Iron Infusion Update

Thank goodness insurance covered mine. I have no idea what the cost would have been.

I had asked about shots since my Dad gets those with his dialysis, but my doctor didn't recommend that for me. I also tried Vitron C which is iron and C together, but it didn't help. Maybe over time it would have done it, but I needed to get my levels up quick. I am currently trying the Iron patch, along with a multi vitamin patch, and Calcium/Vitamin D. I will be anxious to see the results of my next labs that includes vitamins, etc.

After 10 years post op, my iron level took a nose dive. I had an iron infusion (2 sessions a week apart) and now I'm waiting to get my blood tests (October). I feel so much better! My restless legs have calmed down, my energy is up and I'm not freezing all the time. Malabsorption is likely the cause, but I'll probably have a colonoscopy to be sure there's not a leak somewhere.

I agree with G2GAWAY, about getting the infusion sooner rather than later. I feel like I struggled needlessly because I procrastinated on asking the dr about my restless legs. And then I had to wait another month for the insurance to agree.