Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Had rny in 2009. i've had iron infusions with very good results. ferritin will not stabilize. it was 32 (1mo after infusion) 18 and now 9.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Need more: Due to malabsorption, oral iron is not likely to be effective and it is likely that you need another course of treatment with iron infusion.
Answered 7/22/2014
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My HB is 7.7, iron is 12 ferritin is 5. Do I need iron infusion as my dr has said?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How fast do ferritin levels fall after iron infusions for anemia? Ferritin went up to 222 after iron, but 7 weeks later was at 99. Is this typical?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Bw came &dr refer to hemo for infusions said tcib 345 uibc 330 iron serum 15, saturation 4 & ferritin was 7. Hemoglobin 10.1. Is this low Y infusion?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had 4 iron infusions a month ago. My iron is now 9 and my ferritin is 292. What do you think?
Are venofer and ferritin ivs the same chemically? I seem to have different results from these iron infusions, with better results from the slow drip.
I was just diagnosed with anemia, after my annual physical. My HGB level was 9, and ferritin level was 5. I am taking iron pills now. Should I get iron infusions instead? Anemia
My HB is 7.9, Iron is 12, ferritin is 5. Do I need iron infusions?
I have low ferritin ,so I have iron infusions ,mylevels were 57 ug/L (15-400) after a month 94 ug/L (15-150) , what's the difference in the 2 ranges?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
