Guest guest Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 6/4/2007, threedognitemare@... writes: << Has anyone had an adverse effects from the iron infusion?>> Well, I'm not quite sure what you'd call it, but after my first infusion (back in May 2005), I developed little orange dots (like freckles) all over my body in peculiar patterns. It took a few days for them to show up and took about 6-7 months for most of them to fade. I still have a few left, like the one on the tippy-tip of my nose. Of all the ones to remain...it had to be in the middle of my face...Grrrrrrrrrrrr! I'm told these orange dots are the result of your body absorbing the iron pigment. My second infusion, about 3 weeks ago, left me with teeny-tiny ulcerations on my upper inner thighs and behind the knees. We're not sure why this happened - I go back to the Hema in 3 wks for my follow-up. Every now and then I get a new ulceration. Clueless. Best regards, Patty A 5'3 " , 253/144/??? 8/25/03, MGB, Stsvl, Drs. R & Chery *** please choose your Plastic Surgeon wisely *** Avoid costly mistakes and make sure that they SPECIALIZE in WLS patients !!! *** 12/2/04, TT & BA: 5/31/05, Arm tuck, donut lift, TT rev, Legs lipo: 8/25/05, Thighs: Chlt, Dr.P.Tucker 8/16/06, *CORRECTIONS* to legs, Mastopexy w/implant removal: Chlt, Dr. S. Don 11/6/06, *CORRECTION replacement* of breast implants (AWESOME JOB)!: Chlt, Dr. S. Don ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Just curious as to how low your iron is? In a message dated 6/4/2007 10:26:09 P.M. Central Daylight Time, threedognitemare@... writes: Hi, My doctor decided to refer me to a hemotologist and he is setting up an iron infusion. I will let you know how it goes. Has anyone had an adverse effects from the iron infusion? I just can't wait to feel better- right now I don't feel like I can even go back to work until something is done, the fatigue and dizziness and breathlessness are really hard to take. Plus I get shakey and I have been running a low grade fever for about a month- don't know if it is all related but it is really taking a toll on me. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Dr R, 7-1-03 222/150 >From: " Dr_RRutledge " <Dr_Rutledge@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Re: anemia >Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 22:02:59 -0000 > >Hi > >Yikes call me. > >No transfusions, that is the OLD way. > >Your red blood cells are to small because they are missing iron. > >The best choice is an iron infusion. > >(If I understand your case correctly) > >Call me or have your Dr call me! > >DrR > > > > > I have read a lot from people who are anemic. I am also anemic- >so far > > >it is > > >under control. I am wondering what other symptoms some of you may >have had > > >such as- sore tongue and hoarseness and headaches? I have this and >saw it > > >listed as symptoms of anemia. Any comments? > > > > > >Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > >Dr. R 07/01/03 > > >222/148 size 6-8 > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > > >More photos, more messages, more storage—get 2GB with Windows Live >Hotmail. > > > >http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us & ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_H\ M_mini_2G_0507 > > > > > > > > > > > >Visit us at www.clos.net > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Hi , My iron was at 6.3 . I started getting IRON INJECTIONS which made my iron level come up nicely. Have you tried iron injections first? I had similar symptoms as yours. Good luck! Camille Dr R 8/03 O'Neill <threedognitemare@...> wrote: Hi, My doctor decided to refer me to a hemotologist and he is setting up an iron infusion. I will let you know how it goes. Has anyone had an adverse effects from the iron infusion? I just can't wait to feel better- right now I don't feel like I can even go back to work until something is done, the fatigue and dizziness and breathlessness are really hard to take. Plus I get shakey and I have been running a low grade fever for about a month- don't know if it is all related but it is really taking a toll on me. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Dr R, 7-1-03 222/150 >From: " Dr_RRutledge " >Reply- > >Subject: Re: anemia >Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 22:02:59 -0000 > >Hi > >Yikes call me. > >No transfusions, that is the OLD way. > >Your red blood cells are to small because they are missing iron. > >The best choice is an iron infusion. > >(If I understand your case correctly) > >Call me or have your Dr call me! > >DrR > > > > > I have read a lot from people who are anemic. I am also anemic- >so far > > >it is > > >under control. I am wondering what other symptoms some of you may >have had > > >such as- sore tongue and hoarseness and headaches? I have this and >saw it > > >listed as symptoms of anemia. Any comments? > > > > > >Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > >Dr. R 07/01/03 > > >222/148 size 6-8 > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > > >More photos, more messages, more storage—get 2GB with Windows Live >Hotmail. > > > >http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us & ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_H\ M_mini_2G_0507 > > > > > > > > > > > >Visit us at www.clos.net > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 I have dealt with iron issues recently, about 5 months ago I had to have iron infusions and felt much better. My hemotologist also found out that my copper was undetectable and as I understand it, iron and copper bind together making the iron more absorbable. I just went yesterday to have my levels checked again and they were up 2 points!! I have been taking copper everyday now with my iron and other vitamins. It seems to have really helped