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Anyone heard of iron injections? My GP hasn't but my pharmacist suggested it for my daughter who suffers with very low iron stores.

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sam167
sam167

My 17 year old daughter has been suffering for the last 18 months.She sleeps all the time, hardly goes out and feels constantly rotton. The GP is reluctant to refer her for an iron infusion, but says he hasn't heard of iron injections and says the only reason her iron stores are low is because of her periods(she only has them every 3 months because they've put her on the pill) and the fact she doesn't eat red meat. Surely there are thousands of female vegetarains that have periods and don't eat red meat??? He also says she would have to be referred to a gastro doctor rather than a haemotologist who would want to put a camera into her gut to make sure she isn't losing blood internally, which isn't likely given the length of time she's been suffering. I just don't know what to do for the best. Any suggestions would ne gratefully received. She's tried iron tablets but they don't agree with her.

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  • dolly4
    dolly4

    Posted

    Iron Injections are usually given for Pernicious Anaemia. Get your daughter some Liquid iron, sold in sachets at the local health shop, if its plain Anaemia,This is very pleasant to take and works quicker , also not constipating like the tablets usually are. Hope this helps, if not... back to Doc demanding further investigation.
  • sam167
    sam167

    Posted

    Thanks dolly4

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Yes Spatone Iron Sachets are really quite good smile
  • HSPCODE
    HSPCODE

    Posted

    I felt for your teen girl, however meat is not the only source of iron, she can obtain iron from various fruits, veges and cereals, recommended to trial the iron liquid as suggested above together with multiple vit supplement particularly vit c which will assist in the liquid iron absorption good luck and hope she will come right. Cheers
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