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Getting Ferrlecit Iron Infusions For Chronic Anemia. Joint Pain. Hiatus Hernia Diagnosed. Taking Prilosec. Suggestions?

I'm currently getting Ferrlecit iron infusions for chronic anemia, I notice I have more joint pain now than before the infusions. I had a colonoscopy & edg and they found bleeding from a hiatal hernia, my doctor put me on Prilosec 20mg twice a day. This testing was just 2 weeks ago. I know I will have monthly CBC tests, which determine if the Prilosec will stop the bleeding. My hgb is 9.7. thank you for your opinion
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
When iron infusion or injections are given, there develops few side effects of iron therapy.
These are
Fever with chills,
joint pain,
general weakness,
general pain all over body.
You mentioned in query that there is hiatus hernia ( cause of bleeding) , which causes blood loss.
So have a treatment of hiatus hernia ( root cause of anemia).
In my opinion at this level of Hemoglobin (9.7 gm/dl), oral iron therapy will cure.
Hope I have answered your query.
If further any question I will be happy to help.
Good luck for speedy recovery.
Dr. HET
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Getting Ferrlecit Iron Infusions For Chronic Anemia. Joint Pain. Hiatus Hernia Diagnosed. Taking Prilosec. Suggestions?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. When iron infusion or injections are given, there develops few side effects of iron therapy. These are Fever with chills, joint pain, general weakness, general pain all over body. You mentioned in query that there is hiatus hernia ( cause of bleeding) , which causes blood loss. So have a treatment of hiatus hernia ( root cause of anemia). In my opinion at this level of Hemoglobin (9.7 gm/dl), oral iron therapy will cure. Hope I have answered your query. If further any question I will be happy to help. Good luck for speedy recovery. Dr. HET