My iron infusion experience and what side effects you may have after.
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- Опубліковано 21 січ 2020
- Are you deficient in iron? Are your ferritin levels low? Then watch this video to see me sharing about my experience of doing a blood test and then undergoing an iron infusion.
I will tell you about:
- how to prepare yourself for infusion
- side effects that I have experienced and how long it lasted for me and,
- the cost of procedure and how to get it even cheaper to literally $5.60 per infusion.
It`s been 6 full days since I had my infusion done and I`ll be filming another updating video in two weeks’ time to let you know how I feel.
If you have any questions, please leave it in comments below.
Thank you for watching!
Had the exact same side effects for the same amount of time - thanks for this video!
Thank you for the time frame of side effects. Really helpful
Just had mine done yesterday, I feel only tired... Let's see in the following weeks, thank you for your video!!!
How did u feel weeks after
@@alaiaadam5767 absolutely amazing 🤩
@@mariab5052 how long after you feel amazing again? What was your ferritin level before?
thank u for making this video. it is really helpful. May God Bless u and your family.
You are welcome :) Best wishes of blessing to you too my friend!
You are welcome :) Best wishes of blessing to you too my friend!
I tried getting my iron infusion yesterday. My ferritin levels are very low and I have thalassemia trait. The combination of two has been leading to very low hemoglobin. I am scheduled to go through a major surgery coming month, so the doctor wanted to up the iron content. Hematologist asked me to get at least one dose of iron infusion. I had a bad intuition about it, but decided to go ahead with it. I was told the severe side effects are rash etc. I wasn't told that one of the side effects could be anaphylactic shock, which is life threatening. The probability of this side effect is extremely low. Within a couple of seconds of it starting, I started getting chest pain. I rang the bell. Another second passed and I had gone into a shock. I thought I was getting a heart attack. My body was shaking and I could not breathe...breathing was very labored and heavy. It felt like someone is squeezing my chest from both the sides. I was getting an anaphylactic shock. Thankfully, all of the nurses, including the head nurse, quickly got into action. I got saved. A few more seconds and I would have died. Nurses tell me that my face was very red. After 24 hours, I still have labored breathing and a numb hand. Of course, my case was recorded and would go to FDA. But, I thought I should share it. Do it only if you really need it. Try taking a massive dose of supplements, even if it makes you feel sick. I know the probabilities are really low of getting a shock. I got Feraheme (costs about 4000 bucks a dose; covered by my insurance) . It is supposed to have really low risk and yet I had a near death experience.
With thalassemia, you have to be especially careful with taking iron/ iron infusion. Too much can lead to it storing in your liver.
I had my 6 days ago: everyday I had one symptom. From feeling nauseous flu symptoms tired, heart palpitations, headaches, fever, dizziness, pain everywhere more on my neck jaw, stomach aches, hot flashes. My anxiety got worse I feel weird every time I eat I feel tired and nauseous and anxious. I have this thing my heart feels like it’s doing flips and makes me tired and dizzy then goes away. I don’t recommend it please do better with your diet if possible. My low iron is due to fibroid, I hate being a woman. Ghetto.
You are not alone, that's how mine was developed too. #hugs It is well🙏🏾
How are you feeling now? Is it any better?
@@Pluh126 I’m sorry I was so sick everyday I only had time to check this now, if you get this infusion and you feel horrible weeks later and the doctor can’t find anything, please do the following, don’t believe them that you’re ok it go away, it’s no fatigue syndrome, ask for vitamin D check and b12 get the shot, and the v d3, even if they say it’s not that low it’s the numbers will show high due to the infusion and rest a lot don’t force yourself do anything, it was hard for me bcuz I’m a mom but I’d you can ask for help and just give your body to recover and start making the red blood cells. Only now I feel some what normal from the b12 shot. We lost so much blood we were so anemic our body not only need iron it will need all the vitamins that supports the making of the red blood cells zinc vitamin C d3 and b12. I hope everyone is doing well and safe.
@@Ab_43336 al of this is c b12 deficiency and iron, I had to reached on my own for me to feel better after the infusion 4 months ago, you need the iron and the vitamin D C B12 take before the iron infusion and demand they give it to you slow the fast it’s the more side effects.
