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Ferritin a 4! Can supplements alone raise it??? If taking injections, best advice to ease effects

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Monkey123
Monkey123

Hi, my ferritin just continues to drop. I have extremely heavy periods that I don't feel I ever get caught up before the next one hits.  Not sure what's going on with me!!  I have a few questions....

1:  can ferritin be raised with supplements alone??   If so, how much?

2:  for those that have had injections. What's the best form with the least side effects?  Any suggestions to ease side effects?  

3:  with a ferritin of 4, should I see a hematologist?  My cardiologist(I went to for crazy heart rate) says to just take a supplement once a day?  

Thanks so much for any help you can give me. I'm tired of suffering with insomnia, lightheadness, tingling lips, arms, legs, horrible anxiety, funny mouth issues around period, major brain fog, being exhausted, major spots, just crazy stolid that I think being anemic is causing!

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  • sally_14743
    sally_14743 Monkey123

    Posted

    Hi 

    you need to get a prepscription for iron tablets from your gp.. 

    because the dose of iron in over the counter supplements is too low ..

    if you take prepscription iron daily 

    your ferritin will rise 

    your gp May refer you for an iron infusion ..to get your ferritin up quickly 

    but you need to get your ferritin up it’s dangerous as it puts a strain on your heart .. 

    youll be surprised how quickly your iron levels will go up .. 

     

    • Monkey123
      Monkey123 sally_14743

      Posted

      I'm just seeing your reply. Thanks so much for replying. I will ask for prescription strength. I kinda thought the same thing. 

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