me. Hope this may help you too. Dr Rutledge 10/26/03 Re: anemia >>Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 22:02:59 -0000 >> >>Hi >> >>Yikes call me. >> >>No transfusions, that is the OLD way. >> >>Your red blood cells are to small because they are missing iron. >> >>The best choice is an iron infusion. >> >>(If I understand your case correctly) >> >>Call me or have your Dr call me! >> >>DrR >> >> >> > > I have read a lot from people who are anemic. I am also anemic- >>so far >> > >it is >> > >under control. I am wondering what other symptoms some of you may >>have had >> > >such as- sore tongue and hoarseness and headaches? I have this and >>saw it >> > >listed as symptoms of anemia. Any comments? >> > > >> > >Thanks, >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >Dr. R 07/01/03 >> > >222/148 size 6-8 >> > > >> > >_________________________________________________________________ >> > >More photos, more messages, more storage-get 2GB with Windows Live >>Hotmail. >> > >> >http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us & ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_H\ M_mini_2G_0507 >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >Visit us at www.clos.net >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Just curious.... how low was your iron prior to infusions? Did you try over the counter or prescription iron before going the infusion route? Are the infusions a life-long thing or will you be able to take iron pills to keep it in range? Does your insurance pay for the infusions and about how much are they? I've been fighting the anemia battle for about 7 months now. Just had my blood redrawn yesterday but no results yet. Thanks for the info. M.H. 8/04 In a message dated 6/6/2007 11:00:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, NCGorgeous1963@... writes: 6/4/2007, _threedognitemare@threedognit_ (mailto:threedognitemare@...) writes: << Has anyone had an adverse effects from the iron infusion?>> Well, I'm not quite sure what you'd call it, but after my first infusion (back in May 2005), I developed little orange dots (like freckles) all over my body in peculiar patterns. It took a few days for them to show up and took about 6-7 months for most of them to fade. I still have a few left, like the one on the tippy-tip of my nose. Of all the ones to remain...it had to be in the middle of my face...Grrrrrrrrrrrmiddle of my face...Grrrrrrrrrrr<WBR>r! I of your body absorbing the iron pigment. My second infusion, about 3 weeks ago, left me with teeny-tiny ulcerations on my upper inner thighs and behind the knees. We're not sure why this happened - I go back to the Hema in 3 wks for my follow-up. Every now and then I get a new ulceration. Clueless. Best regards, Patty A 5'3 " , 253/144/??? 8/25/03, MGB, Stsvl, Drs. R & Chery *** please choose your Plastic Surgeon wisely *** Avoid costly mistakes and make sure that they SPECIALIZE in WLS patients !!! *** 12/2/04, TT & BA: 5/31/05, Arm tuck, donut lift, TT rev, Legs lipo: 8/25/05, Thighs: Chlt, Dr.P.Tucker 8/16/06, *CORRECTIONS* to legs, Mastopexy w/implant removal: Chlt, Dr. S. Don 11/6/06, *CORRECTION replacement* of breast implants (AWESOME JOB)!: Chlt, Dr. S. Don ******************************************<WBR>*********<WBR>*_http://www.aol. http_ (http://www.aol.com./) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 6/8/2007, riaville@... writes: << Just curious.... how low was your iron prior to infusions? Did you try over the counter or prescription iron before going the infusion route? Are the infusions a life-long thing or will you be able to take iron pills to keep it in range? Does your insurance pay for the infusions and about how much are they? I've been fighting the anemia battle for about 7 months now. Just had my blood redrawn yesterday but no results yet.>> I don't remember 2005's data too much other than my hemoglobin was 6 and my ferritin was 17. This 2007 go around my hemoglobin was 12.5 and my ferritin dropped from 47 to 14. So I don't know what my ferritin " high " ever was because that 47 was taken in Feb 2007. I still feel like garbage and am scheduled for a recheck on June 25th but I called the triage nurse yesterday and she's having me come in Monday for labwork in case I need another infusion on the 25th. I always get my CBC before I leave the hema's office but the transferrin and ferritin take 24 hrs to get back. I have been on Ferrous Gluconate (Fergon, 323 mg), 2 x day with chewable Vit C and orange juice since 2005. I apparently don't absorb or maintain iron levels very well, so yes, I'm sure this will be lifelong for me - well, that is as long as I am menstruating. My Dr's and I are now looking into my available options to " stop the flow " so that I can retain the iron that I DO have in my body. Please don't get me started about my insurance company. Seriously - bad subject. They are worthless. Best regards, Patty A 5'3 " , 253/144/??? 8/25/03, MGB, Stsvl, Drs. R & Chery *** please choose your Plastic Surgeon wisely *** Avoid costly mistakes and make sure that they SPECIALIZE in WLS patients !!! *** 12/2/04, TT & BA: 5/31/05, Arm tuck, donut lift, TT rev, Legs lipo: 8/25/05, Thighs: Chlt, Dr.P.Tucker 8/16/06, *CORRECTIONS* to legs, Mastopexy w/implant removal: Chlt, Dr. S. Don 11/6/06, *CORRECTION replacement* of breast implants (AWESOME JOB)!: Chlt, Dr. S. Don ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Was your hemoglobin 6.3? I was 9 at the doc's office and 8.4 in the emergency room. I was finding it hard to function, if I was a 6.3 I would have been pushed around in a wheel chair. I was having problems breathing, very tired, dizzy weak. I just got an iron infusion today- took all day- shots would be nice- I have heard of B12 shots but not iron shots. So far no side effects not even a metallic taste in my mouth. I have to go back every 4 months to have my iron level checked so that it doesn't get this bad again. I still have a period- so it depletes my iron level, if you are post menopausal then it would be different. >From: Camille Ellard <bugsbollig@...