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Will Symptoms Of Hemochromatosis Improve If Iron Levels Are Normal?
Hello Dr.,
I am a 39 yr old male. I've been suffering with symptoms of Hemochromatosis since 2004. I was not diagnosed until Aug 2011. The symptoms have gotten to the point I can only work 4-6 hrs a day. During those hours I'm not really productive due to fatigue and pain. As a result of HH I am being medically retired from the military. I was of the understanding that once my iron levels were normal, the symptoms would improve but mine have not. Should symptoms improve? Currently there is no way I'd be able to maintain a job. Can I expect to get to a point I will?
I am a 39 yr old male. I've been suffering with symptoms of Hemochromatosis since 2004. I was not diagnosed until Aug 2011. The symptoms have gotten to the point I can only work 4-6 hrs a day. During those hours I'm not really productive due to fatigue and pain. As a result of HH I am being medically retired from the military. I was of the understanding that once my iron levels were normal, the symptoms would improve but mine have not. Should symptoms improve? Currently there is no way I'd be able to maintain a job. Can I expect to get to a point I will?
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Iron, once deposited cannot be removed from tissues.
2. Iron levels should be brought to normal to avoid further damage.
3. Phlebotomy, chelating agents or apheresis is very helpful in reducing iron levels.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Iron, once deposited cannot be removed from tissues.
2. Iron levels should be brought to normal to avoid further damage.
3. Phlebotomy, chelating agents or apheresis is very helpful in reducing iron levels.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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