http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/hemochromatosis/ Latest NetWellness content for Hemochromatosis en-us Copyright 2007 NetWellness.org Wed, 16 May 2012 03:12:08 PST http://www.netwellness.org/images/logo/nwlogosmall.gif http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/hemochromatosis/ <b>Question</b>: I am a 40 year old female of completely Irish American descent. I have one copy of the C282Y gene. I have a history of low and low normal ferritin. I was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure 5 years ago and can`t help wondering if I might have hemochromatosis. I know it is not likely but is ther . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. Since you have a low/low normal ferritin, it is unlikely that you have an iron overload.&nbsp; If you have concerns and/or want peace of mind about this, you should discuss this with your primary care physician.<br /><br />Best wishes. <p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Amy Sturm MS, CGC, Hemochromatosis http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83546.htm Amy Sturm MS, CGC Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:10:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83546.htm <b>Question</b>: for over a year I have been treated with many different types of iron ,the last being iron injections but my hemoglobin only goes up to around 74 my iron is normal yet there saying I have low iron anemai.I dont understand if my iron is normal and my hemoglobin is low how could I have iron defficianc . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: There are multiple causes of anemia.&nbsp; Iron deficiency is just one of them.&nbsp; Tests that will help&nbsp;make that&nbsp;differentiation are a ferritin level, a CRP, an iron level, and iron saturation.<br /><br />If you can provide us with these numbers, we can begin to make some comments. <p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Mark Wurster MD, Hemochromatosis http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/80999.htm Mark Wurster MD Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:11:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/80999.htm <b>Question</b>: <div>Recently a friend of mine was diagnosed with an extremely high iron count in his blood... the count was 7,300 (seven thousand three hundred). I understand this is serious...are there any new therapies, drugs, or treatments out there?</div><p> <p><b>Answer</b>: <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family: &quot;verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;times new roman&quot;;mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;times new roman& . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Mark Wurster MD, Hemochromatosis http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/80573.htm Mark Wurster MD Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:10:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/80573.htm <b>Question</b>: My father dies of Hemochromatosis at 64. Two of his cousins (both male) were diagnosed shorlty after and are being treated. I have had symptoms for about 1 1/2 yrs. I do not have all blood test results but the rheumatologist that diagnosed it said saturation was 57% and total iron was on high side. . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Thank you for visiting NetWellness.&nbsp; Checking a ferritin level will be very helpful in helping you and your hematologist determine whether or not treatment is indicated.&nbsp;<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Mark Wurster MD, Hemochromatosis http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/80399.htm Mark Wurster MD Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:09:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/80399.htm <b>Question</b>: I have just been diagnosed with hemochromatoisis. I also have Gilbert`s Syndrome are the 2 related? Or has 1 caused the other?<p><b>Answer</b>: Thank you for your question.&nbsp; There is no relationship between Gilbert's Syndrome and Hemochromatosis; one did not cause the other. <p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Mark Wurster MD, Hemochromatosis http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/80224.htm Mark Wurster MD Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:09:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/80224.htm <b>Question</b>: <div>i HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH HAVING THE H63D GENE AND MY FERRITIN LEVELS ARE HIGH WHAT DOES THIS MEAN PLEASE.</div><p><b>Answer</b>: It sounds like you have one copy of the H63D gene mutation in the HFE gene. It would be important to know whether or not you tested positive for any other genetic markers for hemochromatosis. Since your ferritin level is increased, and it sounds like you at least have one mutation associated with he . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Amy Sturm MS, CGC, Hemochromatosis http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/79779.htm Amy Sturm MS, CGC Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:07:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/79779.htm <b>Question</b>: I have a low hemogloben (121) and high (ferritin) 1600. Tests on liver function and abdomonal ultrasound all normal, clear for hemochromotosis gene. No smoking no alcohol,not overweight, plenty of exercise healthy lifestyle, what could be the cause ? <p><b>Answer</b>: Thank you for visiting NetWellness.&nbsp; Regarding the ferritin (1600), you might want to talk to your doctor about evaluation for possible inflammatory conditions that can also cause the ferritin to be high even if there is no evidence of hemochromatosis. <p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Mark Wurster MD, Hemochromatosis http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/79726.htm Mark Wurster MD Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:07:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/79726.htm <b>Question</b>: Hello! My mom was diagnosed with Hemochromatosis two years ago and I recently had the genetic testing done because my physician saw that my iron level was high. My levels are Iron - 183, TIBC - 294, UIBC - 111, % Transferrin - 62, Transferrin - 210. My genetic testing came back with the result of C2 . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: The one test that you do not list is the ferritin.&nbsp; This is very helpful in detemining whether or not there is&nbsp;actual iron overload in the body.&nbsp; A normal ferritin rules out significant&nbsp;iron overload, regardless&nbsp;of the genetic situation. &nbsp;If ferritin is&nbsp;elevated, f . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Mark Wurster MD, Hemochromatosis http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/79644.htm Mark Wurster MD Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:07:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/79644.htm <b>Question</b>: I am 50 yo and was diagnosed with hemochromatosis about a year and a half ago. Had a ferritin level of 550 and the genetic test came back positive. Did weekly phlebotomies for several months until last summer (2009) when my ferritin level was 8. I have not had phlebotomies since that time, and have . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: There is no advantage to having a low ferritin.&nbsp; It tends to make people feel tired; it also makes them more&nbsp;iron avid.&nbsp; We recommend a ferritin of about 50 for management purposes.&nbsp; The reason it may not have gone up could be due to several factors, the most important of which i . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Mark Wurster MD, Hemochromatosis http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/79253.htm Mark Wurster MD Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:06:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/79253.htm <b>Question</b>: I had a Blood est in April 2010 and my Iron,Total was 75. Thye state it should be between 40 &amp; 160, so I am just fine. However, when I try to donate blood for the Red Cross, my Iron count needs to be at least 13. Mine quite often is 12.something. <p>The last time I tried to donate I was declin . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <p>You are confusing a hemoglobin, which they check when you donate blood, with the iron count.&nbsp; One does not necessarily have anything to do with the other.&nbsp; What it simply means is that you are borderline anemic.&nbsp; You should talk with your primary care physician about that and see i . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Mark Wurster MD, Hemochromatosis http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/79223.htm Mark Wurster MD Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:06:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/79223.htm