Iron insufficiency
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Anonymous
| Does anyone get iron infusions? I’m on HRT at an appropriate patch/pill dose, but I’ve become significantly more fatigued, feel cold often, have some joint pain and hair shedding. I also have low ferritin. Anyone else have that and fixed it? |
Anonymous
| Yes. Get the infusions. They make a world of difference. |
Anonymous
| Iron supplements have worked for me. Have you tried this? |
Anonymous
| Iron supplements do nothing for me. My hematologist says they are very inefficient at being absorbed and they don’t work well for many people. I get my iron levels checked every 3 months and get infusions if needed. |
Anonymous
| Yup and B12. Eat something before you get it. |
Anonymous
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Are your periods still very heavy?
I have no more anemia after my hysterectomy 3 years ago. |
Anonymous
. How long have you been on hrt? |
Anonymous
Over a year. I don’t feel different after OTC iron supplements. |
Anonymous
| Eat liver? |
Anonymous
| I had semi-low ferritin and had an infusion. My levels went way up, but I feel the same. My excessive hair loss stopped about 6 weeks after the infusion, but I also started taking spirolactone at the same time, so I don't know which one made an impact. I do have heavy perios. |
Anonymous
| NP. How does one get infusions? |
Anonymous
| Have you checked for celiac? |
Anonymous
I’m the PP who got a ferritin infusion. I live in a different country so I’m not sure if my experience is relevant, but a doctor prescribed it based on lab work. |
Anonymous
| My iron is always borderline. Supplements have not worked for me. I keep asking for infusions but the doctors keep saying my iron is now low enough. Does anyone know if there are out of pocket places I could go for an infusion? |
Anonymous
| Bump! I am also trying to boost my iron levels and looking for options for the IV infusions. Doctor keeps saying take Slow Fe and it’s not working. |