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Hi Everyone,
Im due to go into hospital on Friday for an iron infusion..just wondered if any of you have had this and do you know if there are any side effects?
Hope everyones having a good day
Love Ceri x
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Ceri, Sorry i cant help you, well only to say best of luck, let us know how you get on.
Anne-m xx
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Might be an idea to start eating prunes Ceri! My Dad had an iron infusion and struggled with miserable constipation, so get an arsenal of nice tasting goodies (dried apricots work wonders too) and hopefully you can avoid the giant bottle of Lactulose!
Good luck on Friday, hope it goes ok and you soon start to feel the benefit xx Ailsa
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not experinced this I am afraid just wanted to to say good luck... x
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Thanks Rose and Anne-m. Ailsa Thanks for the warning I already suffer with constipation will need a lot of prunes!! Be worth it if I feel a bit better though!
Will let you know how it goes
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Hi Ceri, Yes, I had an infusion of Cosmofer iron a year or so ago when my Hb dropped to 7. It took about 7 hours, so do take a book or magazine! Side effects weren't too bad, bit of a funny taste (metallic) and I was very thirsty during and afterwards so take a bottle of water (though they do provide plenty of drinks and a snack on the day ward). I felt so much better immediately, Hb went up to 11 very quickly, so I do hope this is the case with you too. I had been very breathless and faint for a long time before they decided to do the infusion. Lots of luck and I will be thinking of you on Friday  Take care, Lizx
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Good luck for friday Ceri. I haven't experienced this myself so can't offer words of advice, just a friendly thought and prayer.
Sheila x
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hi Ceri,
i have no experience of this either,
just wanted to wish you luck and hope all goes well for you on Friday,
Suzanne x
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Not had this procedure Ceri - but just wanted to wish you luck and hope it helps you feel better. Kathleen x
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Thanks everyone for your good wishes and kind thoughts, all went well yesterday bit stiff and achey but thats just from sitting too long in one place I think. Hopefully should notice a difference in the next week.
Hope everyone has a good weekend
Love Ceri xx
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Hi Ceri
Glad to hear you sounding so positive.
Sheila x
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hi Ceri,
hope you begin to feel the benefits next week,
take care of yourself,
Suzanne x
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Hi Ceri,
Glad it went well, hope you are soon feeling the benefits of the iron infusion.
Love Doreen xx
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