Dr Drew Provan
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niclou11 :
Should I request an infusion?? My ferritin was 11 - just had UF embolisation and the recovery has been brutal!
2026-09-01 11:30:30
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Ali 🌻 :
I'm pregnant. Ferritin is 9. Haemoglobin is 114. Tried 3 different iron tablets and liquid iron. All of them caused unbearable cramps and discomfort. I've been refused an iron infusion because "I'm not anemic yet". Making changes to my diet is my only option. I'm at a loss with what to do 😭
2026-09-01 17:32:05
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LittleMissMouse :
My question is WHY is everyone suddenly iron deficient?
2026-08-31 18:36:22
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SSP :
In 2024 I went to hospital with a very low hb of 61… I was given iron infusions and had a endoscopy scheduled. This came back as normal! I waited for weeks for results to clear me as celiac. I was later told it was due to heavy periods!!!
2026-09-01 06:18:13
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LE | Scottish History PhD :
At what point can you just get the infusion? If you’re constantly in an up down cycle and on/off tablets (which are obvs not pleasant), why are the tablets preferred?
2026-08-31 16:49:48
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Kat :
My ferritin is 12 and I'm being told to take supplements and have not been prescribed Ferrous Sulfate.. I also doubt the cause will be investigated 😏
2026-08-31 22:02:43
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bmwF21girl :
What is normal haemoglobin levels - my ferritin is 4 x
2026-09-01 09:53:48
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Wilson and Kathy :
The iron tablets are killing my stomach. I took them alternate days for two weeks, then had to take a week off as I was constantly sore and bloated. Is it sufficient taking them over a longer period, say three times per week rather than daily?
2026-08-31 17:07:19
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Shelby | 2025 bride ✨ :
My ferritin was 2 in May, had 2 iron infusions and I’m now up to 57. Haemoglobin is 122.. what do I do about this 😅
2026-09-01 16:33:51
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Dollyyanna :
Taking Metformin which knocks my ferritin out
2026-08-31 18:53:17
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janep355 :
Is lacoferrin a good iron?
2026-08-31 15:57:39
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Loving Laura🥰 :
Nothing works for me other than Iv infusions xx
2026-09-01 13:23:28
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Hayley Jones :
What about a 3 year old who can’t take tablets. We’re trying the liquid iron but the taste is proving to make this extremely difficult…
2026-08-31 20:16:25
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Alisha 'shyshorty' L :
I can't take iron tablets I've had an ulcer, just had an infusion. have fibroids 🤷🏾♀️
2026-09-01 08:29:51
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bossyhoney7 :
How about lamb, beef, chicken liver???
2026-08-31 16:25:19
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pie9383🍉 :
true I tried diet alone it did nothing
2026-08-31 16:10:51
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icon :
I took iron bisglycinate, lactoferrin and vit c as well as took beef liver capsules but my feritin only moved up 1 point after 8 months of supplementation. I also have low globulin and total protein and hashimotos. I've switch to avtive iron
2026-08-31 20:46:48
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loulou :
Hi Doc. I've been taking ferrous fumerate every other day since Feb. I've gone from 9 to 35. Would you say that was a good rise in that time? What should I aim for?
2026-08-31 15:48:02
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HumanNature :
Is the NL-ratio <2 a thing, and if so why/how?
2026-08-31 17:06:40
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MrsGrey2024 :
What if you have had gastric surgery
2026-08-31 16:21:23
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fz :
What about low ferritin level and high iron levels (above the norms)
2026-08-31 20:10:44
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Literally, 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞 :
I’ve been taking iron tablets for almost two years. I’ve stuck with the medication my GP had prescribed me. She said give it time. I was nauseated, constipated .. but I kept taking them. Adjusted to them by changing my diet around. Ferrograd C . Which has vitamin C in it .. but I eat a lot of vitamin c enriched foods now also!
2026-09-01 16:36:45
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mimi :
What about liver
2026-08-31 20:15:26
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Vic :
Ferritin and iron deficient and low haemoglobin last year was in an awful way. Ferrous sulphate gave me a boost at first then I felt crap again after a few weeks. The doctor never said take with vit c so I started that. Then started on my own moringa powder too awaiting a colonoscopy because I noticed blood from there. Always look at the root cause like heavy periods etc. my levels have only just gone to low normal levels but I’m always tired. This takes a long time to correct as some supplements don’t work for some but others do. My diet has always included iron everyday. It could be an absorption problem or drinking too much tea and coffee make sure you do your research
2026-08-31 16:33:02
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Solo Life & Money :
After having very low haemoglobin (75) and ferratin (12), I had two iron infusions in July before my hysterectomy four weeks ago which worked marvellously and my ferratin is now over 200 (Hb 130). Obviously I'm no longer taking an iron supplement, but should I be considering iron at all in my diet or just forget about it completely until I retest in 3 months then see where it's at?
2026-08-31 16:11:35
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