Question 1

why is my ferritin levels not increasing after taking iron supplements? ive been taking them for 2 months and my blood iron levels are normal but my ferritin is only a 4. my hair has been shedding a lot too as a result of this.

Accepted Answer

Not getting enough: Iron and 2 months aren't enough to judge, revisit your doctor to revise the dose you are taking, and look for a cause, if still not corrected ask for hematology referral

Question 2

normally, how long would the iron take to raise blood levels?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks: Many times, when treating a low iron condition, it is prudent to wait at least 3 months to repeat a blood test when checking for effectiveness.

Question 3

should i stop taking iron as soon as my blood levels are normal?

Accepted Answer

Iron: Iron deficiency comes from constant loss, there must be something that is making you lose iron. This needs to be discussed with your doctor, i would not stop before getting their opinion, as the anemia may recur.

Question 4

when after giving blood does it take for your iron levels to replenish to normal?

Accepted Answer

1-2months: Donating blood entails removal of 250ml to 350ml of red blood cells. The amount of iron removed may take up to 6-8 weeks to replenish unless you are supplementing with iron in which case it will be somewhat less.

Question 5

a recent blood test indicated iron at 176 mcg/dl (where normal is 45-170). i am having a followup test, but i'm wondering if this level is dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not immediately: Excessive stores of iron is a common hereditary disorder in men. You should have the follow up test and follow your doctor's advice. Even if you happen to have hemochromatosis, the treatment is simple.

Question 6

results from a blood test said that i was anaemic. my iron level was 14. what's normal?

Accepted Answer

Anemia is Lo Hemoglo: You need to tell us about your Hemoglobin(Hb) level. That is what defines Anemia.... a level below 12 Grams in a woman equals anemia. Then you need to ask your doctor to find the cause and treat the cause, which is often excessive blood loss either thru menses or from another source. That is why you need to be checked thoroughly. Iron levels will help in defining the cause which is often Iron defi

Question 7

recently had a blood test with my results coming back with a iron level of 3, would like to know if this is level and what are the normal level of iro?

Accepted Answer

What units?: If this was measured in micrograms per deciliter, you are very low, probably iron deficient, and need to address why -- this may be from monthly loss, loss from pregnancy, vegetarianism, blood loss from hookworm or a GI ulcer or malignancy, or some other cause. Your physician needs to address this with you.

Question 8

is it normal for your iron level to drop from 76 (march2020) to 18(august2020)?
also blood cells drop drastically showing it now anemic.

Accepted Answer

Not normal: You may be loosing excessive amount of blood in your menses. It would be prudent to see your doctor. It would be useful to start taking oral iron and multivitamins to avoid anemia.
Wish you good health!

Question 9

can u have hemochromatosis if your blood tests show high iron and tsat levels in 2 out of 4 tests over 3 years - t'ferrin & ferritin levels are normal?

Accepted Answer

Proper testing: The transferrin saturation needs to be done on fasting blood samples. A cut-off of 45% is best used. If the ts &gt; 45% on fasting specimens, although the ferritin might be normal, can be seen with some iron overload disorders including hemochromatosis. A normal fasting ferritin and tsast.

Question 10

if the blood test shows that the iron levels are within range, even in the normal higher area.....does that rule out anemia?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: While iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia esp in menstruating women, there are many causes of anemia with normal iron levels. Ie nutritional b vitamin defiency,  bone marrow issues causing decreased production of red blood cells, hemolysis or increased breakdown of red blood cells, drugs etc.  Your doctor should help sort things out for you.

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A member asked:

Why is my ferritin levels not increasing after taking iron supplements? ive been taking them for 2 months and my blood iron levels are normal but my ferritin is only a 4. my hair has been shedding a lot too as a result of this.

A member asked:

Normally, how long would the iron take to raise blood levels?

A member asked:

Should i stop taking iron as soon as my blood levels are normal?

A member asked:

When after giving blood does it take for your iron levels to replenish to normal?

A member asked:

A recent blood test indicated iron at 176 mcg/dl (where normal is 45-170). i am having a followup test, but i'm wondering if this level is dangerous?

A member asked:

Results from a blood test said that i was anaemic. my iron level was 14. what's normal?

A member asked:

Recently had a blood test with my results coming back with a iron level of 3, would like to know if this is level and what are the normal level of iro?

A member asked:

Is it normal for your iron level to drop from 76 (march2020) to 18(august2020)? also blood cells drop drastically showing it now anemic.

A member asked:

Can u have hemochromatosis if your blood tests show high iron and tsat levels in 2 out of 4 tests over 3 years - t'ferrin & ferritin levels are normal?

A member asked:

If the blood test shows that the iron levels are within range, even in the normal higher area.....does that rule out anemia?

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