What to expect from first venesection?
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Hi, I saw my consultant for the first time since being diagnosed today, so I'm pretty excited to get going with treatment. In comparison to most people on this forum my levels are pretty low with ferritin only at 310 but at the same time I'm only 19 and dealing with this all by myself.
What should I expect from my first venesection? Will I get tired or will it just be like getting blood tests?
Thanks in advance, Ellen
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Chris8968 ellen23311
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Mrs._Z ellen23311
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The good news is that your level is low -- so hopefully will not need as many venesections. It is significantly different from a blood test as they will be removing about a pint of blood. Everyone reacts a little differently, but you may feel a little fatigued afterwards. My numbers were closer to a 1000 and needle fobic, so my Dr. fave me something to relax be prior to the venesection. Therefore, my tiredness may have been attributed to the medication I took prior.
Good luck, it's not all that bad when you put everything into perspective.
ellen23311 Mrs._Z
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lynnsk1 ellen23311
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My 1st vs was exillerating as I was so pleased to get started, I felt no different afterwards, but I've now had 17 vs and just get a little tired later that day or next morning I have a lie in. I was 2000 now I'm 600 so heading in the right direction. Glad you're diagnosed early as you can keep on top of it and good future. Applause to your doctor for recognising early. X
Tina_72 ellen23311
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