unexplained anemia with iron deficiency - iron transfusion/B12 injection etc.

[ajesmond3]

Dear members,

Following my developing an unexplained iron deficiency in May 2021 all evidence points at me being Celiac rather than gluten-intolerant. 

I have been on a course of strong iron tablets (ferrous sulphate) for a month and my levels have only risen by one point. 

The doctor suggested an iron transfusion as an alternative for the iron tablets and has referred me to my local hospital for further analysis.

Has anyone been through either an iron transfusion, had B12 injections or undergone other procedures related to poor mineral absorption? 

Many thanks in advance,

Alex

P.S LOVE the page and the community on here ❤️ 

[trents]

Have you been checked for a type of anemia called "pernicious anemia" in which the gut lacks something called "intrinsic factor" and cannot absorb B12? B12 is necessary in the chain of biochemical operations that have to do with iron uptake. Has the doc tested you for B12 deficiency?

And, welcome to the forum community!

Edited July 16, 2021 by trents

[knitty kitty]

Other vitamins are needed to make blood cells.  You need B12, and also Riboflavin B2 and Folate B9 and Pyridoxine B6.   

Celiac Disease causes malabsorption which can result in subclinical or clinical vitamin deficiencies.  You might want to ask your doctor about adding a B Complex with all eight B vitamins to your diet.

[ajesmond3]

On 7/16/2021 at 3:02 PM, trents said:

Have you been checked for a type of anemia called "pernicious anemia" in which the gut lacks something called "intrinsic factor" and cannot absorb B12? B12 is necessary in the chain of biochemical operations that have to do with iron uptake. Has the doc tested you for B12 deficiency?

And, welcome to the forum community!

Hi there,

They only looked at blood and basic iron levels. But since I am being referred, I will definitely ask the hospital to perform that test! 

Thanks for the advice  

On 7/17/2021 at 5:33 AM, knitty kitty said:

Other vitamins are needed to make blood cells.  You need B12, and also Riboflavin B2 and Folate B9 and Pyridoxine B6.   

Celiac Disease causes malabsorption which can result in subclinical or clinical vitamin deficiencies.  You might want to ask your doctor about adding a B Complex with all eight B vitamins to your diet.

Hi there,

That is good to know. I will definitely do that.

Thanks for the advice  

Alex