Iron Infusion for Anemia

Allison. · 08-17-2005, 07:39 AM

My PCP referred me to Hematology for my Anemia. They reviewed my chart and I will be having a ten hour IV Iron infusion! They will do it over two days. Has anyone had experience with this? I have a low ferritin level of 12. I am so tired and continue to lose hair. I really hope that I can feel better soon. I am just wondering what to expect as far as results. Thanks!

Appollonia · 08-17-2005, 09:32 AM

really??
12 isn't THAT low... I'd use oral iron tablets... unless you can't absorb them.
sounds very strange to me....

Allison. · 08-17-2005, 11:45 AM

No, I don't absorb iron orally very well. We have been trying orally for the past year. It dropped from 15. I am barely fuctioning. I am completely exhausted.
I have been losing a lot of hair too. For hair loss to stop, your ferritin needs to be a least 40 and for regrowth it should be at least 70. I am no where near that. I hope that I will feel better soon.