> >Reply- > >Subject: RE: Re: anemia >Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 15:00:02 -0700 (PDT) > >Hi , My iron was at 6.3 . I started getting IRON INJECTIONS which made >my iron level come up nicely. Have you tried iron injections first? I had >similar symptoms as yours. Good luck! > Camille > Dr R 8/03 > > O'Neill <threedognitemare@...> wrote: > Hi, > >My doctor decided to refer me to a hemotologist and he is setting up an >iron >infusion. I will let you know how it goes. Has anyone had an adverse >effects >from the iron infusion? I just can't wait to feel better- right now I don't >feel like I can even go back to work until something is done, the fatigue >and dizziness and breathlessness are really hard to take. Plus I get shakey >and I have been running a low grade fever for about a month- don't know if >it is all related but it is really taking a toll on me. > >Any input is appreciated. > >Thanks, > > >Dr R, 7-1-03 >222/150 > > > >From: " Dr_RRutledge " > >Reply- > > > >Subject: Re: anemia > >Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 22:02:59 -0000 > > > >Hi > > > >Yikes call me. > > > >No transfusions, that is the OLD way. > > > >Your red blood cells are to small because they are missing iron. > > > >The best choice is an iron infusion. > > > >(If I understand your case correctly) > > > >Call me or have your Dr call me! > > > >DrR > > > > > > > > I have read a lot from people who are anemic. I am also anemic- > >so far > > > >it is > > > >under control. I am wondering what other symptoms some of you may > >have had > > > >such as- sore tongue and hoarseness and headaches? I have this and > >saw it > > > >listed as symptoms of anemia. Any comments? > > > > > > > >Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Dr. R 07/01/03 > > > >222/148 size 6-8 > > > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > > > >More photos, more messages, more storage—get 2GB with Windows Live > >Hotmail. > > > > > > >http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us & ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_H\ M_mini_2G_0507 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Visit us at www.clos.net > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 My doc looks at the hemoglobin and hematacrit the hemoglobin was 9 and the hematocrit was 28.9, he had told me to take 2 iron pills a day then checked the levels again and they never changed- so he said I had to have the infusion because I wasn't absorbing the iron orally. >From: riaville@... >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Re: anemia >Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 10:33:52 EDT > > >Just curious as to how low your iron is? > > >In a message dated 6/4/2007 10:26:09 P.M. Central Daylight Time, >threedognitemare@... writes: > >Hi, > >My doctor decided to refer me to a hemotologist and he is setting up an >iron >infusion. I will let you know how it goes. Has anyone had an adverse >effects >from the iron infusion? I just can't wait to feel better- right now I >don't >feel like I can even go back to work until something is done, the fatigue >and dizziness and breathlessness are really hard to take. Plus I get >shakey >and I have been running a low grade fever for about a month- don't know if >it is all related but it is really taking a toll on me. > >Any input is appreciated. > >Thanks, > > >Dr R, 7-1-03 >222/150 > > > >From: " Dr_RRutledge " <Dr_Rutledge@...> > >Reply- > > > >Subject: Re: anemia > >Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 22:02:59 -0000 > > > >Hi > > > >Yikes call me. > > > >No transfusions, that is the OLD way. > > > >Your red blood cells are to small because they are missing iron. > > > >The best choice is an iron infusion. > > > >(If I understand your case correctly) > > > >Call me or have your Dr call me! > > > >DrR > > > > > > > > I have read a lot from people who are anemic. I am also anemic- > >so far > > > >it is > > > >under control. I am wondering what other symptoms some of you may > >have had > > > >such as- sore tongue and hoarseness and headaches? I have this and > >saw it > > > >listed as symptoms of anemia. Any comments? > > > > > > > >Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Dr. R 07/01/03 > > > >222/148 size 6-8 > > > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > > > >More photos, more messages, more storage—get 2GB with Windows >Live > >Hotmail. > > > > > > >http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us & ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_H\ M_mini_2G_0507 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Visit us at www.clos.net > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 I had my infusion today- so far no side effects- they give a steriod first and maybe that helps. >From: " Queen " <valmaboyz@...