Anemia

[mom]

Just wondering if anyone out there has had any iron infusions? I have to do this for severe anemia. My 1st experience will be this month to be infused. My daamage is so severe that my iron is slow to enter

[bklyn]

I had ten infusions shortly after I was diagnosed. I went to my Dr.'s office 3 x a week until completed. The first infusion takes a long time - it's done very slowly to check for allergic reaction. After that each infusion takes about 1 1/2 hrs.

[mom]

Kathy c

Thank you for replying back about the infusions. How do they infuse the iron? Is it through the arm? Could you give me the details? I would appreciate it.

Mom

[rmaz74]

I was severely anemic before being diagnosed and had infusions about 3 times per week. The first time I went in, the doctor used Infed and I had a severe reaction to it. I couldn't breath! Please make sure they explain the possible reactions you can have so they will be prepared. I don't mean to scare you either. They did find an iron that I could accept. It's called Ferrlecit. I had those treatments for approximately 4 weeks. My levels finally came up and then I was diagnosed with celiac disease. I have not had any problems with anemia since. Good luck and hang in there! It will get better!

Becky

[debm5]

I also was anemic. They started me on infed as well. It felt as if I was in a High altitude after about 10 min of my first injection. My chest felt tight and hard to breath. This is why they said the first iv would take longer (2-3 hrs) than the rest of the treatments so they can monitor you for these kind of side effects. The iv went in my arm. They placed a temporary line in the part of my arm that is out of the way of bending so I would not have to be stuck everyday. That was nice!!

Tommorrow I will have another cbc. I have started B-12 sublingual. My husband takes them and wants me to as well. Hopes this helps.

Debbie