Get your phosphorus tested!!
had my infusion today was a 9 lol was a great experience, little butterfly needle ( like blood test ) in my arm then slowly injected in, didn’t feel a thing no aching nothing feeling fine was so stressed out if not much hopefully the next couple days are fine to 😁 this is coming from someone who is terrified of needles also
DON'T SCARE ME ABOUT THE WHOLE ITCHING PART 🥺😭😭 that's my whole nightmare aside from needles themselves 😢
It went from 9 to what?
@@XoXoG meant as in my iron level was at a 9
@@requiem5995 I had no itching?
I had iron infusion too 3 months ago my serum level was at 7 . and now at 25.. ferretin super high at 170. how is your improvement? I wondering it was too much of an increase? as our body can't really get rid of iron easily so it is going to stay here for life?!
Thanks for sharing your side effects..I have had muscle aches and a headache since yesterday (2 days after my infusion) and I feel nausea intermittently .. it is not a pleasant experience especially since I have to finish assignments for uni. I'm hoping that I experience the benefits soon!
Yeah I know how you feel, especially when you have studied to do. I had my shifts to go to. It was very hard. I hope you are feeling better now!
@@yana.miller I started to feel better after 3 days, thankfully! I hope I don't need any transfusions again any time soon 🤞🏼
My Ferritin is level is 4. Will have my first infusion on Monday. Nice to know what to expect.
How was your experience?
How did it go, mine is a 3
Mine was 7..had 4 infusions. Im told every 6 months I will probably need this
After the 4th one I got really bad..severe vomiting and for days afterwards. Dr ordered a steroid because my face was a little puffy and pepcid and at the end zofran. These meds were dripped in total 4 hours of sitting there...can't wait till the last one is over
Mine is a one. Dr won’t do infusion.
My fritin 9.98 is normal
I’ve had my iron infusion today , didn’t know anything about side effects other than tiredness . Had B12 injected too . Feeling good so far ! Have following appointment in 3 days .
I had my first iron infusion done 2 days ago and the infusion itself went absolutely fine but even after reading up about the potential side effects before having it done I still wasn't prepared for just how bad these side effects might be. I feel like I have all the symptoms of a bad flu minus the congestion and my body (particularly my arms) are aching so bad that it's almost unbearable. The pain is so intense that it's near impossible to get comfortable enough to fall asleep and when I eventually do fall asleep out of sheer exhaustion I'm woken up after about an hour due to the discomfort and the cycle continues until I have to be up in the morning. I can't wait to finally start to feeling the positive effects of the infusion and get back to feeling like myself again. This is not fun at all so I'm hoping all of this is going to be worth it!
Sending you hugs my dear!
@@yana.miller thank you ❤️
Hello, I just wondered how you're doing now? :) Was it worth the side effects?
Yes same would love to know How you're feeling now
@@hehe2419 Yes I'm feeling much better now :) The side effects lasted about two weeks all in all but since then I feel worlds better than I did before having it done. I can definitely say now it was completely worth it even though it was quite a rough experience for me initially.
Try a high dose of vitamin c for a couple days after the infusions.
To help with absorption? My first injection is tomorrow
Just did my 500mg infusion, drinking lot of water now. Took electral too, Vit C will help.
Helpful video. I've had similar symptoms from taking iron supplements. Two migraines in two days, dizziness and nausea (although that's not been too bad). I will check to see if you have done any other updates 👍. Oh, just checked, no updates, that's disappointing. You seem to be doing okay though in your next video so maybe the infusion worked..😏
Thank you 😃 no, sorry I haven't done updates yet. But definitely I was feeling much better the following months. I guess I'll need to repeat my blood test soon again to check my iron levels just in case.
@@yana.miller Well that's goo you were feeling better. It's be interesting to know what your bloods are reading at now 😏
Thank you for ur video. It was very useful.
I recently had an iron infusion. I’ve been hit with nausea, fever, muscular and joint pain.. 2 days after. Nobody even told me this could be a possibility. Hoping it’ll pass ASAP?
