Question:
Repeat Iron Infusions and Ferritin Levels

Question for the Lucky people who need regular iron infusions. I am 3 years post op. Last year I started Iron Infusions. What criteria does your doctor use to give you another dose. I have had two so far. I don't see why I have to wait until I have symptoms to get the Iron or have my Hgb and Hct drop below normal.    — smparker2 (posted on December 14, 2007)

December 15, 2007
why not sugest to you d pc to have a regular blood test it dosent seem to be a problem to blood work done it is coverd under ohip in ontario hopin tour plan covers it to . good luck
   — JL1957

December 15, 2007
Susan, I don't know much about this except that too much iron can do mucho damage to your body - joints, organs, etc. So the docs want to be sure you really need it before giving you infusions. My dad has to have blood taken (like a pint) every 2-3 months because of too much iron! best of luck to you --
   — shellb54

December 29, 2007
My hematologist uses the guideline of if Ferritan is lower than 100. Waiting for the hemagobin to drop puts you way behind in the game because your reserves are already exhausted.
   — rgreathouse