Iron infusion

[1968]

That's me had my iron top up, 1500ml over two weeks, feel great for it, not tired not so breathless ( can get big peak deep breaths) not so sleepy etc.

Highly recommended lol they still don't know how or why my hemoglobin / iron count drifts up and down.

David 1968

[Fennella02]

You're lucky to get the benefits of the infusions. My HB has been sliding steadily since November - now sitting at 78 and beginning to feel a bit out of sorts. Plodding on ineffectively with the tablets as I can't tolerate the infusions. I'm glad (and a little envious!) that you're feeling so much better - enjoy!

Best wishes. Clare

[sassy59]

Glad the iron top up helps you to feel better David. Xxx

[Justdoit2015]

Hi David, is it correct that if you have low iron, you have low oxygen in blood? Is that how they are linked?

[1968 in reply to Justdoit2015]

Ye the iron helps the oxygen flow round the body and go to vital organs in heart brain lungs, if you've got low iron it won't work correctly, fascinating how the body works, I had very little bullous emphysema symptoms however after the iron transfusion I feel even better, git a wee bit short of breath now and again but now I'm greeeeeat lol

[casper99]

It's a great feeling when something the docter prescribes works so well. Glad you feel better xx

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Hello David,

Good news - am glad you are feeling so much better

Jennifer

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I always used to feel great after I gave blood for months. I wish I could do it now but my drugs would make whoever had it as high as a kite

[guytane]

hi I am anemia I take irion tabs but they don't agree with my stomach if I take the recemended dose of 3 a day try for 2 a day wot these irion shots you get and were is it in the uk

[Coastwalker in reply to guytane]

Try taking iron pills whilst you are having a meal and drink guytane, line your stomach with food first, it can help stop nauseous/sick feelings,

(not saying this works for everyone though )

[guytane in reply to Coastwalker]

tried this works fine no more stomach upset

[Coastwalker in reply to guytane]

Good to hear guytane.

[Dedalus]

Sounds good - glad u feeling so much better. Maybe I should have my levels tested - always used to be anaemic but haven't had test for years