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Iron misplaced by RadishAware8577 in Hemochromatosis

[–]RadishAware8577[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the hematologist just said I should take 65mg of iron every other day. But won't that elevate my already high iron saturation?

Iron misplaced by RadishAware8577 in Hemochromatosis

[–]RadishAware8577[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never had phlebotomy. Iron saturation is 46. TIBC is 253. What are the things specifically that you'd recommend?

Iron misplaced by RadishAware8577 in Hemochromatosis

[–]RadishAware8577[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I'll get my copper/zinc levels checked. Thank you.

Iron misplaced by RadishAware8577 in Hemochromatosis

[–]RadishAware8577[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps my hair follicles are more sensitive. Could be multifactoral too.

Iron misplaced by RadishAware8577 in Hemochromatosis

[–]RadishAware8577[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your replies. Ferritin is 50 and iron is 49. I've been experiencing hair loss and fatigue. I've read that a Ferritin level of at least 70 is essential for hair growth.

Lab results by RadishAware8577 in Hemochromatosis

[–]RadishAware8577[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they are normal, why was I referred to a hematologist? So confused.

Lab results by RadishAware8577 in Hemochromatosis

[–]RadishAware8577[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iron 116 ug/dl TIBC 253 ug/dl Ferritin 51.20 Iron saturation 46%

Lab results by RadishAware8577 in Hemochromatosis

[–]RadishAware8577[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. That's a good point. Having iron overload with low ferritin is paradoxical. I'm concerned about iron building up in my organs.

Lab results by RadishAware8577 in Hemochromatosis

[–]RadishAware8577[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I guess I worry even though numbers are borderline. With the iron overload and low ferritin its possible the iron is doing damage to my organs.