After one month from your comment, could you tell us about this
It will
Great video and I love the fact that you stood up for yourself to that nurse when you noticed it was not right xx
Did you get this done at doctors clinic or GP clinic? Sorry I must of missed the part where you mentioned this if you did
Thank you! I've done it at my local GP clinic.
I had my first iron infusion 3 days ago and I started to feel lightheaded while driving home. That evening I was ok but the following morning I felt body aches all over and severe diarrhea and stomach cramps that have been going on for 2 days now and now it is starting day 3 and I still feel the same way.
I don’t look forward to my next infusion in 4 more days.
I don’t think my body can handle iron infusions a week apart. What are some other options?
🔥🔥🔥🔥
10:45 transfusion procedure
1 hour procedure
27:10 Takes week or 2 to normalise
I had headache, nausea, vomited, calf cramp and fever. I'll never do iron infusion again!
🙈 oh boy! Feel sorry for you Jackie! Yeah unfortunately those symptoms are the reality. But you'll feel much better after.
@@yana.miller thank you! now a month after iron infusion but I felt nothing improved for me personally. for some, they felt more energized, happy for them though. :) I wish the best for you too!
@@jacuz6581 usually it's a complex work. unfortunately if person lacks a good sleep, or having poor diet with low amount of vitamins and minerals, or for instance absorption problems, - their energy levels may remain decreased.
Try consuming B12 on an empty stomach in the morning with a glass of water. And improve what I've mentioned above.
Also great way to see if your body absorbs iron well is to repeat the blood test 3 months after the infusion.
There are two types, one I am intolerant of .I regularly have ferrinject a gram at a time and don't have too much in the way of reaction. My hemeglobin is at five very low but after ten months have hopefully sealed up a gastric bleed which I or poo testing never picked up on hopefully I'm on the mend.
@@jacuz6581 same I’m on my second one and I don’t feel any difference
I just had an iron infusion in the hospital and they couldn't finish it cause it hurt so much, then swelled about twice the size of my arm. The doc said take it out. When they took it out, my arm swelled more and I had a huge dark stain on my arm. They said the iron leaked out of the vein and went under the skin. This was done 4 days ago and my arm is still swollen and extremely painful and stained with a terrible big dark stain. Not happy.
Ohhh sad to hear that 😢…. That’s the fault of the nurse who started your intravenous line it was infiltrated 😢
@@raniasham3176 actually it was a doctor who did it. I warned him that vein was not good and to use my other arm. He said it will be ok. Well it wasn't. The next day I showed him what he did and all he said was that's unfortunate. Not even a sorry. He was so arrogant.
@@donnamate9238 oh nooooo 😢
How long did it take to heal for u? This happened to me today im so upset
It hasn't healed yet. Its been 9 months and they told me most likely permanent. My daughter had an iron stain from iron injections in her hip and it lasted 10 years till it faded. Mine is still big as day. Can't wear short sleeve tops so ugly.
I am an emotional n sensitive person. Shall I go for this course ? Also I m homemaker with kid 3.5 years . Will I be able to make time for my study n exams with handling home n cooking food?
Do you mean Diploma of enrolled nursing course?
did you make the update video about your blood results and how you felt after a week?
hi, no I didn't. My life has been preety hectic after this. I clearly felt a positive change after the infusion, however didn't repeat my blood test yet.
I got my first iron infusion last Friday and it’s been 3 days I have fever, chills, left arm numbness, evening loose-motions
I am not scared but lil concerned now.
I booked an appointment tomorrow with my GP.
Let’s see what he said.
Atleast i don’t have rashes and all.
That sounds instance.. Hope you have visited your doctor and feeling better now! Let us now how everything is going for you Mahi.
PhotoPick Amm so yesterday day 4 I was all good.
Except the very very mild loose motions.
Apart from that I am feeling fresh, brand new and very energetic.
Although I must say my face lost the glow. (Or may be the pale or yellow colour idk 🤣🤣😂)
Anywz that was my experience. Thanks for sharing Your experience i needed that.
I really appreciate.
