Chronic Low ferritin. Need advice from those who have fixed low ferritin.

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Package inbound. They sent tracking without me asking for it. Love that.

IV bags inbound as well.

Going to pull labs before I do anything.
Not chasing a high ferritin number. More problems will come with that. Seeking a mid range 100 or so. And keep maintaining it with low dose iron IV every 6-8 weeks. Or possibly oral iron since my body will have proper iron storage for once.

But I have a unique situation of also needing to keep my CBC from elevating. Iron infusions can raise HGB by 1-3 total points ( ex: 16 to 17-19)
I’m typically high end range of allowed limits. And I certainly shouldnt do an infusion with an elevated panel.

I did get my HCT down to 50 with daily injection TRT and hydration.
(Maybe CPAP will also help . Takes a long time tho)

More to come
-T

 

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Spoiler

 

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For $19+ shipping arrived in 4 days.
Comes with everything pictured on the 22G.
Pretty good bang for your buck for a whole kit minus the Saline and what you’re injecting.
Picked this up just in case my FD buddy can’t get me everything.

 

[Tbaz192]

Iron vials have reached customs.
Let’s see if they pass thru or get seized.

Currently
- Have Sodium chloride 0.9% 250ml IV bags (inbound)
- IV SUPPLIES ( on hand )
- Ferric Carboxymaltose (inbound @ customs as of 2/21)

Prices below. Of easy to source kits. Just for easier less stress buying/ordering.
Since everything is medically regulated with licenses.

B BRAUN USP Sodium Chloride Injections, 0.9%, 250mL, EXCEL® Container​

(No license required)
250ml is ideal dilution for ferric carboxymaltose

Sale price$4.88 <—————
Standard shipping $15 <————
medofficedirect
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Intravenous Kit (IV Kit)​

The Rescue Essentials Intravenous Kit (IV Kit) contains all the components you need for an IV line start. The IV Kits come in catheter gauges from 14ga to 24ga.
(I bought 22g… they do have you check a box saying you’re a medical professional. No license required)
$27 with shipping <————-
Rescueessentials
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5 vials of 500mg Ferric CarboxyMaltose
$130 <—————
MARSHALL HEALTHCARE - IndiaMart
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Hope to get some great results with a 500mg infusion. As long as my CBC isn’t elevated.