Iron Infusion

[Gra]

My GI has referred me to another specialist to have an Iron Infusion. I am told it takes about 5 hours.

Have others here had an Iron infusion? Is it painful? Any side effects? How often does it need to be done?

Thanks,

 

[Kela80]

Hey iron infusions are straight forward and don't hurt. How often you need them depends on how long your body holds on to it. For some people it's 4-6 months. I was getting them every 6 weeks for 18 months until I had a sub total colectomy and have not needed one since.

All the best.

 

[shamrock15]

Kela is right - I had them running over a 3 year period, every 6 to 8 weeks. For me they were about 1.25 - 1.5 hours per unit. Great time to catch up on some reading or napping. Drink some extra fluids the day before to make the veins a little easier to find.

 

[Rayna]

I'm getting an iron infusion on Monday - Ferraheme is amazing, really boosted my ferritin levels 5 months back. Just to caution on the safe side, I always ask for Benadryl through the IV before to ensure there won't be any allergic reactions.

Best of luck!

 

[kiny]

yeah, they don't hurt, if they do you're having a reaction, extremely rare