Iron Infusion - why is it needed and what are the risks. Will iron infusion help with my fatigue?

Iron infusion can be a great way to top up your bodies iron however it is not cure-all for fatigue and does have risks. Preston Family Medical discusses why your iron may be low and what happens during an iron infusion

[zoinks]

I watched this video before my iron infusions and now that I've gotten 4, I just wanna share my experience for those nervous about it. It's as painful as getting an IV (so not bad at all imo). My side effects were dizziness and body aches. I was also really tired for a couple hours afterwards but recovered and felt normal quickly. Id recommend having someone drive you home the first session just in case you get dizziness or something else that might inhibit your driving. Honestly my anxiety about it was way worse than the actual infusion. You can do it guys! Just bring music or a book or something to do while you wait and you'll be okay

[lillyshaw]

Thank you for this informative video. I had my iron infusion 36 hours ago, and feel awful right now. But I know it will pass. My symptoms of iron deficiency anemia were fatigue, brain fog, couldn’t concentrate, breathless on exertion, tongue swelling, restless legs and arms, constantly getting sick…
It can only get better. Thank you doctor.

[LK-bzsk]

The advice to take oral iron ever second day is something doctors and nurses here in the USA have never told me about. Going to go to every second day. Thanks so much Doctor.

[linaa]

Going on my third infusion with venofer due to fibroids and only good results for me so far. I felt fine after receiving the two infusions. No immediate side effects. I did have some muscle aches intermittently between the two sessions but my energy level has increased by at least 50%.

[theresasmith]

My level is 6 . Been going on since last June taking iron daily 350mg . My IV was half dose Venefer . It was weird my first one . No pain for IV . I thought she gave me Benadryl as felt groggy. Nope no Benadryl . Next day I was hyper like fright and very talkative . 3rd day crashed . 4th day hyper again but didn’t accomplish anything . 5th I’m so darn tired and in bed all day. I hope it’s my last when I have my bloodwork in a month . This has been going on for over 6 years and finally find out it’s from taking Nexium and Magnesium since 2005 . Going off of Nexium isn’t fun as causes worse stomach acids and don’t recommend ever taking it for stomach issues. Keep you posted and hope I’m not immune to absorb iron from Nexium.

[dianaandrade]

Great video, very insightful. ❤❤❤I am about to get three iron infusion once a week for 3 weeks. Thank you so much for it.

[yvettegarcia]

Thanks for this; I start mine next week. No one discussed any details with me, so this was helpful. However, now I’m super nervous! Lol
🥺

[jennifersimmons]

Very important information I just put my headphones on try to redo it but fix the volume for those who couldn't hear this information like myself

[Miguelmpda]

I take infusion of iron, a year ago and my anxiety gets much beter. No side efects
Very good

[jesusruth]

I watched this video as we are now going through a horrible time. My 33 yrs old friend is now in the hospital with brain death as a result of heart attack after the iron iv 💔

[patriciacardoso]

Thanks for your concise and informative video.

[creneemugo]

Looks like a great video but the sound is way too low.

[maddieb]

I got a Ferinject iron infusion 3 weeks ago. No side effects, no allergic reaction, no stains... nothing. I feel better, not as tired as I was and my mood has improved. Not as irritable as I used to be (after finding out I had had low ferritin for almost 10 years but last year was really low, among others, like iron in blood, etc).

[hollywhite]

You missed number 4 reason which is why I needed an infusion - Microcytic anemia from inflammation / chronic disease. Slightly low serum ferritin, and extremely low serum iron.

[epicgoddess]

So interesting. They served me tea at the infusion center..smh. I had my first of a series of 5 iron infusions last week. I actually felt good directly afterwards but got groggy by the end of the day. The next day I felt TERRIBLE. I was walking slower and had aches so bad...and a HEADACHE. since my infusion I also cannot sleep more than 4 hours a night as opposed to 8. I do notice leS Brain fog...and more clarity...but it's been 3 days and my body is still aching.

[nimraa]

Does having an infusion cause weight gain

[vivianmoreland]

Between the iron infusion there was a blood transfusion with no complications.

[GurpreetKaur-cmzh]

My iron is only 3 . I am going for my iron infusion this week

[Sibongile]

I've always battled with low iron levels I'm due to do the procedure tomorrow, Wednesday, 23 March 2022. Just out of curiosity, is there any link between low iron levels and lack of concentration or feeling confused? I suspect there is.

[Rockey-]

Are the IV infusion bad ?

My first one is the wendsday and next Wednesday the second one.

My doctor told me to do pills.

But I didn’t what to risk the side effects.

Did I do the right thing?