🩸My Iron Infusion

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[@sharonquay]

I was really interested in your videos regarding your low iron. Back in my 30's I had low iron and doc's just said take some iron supplements. OK. I did for awhile. Didn't even think about it as my children got older. I was in my late 60's and noticed my equilibrium was off. I chalked it up to my sinus/ear problems. Doc's kept pushing antibiotics in me. A couple videos ago you were talking about your low iron and how you don't chew your meat long enough in order to absorb some of the nutrients (iron). So two weeks ago I cooked my steaks, sliced them thin and took a little bite at a time and chewed on each bite until it almost dissolved in my mouth. My symptoms have improved after two weeks. So thank you Nili for that advice. :)

[@hpb19]

Thanks for bringing us along and sharing your thoughts. I can relate. Hope the infusion helps you feel better soon.

[@GermanicJennifer]

I have severe anaemia, iron level 6 and ferritin level 3 with very low saturation. I am balding, my skin is white and nails brittle ect. Constant headaches….I was scared stiff getting the iron infusion and refused in the beginning but my levels were so dangerously low I was risking heart failure so in the end I decided to go (3 days ago now) I am highly sensitive to reactions and medications so I don’t take anything easily due to side effects. I went into the infusion expecting the worst but luckily and surprisingly it was COMPLETELY FINE. Was so certain I’d have a reaction and am so glad I went now, I was shocked to find after 2 days my complexion had changed completely….I was so used to seeing myself sick I was shocked how I looked just 2 days after the infusion, I wasn’t expecting that 😅 My heart also isnt racing quite as much anymore….it feels a bit calmer in my chest. All in all I’m very glad I had it done…..can’t wait to see how I’ll feel in a few weeks after full effects.

[@jeromeshome9526]

I get mines done in this coming July and and I’m terrified.. i’m only terrified because my doctor said it makes people with anxiety have more anxiety on top of that, so I am super scared. my low iron is giving me really bad panic attacks and anxiety already… I was wondering how do you feel now after getting all your infusions. My doctor said I need five sessions and they’re gonna be three hours long.

[@naturespleasantries]

@@jeromeshome9526 how did your infusion go?

[@v-ellis728]

@@jeromeshome9526 sammmeeeee I already have anxiety

[@aj.meso26]

So glad you were feeling better and the infusion went well!

[@Sjejnoor]

Have you noticed hair regrowth?

[@barbarasmith4487]

There are some who experience a placebo effect, but it is only by those who bend in that direction. It cannot and should not be applied across the board for everyone. It would be unfair to put that label on just everyone. Interesting to note is... I got cancer in the beginning of 2021. I honestly thought it was my time to die and I was accepting it. I escaped with only surgery. No chemo, no radiation - just surgery. At the end of 2021 I got a cancer diagnosis again. Since it happened twice, I thought I was in big trouble. I escaped again and I'm good to go. I had negative thoughts about what the cancer was doing to me, but it didn't. So much for positive thinking and a placebo effect. It was not my time to leave this earth. That's not my decision. It's God's decision. And He said not now.

[@justpassinthru]

Faith is a very powerful thing. Especially when in Jesus as Lord.

[@sharvo6]

Build yourself a list of your symptoms and test results. Figure out a rating scale for your symptoms. Rate your symptoms using your scale say three times a day. Do that daily for 3 months. Note any new symptoms. See if you're ratings trend towards the better or the worse overtime. That way you have a better chance of actually observing changes of things that are fairly subjective. Good luck, I hope your infusions do the trick!

[@nitawallace5347]

Glad you got your treatment! Try not to overthink friend!

[@beckybesendorfer2427]

Thanks for the video it helped. I have to have an iron infusion and wasn’t sure what to expect. Hope you feel the effects soon.

