blood test shows high ferritin

[Patdoyle]

just had blood tests done because I have pain in my right pelvic area. Come back with high ferritin. Mines 200 and should be below 150. I googled it and don’t really understand it. Can’t get an appointment with GP for 3 weeks so has anyone on here ever had this result. I’m a bit anxious about it.

[Blue-52]

hi Pat,

Just had a look, are you a b any iron tablets?, it says about the body storing iron?

If you are very concerned, call 111, and they will advise you.

Let us know how you get on.

[Patdoyle in reply to Blue-52]

Hi Blue no I’m not on any iron tablets. I rang the surgery first thing this morning and receptionist said if it was urgent then the doctor would ring me. I’ve now got telephone appointment on 9 September. When I googled high ferritin it mentions hemochromotosis which is too much iron in the body which damages your heart and liver. Bit worrying

[Blue-52 in reply to Patdoyle]

I can imagine you are worried, I did see a similar thing, but didn’t want to alarm you, the doctor must be ok, with the results for now, be more relaxed, that they don’t think it is urgent .

[Kat791]

Hi there,

I found a UK charity online that helps people with haemochromatosis. They have a telephone and an email advice line on their website. They might be able to help you. Here is the website link:

haemochromatosis.org.uk/

If you can't get to the website, here is the phone number and email from the website:

Telephone Advice Line : 03030 401 102 (weekdays Noon-3pm)

Email Advice Line : [e-mail] (weekdays Noon-3pm)

Hope this helps!

[Patdoyle in reply to Kat791]

Thankyou

[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer]

Hi, glad too see you have had some helpful replies. Just shows what having Blood tests can show up , let us know how you get on Pat, I am due again soon too re check my vitamin D levels as they said each time I have BT s my calcium levels have gone up, oh the joys of middle age im finding take care x

[EarthSitter1]

Hi Pat, sorry you’re in the wars. Hope they sort it out soon. Try not to worry too much as they would have gotten you an emergency appointment if it was anything too serious ❤️

[Patdoyle]

thankyou everyone. I’m on my own so it’s nice to get reassurance from this forum.