Low haemoglobin and iron tablets

[RachaelInnes88]

I’m not sure where to post this.

I had an operation where I suffered a bleed resulting in low haemoglobin. I had 2 blood transfusions and iron infusion. I was then given iron tablets. But my haemoglobin is back to normal now. All my iron results are high and my folate in low normal. Awaiting more blood tests in the new year. But just wondering if I actually need to take the iron tablets as my haemoglobin is back to normal and the bleed has stopped? Thanks

[loveforlife]

Too much iron in the body is very bad for you, you literally rust from the inside out (no that is not a joke). Your body has no way of ridding itself from iron unless you are pre menopausal and very small amounts are lost in perspiration. The body will deposit iron in the joints if there is too much which gives arthritis like results.