> >Reply- >< > >Subject: RE: Re: anemia >Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 23:33:28 -0400 > >I had NO adverse reaction to an infusion...and felt SOOOOO much better. >Good >luck. You will become a believer... > > V > > > _________________________________________________________________ Don’t miss your chance to WIN $10,000 and other great prizes from Microsoft Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/aub0540003042mrt/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 I have been anemic all my life- but it has gotten worse since the MGB. I don't absorb the iron orally due to the bypass- a common problem with all gastric bypass patients. This is not an issue for someone who doesn't bleed- like men or post menopausal women- unless they have another issue that would cause them to lose the iron. I have been taking over the counter iron since my MGB, but I guess it finally caught up with me and I have had problems with anemia my whole life. My hemoglobin was 9 and my hematacrit was 28.9 when my doc sent me to a hemotologist. The doc said I need to get my blood checked every 4 months so they can fix the problem before it happens again. I may only need an infusion once a year- I guess I will see how this one works out- and it is a LIFETIME thing- the doc said unless I have the surgery reversed- I will have to do this. I assume that I won't have to after menopause. My insurance covered it 100%. The infusion wasn't bad. They first hooked up a saline IV, then gave me a steroid IV so I wouldn't have side effects, then they did a test dose of about 15 min of iron then they waited about 45min to an hour and gave me the real iron which took about 5 1/2 hours- I was at the infusion center at 9am and left around 440p. It is done thru an oncology office so most of the people in the infusion center were getting Chemo. Dr R 7/1/03 >From: riaville@... >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Re: anemia >Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 08:24:25 EDT > > >Just curious.... how low was your iron prior to infusions? Did you try >over >the counter or prescription iron before going the infusion route? Are the >infusions a life-long thing or will you be able to take iron pills to keep >it >in range? Does your insurance pay for the infusions and about how much are >they? I've been fighting the anemia battle for about 7 months now. Just >had my >blood redrawn yesterday but no results yet. > >Thanks for the info. > >M.H. >8/04 > > >In a message dated 6/6/2007 11:00:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, >NCGorgeous1963@... writes: > > > > > > >6/4/2007, _threedognitemare@threedognit_ >(mailto:threedognitemare@...) writes: << Has anyone had an >adverse >effects from the iron infusion?>> > >Well, I'm not quite sure what you'd call it, but after my first infusion >(back in May 2005), I developed little orange dots (like freckles) all >over >my >body in peculiar patterns. It took a few days for them to show up and took >about 6-7 months for most of them to fade. I still have a few left, like >the >one >on the tippy-tip of my nose. Of all the ones to remain...it had to be in >the >middle of my face...Grrrrrrrrrrrmiddle of my face...Grrrrrrrrrrr<WBR>r! I >of your body absorbing the iron pigment. > >My second infusion, about 3 weeks ago, left me with teeny-tiny ulcerations >on my upper inner thighs and behind the knees. We're not sure why this >happened >- I go back to the Hema in 3 wks for my follow-up. Every now and then I >get >a new ulceration. Clueless. > >Best regards, >Patty A >5'3 " , 253/144/??? >8/25/03, MGB, Stsvl, Drs. R & Chery >*** please choose your Plastic Surgeon wisely *** Avoid costly mistakes >and >make sure that they SPECIALIZE in WLS patients !!! *** >12/2/04, TT & BA: 5/31/05, Arm tuck, donut lift, TT rev, Legs lipo: >8/25/05, >Thighs: Chlt, Dr.P.Tucker >8/16/06, *CORRECTIONS* to legs, Mastopexy w/implant removal: Chlt, Dr. S. >Don >11/6/06, *CORRECTION replacement* of breast implants (AWESOME JOB)!: Chlt, >Dr. S. Don > >******************************************<WBR>*********<WBR>*_http://www.aol. >http_ (http://www.aol.com./) > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > >************************************** See what's free at >http://www.aol.com. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 , Have you considered doing something to lighten or stop your periods like getting the Merina IUD? I just had mine put in because it greatly lightens and, in some cases, stops periods for five years. It costs $650, but after insurance I only paid $69 - a pretty good deal for five years of birth control and ending the " leak in our bucket " that drains our iron levels. I love your email address - too funny! in NC O'Neill <threedognitemare@...> wrote: I have been anemic all my life- but it has gotten worse since the MGB. I don't absorb the iron orally due to the bypass- a common problem with all gastric bypass patients. This is not an issue for someone who doesn't bleed- like men or post menopausal women- unless they have another issue that would cause them to lose the iron. I have been taking over the counter iron since my MGB, but I guess it finally caught up with me and I have had problems with anemia my whole life. My hemoglobin was 9 and my hematacrit was 28.9 when my doc sent me to a hemotologist. The doc said I need to get my blood checked every 4 months so they can fix the problem before it happens again. I may only need an infusion once a year- I guess I will see how this one works out- and it is a LIFETIME thing- the doc said unless I have the surgery reversed- I will have to do this. I assume that I won't have to after menopause. My insurance covered it 100%. The infusion wasn't bad. They first hooked up a saline IV, then gave me a steroid IV so I wouldn't have side effects, then they did a test dose of about 15 min of iron then they waited about 45min to an hour and gave me the real iron which took about 5 1/2 hours- I was at the infusion center at 9am and left around 440p. It is done thru an oncology office so most of the people in the infusion center were getting Chemo. Dr R 7/1/03 >From: riaville@... >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Re: anemia >Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 08:24:25 EDT > > >Just curious.... how low was your iron prior to infusions? Did you try >over >the counter or prescription iron before going the infusion route? Are the >infusions a life-long thing or will you be able to take iron pills to keep >it >in range? Does your insurance pay for the infusions and about how much are >they? I've been fighting the anemia battle for about 7 months now. Just >had my >blood redrawn yesterday but no results yet. > >Thanks for the info. > >M.H. >8/04 > > >In a message dated 6/6/2007 11:00:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, >NCGorgeous1963@... writes: > > > > > > >6/4/2007, _threedognitemare@threedognit_ >(mailto:threedognitemare@...) writes: << Has anyone had an >adverse >effects from the iron infusion?