High Ferritin

[MarkC66]

Hi all

I'm relatively new to the group but have been actively reading posts for a few months now.

QQ please - how significant is a high Ferritin level when other measures are in range?

Many thanks

Mark

[AyrshireK]

How high is your high reading? Are doctors carrying out further tests to establish why you may have an isolated high reading for ferritin.

[MarkC66 in reply to AyrshireK]

Hi AyrshireK

Thanks for your reply..

It's 494 - range quoted as 30-401..

I have literally just got the results back and it was a private test so my GP isn't involved as yet..

My ALT was high (106) earlier in the year but is now at 43 following lifestyle changes..

Only issue now seems to be the Ferritin level which I haven't seen before on previous NHS blood tests so was wondering if there was anything to get concerned about..

Many thanks

Mark

[cammeag in reply to MarkC66]

It can point to haemochromarosis. Well it did with me. My ferritin was in the thousands. Consultant or gp can arrange for a special dna blood test for you, so demand it. Having haemochromatosis may necessitate a few lifestyle changes and occasional venesections (blood letting), but its a small price for a healthy body and mind. Take care.

[MarkC66 in reply to cammeag]

Hi cammeag - many thanks for taking the time to respond - i will follow your advice - thanks again... Mark

[mozlaw in reply to MarkC66]

i had ahigh reading but i had been taking some iron tablets and they were obviously stronger than necessary i stopped and everything was ok .just athought about vitamin supplements as well .

[MarkC66 in reply to mozlaw]

thanks mozlaw 👍