[@texasgrannieof2]

Nerves nerves nerves.. the unknown is what we fear the most..keep taking care of YOU.. hopefully this treatment will help you..💕

[@lindaguerra638]

Great! So glad you had your infusion! Yay! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@slawrence3014]

Hi Nili, I hope you find that you start noticing a positive difference before the six weeks, as I did. I truly believe that the iron infusions were the best choice for me. The strangest part for me was that they never were able to pinpoint why mine occurred. Praying for you dear one. 🙏🏻🕯🕊🤍💚

[@MelissaThompson432]

Look up SIBO. It might explain some things, especially if you have chronic digestive pain.

[@TrueThingsPrevail]

If you’ve had iron infusions…you KNOW the post infusion struggle 💩💩.

[@rikwen96]

Glad to see you got the infusion today, I hope that you see an improvement before the six weeks. I think all of us want to believe that all is well even when it isn't, but some symptoms come on so slow and go on for so long that you begin to think that it is just a normal sign of aging. Don't try to overthink what ifs, sometimes you can't catch every little change in your body and what it means. Keep the positive outlook as that always helps when dealing with things, but temper with some reality. You are doing fine.

[@peggyherrick]

Hindsight is 20/20 don’t beat yourself up.

[@gloriagross8120]

You have discovered as I have discovered in my life that sometimes we walk a very fine line between reality and positive feelings. I don't even know whether I explained that well. You are someone I have always admired and that is still the case. I pray that this infusion will be a blessing to you.

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

I hope that this helps heal your body. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[@mdketzer]

Glad you got your iron infusion, hopefully you will notice a difference soon!

[@jerra7060]

I go August 8th for mine and I would not have known about Ferritin levels or any of this without you making a video about it…cause my doctor sure missed it…I’m forever grateful…

[@hellokdonn]

I heard your first announcement of anemia 2 days before I found out my ferritin was a 9 and iron 9.5. I was painting furniture and was just listening and thought, “that is interesting.” Little did I know. I found Krystal Moore because of you and I believe and hope her form of iron can help me avoid this in the future. I had infusion 2/2 yesterday and was sending you good iron vibes. I too hope that I feel or sense some shifts before 6 weeks. I also suspect that I have been anemic since kindergarten now that I am aware of the symptoms. I am now 44 and feel so much compassion for the little girl that was me that was hard at times. Being in my own skin was very confusing and I didn’t know how to articulate my experiences in my body. They thought I had SPD and severe depression later on. I have ALWAYS had restless abdomen and was absolutely shocked to hear it called something and referenced. You have been a tremendous help to me. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@olderpennsylvanian-op2368]

When things like this happen I think "what if we had not been doing our best to eat as healthy as possible"? And being in upper 60s and working to push back Hashimoto's thinking it could be so much worse if I had not found out when I finally did and was not already doing my best. Glad you will be getting the help and hoping you quickly see improvement.

[@kimberlykopsho2070]

I completely agree about attitudes going into things. I was diagnosed in 2020 with cancer and did my upmost best to stay positive and Keto the entire time. I also felt at peace as I trusted our Lord with my process and procedures as well. It was a tough road with reconstruction surgery of my mouth and the removal of my fibula for the reconstruction. After radiation and all I'm happy to report I am 1 1/2 yrs cancer free. You can do this. I feel you are a strong and positive person from following you. 💪🏻 I wish you all the best in your journey of your iron deficiency and find healing 🥰🙏🏻🥰💚

[@squishywatchbee3010]

Praise God. I hope you continue to just get better and better. God bless you.

[@kimberlykopsho2070]

Thank you🥰 I am🙌🏼🙌🏼 God bless you

[@KetoMama777]

I'm so glad you finally got your iron infusion. Now for you to get better. 😊🌺

[@lisaketo-mimi8]

Praying this makes you fell better 🙏🏻

[@micheleselvana8080]

Hope you feel better soon. I get these iron infusions every two months but mine last 4 hours long and I get so cold in the room! Side effects I experienced was just very tired the day I get it, stay rested today.