>> > >Well, I'm not quite sure what you'd call it, but after my first infusion >(back in May 2005), I developed little orange dots (like freckles) all >over >my >body in peculiar patterns. It took a few days for them to show up and took >about 6-7 months for most of them to fade. I still have a few left, like >the >one >on the tippy-tip of my nose. Of all the ones to remain...it had to be in >the >middle of my face...Grrrrrrrrrrrmiddle of my face...Grrrrrrrrrrrr! I >of your body absorbing the iron pigment. > >My second infusion, about 3 weeks ago, left me with teeny-tiny ulcerations >on my upper inner thighs and behind the knees. We're not sure why this >happened >- I go back to the Hema in 3 wks for my follow-up. Every now and then I >get >a new ulceration. Clueless. > >Best regards, >Patty A >5'3 " , 253/144/??? >8/25/03, MGB, Stsvl, Drs. R & Chery >*** please choose your Plastic Surgeon wisely *** Avoid costly mistakes >and >make sure that they SPECIALIZE in WLS patients !!! *** >12/2/04, TT & BA: 5/31/05, Arm tuck, donut lift, TT rev, Legs lipo: >8/25/05, >Thighs: Chlt, Dr.P.Tucker >8/16/06, *CORRECTIONS* to legs, Mastopexy w/implant removal: Chlt, Dr. S. >Don >11/6/06, *CORRECTION replacement* of breast implants (AWESOME JOB)!: Chlt, >Dr. S. Don > >****************************************************_http://www.aol. >http_ (http://www.aol.com./) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 I read this is in a weekly column in our Sunday paper ~ The People's Pharmacy (www.PeoplesPharmacy.com) ~ Many kinds of hot drinks (coffee, tea and even cocoa) have tannins and polyphenols that can interfere with iron absorption. The suggestion was made to try a tablespoonful of blackstrap molasses in hot water to provide iron. Another easy way to get iron is to cook in good old fashioned cast iron pans! Carol in Seattle --- NCGorgeous1963@... wrote: > > > 6/8/2007, riaville@... writes: << Just > curious.... how low was your iron > prior to infusions? Did you try over the counter or > prescription iron before > going the infusion route? Are the infusions a > life-long thing or will you be > able to take iron pills to keep it in range? Does > your insurance pay for the > infusions and about how much are they? I've been > fighting the anemia battle > for about 7 months now. Just had my blood redrawn > yesterday but no results > yet.>> > > I don't remember 2005's data too much other than my > hemoglobin was 6 and my > ferritin was 17. > This 2007 go around my hemoglobin was 12.5 and my > ferritin dropped from 47 > to 14. So I don't know what my ferritin " high " ever > was because that 47 was > taken in Feb 2007. I still feel like garbage and am > scheduled for a recheck on > June 25th but I called the triage nurse yesterday > and she's having me come in > Monday for labwork in case I need another infusion > on the 25th. > > I always get my CBC before I leave the hema's office > but the transferrin and > ferritin take 24 hrs to get back. > > I have been on Ferrous Gluconate (Fergon, 323 mg), 2 > x day with chewable Vit > C and orange juice since 2005. I apparently don't > absorb or maintain iron > levels very well, so yes, I'm sure this will be > lifelong for me - well, that is > as long as I am menstruating. My Dr's and I are now > looking into my > available options to " stop the flow " so that I can > retain the iron that I DO have in > my body. > > Please don't get me started about my insurance > company. Seriously - bad > subject. They are worthless. > > > > Best regards, > Patty A > 5'3 " , 253/144/??? > 8/25/03, MGB, Stsvl, Drs. R & Chery > *** please choose your Plastic Surgeon wisely *** > Avoid costly mistakes and > make sure that they SPECIALIZE in WLS patients !!! > *** > 12/2/04, TT & BA: 5/31/05, Arm tuck, donut lift, TT > rev, Legs lipo: 8/25/05, > Thighs: Chlt, Dr.P.Tucker > 8/16/06, *CORRECTIONS* to legs, Mastopexy w/implant > removal: Chlt, Dr. S. Don > 11/6/06, *CORRECTION replacement* of breast implants > (AWESOME JOB)!: Chlt, > Dr. S. Don > > > > > ************************************** See what's > free at http://www.aol.com. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Auto Green Center. http://autos./green_center/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Patty- Thanks so much for the info. I just had my blood levels drawn last week and am waiting for the results, especially the iron and ferritin. Good luck to you! M. In a message dated 6/8/2007 9:17:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, NCGorgeous1963@... writes: 6/8/2007, _riaville@..._ (mailto:riaville@...) writes: << Just curious.... how low was your iron prior to infusions? Did you try over the counter or prescription iron before going the infusion route? Are the infusions a life-long thing or will you be able to take iron pills to keep it in range? Does your insurance pay for the infusions and about how much are they? I've been fighting the anemia battle for about 7 months now. Just had my blood redrawn yesterday but no results yet.