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my feratin blood test was 1600 this was in june, all iron results normal transferrin saturation however I have still not heard anything from hospital i am out off my mind with worry can anybody have
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sheryl37154 ginnylll
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A transferrin saturation >45% is indicative of haemochromatosis and yours is normal. This may be why you have not heard anything yet (although depends on how long you have been waiting). I have heard that often there is a delay anyway.
Your high ferritin may be caused by other factors, inflammation, infection, liver problems, a lot of alcohol, even a cold will send ferritin upwards.
Talk to your dr about the possibility of any of these while you are waiting.
ginnylll sheryl37154
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thankyou Sheryl, i have been waiting 5 months i have no symptoms other than tiredness, my doctor tells me she dont know. thankyou for your reply. i had a real bad flu before this and was really tired that is why i had the test. will the feratin reduce.
sheryl37154 ginnylll
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My high ferritin went high when I had flu, and my experience was that my ferritin went back down after this flu was over. Have you had a CRP test?
"A C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test that measures the amount of a protein called C-reactive protein in your blood. C-reactive protein measures general levels of inflammation in your body. High levels of CRP are caused by infections and many long-term diseases."
This would probably give you some indication of something going on, or is still there after your flu is over.
ginnylll sheryl37154
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no havnt had that test. february to april thia year was so ill couldnt breath, the sweating profuse,couldnt hold a glass through sweating . then i got better and feel more myself now so i am wondering whether the feratin has gone down
sheryl37154 ginnylll
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It will be interesting to hear about that.
ginnylll sheryl37154
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will let you know
ginnylll
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hi Sheryl, well i saw the specialist who wasnt too bothered by my high feratin. he just said to watch my weight, drink etc. no mention of chelation or venesections. my feratin is now 1400
sheryl37154 ginnylll
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A transferrin saturation >45% is indicative of haemochromatosis and yours is normal. This may be why you have not heard anything yet (although depends on how long you have been waiting). I have heard that often there is a delay anyway.
Your high ferritin may be caused by other factors, inflammation, infection, liver problems, a lot of alcohol, even a cold will send ferritin upwards.
Talk to your dr about the possibility of any of these while you are waiting.