Haemochromatosis is a genetic condition which causes the body to accumulate excess iron. Iron is vital to the efficient functioning of the body but excess iron can damage vital organs. Early symptoms of iron overload such as fatigue (in 70%), joint pain (40%) and abdominal pain (40%) are non-specific and are commonly not recognised as associated with Haemochromatosis. Detection is through monitoring of iron levels in the blood. Treatment is regular blood donations.
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Monday, June 3, 2013
2013\06\03 - Poor day - 2nd treatment - felt bad with headaches but did not affect what I could do.
Went for my 2nd venesection today. Haemoglobin was 15.4. No prblems.
Also drew blood for ferritin levels and for a second DNA test. Nearly passed out while doing the 3 small vials.
Ferritin level was 491
Ferritin level was 491
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Saturday, June 1, 2013
2013\05\31 - Good Day
Went to see a specialist today (Haemotologist). At first he was sceptical but once he saw all the blood tests that were done previously he seemed to accept it. He suggested I get a second DNA test as confirmation - this is after a lifelong commitment - do you really want to do it on just one test result?
I can now do blood draws every week
I need to do a Ferritin every 2nd week
It is now up to me to manage it, as I see fit :D
Went to see a specialist today (Haemotologist). At first he was sceptical but once he saw all the blood tests that were done previously he seemed to accept it. He suggested I get a second DNA test as confirmation - this is after a lifelong commitment - do you really want to do it on just one test result?
I can now do blood draws every week
I need to do a Ferritin every 2nd week
It is now up to me to manage it, as I see fit :D
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