Travel?

[Reemfali]

Hi can you travel with very low levels of iron ? Hemoglobin normal iron. Extremely low 7.6 reference range (4.6/204)

[Reemfali]

Ferritin (iron)

[Gambit62 Administrator]

although this forum has anaemia in the title it's not about iron based anaemia.

suggest that you consult a medical professional - eg doctor, nurse, or possibly pharmacist.

Personally not aware of anything that would contra-indicate - the plane will be pressurised so oxygen levels should be as normal.

Ferritin is only one measure of iron status - its generally quite good but doesn't tell the whole story so you would need to take professional advise about treatment anyway.

[Reemfali in reply to Gambit62]

Thank you so much 🌷 I am b12 deficient, iron deficient and vitamin d deficient

[Emmapemma]

If your Hb is 76, that is very low and I would not travel with that but are we talking Hb or was it ferritin? The lack of oxygen from low Hb can in severe cases cause a heart attack. Hopefully you are being treated for this so I would ask the health care professional in charge of your care.

Hope it all works out

Best wishes

[Reemfali in reply to Emmapemma]

Hi Emma

It is my ferritin and not my hemoglobin

Thsnk you for the response 🌷