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Blood Test Discussion
Low ferritin and high total iron
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<blockquote data-quote="Saul" data-source="post: 90840" data-attributes="member: 16541"><p>Again, I am a shade tree mechanic on this stuff so don't put too much weight in what I say, but what do you think normal should be? Based on the number ranges? Those are for average people tested over time. You donated blood until your ferritin levels were down to 11. This at pretty darn low. This may put you outside of normal because your body is reacting. And, your saturation is only 1 point high. That is pretty much within range. Don't make it into something it is not. The only thing that is wonky is your serum iron. </p><p>.</p><p>IMO, your body is doing what it is suppose to do. Your crashed your ferritin from donating blood. Your body has a feedback loop and is thus increasing its rate of iron absorption. This causes your blood to take on more iron from the digestive track to build back up your iron stores. Hence, your iron serum levels are higher. In turn, your ferritin is increasing from 11 to 50. Your body is likely working as it should by transporting the iron from the digestive track to your iron storage areas (as indicated by ferritin). I am probably over simplifying it. </p><p>. </p><p> Beyond that, you are supplementing with B12, which increases your iron serum. </p><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/serum-iron#normal-results" target="_blank">https://www.healthline.com/health/serum-iron#normal-results</a></p><p>.</p><p>Your numbers seem good given your history. I think you posted your doctor said the same (sorry if I am confusing you with another member). You have to look at your numbers in view of your history and recent actions. These are just my opinions to provide another data point. I am not giving medical advice. What are your iron related symptoms that are bothering you? It is good to keep an eye on your iron levels such as in 6 months or a year, IMO.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Saul, post: 90840, member: 16541"] Again, I am a shade tree mechanic on this stuff so don't put too much weight in what I say, but what do you think normal should be? Based on the number ranges? Those are for average people tested over time. You donated blood until your ferritin levels were down to 11. This at pretty darn low. This may put you outside of normal because your body is reacting. And, your saturation is only 1 point high. That is pretty much within range. Don't make it into something it is not. The only thing that is wonky is your serum iron. . IMO, your body is doing what it is suppose to do. Your crashed your ferritin from donating blood. Your body has a feedback loop and is thus increasing its rate of iron absorption. This causes your blood to take on more iron from the digestive track to build back up your iron stores. Hence, your iron serum levels are higher. In turn, your ferritin is increasing from 11 to 50. Your body is likely working as it should by transporting the iron from the digestive track to your iron storage areas (as indicated by ferritin). I am probably over simplifying it. . Beyond that, you are supplementing with B12, which increases your iron serum. [URL]https://www.healthline.com/health/serum-iron#normal-results[/URL] . Your numbers seem good given your history. I think you posted your doctor said the same (sorry if I am confusing you with another member). You have to look at your numbers in view of your history and recent actions. These are just my opinions to provide another data point. I am not giving medical advice. What are your iron related symptoms that are bothering you? It is good to keep an eye on your iron levels such as in 6 months or a year, IMO. [/QUOTE]
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