Lack of iron

[Becksagogo]

I know that this isn't directly to do with AF however at a recent visit to my aptly named Heart Failure nurse, it was discovered I am anaemic and require iron intravenously at our hospitals RAMU. I'm afraid that I contacted Doctor Google to see what it entailed and have gotten myself all worked up! Has anybody been through this; am I worrying unnecessarily?

[10gingercats]

My heam.numbers were down to 6/7 a few years ago quite suddenly.Could hardly get out of bed.I did not need an intravenous transfusion although it was threatened. Took heavy dose of tablets for 3 days and blood count slowly began to climb. I thenhad lots of hospital checks and no reason was found for what hadhappened.Having said that see what other wise people here say about it.

[Becksagogo in reply to 10gingercats]

Thank you Gingercats. I have been taking a concentrated iron course but it seems it wasn't enough. Hopefully this will help with the breathlessness and tiredness. I can always sleep through it!

[Becksagogo]

Thank you Happy Jo. I will give it a go.

[Aprilbday]

Yes, years ago, I needed iron transfusions due to heavy uterine bleeding which has since been removed .

The transfusions were painless but wear a sweater and socks.... and bring a sweater or even a blanket! It is a very slow drip so make sure you have your favorite reads.

[Becksagogo in reply to Aprilbday]

Thank you Aprilbday. That's pretty much what I thought. I am hoping for some instant energy at the end of it!

[Grayjay]

I have Ferritin infusions by having a drip. I had to go to hospital one morning and it took about an hour. It was painless and simple. Told that I'll need another in a years time. I felt so much better for it, i.e less tiredness for one thing.

Nothing to worry about so

hope it works well for you.

[Becksagogo in reply to Grayjay]

Thank you Gray Jay. I'm booked in for Friday so fingers crossed it all goes well.

[plopper]

I've had 2 infusions, takes about an hour. No problems and was easy to do. 3 to 6 weeks to start feeling better.

[Becksagogo in reply to plopper]

Thank you for this. My mind is much more at rest than it was! Not in the least bit concerned about valve replacements or ablations but iron........