Anemia low iron levels

[Purdy2017]

Hi does anyone have problems with their iron levels mine are always low doctor did put me on iron tablets but thay made me fill really poorly I also get quite tired in the afternoons ok in the mornings lots of energy it's difficult th think is it the pbc or is it me being me lol

[kimphoebe]

Hi there

Yes I've had anemia lately iron levels were just 15. Was put on iron meds for 3 months. Didn't have any probs with it.

[Purdy2017 in reply to kimphoebe]

No I couldn't get on with them so I just take iron with multivitamins so it's not so harsh but always very low

[Purdy2017 in reply to Purdy2017]

Ok thank you for the link I do eat very healthy but I still take a look thank you it all helps

[butterflyEi]

Hi Purdy2017

The following is a list of natural sources of iron from foods. Best to avoid the shell fish though which I believe is not necessarily good for those of us with PBC. This may help you build your iron levels. I have taken this list from:-

bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide...

Liver, beef & lamb

Soybeans

Clams, mussels & oysters

Lentils

Kidney beans Tofu

Leafy green vegetables

Blackstrap molasses

Dried figs & apricots Quinoa

Oatmeal, rye Chickpeas

Brewer's yeast Pinto beans

[Purdy2017 in reply to butterflyEi]

Oh thank you that's helpfull

[Karaliz]

Hi Purdy

I was diagnosed with PBC nearly 16 years ago and have a constant battle to keep my iron up - am about to have another iron infusion next week. My consultant explained a relationship between low iron levels and a chronic inflammatory disease like PBC.

Take care

Karaliz

[Purdy2017 in reply to Karaliz]

Oh right wot did your consultant say about it ?

[Purdy2017 in reply to Purdy2017]

I bet having a infusion is horrible to have

[Karaliz in reply to Purdy2017]

No, they're fine - read a book, have a cuppa - all over in an hour or so!

[Purdy2017 in reply to Karaliz]

Lol true

[Karaliz]

I believe he explained it this way - that Inflammation may prevent your body from using stored iron to make enough healthy red blood cells, leading to anemia.

[Purdy2017]

Oh right I see that's interesting to no thank you

[IAmTheGlue]

I have anemia. I am in early cirrhosis. They said my anemia is a result of my spleen being bad because of the cirrhosis.

[Purdy2017]

Oh I'm sorry to hear that x

[Purdy2017]

How long have you had pbc