How to Convince My Doctor to Authorize an Iron Infusion
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:15 pm
I have had RLS for at least 10 years, most likely since childhood. I have symptoms in the early evening around 8:00pm and usually at 2:00 am in morning. I have a prescription for repinorole, but try not to take it to avoid augmentation. I have also tried oral iron supplements, but they do not seem to work and only cause an array of side effects.
Over the past 8 years I have had several Ferritin tests. In 2013 my level was 9 and I convinced the doctor to prescribe an iron infusion. I had 4 (200mg/dextran) in 2013. My symptoms decreased substantially and I could sleep through the night without waking up at all. I felt great!
The most recent test in August was 22. I asked my new doctor to prescribe an iron infusion. She refused and stated that iron infusions are not a benign treatment and does not recommend it because my iron levels are normal. However all the research I have done indicates that there are no major side effects or impacts.
If you have experienced this reaction or been denied treatment, I would greatly appreciate your feedback. I want to pursue an iron infusion and try to maintain a higher ferritin level with supplements.
thanks.
Over the past 8 years I have had several Ferritin tests. In 2013 my level was 9 and I convinced the doctor to prescribe an iron infusion. I had 4 (200mg/dextran) in 2013. My symptoms decreased substantially and I could sleep through the night without waking up at all. I felt great!
The most recent test in August was 22. I asked my new doctor to prescribe an iron infusion. She refused and stated that iron infusions are not a benign treatment and does not recommend it because my iron levels are normal. However all the research I have done indicates that there are no major side effects or impacts.
If you have experienced this reaction or been denied treatment, I would greatly appreciate your feedback. I want to pursue an iron infusion and try to maintain a higher ferritin level with supplements.
thanks.