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- Sun Aug 15, 2021 1:48 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Dose for Iron Infusions - Injectafer
- Replies: 5
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Re: Dose for Iron Infusions - Injectafer
First time. My second dose is tomorrow. I saw a RLS specialist in Denver, Dr. Duntley. He prescribed the iron infusion (I've taken oral iron for 4 months with no effect). I'm able to receive the infusions in Colorado Springs through an affiliated hospital. And incredibly my insurance is covering the...
- Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:24 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Dose for Iron Infusions - Injectafer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2019
Re: Dose for Iron Infusions - Injectafer
Thank you Holland. There are mixed dosing messages indeed.
- Thu Aug 12, 2021 3:44 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Dose for Iron Infusions - Injectafer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2019
Re: Dose for Iron Infusions - Injectafer
Any thoughts on this matter?
- Tue Aug 10, 2021 4:35 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Dose for Iron Infusions - Injectafer
- Replies: 5
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Dose for Iron Infusions - Injectafer
What is recommended dose for Injectafer iron infusions? Is it 2x500ml a week apart or 2x750ml a week apart? I've read both recommendation on this discussion board. Last night was my first infusion. The nurse saw the doctor's order for 500ml and questioned that dose, thinking it should be 750ml. She ...
- Sun Aug 01, 2021 9:11 pm
- Forum: Augmentation
- Topic: Iron Infusion - decreasing dopamine agonist
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11332
Re: Iron Infusion - decreasing dopamine agonist
I'm in the same situation as the OP, but having augmented on Neupro instead of requip. My infusion duo starts August 9th. I also currently take 600mg of gabapentin. When I start to wean off of my 6mg Neupro (perhaps 4 weeks after my 2nd infusion), should I increase my gabapentin concurrently? Michael
- Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:49 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: My Story and Dilemma
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6178
Re: My Story and Dilemma
Yippee! I'm scheduled for two rounds of Injectafer iron infusions August 9 & 16. And apparently the infusions are covered through my medical insurance (I'll be checking this next week). Surprised and amazed. I now hope I'm in the 50% of the population that responds positively to the infusions.
- Fri Jul 23, 2021 1:58 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: My Story and Dilemma
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6178
Re: My Story and Dilemma
Wow! I tried 5mg of THC edibles right before bedtime last night. Once I got past my leg jerking and fell asleep, I don't think I woke or even moved for 7 hours. Amazing. That never happens. So sweet!!!
- Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:18 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: My Story and Dilemma
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6178
Re: My Story and Dilemma
Lack of exercise may be what's keeping me constipated from the iron, and why I'm not realizing it until 4 months after starting iron. I had hand and foot surgeries three weeks ago, and I'm non-weight bearing for seven weeks. Both hands are compromised as well as my left foot since I had thumb surger...
- Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:53 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: My Story and Dilemma
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6178
Re: My Story and Dilemma
BTW - I take Feosol as my ferrous sulfate supplement. Are there oral iron supplements that do NOT cause constipation?
Michael
Michael
- Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:40 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: My Story and Dilemma
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6178
Re: My Story and Dilemma
Now I seem to have a new problem - constipation. I've been on ferrous sulfate (325mg) for 4 months now. Could I just now be getting constipated because of it? Until now, I have very regular bowel movements. All I eat are fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. I drink plenty of water. I know opioids giv...
- Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:32 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: My Story and Dilemma
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6178
Re: My Story and Dilemma
Thanks again Holland.
My new neurologist suggested my neck pain (stenosis and lots of degeneration, though cannot yet pinpoint the source of the pain) may contribute to the RLS - seems contradictory to what you're saying with common peripheral neuropathies.
Michael
My new neurologist suggested my neck pain (stenosis and lots of degeneration, though cannot yet pinpoint the source of the pain) may contribute to the RLS - seems contradictory to what you're saying with common peripheral neuropathies.
Michael
- Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:43 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: My Story and Dilemma
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6178
Re: My Story and Dilemma
Another perplexing issue for me is inflammation and ferrous blood concentration. From what I've read the more inflammation one has ferrous levels rise. This makes me wonder if my "natural" ferrous levels are very low. The last measured ferrous was 87. However, this was measured hours after eating br...
- Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:56 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: My Story and Dilemma
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6178
Re: My Story and Dilemma
Holland,
Thank you for the thorough explanation.
Is iron infusion the first-line treatment for RLS? I ask because I'm trying to justify the cost if my insurance doesn't cover the expense (likely).
Michael
Thank you for the thorough explanation.
Is iron infusion the first-line treatment for RLS? I ask because I'm trying to justify the cost if my insurance doesn't cover the expense (likely).
Michael
- Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:40 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: My Story and Dilemma
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6178
Re: My Story and Dilemma
I'm trying to get my head around the mechanism for iron infusions and why they work. Basically, iron absorption from the gut is body regulated, so ingested iron is limited with its absorption into the blood. Conversely, iron infusions add iron directly to the blood stream, and the hope is that with ...
- Sat Jul 17, 2021 4:35 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: My Story and Dilemma
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6178
Re: My Story and Dilemma
I've been reading several posts. I'm wondering if it's worth exploring THC and Kratom rather than the prescription meds. I live in Colorado so cannabis is legal. I usually head down the standard pathway (I've never used cannabis) for meds, etc., but I sometimes wonder if these natural meds are less ...