Hepatitis C Support Group
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimated 150-200 million people worldwide.
How many people are anemic or have low ferriton levels? I was told on a Hep C forum no matter how much I eat iron rich food I will always be anemic. I was told iron supplements are not good for people with liver disease.
I am very allergic to iron supplements and can not take them.
Is it true I am anemic because of my Hep C? Is it true iron supplements hurt the liver?
I am not on treatment so my low iron is not due to that.
Lorang
I am very allergic to iron supplements and can not take them.
Is it true I am anemic because of my Hep C? Is it true iron supplements hurt the liver?
I am not on treatment so my low iron is not due to that.
Lorang
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My 6mo twin DD's are EBF and just started rice cereal on the first. Everything has been going fine except this morning one of them had a diaper rash (lots of redness around her anus). I read this as one of the signs of an allergy. BUT I did just buy a different brand diaper yesterday (which they have used randomly before w/no issues). Do you think its the cereal or the diaper? Im ready to start...
Has your doctor given you an opinion on why you are low?
Nancy
I am not on treatment and have never been. It has been 20 yrs or more with Hep C. I have many health problems related to Hep C and other. And no, my doctor has not said why he thinks I am iron deficient except he thinks I need supplements. He used to tell me to eat meat and iron rich foods. I am a big time meat lover so no problem there. and I can not take iron supplememnts in any form as I am very allergic to it. My doctor said I would get anaphalaxis if I took the shots.
Maybe you might consider seeking a second medical opinion. If I read your post right, your saying your doctor thinks you need iron supplements...but you say your very allergic to them???? Hope you find a MD who gives you the answers you need. Good luck sweetie.