Low ferritin levels with colitis. colitis is fine at the moment and no blood but i can't seem to increase my ferritin. this is level 9. taking galfer 10ml a day. i eat good veg and fruit. what else can i do to help increase my levels?

Iron is sometimes difficult to absorb, especially when there is inflammation present. To help the iron get absorbed, take it with 500mg of Vitamin C-this creates the acidic environment needed for iron absorption. If your iron studies remain low after trying the Vitamin C, you may need to get a dose of IV iron-your doctor can arrange that if it proves necessary. Best of luck to you!

If ferritin remains low in spite of supplementing iron, iron absorption should be questioned and in case found to be deficient, iron supplementation has to be intravenous. Your treating doc remains your best reference at this point.

Agree with Drs P and F. You may not be absorbing iron. Iron stores can be replenished by intravenous iron infusion and you should discuss it with your doctor. Wish you good health!