Iron overload when pregnant

2018-06-20 08:15:18
I have received blood results and they came back with my iron being a bit overloaded. I am currently 4 weeks pregnant and have been advised to stop taking elevit and just take a folic acid supplement. My father is a carrier for haemochromatosis. I have not been tested for this yet but is it likely i could be a carrier or have the disease since my iron is overloaded? I don't think it was by a lot. Also, is there a way i can lower my iron naturally?
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U need a complete work up before  going for treatment

Answered2018-06-20 08:41:51

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