Treatment Details
Iron
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Effectiveness
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Side Effects
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Cost
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Relevant Research Studies
1 Ratings
1 Comments
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Drug Class: Supplement
FDA Category: supplement
CompendiRx Topic(s): Fatigue, Gut and Nutrients
Dosage Form: Tablet Oral - depends on the exact form of iron supplement
Common Usage: Improve iron levels; treat anemia
How it works
Iron is important in biological processes such as oxygen transport, energy production, and the synthesis of nucleic acids such as DNA. Iron is also involved in the body’s antiviral response; in a viral infection, the quickly-replicating viruses compete for iron with the person’s cells. Iron balance also influences the immune response. Low iron levels are associated with altered growth of immune cells, higher levels of pro-inflammatory molecules, and increased oxidative stress. In COVID-19, markers of low iron status can be both risk factors and prognostic indicators. These iron measures include ferritin, a protein used to store iron that stimulates pro-inflammatory compounds; high ferritin levels are linked to COVID-19 severity and mortality.
Pregnancy
Dietary iron is commonly recommended as a supplement for women of childbearing age as well as during pregnancy.
Lactation
Dietary iron is commonly recommended as a supplement for women of childbearing age as well as during pregnancy.
Warnings
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Covid left me with a persistent iron deficiency anemia diagnosis. I was experiencing a range of debilitating symptoms, including persistent fatigue, brain fog, muscle weakness, heart palpitations and itchiness that I could not get on top of, even while being under the care of an excellent dermatology team.
My dermatology team are the ones who noticed that while some of my iron related blood work was OK, some of it was dangerously low and easily missed – but likely contributing to large pot of issues brought on by long covid. Oral iron did very little for me when my primary care doctor initially tried it, but after reviewing the blood work that concerned the dermatology team – I was given IV iron infusions, and even though they can take some time to fully work – almost immediately I noticed a change. Much of the itching that had been previously unsolvable without high doses of other medicines, improved enough to come off of those medicines or at least lower the dose.
Other than the improvement in itching, The most noticeable changes were a reduction in brain fog and fatigue. I felt clearer-headed and able to focus better on tasks. My fatigue also began to subside, allowing me to regain some of my pre-COVID energy levels. Iron infusions do require a bit of monitoring while they are happening as they can cause some serious symptoms – particularly with a complicated respiratory history or something like long covid, but I only experienced mild flushing of my face with the first infusion, and the benefits have been great.
Iron infusions can be expensive, depending on whether or not you have insurance and what kind, but if you can get access to them and your blood work shows a need, it’s worth a try.
Iron is crucial for overall health, and this is likely true especially for those recovering from long COVID, but oral iron does not work for everyone. It plays a vital role in oxygen transport throughout the body, which can help alleviate fatigue and improve cognitive function. It has helped me a lot, and I still, at least for now go in for an infusion every few months as well as new blood work.
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Submission Date: Apr 16, 2024, 12:41PM
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HAdrian1239
Covid left me with a persistent iron deficiency anemia diagnosis. I was experiencing a range of debilitating symptoms, including persistent fatigue, brain fog, muscle weakness, heart palpitations and itchiness that I could not get on top of, even while being under the care of an excellent dermatology team. My dermatology team are the ones who noticed that while some of my iron related blood work was OK, some of it was dangerously low and easily missed - but likely contributing to large pot of issues brought on by long covid. Oral iron did very little for me when my primary care doctor initially tried it, but after reviewing the blood work that concerned the dermatology team - I was given IV iron infusions, and even though they can take some time to fully work - almost immediately I noticed a change. Much of the itching that had been previously unsolvable without high doses of other medicines, improved enough to come off of those medicines or at least lower the dose. Other than the improvement in itching, The most noticeable changes were a reduction in brain fog and fatigue. I felt clearer-headed and able to focus better on tasks. My fatigue also began to subside, allowing me to regain some of my pre-COVID energy levels. Iron infusions do require a bit of monitoring while they are happening as they can cause some serious symptoms - particularly with a complicated respiratory history or something like long covid, but I only experienced mild flushing of my face with the first infusion, and the benefits have been great. Iron infusions can be expensive, depending on whether or not you have insurance and what kind, but if you can get access to them and your blood work shows a need, it's worth a try. Iron is crucial for overall health, and this is likely true especially for those recovering from long COVID, but oral iron does not work for everyone. It plays a vital role in oxygen transport throughout the body, which can help alleviate fatigue and improve cognitive function. It has helped me a lot, and I still, at least for now go in for an infusion every few months as well as new blood work.
Oct 15, 2024, 02:02:PM
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