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50 minutes ago, Ely519 said:

Hi I am 2 years post OP and I'm severely anemic. I will be having my first Iron infusion Monday and its expected to be 6 hours long. I was wondering if anyone had Iron infusions, how did you feel after? Any advice, etc? Thanks in advance! (Super nervous)

Hi! I also get iron infusions.

No worries ! It's like having a saline solution line in for dehydration. It may take long because it may be a slow drip (infusion rate). Relax bring Netflix, music or a book ... even sleep (thats my favorite)

It takes a while to feel the effects but you will. Breathing will become easier, walking will feel less burdensome, fatigue will be reduced, etc.

Good luck 💜

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I just had one on March 11th,not all bad, got there at 8:30AM and was done by 2:30 PM, feel good after,no nausea or bad effects then. My problem, and keep in mind it probably isn't the norm, happened the next day and night. Started out okay, had a BM, and then the tsunami hit. My body decided " Too much iron" " must get rid of it" started with a massive black black sticky BM which went on and on until 3 AM when I was passing filthy mop Water, 3 of them and finally it was over. I had Black bm before when trying oral pills, but not so much volume and frequency. Should have weighed myself, maybe the stall corrected itself. PCP said might be every 3 months, I will hear up because I still have had increased energy and no so short of breath, maybe my red blood cells are happy too and more willing to carry my oxygen to my body! Don't worry , I honestly think I am the only one with 💩problems out of the deal!

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Hi I am 2 years post OP and I'm severely anemic. I will be having my first Iron infusion Monday and its expected to be 6 hours long. I was wondering if anyone had Iron infusions, how did you feel after? Any advice, etc? Thanks in advance! (Super nervous)
I have iron deficiency anemia. I get iron infusion's and they are split up into 2 separate infusions over a 2 week period. Mine hold my iron levels at a good point for several months at a time. I have no problems or adverse reactions. I go on about my day as if nothing happened. It is comparable to getting a liter of normal saline to me. Nothing to worry about. Good luck!

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