Struggling with iron infusion Referral - Pernicious Anaemi...

Pernicious Anaemia Society

32,208 members23,373 posts

Struggling with iron infusion Referral

1 Reply

New to this Group for approx 16 years I have struggled with HB levels 18 months ago it was suggested by a Gp I may need infusion but referred me to Gastro Consultant - no test but they referred me to Gyneocologist this has now been going on for at least nine months two weeks ago was rushed into hospital with chest pains prI now have GTN Sptay and Betablockers by HB is 86 my GP is having a fight with Haematology refusing to take a referral from her for iron infusion any advise

Read more about...
1 Reply
fbirder profile image
fbirder

I’m afraid that this forum is for people with Pernicious Anaemia, which is very different from iron-deficiency Anaemia.

Can’t really offer any advice except for to nag the GP.

You may also like...

Is iron infusion safe/ comfortable?

while ago a GP suggested that if she struggles to take iron tablets (which she does - but still...

Battle for iron infusion

I have had a low blood count and low iron levels for 3 years now and I am unable to take iron in...

Iron infusions and anaemia.

anaemia. What is the truth? I have finally after 10 years had an iron infusion after going through...

Private/NHS Haematologist Referral to Access NHS Iron Infusion

there must be sufficient iron in the body - even being slightly low in iron circa 18% deficient for...

Iron Infusions

just wondering if anyone in this group has ever had an iron infusion? When I was first diagnosed...