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Possible Hemochromatosis

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james43005
james43005

Hi,

Just hoping to seek some advice in regards to recent blood tests that have shown elevated Iron and Transferring Saturation. The two tests were taken only days apart, by two different labs. I'm not sure if its normal to expect that kind of fluctuation within days?

I had one Hereditary Hemochromatosis variant detected, the C282Y variant in the HFE gene, from a 23 & Me genetic test, but as I understand that means that I'm unlikely to have it.

I suffer from a lot of unexplained fatigue, very unrefreshing sleep, frequent urination, sweating, which I've seen others report with diagnosed Hemochromatosis. No logical explantion for these symptoms as I look after myself, eat very well and exercise regularly. I am Age 30. Have never taken any Iron supplements.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Test 1

Transferrin saturation index: 61%

Serum ferritin: 220 ug/l

Serum iron level: 33.8 umol/L

Test 2

Transferrin saturation index: 43%

Serum ferritin: 233 ug/l

Serum iron level: 26.2 umol/L

Some historic tests from last three years

Serum ferritin: 253 ug/l

Serum iron level: 38.21 umol/L

Transferrin saturation index: 71.35%

Serum ferritin: 311 ug/l

Serum iron level: 36.86 umol/L

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  • deborah91099
    deborah91099 james43005

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    My grandmother had Hemochromatosis and underwent long term treatment for it. When I did my dna test I happened to find out that I carried a gene for it but it takes both parents I have been told to actually develop the disease. All my kids are carriers of this gene but their father wasn't so it is my understanding that none of us can get it so in your case I would think that any issues are unrelated to the condition.

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