I am off to gym now. ✌️❤️
It’s really nice weather here in Brisbane. 😊
@@Cybercrime.branch happy to hear that 😊 listening to experience of others helps people to understand that everyone's symptoms after infusion are different. But yeah, feeling energetic is great. By the way, my doc said to check iron levels every 3 months after the infusion. So I'll go soon to check mine again. I'm a bit late 😃
@@Cybercrime.branch what you mean you lost the glow in your face?
@@clo2583 have no idea. I think I was half asleep or drunk. I dont know 🤷🏼♀️
My Ferritin is 10.2. I begin 3 infusions starting tomorrow. 3 Fridays in a row.
Good luck 😊
How did it go?
Thank you for sharing. I had my iron infusion 3 days ago. And i am having exactly the same situation like you. My headache is too bad :( and i hate this nausea feeling. Cant do anything😭
Sorry to hear about that Nada. Yeah, nausea is the worst out of all symptoms after the infusion. I wish you get better soon! But if it's really bad, there is always an option to take anti-nausea medication.
Yana Miller thank you for your reply. I will see today if its still the same i will definitely have anti nausea tablet. Yesterday night i had breathing problem as well i dont know if its due to iron infusion.
@@nadamushtaq602 it may be due to infusion as it is one of it's "side effects". My GP adviced me back then in case of any discomfort or difficulties with the way I would cope after the infusion, to go see him. Therefore, if you can, that would be a great idea. Just to stay on a safe side you know.
PhotoPick thank you. I will definitely visit my gp tomorrow. I will see how it goes tonight. Also i am low in bicarbonate and may be thats because of it. You are right I should visit my gp.
i have 3 ferinject last week but stomic pain nd right side pain plzz tell me cure timee
I’m getting this soon and after watching this I don’t know if I want to do it because I don’t want the permanent mark. My Ferrin is 8 though :( so scared and anxious that they might stuff it up! Weren’t you scared??
It's not nesseserly that you will have a bad experience dear. There are heaps of great professionals who perform safe procedures. Definitely give it a go if your body needs it.
I get iron infusion on Monday and am scared my first time and my iron is a 5, hope I do okay I will update later.
Wishing you all the best my dear ❤️
Hi , i hope you feeling better now. is everything good now after infusion? Like my friend was suggested to go with infusion as her iron got just 2
Mate... the safety net is available to everyone. My family have to spend $2,600 a year on medical services (prior to reaching my “safety net”). I’m not on an Centrelink it’s just the government saying hey look you’ve paid enough this year have a rebate!
I have had my second infusion today. All went well on both sessions. Side effects have been minimum a little tired but bursts of energy. I don’t know why people having so many “bad” side effects as I haven’t really had any apart from a little lethargic through the day.
I think everything is different, that's why
Hi I would really like to know when you felt better after infusion and your symptoms went away?. I got 2 iron infusions already(300mg in total) and its been 4 days since my second infusion. I don't feel any difference with my hair and nails and overall with my other symptoms such as tingling in feet. My nails are still brittle, white and have vertical ridges and my hair is still falling out in clumps(eyebrows, eyelashes and body hair also). I did every blood test that exist, everything great except my ferritin was 30 (serum iron 25 below the normal range) when symptoms started and stayed this way after 10 months of oral supplementation with 4 different brands and I'm vitamin D deficienct. does iron infusion work quickly and have immediate effect or is it gradual and takes weeks? I had iron deficiency without anemia(Hb is normal). did you notice any improvement in your hair and nails? Thank you!
Hi there! I'm not a specialist in this field, but for myself personally I did the iron infusion because I was feeling fatigued in most of the time, so when I did my blood test I found that I needed to correct my iron levels. It took me about a month to feel the difference in the way I felt.
As for your hair and nails, I don't think that iron would be a solution on its own. Try drinking a bone broth as I recommended in one of my videos showing people how I cook it. Bone broth can definitely improve the health of your nails, skin, hair and everything basically in your body. It's a very powerful drink contaoning minerals, nutrients and vitamins.
ua-cam.com/video/3KSfx--8Y7U/v-deo.html
This is the link to the bone broth benefits
PhotoPick I had fatigue also but it was mild. Its very weird my nails always been pink and smooth and growing fast and healthy and my hair also( I never notice hairs falling. never. it just falls out in clumps,hundreds everyday). I was vegetarian for 10 years. Maybe a bone broth is a great idea, thank you 🙌🏻😊 Did you notice changes in yours nails and hair consuming bone broth? it will takes months to see changes I guess?
