A member asked:

I had a phlebotomy to reduce my iron/ferritinlevel as i have hemochromotosis. my ferritin level has gotten even higher since having my blood out, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christian Schultheis answered

Reactive: Not uncommon but don't worry. I typically do not recheck the ferritin until 6 weeks to 3 months after phlebotomy started. Hope this helps.

Dr Hickerson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/13/2019

5.6k views

Thank

More 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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I had a phlebotomy to reduce my iron/ferritinlevel as i have hemochromotosis. my ferritin level has gotten even higher since having my blood out, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christian Schultheis answered

Dr Hickerson and 2 doctors agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have hemochromatosis but my iron levels are Ferritin 8 Iron 7 Transferrin 2.1 Transferrin Sat 13?

A member asked:

My ferritin level is 3,320 as of now. It was 2,200 a few months ago. I was first told that I had Hemochromotosis and underwent the taking of my blood for about 6 weeks, until I became weak . I've had 2 doctors tell me that I don't have Chemo?

A member asked:

I have hemochromatosis h63d, ferritin levels474 all iron teats show normal. Can i still take my buffer vit. C?Also aat level is at 70 any suggestions?

A member asked:

53 y/o Female TIBC 247 (250-450ug/dL UIBC 173, IRON 74, Iron sat 30, Ferritin 195 (15-150 ng/ml) sed rate 6, C-reactive protein 8. A month later my ferritin level is 246. Does this warrant hemochromatosis testing? Ive tested over 200 for months.

A member asked:

After phlebotomies for hereditary hemochromatosis ferritin is 3, sat is 14%, but iron 40 - is this id anemia?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have been doing phlebotomy for hemochromatosis. i got my ferritin down to 50 then it went back up to 300! why?! do not drink low iron diet

I go for phlebotomy tomorrow for hemochromatosis. Since Im not supposed to have Vit C what do I drink or eat after blood draw to not feel woozy? Even protein bars are not allowed? Because they contain 10% iron? Im so confused. A pint will be took.

I have hereditary hemochromatosis Ive been doing phlebotomy every 3 months for 2 year and have remained in maintenance. My alt/ast, tibc & serum ferritin all good. Is it a big deal if I have alcohol every now and again?

Hi.I have been diagnosed with high iron level (244)and high saturation (79%)but normal ferritin (137)and no hereditary hemochromatosis. What do I have?

What can cause a blood test to show high levels of ferritin, aside from hemochromatosis?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?