Exceptionally high Iron results

queenfan

Hi everyone three weeks ago I went for a fasting blood test, which came back with a very high Iron & ESR reading, my doctor was on a weeks holiday so the doctor i saw said he would get in touch with the Hematologist who wants the blood test repeated tomorrow morning & then if they come back the same he will take it from there. Is there anyone else going through or had the same results. The doctor I saw said he had never seen results that high, Any info would be welcome.
Sue x

lindalegs

Hi Sue,

I haven't been through this myself and looking that no one has replied maybe it's not that common. I think many of us with RA are inclined towards being a bit anemic rather than having too many red blood cells.

A high ESR rate probably you're not feeling too good at the moment, sorry about that.

Let us know what happens after today's results.

Luv,

queenfan

Hi Linda thank you for your reply Iv'e been to the hospital again for another fasting blood test, mind you I would rarther go down to the hospital, because it is very hard to get blood out of me, I take after my mom with deep veins :roll: I also went for physio so felling rough at the moment, I will let you know how I get on
Love to you & your family Sue xx

lindalegs

I always prefer the hospital for the same reason as you Sue. I must admit I don't like the fasting bit with some blood tests. Hope you've made up for the lack of breakfast.

Exercising too still it does help to keep us going.

I shall look out for your results.

Thanks for your wishes, hugs to you

frogmorton

Me too re bloods also they are better if l faint!!!

Hope all is well Sue with your results

Love

Toni xxx