Heomocromitosis (female 23 With This Disease) Posted: 06-13-07 11:09am
I was diagnosed about 2 years ago with
this condition (high levels of iron).
Females normally don't get this because
our periods are suppose to take care of
the excess. I went to the doctors
yesterday and it sits at 19 I guess my
question is what should I do now. I have
read and understand that 20 is at a high
level and could cause stroke, heart
problems, liver damage, etc. Can someone
please help me?
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jesticle
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 152 Location: Australia
Posted: 07-22-07 08:02am
Hi im not sure if im going to be much of a
help but my grandpa was diagnosed with
this last year so I did a little research
online & it said something about going
to the blood bank once a month and have
blood taken as obviously your losing blood
so your losing some iron as well. Did you
know it also runs in families maybe its a
good idea to get your family tested for
it. I thought I might've had it but it
turns out Im running quite low on iron.
Your doctor should've told you a course of
action anyway. I hope that helps a bit
take care of yourself
