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High ferritin levels and post shoulder tendon operation pain/Exhausted
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Am in similar situation post-op ECRB lengthening and radialneurolysis of my forearm (radial tunnel syndrome). I experienced extreme bruising, running from above my elbow down to the palm of my hand involving entire forearm. My ferritin level popped right up, not sure how long it will take to return to normal-ish levels, meanwhile switched to vitamins without iron, reduced iron foods, etc. . Question is how long will it take to come back down.? Am just under 6 weeks . Thanks
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@jamesam26
After major post-op bruising, ferritin commonly stays elevated for several weeks to a few months. Ferritin rises from inflammation and blood reabsorption, not just iron intake.
Physicians should repeat labs in about 4–8 weeks to make sure ferritin is trending back down as the bruising resolves.