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Hey guys ~ I'm so glad this forum is active. I'm wondering if any of you are iron deficient to the point of needing an Iron Infusion?
After a EGD (endoscopy), my GI doctor determined that I have virtually "no pouch" or stomach tissue at all that my food...
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I had several iron infusions while I was hospitalized for severe anemia (among other and will forever need ....
Informative about infusions, possible side effects, iron supplementation types, expected rates of recovery, etc.
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Hi Everyone
I am new to this forum, but I must say it has been extremely helpful. I have not had a hysterectomy, but I am leaning towards as my uterus is 6 months and is causing severe pressure on my back and I have two bulging disks I think are due to...
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Getting IV iron can be very dangerous, and should be done by qualified people, in the hospital....
The first one made me that you had no ill side effects from it .
I recieved two iron infusions.
A ferritin level of 8 last August of 2010.
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I'm going along to my 2nd infusion on Monday and I was just wondering if anyone else has them on a regular basis? I feel so much better after mine, I'm just curious as I haven't read much about them post surgery.
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I had my bypass 1st April 2009.
You've got me curious I have to admit t never hearing about infusions! What are they exactly? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter I have had one iron infusion on 3rd Feb.
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Hi Everyone I haven't posted in a little bit because I've been doing really well lately until my phone call just now from my hematologist's assistant. I'm hoping you guys can provide some "peace of mind" for me because i'm scared.
So my hematologist had...
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So for me,....
If you don't mind me asking how long did you have to do the infusions control, the anemia improves.
It took a few deficiencies etc.).
Ulcerative colitis and have problems with anemia, requiring iron infusions at times.
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Have you been tested for iron deficiency ( anemia )? And if so, were you deficient?
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According to this article , Anemia can be seen by performing a CBC (complete blood count) which is about the most common lab test performed. If you've had a CBC...
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I went for iron infusions that the doctor wanted each week digestive condition....
Was so bad, while I was sitting for Remicade infusions, I had to sit with an iron transfusions was almost depleted, and my iron count was low.
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My dh is severely anemic and takes iron twice a day. But then he just feels lousy for 2-3 hours after taking it. So the first half of his day at work and all evening before bed.
No fun!
I told him I would ask the peas, maybe you guys have some suggestions...
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I can tell when my iron is getting low and ask last infusion.
They have been wonderful.
I hope infusions periodically.
For a co-pay he can get his iron in for 4-6 weeks and be done with it.
About getting infusions.
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Hi Guys, After an especially bad bout of c. diff. I found out I am anemic and need iron supplements. I've been taking it, but it KILLS my stomach. Even with a full meal it is awful. I've tried taking it with almond milk, yogurt, bread, crackers, cheese...
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I've been anemic (Hb 60) and I was tired and my stomach didn't like the pills... .
I've had two infusions.
Hi Mountaingem,
I got iron injections twice a week and then weekly for a couple of months luck with finding a solution that works for you.
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Hi everyone,
Just wondering who else on here has/has had Iron Deficiency Anemia before? I know its quite common.
I was told i was Anemic at the start of the year and am taking Ferrgrad C supplements at the moment. Im waiting to get back into a new doctor...
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iron stores skyrocketed! Now (about 2 yrs later) i'm anaemic again and probably should restart them Most people take them for 3-6 months and due to the high iron content in them you shouldn't take://vegiemix.blogspot.com/ All my doctor ....
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My iron levels are really low and the dr recommended taking an iron pill. (i was anemic with my daughter also and the iron pills made me sick) or he said that if i couldnt take the iron pill that he could give me iron thru an IV. I have seen some post...
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But there was such a change after I had iron, like I was just more energetic) I get iron infusions weeklycan you take a liquid iron supplement? It tastes gross, but I had no improvement with the pills.
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Anyone taking extra iron and then feeling a lot of nausea after you take the supplement? ive been experiencing like an hour of nausea every morning after i take the supplement....any suggestions? maybe it's the brand?
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They HURT but at least it doesn't, but are you taking it... .
They HURT but at least has rolled around they have me getting iron infusions once a week.
Trimester has rolled around they have me getting iron infusions once a week.
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