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Annual blood test shows high iron at 204. had this once 4 yrs ago.i take vitamins but they dont seem to have iron.should i check for hemochromatosis?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Yes: Is there a ferritin test as well? Why the "vitamins"? Why a "topical antibiotic"? If you have the gene for hemochromatosis you may get into trouble after you stop menstrual bleeding. Avoid supplemental vitamin C if you have hemochromatosis because it facilitates iron absorption.

Answered 7/11/2018

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A member asked:

Annual blood test shows high iron at 204. had this once 4 yrs ago.i take vitamins but they dont seem to have iron.should i check for hemochromatosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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