Ferritin up from 5 to 103......It is working.

I took infusions about 8 years ago when I suffered from malabsorbtion due to a pancreatic problem leading to severe iron deficiency. I went through 4 iron infusions, 1 every 3 months.  I think they were pretty high dose since I was allergic to the stuff and they were hoping that just one would do the trick.  Well, 3 month later I needed some more but after 4 in one year my ferritin went up into the 500's.  Then my pancreatic problem went away and I haven't needed any infusions since.  Immediately post op, I had a ferritin of 98 and my iron was low.  I took prescription iron and my ferritin actually skyrocketted - became post menopausal at the same time.  Now I don't take any iron but my hematologist keeps an eye on me to make sure my low levels dont' come back.  Right now everything has normalized.

Hope everything stays as is with yours. I'm glad it worked for you. Thank you for sharing.

What kind of iron infusion did you have, Ronda?