Hemochromatosis Support Group
Hemochromatosis is a hereditary disease characterized by improper processing by the body of dietary iron which causes iron to accumulate in a number of body tissues, eventually causing organ dysfunction. It is the main iron overload disorder. Hemochromatosis is notorious for having symptoms that are often initially misattributed to other diseases.
When I was first told I had HFE (hemochromatosis) I told the doctor i didn't have any of the symptoms, however I now realise I did have a few of them in a mild form. One thing that I did begin to notice about 5yrs ago were digestive issues like bloating, diarrhoea, constipation etc. from time-to-time, I & my doctor put this down to mild Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) {though the doctor never formally diagnosed it as such}. It wasn't a major problem for me for the most part so didn't pay much attention to it, especially since I've cut down on some types of food.
But now I've read that IBS has been added as a symptom. It seems to fit, though of course this could be completely unrelated in my case.
Anyone else with similar symptoms? Did venesctions help reduce/cure IBS like sypmtoms?
But now I've read that IBS has been added as a symptom. It seems to fit, though of course this could be completely unrelated in my case.
Anyone else with similar symptoms? Did venesctions help reduce/cure IBS like sypmtoms?
The good news is now my stomach etc is back to normal. Everything good. Stool colour & consistency changing back to normal was the first thing I noticed. And I've had no diarrhea, bloating or constipaion for at least 5mths or so.
So hope the rest of you will also be rid of IBS after your iron levels are reduced.
(Note: I have also taken some probiotics a few times, incl one with more strains that most brands have, think it had 8 or 9 different strains instead of the normal 2 or 3)