>> I don't remember 2005's data too much other than my hemoglobin was 6 and my ferritin was 17. This 2007 go around my hemoglobin was 12.5 and my ferritin dropped from 47 to 14. So I don't know what my ferritin " high " ever was because that 47 was taken in Feb 2007. I still feel like garbage and am scheduled for a recheck on June 25th but I called the triage nurse yesterday and she's having me come in Monday for labwork in case I need another infusion on the 25th. I always get my CBC before I leave the hema's office but the transferrin and ferritin take 24 hrs to get back. I have been on Ferrous Gluconate (Fergon, 323 mg), 2 x day with chewable Vit C and orange juice since 2005. I apparently don't absorb or maintain iron levels very well, so yes, I'm sure this will be lifelong for me - well, that is as long as I am menstruating. My Dr's and I are now looking into my available options to " stop the flow " so that I can retain the iron that I DO have in my body. Please don't get me started about my insurance company. Seriously - bad subject. They are worthless. Best regards, Patty A 5'3 " , 253/144/??? 8/25/03, MGB, Stsvl, Drs. R & Chery *** please choose your Plastic Surgeon wisely *** Avoid costly mistakes and make sure that they SPECIALIZE in WLS patients !!! *** 12/2/04, TT & BA: 5/31/05, Arm tuck, donut lift, TT rev, Legs lipo: 8/25/05, Thighs: Chlt, Dr.P.Tucker 8/16/06, *CORRECTIONS* to legs, Mastopexy w/implant removal: Chlt, Dr. S. Don 11/6/06, *CORRECTION replacement* of breast implants (AWESOME JOB)!: Chlt, Dr. S. Don ******************************************<WBR>*********<WBR>*_http://www.aol. http_ (http://www.aol.com./) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 - Thanks so much for the info. Very helpful and interesting. Good luck to you. M. In a message dated 6/8/2007 9:20:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time, threedognitemare@... writes: I have been anemic all my life- but it has gotten worse since the MGB. I don't absorb the iron orally due to the bypass- a common problem with all gastric bypass patients. This is not an issue for someone who doesn't bleed- like men or post menopausal women- unless they have another issue that would cause them to lose the iron. I have been taking over the counter iron since my MGB, but I guess it finally caught up with me and I have had problems with anemia my whole life. My hemoglobin was 9 and my hematacrit was 28.9 when my doc sent me to a hemotologist. The doc said I need to get my blood checked every 4 months so they can fix the problem before it happens again. I may only need an infusion once a year- I guess I will see how this one works out- and it is a LIFETIME thing- the doc said unless I have the surgery reversed- I will have to do this. I assume that I won't have to after menopause. My insurance covered it 100%. The infusion wasn't bad. They first hooked up a saline IV, then gave me a steroid IV so I wouldn't have side effects, then they did a test dose of about 15 min of iron then they waited about 45min to an hour and gave me the real iron which took about 5 1/2 hours- I was at the infusion center at 9am and left around 440p. It is done thru an oncology office so most of the people in the infusion center were getting Chemo. Dr R 7/1/03 >From: riaville@... >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Re: anemia >Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 08:24:25 EDT > > >Just curious.... how low was your iron prior to infusions? Did you try >over >the counter or prescription iron before going the infusion route? Are the >infusions a life-long thing or will you be able to take iron pills to keep >it >in range? Does your insurance pay for the infusions and about how much are >they? I've been fighting the anemia battle for about 7 months now. Just >had my >blood redrawn yesterday but no results yet. > >Thanks for the info. > >M.H. >8/04 > > >In a message dated 6/6/2007 11:00:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, >NCGorgeous1963@... writes: > > > > > > >6/4/2007, _threedognitemare@threedognit_ >(mailto:threedognitemare@...) writes: << Has anyone had an >adverse >effects from the iron infusion?>> > >Well, I'm not quite sure what you'd call it, but after my first infusion >(back in May 2005), I developed little orange dots (like freckles) all >over >my >body in peculiar patterns. It took a few days for them to show up and took >about 6-7 months for most of them to fade. I still have a few left, like >the >one >on the tippy-tip of my nose. Of all the ones to remain...it had to be in >the >middle of my face...Grrrrrrrrrrrmiddle of my face...Grrrrrrrrrrr<WBR>r! I >of your body absorbing the iron pigment. > >My second infusion, about 3 weeks ago, left me with teeny-tiny ulcerations >on my upper inner thighs and behind the knees. We're not sure why this >happened >- I go back to the Hema in 3 wks for my follow-up. Every now and then I >get >a new ulceration. Clueless. > >Best regards, >Patty A >5'3 " , 253/144/??? >8/25/03, MGB, Stsvl, Drs. R & Chery >*** please choose your Plastic Surgeon wisely *** Avoid costly mistakes >and >make sure that they SPECIALIZE in WLS patients !!! *** >12/2/04, TT & BA: 5/31/05, Arm tuck, donut lift, TT rev, Legs lipo: >8/25/05, >Thighs: Chlt, Dr.P.Tucker >8/16/06, *CORRECTIONS* to legs, Mastopexy w/implant removal: Chlt, Dr. S. >Don >11/6/06, *CORRECTION replacement* of breast implants (AWESOME JOB)!: Chlt, >Dr. S. Don > >******************************************<WBR>*********<WBR>*_http://www.aol .. >http_ (http://www.aol.com./) > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > >************************************** See what's free at >http://www.aol.com. > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > _________________________________________________________________ Play games, earn tickets, get cool prizes. Play now–it's FREE! http://club.live.com/home.aspx?icid=CLUB_hotmailtextlink1 Visit us at www.clos.