Ferritin Drop

[BetterDayzAhead]

Hi,

I am new here so not entirely sure anyone can help.

In 3 months my ferritin dropped from high over range 179 to within range 118 so a total of 61 points.

My iron saturation level also appearing as low.

I will attach results.

Any help or information greatly appreciated thank you ~

[Nackapan]

All I know is ferritin raises with infection or inflammation.

Also raises when pregnant.

Then it drops.

So there are fluctuations.

Thd main thing is for whatever reason your bloods were ordered get an explanation from the doctor looking at them.

As ferritin only part of the iron picture

[BetterDayzAhead in reply to Nackapan]

I'm bleeding from the back passage and had a Colonoscopy which found a 1.5cm growth by my junction of the small and large bowel and vicinity of the cecum/appendix. I'm trying to go Private to have it removed for biopsy, just in that process.

Inflammation sounds like a valid reason for an increased level, I have alot of inflamation and pain and bleeding.

The GP, unfortunately has been absolutely no help and December results of low iron saturation, has not been treated.

I was wondering should low iron saturation level be treated with iron?

Thank you for your reply.

K.

[Nackapan in reply to BetterDayzAhead]

I hope you get sorted soon. Just keep asking about iron.

[FlipperTD in reply to BetterDayzAhead]

Scientist, not medic.

It reads like you've answered your own question. Chronic blood loss [as you describe] leads to iron deficiency, and that is shown with a falling serum ferritin and reduced transferrin saturation.

Good luck with the surgical referral; it's a very sensible approach.

Once the chronic blood loss is sorted then your iron status should recover.

[BetterDayzAhead in reply to FlipperTD]

Thanks so much. I'm completely exhausted. I appreciate all the replies from folk. Thank you.

[Hidden in reply to BetterDayzAhead]

So sorry to read, hope you find someone to help you soon, going private unfortunately is the only way at the moment. Best wishes and long for better days ahead for you !

[Sunshine1932]

Ferritin can also be raised from drinking alcohol regularly

[Nackapan in reply to Sunshine1932]

Really! Not sure good reason to start drinking

Tempting as it sounds

Seriously do you mean malt beers or stout?

[Sunshine1932 in reply to Nackapan]

Haha nope dont start drinking. Too much alcohol can leave you with too much Iron. This is coming from a recovering alcoholic and my Ferritin at one point was 500 but it only stayed that way for a week at my worst time drinking. I quit alcohol after that and it's been low ever since bit now it's too low.

[Nackapan in reply to Sunshine1932]

Goodness. It took me a yesr to stsbilisd ferritin and iron .

I imagine your body will settle soon ....well done .

[BetterDayzAhead in reply to Sunshine1932]

Really! Im sober though. Thank you for uour reply. K.

[Hidden in reply to Sunshine1932]

You learn something new every day! But as alcohol doesn't agree with me I'll stick to spa tone when needed.

[Sleepybunny]

Hi,

Link about iron tests

Iron Studies

labtestsonline.org.uk/tests...

Do you also have results for folate, B12 and full blood count (also known as complete blood count)?

This forum was started by PAS (Pernicious Anaemia Society).

PA (Pernicious Anaemia) is an auto immune disease that can lead to B12 deficiency.

PAS (Pernicious Anaemia Society)

Based in Wales, UK. Has some members not in UK.

pernicious-anaemia-society....

There is a helpline number that PAS members can ring.

People who have B12 deficiency from other causes also post here sometimes.

B12 Deficiency Info website

b12deficiency.info/

[BetterDayzAhead in reply to Sleepybunny]

Thank you Sleepy Bunny I have got ferritin down at 118 thats results from March 15th, Serim Folate 18.8 ug/L and B12 as 647ng/L they didn't provide ranges unfortunately. Il attach the bloods portion;Thank you for your reply!

Blood test its slightly clipped unfortunately