[@ijayijay7925]

Hi please what symptoms are you having? I didnt know it was so bad to have an complete iron infusion.......You know I tried to listen to you and am just worried cos so many people are motivated by you and doing all these excess egg white diet. And you were saying you were having some funny symptoms but you brushed them away. Could it be the egg whites diet that caused the low iron or what do you think? how can you help people that have no access to iron infusion pleaae?

[@punkin60]

I so get your thoughts. Kinda scary. I had 3 infusions two weeks apart and have to wait until September to retest. I definitely feel better. It felt natural not forced. Like this is how normal people feel? It amazes me that metabolic health is so tied together. GOD makes us unique. Prayers for you.

[@deannamorgan1685]

KETO caused low K2 and Vitamin D. I felt like I could not function. Depression set in headaches, lethargy, leg pains..went on regimen of prescription Vitamin D and K2 and feeling much better.

[@Winngee]

Were you scared ? How severe does one’s iron have to get to receive the iron infusion ?

[@angelacross2216]

I remember running into town to donate blood on a hot summer’s day. They declined to take a donation because the blood test showed I was anaemic. I could barely drag myself home. Even though I knew what was happening, meta cognition? it was totally real…..but so was my run to the donation station.

[@MelissaThompson432]

I HAD EXTREMELY LOW IRON FOR MONTHS BECAUSE I HAD A BACTERIAL OVERGROWTH IN MY SMALL INTESTINE. Doctors, even Gastroenterologists, don't necessarily recognize SIBO or know the proper protocol for it. I went to THREE GIs and finally diagnosed myself through a Facebook group. By the time I started getting better, I had had one transfusion in which I was given four pints of packed red blood cells. Total blood volume (all types of cells) is only 8 pints, so I am still very impressed with the fact that I walked into the hospital for my transfusion. I literally watched the pink come back into my skin. SIBO: *S*mall *I*ntestinal *B*acterial *O*vergrowth.

[@MelissaThompson432]

You may have considered this already; I'm not up to date on your medical history. I mostly follow people for recipes and things related to cooking. I don't mean to be ignorant.

[@v-ellis728]

Im goin to look into that myself sibido

[@autumn3035]

Hi I have a question about that so I have a infection in my stomach called h pylori is it safe to have that done with me having that and I’ve also have some kind of cold chest cold they want me to have it done in 3 days

[@MelissaThompson432]

@@autumn3035 I don't understand what you mean by "have that done," but if you're scheduled to have any procedure, do make sure your care provider knows what health concerns you have.

[@v-ellis728]

@@MelissaThompson432 she meant have it done as in iron infusion

[@liap1293]

Thank you for taking us on this journey with you.

[@autumn3035]

I have a question is it safe with me being sick allready being dizzy and Triubke breathing and chest tightness and conjested and having h pylori on top of it they want mw to have it done in 2 days

[@alansawesomeketoworld4612]

Hope it works for you. Be interesting to see as my wife has a similar issue.

[@Sandrashideaway]

Thanks for letting us see, it's interesting. Praying this helps you tremendously and in a short time you notice it! 🙏💜

[@stacyhackney6100]

I'm happy you got the infusion.

[@lindareed1374]

Good luck, you will find the answer, 💕

[@sharonetheridge]

Its hard being a human! Our bodies are so complex and yet sometimes they feel easy to understand. I have experienced many of the things you have such as brain fog or exhaustion or insomnia. I just tried harder and I accepted many things/symptoms as part of my body getting older. You only do better when you know better, and that comes with experience or test results. In a few weeks you are hopefully going to feel amazing. Don't beat yourself up for what happened, we think our healthy eating, our good even great choices are making a difference then a slam dunk comes by way of a test result or a tough diagnosis. Sometimes the emotional roller coaster we take a ride on is just as tough as the test result or diagnosis. It's easy to blame ourselves, why didn't I see that or realize it was a symptom, the list is endless! Then we feel like a good strong pity party because we deserve it, but all we need is to just be gentle with ourselves because it was all a surprise and a shock to us! The questions we slam ourselves with, the why didn't I see that, the I'm so stupid to I feel like a failure! The list is endless. But in the long run be kind to yourself. Feel everything, but don't stay stuck in anger, sadness, or anything negative. Let yourself heal. Let yourself be human. You did the best you knew how in the moment, in the season. You will make more mistakes, you will make more good choices, its just the way it goes with life in this body. I appreciate all that you share, its good to hear someone go through what I went through and its encouragement for me. It makes me feel less alone in my mistakes and successes. I used to be good at beating myself up but with time I'm not so harsh with myself! I'm excited for your future self in how amazing you are going to feel! Hugs!