@@E10l I think you should try to find the real reason to why your hair and nails out of a sudden became like that. Or maybe your diet wasn`t balanced enough due to be vegetarian. I`m not sure. With bone broth you will start noticing the difference in about a month or so if you consume it on a daily bases.
Try to also add supplements like: silica, biotin, zinc, vitamic C. These help in hair growth and nail health.
I consume everything in complex: bone broth + my supplements + healthy diet as much as I can even though I am very busy with work and studies. Good luck :)
Nails will not improve so quick! It will only be new growth that would not be so brittle and nails take several months to completely grow out.
Nothing could have prepared me for this headache, fever and nausea.
How did u feel weeks after
I did mine 4 days ago reason why I'm here is the headache and can't sleep.
Are still having headaches?
thank you so much, im about to get one done and was looking for your 3mth and 6 mth follow up video but cannot find it. can you update me if the transfusion helped your energy levels?
Hi there! To be honest I got so busy with my nursing studies that never had a time to follow up with my blood results. But in general I was feeling much better after the infusion. I was also trying my best to eat red meat, dates and other sources of iron as much as I could. ATM I do feel good. Hopefully it will stay that way :)
Wish you all the best with yours :) xx
@@yana.miller Thank you so much really appreciate your response and you sharing your experience. Especially the part about flushing the tube. Things to keep an eye out for. All the best :)
@@yana.miller do you get booster infusions every 4 months or 6 months 🩸🙃?
@@alaiaadam5767 I personally only had one infusion. But they recommend checking around 6 weeks after infusion, and then according to the results have another testing in about 6 months or so.
@@yana.miller Sounds pretty fair it’s been 4 days since my infusion and I have body pain specially in my feet and lower legs
When will the body pain settle down 🤕
I could not find an update on your page. Did it ultimately help? If it did, how long did it take to help?
I got busy back then and didn't film and update. My sick symptoms went away in about 4 days, then I started to feel better. My iron levels have improved in about 3 weeks and I started to feel more energetic after about 2 weeks or so post infusion. I would say the effect lasted about 6 months that I noticeably could feel. I do iron study tests yearly to maintain a healthy balance.
Hello. My own levels are rlly low. I'm having an infusion in a week. I know it's just a risk but I am terrified of a stain. I'm 16 and self conscious. I know this will be hard to overcome. Any tips please. I'm so nervous. Thanks.
Hi there! Just try to relax and not to move your arm during the cannulation. You'll be fine dear!
@@yana.miller thankyou. I'm so scared. I don't want to be made fun off. Appreciate it.
My ferrin and iron are both 3 😂 getting my infusion tomorrow
Good luck!
Wow...sounds like 3 is dangerous... need to figure out the cause...after iron infusion, it will come back if bleeding is the cause
My ferritin is 10... my energy is great for short periods. I play table 🏓non stop 2 hours but I crash hard afterwards. I feel chronic fatigue. Considering iron infusion and B12 shots. Now taking rx iron supplement. My ppi, Prevacid past 5 years is the cause. Switched to 🍎Cider vinegar, olive oil and H2 blocker, half cup mushrooms daily, fresh aloe vera, lemon juice... feeling better...but long way to go. Good luck everyone.
Can this be done with breathlessness? I'm scheduled at the coming week. I'm a bit scared.
Hi.. After infusion, I got the hb levels okay.. How long will this keep.?
Will it become low again?
I had my iron infusion 3 days ago
End of day 2 aches and pain in body and legs began
Felt cold
Mild headache
Zapping like pains in my waist
End of day 3 and stil in pain when I don’t take Nurofen
Hopefully this doesn’t go on for too long
I feel like I have the flu but without a runny nose
Oh I feel for you! I had everything you have plus nausea. It gets better though. After 4 days I was feeling good again. Wish you all the best 🙏
I got it done and my nurse wasted at least 10mls while priming the line and then later didn't even flush so I didn't get full infusion. I was so mad
Oh thats not good.. especially when the client is paying for the product. I would complain def.
