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Iron Depletion in Blood related to COVID?
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Nov 7 7:35am | Replies (1078)Comment receiving replies
I had the same experience, only I was hospitalized and received two blood transfusions as well as two iron infusions later. I had camera endoscopies and a colonoscopy that yielded no internal bleeding or other problems. I had every test imaginable, and everyone just threw up their hands about the cause. I just had another blood test, and my iron level is starting down again. It is very lonely out there because no one believes me, and I am excluded from certain activities because I have refused the booster shot. I should add that I have no history of anemia and am past menopause. I received the Moderna vaccine.
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I received Pfizer vaccine in February 2021. Ever since my hemoglobin has been going down ferritin and Iron are down. My blood sugar A1C continues to rise. Never had anemia before . Anyone have any successful treatments?
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Your story sounds VERY similar to mine. I, too, was hospitalized with severe anemia...a hemoglobin level of 5. They did all the tests, also, expecting a bleed, but could find none. I, too, had 2 transfusions & 3 iron infusions, exactly like you. When I was released, I had to take folic acid, B12 & iron supplements for a few months. Then, this is where our stories differ, I had the booster. When I started getting vague feelings of anemia symptoms, I loaded up on the supplements and made it through without getting full blown anemia. So...you might want to give the booster a try while taking supplements. Good luck!