Question 1

28wks preg. low ferritin 7, stfr 20.7, hemoglobin 11.3- is this iron deficiency anemia from pregnancy? have had ida in past,stopped taking iron pills

Accepted Answer

Yes: You have iron deficiency anemia and should take oral iron and multivitamin supplements. Being that you are pregnant, for the sake of your and your baby's health, you should be under the care of an obstetrician.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Question 2

during recent pregnancy my ferritin level was 6 and therefore i had two iron transfusions . six months later and two blood tests months apart show ferritin is high . first time it was 350 and second time 270. could this be due to transfusions had?

Accepted Answer

: Yes it could be due to the transfusions. At the same time, ferritin goes up in the setting of acute infection or other inflammatory states, so without more information, it is difficult to know for sure. Please speak with your treating doctor about this.

Question 3

my platelet count is 478 (ranges from 450 for the past year). doc told to take iron pills daily and ferritin is normal. was high platelets the cause of my 2 pregnancy losses? also been ttc now for 2 years?

Accepted Answer

: Thrombocytosis, or high platelets, is defined as persistently greater than 450,000 platelets/microliter. Iron pills will replenish the low iron and hemoglobin and hematocrit if someone has iron deficient anemia. If a repeat CBC has not improved the anemia and platelet count, a peripheral smear should be obtained and possibly see hematology. Additional labs are needed for recurrent pregnancy loss

Question 4

normal to feel unwell at 36 weeks pregnant ? sickness and just feel generally unwell , breathless and faint at times with on off upset stomach . bp normal , lung scan due to breathlessness was clear . ferritin been at 6 this pregnancy had 2 iron ivs?

Accepted Answer

: You may be anemic and that may be causing some of your symptoms. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation and not just blame it on 36 weeks pregnancy.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Question 5

i have been having these symptoms for a year and a half, all started during my last pregnancy. shortness of breath on exertion, and heart palps. my heart echo three months ago was good. my ferritn at the time of pregnancy was 8. can i get a lab order?

Accepted Answer

Before lab orders: It sounds like you may have iron deficient anemia. Lab orders from random physicians unaware of your detailed medical history and unable to follow up on results will not serve you best. Talk to your GP or Gyn doc about your symptoms, they will be able to discuss options and pick tests that will make sense and also act on results as needed.

Question 6

low ferritin symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: To have symptoms, hemoglobin should decrease which happens after ferritin has decreased. Some of the symptoms are fatigue, difficulty breathing, ringing in the ear, picca , palpitation.

Question 7

low ferritin dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not immediately: Low ferritin reflects low body stores of iron and may be accompanied by anemia. It would be prudent to discuss the matter with your doctor to ascertain the cause and choose the appropriate treatment.

Question 8

causes for low ferritin levels in males?

Accepted Answer

Need to see your : Doctor. Low ferritin levels mean reduced iron stores, usually due to blood loss. In a male this requires investigation for source of blood loss.

Question 9

what to do if i have low ferritin of 4 an hb of 9 is this an issue ?

Accepted Answer

Low Ferritin Level: Both your ferritin (iron stores) and your hemoglobin are low.  Have you had blood loss?  Is this a new issue for you?   If you do not know why your levels are low, then you need to work with a doctor to figure that out.  Ferritin should be at least 40 for fatigue, and 60 if you have restless legs syndrome.

Question 10

can low ferritin levels cause weak erections?

Accepted Answer

Ferritin: The cause of the low ferritin levels is more likely to effect your erections than the levels them selves.

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28wks preg. low ferritin 7, stfr 20.7, hemoglobin 11.3- is this iron deficiency anemia from pregnancy? have had ida in past,stopped taking iron pills

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During recent pregnancy my ferritin level was 6 and therefore i had two iron transfusions . six months later and two blood tests months apart show ferritin is high . first time it was 350 and second time 270. could this be due to transfusions had?

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My platelet count is 478 (ranges from 450 for the past year). doc told to take iron pills daily and ferritin is normal. was high platelets the cause of my 2 pregnancy losses? also been ttc now for 2 years?

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Normal to feel unwell at 36 weeks pregnant ? sickness and just feel generally unwell , breathless and faint at times with on off upset stomach . bp normal , lung scan due to breathlessness was clear . ferritin been at 6 this pregnancy had 2 iron ivs?

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I have been having these symptoms for a year and a half, all started during my last pregnancy. shortness of breath on exertion, and heart palps. my heart echo three months ago was good. my ferritn at the time of pregnancy was 8. can i get a lab order?

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