[@XmasCarol]

I'm glad you finally got the infusion. Hoping it helps you quickly.

[@phyllisalfieri9625]

My own experience it took the full six weeks to start to feel better

[@srezzy1326]

See this is exactly why I think you’re brilliant, because you’re so insightful, and thought provoking and analyzing of yourself...keeping an open mind, nothing is ever black or white. I truly feel 99% of us are stuck in a grey area, praying it’s one way or the other. It becomes so complicated...life, living healthy or trying too get healthy/healthier...🙏😇💕💫🦄

[@Angel-yi3fy]

After how many weeks or days you started feeling better.

[@stevendunn264]

Do they use your blood for the iron infusion.

[@irishpixierose]

Good to hear everything went well. Looking forward to following your progress.

[@ginch6448]

Thaqnks for the tag along. Feel better soon.

[@lauralong777]

Praying for you to start feeling more energy soon!

[@kennethshimabukuro6]

Stay positive! You got this!

[@cindydemanche3839]

Glad things went well! Take care, and get some rest.

[@ACMommy26]

I have my first iron infusion set for June 27 and I feel like I have been waiting FOREVER! Since I first got diagnosed with low iron (was a 3 at my last blood draw with a hemoglobin of 10) I've had to wait nearly four months to get scheduled! I feel like absolute garbage, I have never been so exhausted in my life! And now reading about anemia and learning about possible side effects so many things are making more sense...I have had migraines since I was 16 and my doctor thinks I may have had issues with my iron since then (I am 44 now) and that could be why I have the migraines as often as I do! I wish I had known about that possibility back then! Plus the dizziness, physical exhaustion, shortness of breath and all that, I just figured I was out of shape or getting old lol! Definitely looking forward to having my first infusion, I have been scheduled for three infusions a month apart from each other...here's hoping I can feel like a normal person afterwards!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!!

[@Justme-su5gd]

I was wondering if you received the Iron infusion and how it went … your numbers are very similar to mine and I just received a referral for the Iron infusion

[@ACMommy26]

@@Justme-su5gd I did! At first I didn't think it made any difference at all, I felt pretty lousy (ind of flu like) for the first few days and didn't have more energy or anything. But around the end of week two I noticed that I did seem to have a little more energy, I wasn't as winded while walking up my stairs, didn't feel like I was going to pass out when I was driving, which was a BIG thing for me! I have my next infusion on the 24th and I'm really looking forward to seeing how I feel after it! Note, make sure you bring something to occupy yourself because its a long haul just sitting there lol (I may have forgotten to fully charge my phone so I was pretty bored after about an hour)! Good luck, let me know how it goes!

[@Justme-su5gd]

@@ACMommy26 thank you sooo much for the good info… I’m looking forward to the infusion… I am so tired of feeling tired and like you, feeling like I’m about to pass out while driving home from work .. sending you positive energy ❤️

[@judyduran2306]

🦋💙🦋💙🦋💙

[@janiehalstead3581]

What caused your iron deficiency?

[@LoveWinsMovement]

Just have to say thank you for ALL of the resources you've listed in the notes section. I have been dealing with a blood disorder that yields the same symptoms and blood values as iron deficiency anemia for 4 years now. My series of iron transfusions begins in less than 2 weeks so I'm going in with a 'prepared' mindset thanks to you sharing your journey. My infusions will be 3 hours long and weekly for at least 3 consecutive weeks.