Iron Issues

Thank you for this!! Very helpful. I am still trying to understand all about vitamins, timing, testing, etc and I read all I can on this subject, so thanks again! I have my 6 month post-op Labs scheduled December 1 (I requested several Lab tests) and I want a paper copy to compare with the pre-op Labs taken in April. I almost feel like I am studying for a test!!

Glad to help

THANK you for all of the info.

I have RLS and never has it been divulged to me that it could be related to my extremely low iron numbers.  Just knowing this helps me realize that I'm not imagining the connection.

Saving this for future reference=)

Amy, I knew about secondary RLS as related to varicose veins but not low iron. It was while I was sitting with my husband and listening to the sleep doc talk about the connection that I really paid attention. THEN the RLS came back and while my PCP worked on getting my iron panel and a referral to a hematologist, he gave me mirapex...I don't like taking drugs if I can fix it another way.

I NOW have a standing order with my hematologist to infuse if either my ferritin drops below 50 OR my iron sat drops below 30% regardless of my hemoglobin. :)

Glad I could help.

For those ever needing infusions: Ask your Hemo Doc about injectafer... http://www.injectafer.com/ newer, just 30 minute infusions, 2 weeks in a row. Super easy and very effective went from Ferritin 2 to normal again. P.S. Deficiencies can happen despite taking all your vits and eating well. Double edged sword of a malabsorptive procedure.