absorb iron into the body cells, which can increase the ferritin levels. Rats!...another problem! How will I get enough of the extra vitamins and minerals I need? I'm an old woman and need all the help I can get. LOL. Hope you're all having a nice holiday season! We got hit with the nasty snow and ice storm here in Wisconsin. Hope it's nicer where you are!