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High Ferritin Levels: How can I lower my levels?

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I have not been tested for hemochromatosis. I recently had labs done for a well check and my ferritin level was 323. Should I be concerned and I have a history of brain anureysms . Does this have anything to do with my ferritin levels ?

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Janell, Volunteer Mentor | @jlharsh | 5 hours ago

Hi @gigi2026, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!

As you wait for others to comment I want to chime in and offer a bit of encouragement.
A ferritin level can be elevated for a lot of different reasons, so it doesn’t automatically mean hemochromatosis. Your healthcare team will look at it along with your other lab results and medical history to decide if any additional testing is needed.

I can understand why you’re wondering if it could be related to your history of brain aneurysms. That’s an important question for your healthcare professional, since a ferritin level alone can’t tell whether there’s a connection.

Have you had a chance to talk with the provider who ordered the labs? Did they mention whether they checked any other iron tests, like transferrin saturation or iron levels? Have your ferritin levels been elevated before, or is this new?

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