Re: Iron Levels - I am scared....

September 13, 2003

In a message dated 9/13/2003 6:35:17 AM Eastern Standard Time,

mlp_1949@... writes:

I was told to make an appointment w/a hematologist

ASAP -they want me to see someone BEFORE my appt.

w/Dr. Marmema next Tuesday

Maybe the lab made a mistake, oh my, labs making mistakes. Whoever heard of

such a thing. Don't get too worried until you see the hematologist.

Fay Bayuk

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September 13, 2003

>>> I am hoping someone else had encountered what I am now

going thru. I had my lap rny w/Dr. Marema on 9/6/01...in fact I see

him next Tuesday for my 2 year checkup.His office just called after

reviewing my lab results - my iron level is over 2000 - normal range

is 50-220. I was told to make an appointment w/a hemotologist

ASAP -they want me to see someone BEFORE my appt. w/Dr. Marmema next

Tuesday. I am scared to death! I have no idea what to do. I only

take their iron pills once per day - 15 mg.>>>

Molly,

What was your iron level when you had your last labs? Have you been

having labs done every 3 to 6 months? Have you noticed a trend - iron

slowly going up each time or was this sudden?

I wouldn't get too excited right now. There may have even been an

error in the lab work. Get your appointment with the hemotologist and

be sure to take copies of your labs to that person - both the labs

since your surgery and pre op labs. I am sure the hemotologist will

do the lab work again and it will be helpful for him/her to have that

info. If you do have a problem, there are ways to deal with too much

iron in your blood. No need to panic. Let us know how it turns out.

Sheri

In Sunny Florida

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