Iron insufficiency

[Anonymous]

I had an infusion a few years ago (a series of two about one week apart) and I felt so much better for several months after. I need to go back to my doctor and ask for another round - I have had a full GI work-up and nothing is wrong there, I do have celiac and heavy periods and the recommendation is to get a hysterectomy but I have mixed feelings about that (not in menopause but also not having more kids) so for now I think iron infusions are the best approach to my persistent anemia.

[Anonymous]

OP if your periods are still heavy, ask for a pelvic ultrasound.
We discovered my endometrial cancer that way and with a biopsy. I did iron iv and then supplements to get me ready for surgery. It was incredible how my energy came back.

Anonymous wrote: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]

Cook using a cast iron frying pan

[Anonymous]

Take iron and get your TSH checked.

[Anonymous]

What is your ferritin level that you are considering low? Truly anemic, or in the suboptimal, but normal range?

[Anonymous]

Was surgery enough for you or did you undergo chemo, etc?

Anonymous wrote:
OP if your periods are still heavy, ask for a pelvic ultrasound.
We discovered my endometrial cancer that way and with a biopsy. I did iron iv and then supplements to get me ready for surgery. It was incredible how my energy came back.

Anonymous wrote: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?