chronic anaemia - Anemia Message Board

artee · 01-21-2008, 04:11 AM

is iron transfusions painful and how is it administered

FLFLOWERGIRL · 01-21-2008, 08:26 AM

It is iron INFUSION and a different reaction for everyone. It is administered through IV by a nurse at the Hematologist.

You can use the search box at the top of this page and search ~IV Iron Infusion~ and read posts by people that have actually had this form of iron replacement therapy. FLFLOWERGIRL

lindsalou · 01-21-2008, 08:41 AM

Hi,
Ive had many iron infusions. Though its not painful. Its given as flfower girl says IV (intra venous), basically they attach you to a drip.
I notice your in the uk, so it would be my guess you get either venofer or cosmofer.
The procedure as i say isnt painful, but you may experiance some side effects afterwards (although not everyone does), I always feel a bit off colour for a few days following.
Hope this helps.
Linds