Hi i took injection ferrinject after 2 wks dark spot and black mark in may face. Can you tell any solution. How it will go?
Hi, you better consult with your GP. Marks on your face may not be related to the infusion you had, or instead may be a side effect. Only your GP can assess you and diagnose what is really going on. Remember each person is different and thus their body reactions to medications. It's always good to seek a professional opinion to be safe.
My arm they use for infusion got bruised and swollen during infusion? Is that normal???
No it's not normal of course. Small bruising may occur, but swelling doesn't sound alright. You should of had a doctor coming to you every 10-20 minutes during the infusion checking on how you are going. And the nurse would stay with you from start to finish monitoring. Did that happen?
@@y415414 just do start an IV, she had to drag a utrasound machine to find my veins🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️ without looking. That was a red flag to me then kept poking around the same spot over & over. I had to tell her to stop. I think when she start the infusion it was sitting on top & it wasnt going in my vein. She also made comments like oh they over mix your bag. They put too much more then you need🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️. I dont know i was just to weak to really think straight. I thought it would make me feel better but its a complete opposite
@@lovelyafro813 yeah that poking of the same spot might of given you the bruising. They have to be careful though to insert the cannula in the vein rather then in a tissue, cause leakage of iron mixture may leave permanent stain under the skin. Maybe that's why she was so cautious about it and decided to use an ultrasound machine. Or maybe she simply didn't have experience with cannulation. Who knows.
I hope you will recover soon. It takes about a week or more to feel the positive deference after the infusion.
Did you ever figure out why your arm was swollen after the infusion?? My dad got his and its super swollen amd painful.. he's worried somethings not right, im trying to find answers online but its not much here
My arm was swollen twice the size and very painful and I ended up with a huge dark stain where the iron leaked under my skin. It's four days now since the infusion and my arm is still very swollen and extremely painful. The stain will be permanent.
I did the iron infusion and i did not feel any side effect. The day after i felt better the bone aches i used to have everymorning disapear. I realy liked these iron infusion. I used iron hydroxy sacrose
There is nothing wrong with fat (apart from processed oils. Butter, fatty chicken is fine. Carbs are not fine. Cut the carbs and up the fat. Maybe check out the keto diet.
I’m pregnant and have a iron infusion next week.. I’m very scared of having these symptoms and I have a 4 and 2 year old to take care of (no one to help me) . Is it really that bad?? will I not be able to take care of my children at all? Cause I barley can now due to being light headed for low iron.
You will be able to look after your kids, but if you will have headaches I would suggest to take a pain relief. Also your GP should give you a prescription of anti nausea pills if should you use it. Other than that it`s pretty manageable. Good luck!
How did it go?
Hi.. i have a doubt. I was severely affected by iron deficiency last year.. my hb count gone 3.4 level. I was admitted to hospital and got treatment. They infused 3 units of blood. After i discharged i felt little tired for a week and my skin tone changed.. but after a month my skin tone came to normal.. but that's not a problem.. I'm gaining weight month by month.. my actual weight was 63 kg.. but after infusion my weight getting increased.. now I'm 73 kg. I couldn't balance my weight.. while climbing the ridge feeling difficulty in breathing, foot nerves paining etc.. I'm trying many home made tips for weight loss.. but nothing works..
My doubt is how many months the weight increase will goes up?
Is there any options to loss weight?
Does blood infusion cause weight gain?
Please help me 😒
same for me!!! it won't stop. i don't know what to do : (
made m so fat : (
Sorry to hear that Ashwini! Here is a good article to read:
www.livestrong.com/article/464880-can-iron-deficiency-affect-weight-loss/
Also try to talk to your doctor and see what tests may be done to find the reason to your condition. Wish you all the best!
