Re: [OSSG-vitamins-minerals] iron injections vs IV iron

[Guest guest]

Terry,

It took me quite a while to become iron deficient. Seems to me about 6 months

out I was put on prescription iron. I had terrible side effects (bloating, tarry

poop, cramping) and altogether feeling miserable. Slowly my ferritin level kept

dropping till I was sent to a hematologist for my first iron infusion. It became

apparent that oral iron was doing me no good.

I met with the doctor, and we discussed my situation. She is experienced with

WLS patients. The first infusion I got a double dose. And it's basically the

proverbial piece of cake! I came in around 10 am and was taken to this room with

recliners, bathroom and TV. The nurse started an IV and explained that although

rare, some people have a reaction to IV iron so they first give you a dose of

benedry and a test amount of iron. If all goes well the infusion starts and you

also get a Tylenol. I forget exactly why the Tylenol.

Invariably I fall asleep from the benedryl. Nap, read, nap, and watch TV. That's

pretty much how the time goes. It takes anywhere from 4 to 6 hours. So pack a

lunch, take a good book, water, and maybe a Walkman.

I have found that my trigger or sign that my reserves are low is that I crave

pumpkin seeds. Most folks crave ice but I gotta be different! Anyhow, my

doctor said that when I get that craving to come in. She believes that I know

the signs and since it was so very hard to get my blood back to normal ranges

after my PS, doesn't want to let things get too low ever again! So she does

monitor my labs every 6 months and I end up going for my infusions once or twice

a year.

That's about it!

Sue in Las Vegas

[OSSG-vitamins-minerals] iron injections vs IV iron

I'm in pretty sad shape with my iron and probably looking at iron injections

or IV iron. Has anyone had experience with both (or either) that they can

share? I've heard some pretty bad stuff about how horrible the injections

are, but I've also heard that the IV is risky because some people have

deadly reactions to it.

Any info that anyone can share would be helpful.

------------------------------------------------

Terry Mayers

5DollarHosting.com®

http://www.5dollarhosting.com

(877)-838-HOST /

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[Guest guest]

Terry,

It took me quite a while to become iron deficient. Seems to me about 6 months

out I was put on prescription iron. I had terrible side effects (bloating, tarry

poop, cramping) and altogether feeling miserable. Slowly my ferritin level kept

dropping till I was sent to a hematologist for my first iron infusion. It became

apparent that oral iron was doing me no good.

I met with the doctor, and we discussed my situation. She is experienced with

WLS patients. The first infusion I got a double dose. And it's basically the

proverbial piece of cake! I came in around 10 am and was taken to this room with

recliners, bathroom and TV. The nurse started an IV and explained that although

rare, some people have a reaction to IV iron so they first give you a dose of

benedry and a test amount of iron. If all goes well the infusion starts and you

also get a Tylenol. I forget exactly why the Tylenol.

Invariably I fall asleep from the benedryl. Nap, read, nap, and watch TV. That's

pretty much how the time goes. It takes anywhere from 4 to 6 hours. So pack a

lunch, take a good book, water, and maybe a Walkman.

I have found that my trigger or sign that my reserves are low is that I crave

pumpkin seeds. Most folks crave ice but I gotta be different! Anyhow, my

doctor said that when I get that craving to come in. She believes that I know

the signs and since it was so very hard to get my blood back to normal ranges

after my PS, doesn't want to let things get too low ever again! So she does

monitor my labs every 6 months and I end up going for my infusions once or twice

a year.

That's about it!

Sue in Las Vegas

[OSSG-vitamins-minerals] iron injections vs IV iron

I'm in pretty sad shape with my iron and probably looking at iron injections

or IV iron. Has anyone had experience with both (or either) that they can

share? I've heard some pretty bad stuff about how horrible the injections

are, but I've also heard that the IV is risky because some people have

deadly reactions to it.

Any info that anyone can share would be helpful.

------------------------------------------------

Terry Mayers

5DollarHosting.com®

http://www.5dollarhosting.com

(877)-838-HOST /

... because it shouldn't cost a fortune to make a fortune! ®