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Was just wondering if any of you have ever experienced having high iron or know of anyone that has? And if so, what did you do to help lower this number? Last week when I had my blood drawn, the lady told me my iron level was at a 19. She said that this is high. If memory serves me, last time I gave blood they mentioned this and I didn't really take notice of it until this time.
Turns out, there is only two ways to get rid of excessive iron in the body..giving blood every 2 weeks, or a shot of a medication called Deferoxamine - Administration for chronic conditions is generally accomplished by subcutaneous injection (SQ infusion) over a period of 8–12 hours each day. Deferoxamine acts by binding free iron in the bloodstream and enhancing its elimination in the urine.
Turns out, there is only two ways to get rid of excessive iron in the body..giving blood every 2 weeks, or a shot of a medication called Deferoxamine - Administration for chronic conditions is generally accomplished by subcutaneous injection (SQ infusion) over a period of 8–12 hours each day. Deferoxamine acts by binding free iron in the bloodstream and enhancing its elimination in the urine.