Question 1

how many days does it take for anemia symptoms to disappear after iron supplementation?

Accepted Answer

Months: Usually it may take a few months for all anemia symptoms to completely disappear after oral iron therapy, with intravenous iron therapy symptoms are resolved faster in 1-2 months.

Question 2

is iron supplementation ever warranted if ferritin is somewhat low? 30 ng/ml(ref 6-137). no anemia, normal cbc. i know gp needs to guide meds, but curious if low ferritin can cause symptoms. can b12 injections for def. use up iron stores?

Accepted Answer

: If your Hemoglobin is normal(12-13 Gms. for females), there is no reason to test any further.
Your Ferritin is in the normal range, so you do not need iron supplements.

Question 3

ferratin 8, hemo 11, iron sat 10, iron 34. dr said take a iron supplement. i think i need an infusion because its mild anemia. which one?

Accepted Answer

Iron supplement: as per your doctor's recommendation, iron infusions aren't indicated in your condition

Question 4

please tell me how long it takes for to cure anemia with assistance of iron supplement?

Accepted Answer

Usual pace of: Improvement is 4-6 weeks, may be longer to complete normalization of hemoglobin.

Question 5

i have anemia my question is why is it that if even one day i don't take my iron supplement i feel so weak.

Accepted Answer

Follow medication re: Follow your doctor's advice.  You may need to modify your diet and sleep schedule.  How low is your blood count?

Question 6

used to take 85mg elemental iron (aa chelate) daily for severe anemia (hb 7.5 g/dl). now hb is 13 g/dl. is it still safe to take same iron supplement?

Accepted Answer

Needs test for etio.: In  healthy people, absorptive cells in the proximal small intestine, which changes iron absorption to match loss of iron in the body, carefully regulate iron concentration in the body . The average American diet, which contains 6 mg of elemental iron per kcal of food, is adequate for iron homeostasis. Of about 15 mg per day of dietary iron, adults absorbs only 1 mg.
Get your MD find etiology

Question 7

i have symptoms of anemia only when on my period. lightheaded, pale, etc. do i need to be diagnosed or should i just treat myself with iron supplement?

Accepted Answer

Not an "iron(y)": It is always better to know if that is what needs treating before any form of treatment. Have your MD perform a complete blood count(cbc) with differential. Of course over the counter iron is available, but if you start it now, it will "confuse" a future diagnosis from testing. Moreover, the MD will give you an iron Rx that will be more effective then the "store" version if it is necessary.

Question 8

what may be the reason for anemia not responding to iron supplementation?

Accepted Answer

Different types: There are hundreds of types of anemia, which are divided into three categories - anemia caused by blood loss, by faulty or decreased red blood cell production, or by increased destruction of blood cells. If the anemia is due to excess blood loss such as ulcers, hemorrhoids, cancer, use of nsaids, menstruation, childbirth etc, it is important to treat the underlying cause of anemia first.

Question 9

is feosol (ferrous sulfate) iron supplement a good choice for anemia?

Accepted Answer

Anemia & iron: Anemia can be caused by different things- bleeding, iron deficiency, vitamin deficiency, related to other chronic disease, related to kidney disease, destruction to red blood cells, bone marrow failure etc. Feosol (ferrous sulfate) iron is one of the good choice only if you have iron deficiency anemia and hopefully can help you- otherwise, you should see md and have further eval to find the cause of your anemia.

Question 10

can you tell me if i should be concerned about anemia and an iron supplement?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: I do not have enough information to be able to answer your question. If you are concerned about anemia, please see a doctor and tell the doctor you concerns. The doctor can perform testing (complete blood count) to determine if you are anemic.

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How many days does it take for anemia symptoms to disappear after iron supplementation

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Is iron supplementation ever warranted if ferritin is somewhat low? 30 ng/ml(ref 6-137). no anemia, normal cbc. i know gp needs to guide meds, but curious if low ferritin can cause symptoms. can b12 injections for def. use up iron stores?

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Ferratin 8, hemo 11, iron sat 10, iron 34. dr said take a iron supplement. i think i need an infusion because its mild anemia. which one?

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Please tell me how long it takes for to cure anemia with assistance of iron supplement?

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I have anemia my question is why is it that if even one day i don't take my iron supplement i feel so weak.

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Used to take 85mg elemental iron (aa chelate) daily for severe anemia (hb 7.5 g/dl). now hb is 13 g/dl. is it still safe to take same iron supplement?

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I have symptoms of anemia only when on my period. lightheaded, pale, etc. do i need to be diagnosed or should i just treat myself with iron supplement?

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What may be the reason for anemia not responding to iron supplementation?

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Is feosol (ferrous sulfate) iron supplement a good choice for anemia?

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Can you tell me if i should be concerned about anemia and an iron supplement?

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