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Hello,
Can you tell me how you felt after you were de-ironed? Also include the number of phlebotomies it took to get to maintenance phase and where you iron levels were when you started? Thanks so much for your time.
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Linda1967 abookreader
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Hi, I started with levels of around 700 and I had my first blood session in December and was 'normal' by April. To start with I tried weekly sessions but found it easier fortnightly but then went back to weekly once my body had adjusted. Eat and drink plenty of water before a session and I also found coconut water helped before and after the session. Avoid alcohol the same day as a blood session as you will feel the effects very quickly - it may be obvious but I really did not think and no one told me. You may also be more tired than normal after a session but by the next day generally OK but exercise may be more difficult. I like to run and a few miles feels like half a marathon. It's not all bad news as any symptons you are having will improve, I had crazy itchy skin and this has stopped and for that I am very grateful. I now just attend blood donar sessions every six weeks and this keeps me under control and it's for a good cause. In my experience the blood sessions were fine, a sharp prick but nothing major. I attended the Chichester clinic and the nurses were fantastic as they are at the NHS blood donar clinics. Good luck
shirley60201 abookreader
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shirley60201 abookreader
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Started last December going one a week for 8 months. Then once a month till October. Then 6 weeks till end of November . Now I just went again end of November don't go till feb 4. Iron levels with at 1250 when I started . Now I'm at 51. Not sure if this is maintence stage or not have to go next time and they will let me know then.