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 It doesnt matter if you are a man or post-menopausal, I am 55 been post menopausal for 5 yrs, had my MGB with Dr R in 01. I too have been struggling with the amemia, NO I have NO other issues at all, A common side effect of the MGB is anemia, so just because you are post menopausal or a man, dont be lulled into thinking it cant happen to you because someone says it cant. That is not true. Get the yearly blood tests, and more often if necessary. I am at 11, not too bad, BUT my ferritin is at 4 (that is bad) my husband who also had the MGB in 01 is borderline low in iron. So our pcp has upped our iron and will check again in 30 days once again. Yes, it can and does happen to all of us, it doesnt matter, male or female, post menopausal, or child bearing age. Take your iron! Blessings Conrad 3/12/01 Dr R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 I am post menopausal and have low iron. I take repliva and I'm on my 5th month. My iron has come up well. Barb Dudley, Oct 15, 2003, 242/140ish ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 My nabe pot stays pretty clean, maybe a little discoloring, like the ohsawa pot. danny Danny's Warehouse 5701 West Blvd Los Angeles, Ca 90016 323 954 8973 www.dannyswarehouse.com From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sabatino Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 9:49 AM Subject: Anemia Thanks for the advice on anemia. Her anemia is due to the fact that there are fibroids in her uterus causing heavy bleeding. i am passing along some iseas to her, i wonder if there are any macro counselos in or near Orlando or any cooking classes tha t could speak Spanish. If not, if i ever go pro at this i'll know where there is a definite need. By the way does anyone know how to get a nabe pot looking clean after using it or do you have to just deal? From: Dottie Roseboom <rosedotcomcast (DOT) net> Subject: Re: Re: Does anyone know this counselor? Stories 9-Ki Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 5:45 PM ROTFL Thanks, Danny! BTW, I'll have a few comments about your comments in the " 4 " Ki description, but right now, I have a few other responsibilities to see to..... Peace, Dottie Re: Re: Does anyone know this counselor? Stories 9-Ki It's hard to write with my mouth hanging open - Dottie, what is stopping you from being in the profession - you have so much wisdom to share. Yes, I'm the 1-water, so very happy to support you Danny in any way I can :>) But don't know that much about my other numbers - wish I knew the time I was born - but wish for lots of other things as well!!!! 5/22/45 - also wish I was more orderly so I kept those notes that told me about my numbers as well as my family members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 That's what i actually meant , is there any way to get rid of the discolortion? And Danny do you carry Bento boxes? From: Dottie Roseboom <rosedotcomcast (DOT) net> Subject: Re: Re: Does anyone know this counselor? Stories 9-Ki Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 5:45 PM ROTFL Thanks, Danny! BTW, I'll have a few comments about your comments in the "4" Ki description, but right now, I have a few other responsibilities to see to..... Peace, Dottie Re: Re: Does anyone know this counselor? Stories 9-Ki It's hard to write with my mouth hanging open - Dottie, what is stopping you from being in the profession - you have so much wisdom to share. Yes, I'm the 1-water, so very happy to support you Danny in any way I can :>) But don't know that much about my other numbers - wish I knew the time I was born - but wish for lots of other things as well!!!! 5/22/45 - also wish I was more orderly so I kept those notes that told me about my numbers as well as my family members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Not that I’ve found, but as long as it’sclean, I don’t mind As for the bento boxes, do you mean in my warehouse? I sell dancewear danny Danny's Warehouse 5701 West Blvd Los Angeles, Ca 90016 323 954 8973 www.dannyswarehouse.com From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sabatino Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 11:01 AM Subject: RE: Anemia That's what i actually meant , is there any way to get rid of the discolortion? And Danny do you carry Bento boxes? From: Dottie Roseboom <rosedotcomcast (DOT) net> Subject: Re: Re: Does anyone know this counselor? Stories 9-Ki Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 5:45 PM ROTFL Thanks, Danny! BTW, I'll have a few comments about your comments in the " 4 " Ki description, but right now, I have a few other responsibilities to see to..... Peace, Dottie Re: Re: Does anyone know this counselor? Stories 9-Ki It's hard to write with my mouth hanging open - Dottie, what is stopping you from being in the profession - you have so much wisdom to share. Yes, I'm the 1-water, so very happy to support you Danny in any way I can :>) But don't know that much about my other numbers - wish I knew the time I was born - but wish for lots of other things as well!!!! 5/22/45 - also wish I was more orderly so I kept those notes that told me about my numbers as well as my family members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 she eat dairy? There was McCarty but sadly he passed away about a year ago. > From: Dottie Roseboom > <rosedotcomcast (DOT) net> > Subject: Re: Re: > Does anyone know this counselor? Stories 9-Ki > To: > > Date: > Monday, September 15, 2008, 5:45 PM > > > > ROTFL Thanks, > Danny! > > BTW, I'll have a few > comments about your comments in the " 4 " Ki description, but right now, I > have a few other responsibilities to see to..... > > > Peace, > > > Dottie > > > Re: > Re: Does anyone know this counselor? Stories > 9-Ki > > > > > > > > > It's hard to write with my mouth hanging > open - Dottie, what is stopping you from being in the profession - > you have so much wisdom to > share. > > Yes, I'm the 1-water, so very happy to > support you Danny in any way I can :>) But don't know > that much about my other numbers - wish I knew the time I was born > - but wish for lots of other things as well!!!! 5/22/45 - > also wish I was more orderly so I kept those notes that > told me about my numbers as well as my family > members. