I think I need an iron infusion.
My iron levels were **** in May. I will admit to having been slightly lackidasical about my iron some days, so I've been sure to not miss any doses the past 3 months. I take 2 Proferrin Fortes a day, broken in half.
The past few weeks I've been EXTREMELY tired in the evenings, even when I sleep a decent amount and the past few days I've gotten dizzy easily when bending over and such.
Here were my results in May....(probably should have had an infusion then)
Total Iron 35
TIBC 546
Iron % saturation 6
Ferritin, Serum 5.72
My WBC, RBC, hemoglobin and hematocrit were also low.
I've called my PCP to order another set of iron labs and I've ordered vitalady's tendor iron to add to my supplements, but I think I might just need to go ahead and get an infusion.
ETA: I go out of town for 2 weeks (and my period is due while out of town) starting on 8/20. Any idea how long it usually takes to get in for an infusion?
The past few weeks I've been EXTREMELY tired in the evenings, even when I sleep a decent amount and the past few days I've gotten dizzy easily when bending over and such.
Here were my results in May....(probably should have had an infusion then)
Total Iron 35
TIBC 546
Iron % saturation 6
Ferritin, Serum 5.72
My WBC, RBC, hemoglobin and hematocrit were also low.
I've called my PCP to order another set of iron labs and I've ordered vitalady's tendor iron to add to my supplements, but I think I might just need to go ahead and get an infusion.
ETA: I go out of town for 2 weeks (and my period is due while out of town) starting on 8/20. Any idea how long it usually takes to get in for an infusion?
They can get you in pretty quickly! There are multiple types, as Becky said... unfortunately, whatever type I got last time (really need to start paying attention to these things) took 8 hours to infuse! However, others on the board have gotten a different type that takes almost no time.
Hopefully your PCP can shed some light on the difference, or someone on here can chime in. :)
Hopefully your PCP can shed some light on the difference, or someone on here can chime in. :)
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I got mine within a couple of days of my PCP calling it in. I guess it depends on the resources of the locations that perform them. My local hospital had it readily available. I don't know if it goes that quickly every time, or if I just got lucky.
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I've been getting weekly IV iron infusions from a hematologist. I got into see him in about a week and then had to wait for my insurance to authorize the infusions (took about a week). I've had four infusions so far and feel SO much better. My ferritin was down to 10. I haven't had it retested yet. I definitely notice a difference in my energy level, and I also have color back in my face (I was deathly pale). I hope you get in to see the doc soon! You'll feel so much better.
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Tessy - you are severely anemic (based on your numbers) . You need to immediately make an appointment with a hematologist. With numbers like yours (when everything is low) it takes a while (and lots of infusions) to get your numbers back into the normal range (particulary the ferritin, which is the stored iron) especially if you are still having your periods.
Are you also experiencing pica? restless leg syndrome?
I was extremely anemic for several years following my plastic surgery. I started with a ferritin of 3. The hematologist ordered weekly infusions for 2 months. After 3 or 4 infusions i started to feel better but it probably took 6 months of infusions -- first weekly, then monthly -- to get all my levels back in the normal range. The only thing that has eliminated the anemic was the eliminate my period.
Good luck.
Are you also experiencing pica? restless leg syndrome?
I was extremely anemic for several years following my plastic surgery. I started with a ferritin of 3. The hematologist ordered weekly infusions for 2 months. After 3 or 4 infusions i started to feel better but it probably took 6 months of infusions -- first weekly, then monthly -- to get all my levels back in the normal range. The only thing that has eliminated the anemic was the eliminate my period.
Good luck.
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