@@yana.miller I don't really believe doctors anymore. I know for sure it wast the iron infusion. happened both times and now it won't stop. yes i have been checked for everything. iron infusions are the devil
Yes same with me, I got 5 infusions and I’ve gained almost 10lbs over the last two months. Please tell me this stops! 😩😩
Feel terrible and it’s been 3 days since infusion it’s not getting any better. 4 more infusions to go this isn’t gonna be fun. I’m exhausted feel like I have the flu just feel gross with headaches. Jealous of the others with no or minimal side effects
I just had my infusion today and I haven't experienced anything yet but my arm was so sore while getting the iron in and I have a fear of nausea so I'm quite anxious about the next few days.
Hello ! How did you get on in the end ? I am debating an iron infusion but I have severe vomit phobia so very worried about it !x
@@charliec4405 hey, I have bad vomit phobia too. Had an iron infusion last week, stomach feels slightly upset but nothing major. Suffering from headache and mucle/joint pain though... It was my 2nd iron infusion, I don't remember having these symptoms the first time.
@@dianagisler did your hemoglobin go up ?
Did it increase your levels
@@thandokazibooi9631 yes ! im not anaemic anymore :)
My ferritin is 4, way too low but my iron is borderline normal so they won't do an infusion 😭 I can't tolerate iron tablets, I have to wait to get worse before they'll treat me. I feel so weak and tired all the time. Also, I have severe nausea and vomit phobia so terrified of an infusion anyway!
How r u feeling now I’m just like u and I’m scared😭
@@girlsforgirls1347 aww bless you. I'm not feeling well really it's horrible isn't it
Same here. Have decided to go private and pay for infusion, in 3 days time. Am nervous but so fed up with feeling cruddy. Good luck, hope you are on the mend now.
Same. my ferrratin is one. I can’t hardly do laundry.
GIven the fasting etc and 1 hour for the solution to be infused that sound like the older solution and procedure of two different flow rates. Slower at first to see if one can tolerate the infusion and if OK the rate is increased. The newer and better solution takes 15 minutes in a day ward given by a nurse. There is no need to fast or remain after the 15 minutes to be observed. After mine I just rode home on my bicycle and had no side effects. My hematologist said she could put more iron in to me in 15 minutes than a whole year of supplements.
On a ward we still do two infusion types: slow and fast. Slow is at a rate of 40ml/hr for 15 minutes, then rate increases to 120ml/hr if pt tolerates it well. It goes for an hour.
Fast infusion would start at 40ml/hr for 15 minutes as well, and then increases rate to 250ml/hr.
As a registered nurse myself I haven't seen anyone infusing the whole bag in 15 minutes, and I work on a ward. The nurse needs to monitor for adverse effects for at least 15 minutes since the infusion started, hence why it starts in a slower rate.
@@yana.miller This was at University Hospital Geelong, and arranged by a hematologist. If you research the subject you will find the latest iron infusion is 15 minutes and the procedure you mention in the reply is the older method. This new infusion is also tolerated better. I did not have to get it from a chemist it was supplied by the Hospital (pharmacy,
Please how much your ferritin levels is now
I haven`t checked recently love. Just busy working. But I`m feeling fine. I need to book a blood test again. Just need to find time for it. Also after my IV infusion I was keeping it up with oral iron tablets as well, till pretty much now.
my iron is too high
I would consult with GP to investigate the reasons.
My iron is 13 😳 normal range is 37-145
Mine is 4 :(
Your iron level need to be above 80 at least.
Iron infusions caused me a congested ear
Rapid weight gain
how many infusions did you take ?
y’all scaring me bc I have my first one in 2 days
How did it go?
@@fetchmeacoffee my veins weren’t visible and the needle was unable to go into my arm so they put warm water on it so the veins would grow. The actual needle itself hurt so much , but I’m a wimp, it killed. It was on the slowest drip so it took a while, and the actual plaster keeping the needle in hurt more than it did taking the needle out. I honestly felt better when I was drinking the iron supplement though, i don’t notice a difference at all after the infusion. But I’ve got a blood test in 6 weeks to see if the infusion worked
I'm gonna have my iron infusion tomorrow ,and I'm a little bit anxious 🥲🥺🥺🥺
How do you feel?
How did u feel weeks after