Anyone else taking a long time to get an anemia diagnosis?

Posted by samtoelly @samtoelly, Sep 4, 2023

I’m on iron tablets but they aren’t working I think she’s gonna put me on an IV treatments soon because I still feel awful

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Sep 4, 2023

@samtoelly Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It certainly can be very frustrating to not feel like we are getting the diagnosis we need to get help, doesn't it? As you can see by the article below, there are several types of anemia. Do you have other health issues happening at the same time, that may be contributing to your anemia?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20351360
Ginger

cindyem | @cindyem | Sep 5, 2023

I, also, have iron deficient anemia. I have never tolerated iron pills. Some people are unable to absorb iron unless it is in their foods. I did have two infusions two months apart and have had adequate iron levels for over a year now.

farmgrrl57 | @farmgrrl57 | Sep 6, 2023

I finished a course of 5 iron infusions 2 months ago and I can feel the symptoms coming back. I have always had a hard time absorbing iron.

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