https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 14:20:23 +0000 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 01:03:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35047 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=5881864&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#5881864 Author: Tony177424
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Posted: 29 March 2015 at 1:03am

Hi just wondering did ur levels get back down to normal . I also have high ferritin and like you no explanation ! ]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2015 01:03:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=5881864&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#5881864 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1159974&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1159974 Author: CJsays
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Posted: 23 September 2010 at 1:11pm

Update - just had another test back, my iron now down to 200 HORRAY nearly normal!!!]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:11:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1159974&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1159974 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1158983&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1158983 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 35047
Posted: 22 September 2010 at 12:28pm

bump for melnel - HTH :)]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:28:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1158983&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1158983 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1122069&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1122069 Author: CJsays
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Posted: 09 August 2010 at 3:17pm

Good to know Trex, thx, certainly relieves my anxiety some more!]]> Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:17:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1122069&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1122069 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1121132&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1121132 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 35047
Posted: 08 August 2010 at 9:45am

CJ, I was pretty much the same as pikelets. 380 or so at first bloods, then it dropped to about 315 by 28 weeks. No-one raised it as an issue, although we did establish that my diet contained quite high iron content, and happened to be very favourable to iron uptake as well.

My daughter was born at 41+3 and a healthy 7lb 14oz - so pretty much average weight given she was 10 days overdue.

I'm also interested to see what my levels are next time I get pg, given I'm hoping to still be BF DD when that happens.]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2010 09:45:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1121132&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1121132 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1120853&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1120853 Author: CJsays
Subject: 35047
Posted: 07 August 2010 at 6:40pm

thx pikelets glad to hear it was non eventful 4 you. Did you have a slightly prem or underweight baby? That's all I can find on the net re it. Have your levels gone down now?]]> Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:40:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1120853&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1120853 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1119366&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1119366 Author: pikelets
Subject: 35047
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 6:56pm

My iron levels were 300-400 so very high. So I definately didn't take any supplements, not that I could as I was very ill with MS anyway

My midwife said it isn't common.   Anyway, she called the specialist and talked thorugh my results etc, they did another test and as it was similar they were not concerned as it wasn't increasing more and being a steady result. Basicly they said it could be that I normally have high levels anyway.
I will be interested when I get PG next time to see what the levels do.

I agree there isn't alot around on high iron.

Good luck with your next results CJsays ]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:56:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1119366&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1119366 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1119220&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1119220 Author: CJsays
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Posted: 05 August 2010 at 4:29pm

Yeah I have read up on PCOS now and I def don't have those symptoms, or any or the other symptoms for the other things that the high ferritin tests can signify its all so mysterious and weird and frustrating!]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:29:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1119220&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1119220 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1117116&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1117116 Author: freckle
Subject: 35047
Posted: 03 August 2010 at 3:23pm

I thought PCOS could result in higher iron levels as AF is usually so infrequent.... but if you were regular I doubt this would be the cause ... but I could be wrong....]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:23:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1117116&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1117116 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1117102&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1117102 Author: Kellz
Subject: 35047
Posted: 03 August 2010 at 3:06pm

Poly cycstic Ovary syndrome

I doubt its an infection since its been slowly increasing for years. Hope u get some answers soon. ]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:06:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1117102&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1117102 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1116910&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1116910 Author: CJsays
Subject: 35047
Posted: 03 August 2010 at 11:44am

Yes tested for haemotomocrosis and it's not that, and also tested for liver function and not that. IN 2 weeks they are going to test again for thyroid as could be that, but I have symptoms of a dodgy thyroid so I doubt its that. I'm having no iron supplements, only had 3 elevit pills this preg as I found them too big to swallow, esp with the MS!!
What is PCOS?
So Dr said it could be some kind of infection, but if it's been slowly creeping since 2007 and now well over half it is a worry what is going on, and I have no answers!]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:44:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1116910&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1116910 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1116661&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1116661 Author: Mucky_Tiger
Subject: 35047
Posted: 03 August 2010 at 1:08am

haemochromatosis will make iron levels increase that much if you are taking a lot of iron filled supplements.
as instead of absorbing 25% (normal level) you will be absorbing 50% and because of being preg and not having AF's where your body naturally dropping iron it can build up fast.

DP has it.

its a DNA blood test with gene study to check for it.
Drs will try and not do it cos its expensive.

if you do have it you donate blood regulatly once you have reached menopause and its kept under control with AF as your body knows to get rid of it
(women with Haemo tend to have heavier and longer AFs)
]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:08:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1116661&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1116661 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1116402&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1116402 Author: MrsJMcD
Subject: 35047
Posted: 02 August 2010 at 7:39pm

I've been told high iron levels can be connected to PCOS...]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:39:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1116402&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1116402 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1116193&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1116193 Author: my2girls
Subject: 35047
Posted: 02 August 2010 at 4:38pm

hiya, try googling hematomachrosis (sp) its a condition of the blood when you have high iron levels ]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:38:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1116193&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1116193 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1116192&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1116192 Author: Rachel1982
Subject: 35047
Posted: 02 August 2010 at 4:38pm

have you been tested for, or have a family history of haemochromatosis? (excuse the spelling it might not be exactly right)

that is an illness which can cause elevated ferratin. My BF's dad has it so she is at risk of getting it herself and is going to get tested.]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:38:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1116192&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1116192 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1116176&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1116176 Author: CJsays
Subject: 35047
Posted: 02 August 2010 at 4:24pm

Anyone had this? Apparently I have been slightly high since 2007 (186 - normal is 150), then at around 7 weeks preg I was 282, now at 12 weeks I am 351. Going to do another test in 2 weeks time. Has anyone had this issue? There is not much on the net about high iron, all about low!]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:24:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35047&PID=1116176&title=high-ferritin-iron-levels#1116176