Rosie_0801 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 http://professorkateclancy.blogspot.com/2011/01/iron-deficiency-is-not-something-you.html Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 (edited) I just read this because I have IDA. I am confused as to why it says "It could save your life". What does that mean?? From the anemia, or from not haveing an endoscopy showing an ulcer? 86%??? Hmmm. The thing that concerns me about that article, is that many women do not know they are IDA unless they have a full anemia panel done including their ferritin levels. And this is not done often unless symptoms appear. And by that time, ferritin, MCV/MCH/HGB/HCT/TIBC/Iron Sat/Serum Iron is so low, it is caused by month after month of menses bleeding, combined with a diet low in iron. Many GYN offices only do HGB levels and that does not define IDA. Many hematologists will offer Endoscopies and Colonoscopies to rule out bleeding elsewhere. But when you bleed, you lose iron. So yes, many Dr's will assume it is from your periods. But you can get tested for other things just in case. But usually, you will show symptoms of upper GI bleeds such as ulcers. Polyps can be found on colonoscopies, but GI Dr's will tell you that could just be a contributing factor, combined with monthly blood loss. This article also does not mention the possibility of Celiac, IBD, or the use of medications that inhibit iron absorbtion(Such as medications for reflux or IBS) I think that this article could be a scare tactic. The last thing we need is to have every woman running for endoscopies out of fear something could be wrong. Even with no symptoms. I have IDA, and it doesn't sit right with me that someone is saying it could save your life without offering any other explanantions for IDA. Edited February 11, 2011 by dancer67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Very interesting; and good advice about insisting on an endoscopy if you're anemic but not menorrhagic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 That was interesting. And confirmed what common sense would tell most anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 There is no control group and the doctors weren't blinded (they knew the patients were iron deficient). Under those conditions, I don't think any conclusions can be drawn from the study. A prospective, multidisciplinary evaluation of premenopausal women with iron-deficiency anemia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 There is no control group and the doctors weren't blinded (they knew the patients were iron deficient). Under those conditions, I don't think any conclusions can be drawn from the study. A prospective, multidisciplinary evaluation of premenopausal women with iron-deficiency anemia. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 I am so sleep deprived I couldn't make sense from a little golden book, but I knew someone here would tell me whether it was worth reading in a few days when I'm awake. :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I find it interesting and worth considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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