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 it's that has the macro supplies. check out his store he's got some amazing stuff there. Reggie > From: > Dottie Roseboom <rosedotcomcast (DOT) net> > > Subject: Re: Re: Does anyone know this counselor? > Stories 9-Ki > > > > Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 5:45 PM > > > > ROTFL Thanks, Danny! > > > BTW, I'll have a few comments about your comments in the > " 4 " Ki description, but right now, I have a few other > responsibilities to see to..... > > > Peace, > > > Dottie > > > > Re: > Re: Does anyone know this counselor? Stories 9-Ki > > > > > > > > > It's > hard to write with my mouth hanging open - Dottie, what is stopping you > from being in the profession - you have so much wisdom to share. > > > Yes, > I'm the 1-water, so very happy to support you Danny in any way I can > :>) But don't know that much about my other numbers - wish I > knew the time I was born - but wish for lots of other things as > well!!!! 5/22/45 - also wish I was more orderly so I kept those > notes that told me about my numbers as well as my family members. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 What were you lab results? Did your doc check your ferretin level, or did he just do a CBC? Do you take an iron supplement? It would really depend on what your levels say as to what approach you should take, i.e. increased supplementaion vs. iron infusion. take care, ~ MGB 08/15/07 242 high / 123 now @...: shoutjoy@...: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:09:12 +0000Subject: Anemia HiI am 8 years out and this is the first time I have been told I amanemic. Unfortunately, my PCP doesn't think it is a big issue. Iknow it is. I need some advice, Dr. R? Help!a _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F68\ 1DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 My bad, Danny. So i guess no dancing bento boxes or nabe pots in your warehouse. i did want to mention quickly that i believe Kukicha Twig Tea is also important in dealing with anemia. The package says the twigs are roasted for hours in iron pans. i don't like bancha, personally, so i drink Kukicha every day, so i buy it by the case. From: Dottie Roseboom <rosedotcomcast (DOT) net> Subject: Re: Re: Does anyone know this counselor? Stories 9-Ki Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 5:45 PM ROTFL Thanks, Danny! BTW, I'll have a few comments about your comments in the "4" Ki description, but right now, I have a few other responsibilities to see to..... Peace, Dottie Re: Re: Does anyone know this counselor? Stories 9-Ki It's hard to write with my mouth hanging open - Dottie, what is stopping you from being in the profession - you have so much wisdom to share. Yes, I'm the 1-water, so very happy to support you Danny in any way I can :>) But don't know that much about my other numbers - wish I knew the time I was born - but wish for lots of other things as well!!!! 5/22/45 - also wish I was more orderly so I kept those notes that told me about my numbers as well as my family members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Before, when I could tolerate caffeine, I liked the kukicha better than the bancha too. Danny Danny's Warehouse 5701 West Blvd Los Angeles, Ca 90016 323 954 8973 www.dannyswarehouse.com From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sabatino Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 11:04 AM Subject: RE: Anemia My bad, Danny. So i guess no dancing bento boxes or nabe pots in your warehouse. i did want to mention quickly that i believe Kukicha Twig Tea is also important in dealing with anemia. The package says the twigs are roasted for hours in iron pans. i don't like bancha, personally, so i drink Kukicha every day, so i buy it by the case. From: Dottie Roseboom <rosedotcomcast (DOT) net> Subject: Re: Re: Does anyone know this counselor? Stories 9-Ki Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 5:45 PM ROTFL Thanks, Danny! BTW, I'll have a few comments about your comments in the " 4 " Ki description, but right now, I have a few other responsibilities to see to..... Peace, Dottie Re: Re: Does anyone know this counselor? Stories 9-Ki It's hard to write with my mouth hanging open - Dottie, what is stopping you from being in the profession - you have so much wisdom to share. Yes, I'm the 1-water, so very happy to support you Danny in any way I can :>) But don't know that much about my other numbers - wish I knew the time I was born - but wish for lots of other things as well!!!! 5/22/45 - also wish I was more orderly so I kept those notes that told me about my numbers as well as my family members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Anemia means that your Iron, Ferritin, Trans Ferrin Sat, and Hemaglobin are below normal levels. In my case, My Hemaglobin did not go down, only my Iron levels. After documenting my continuing dropping iron and static Hemaglobin, my hematologist recommended monthly iron infusions after a period of taking oral iron supplements. If your blood levels are low, ask your doctor to refer you to a hematologist. Fiona > > Hi > > I am 8 years out and this is the first time I have been told I am > anemic. Unfortunately, my PCP doesn't think it is a big issue. I > know it is. I need some advice, Dr. R? Help! > > > a > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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